There is a critical shortage of veterinary pathologists in the specialty area of wildlife disease. To address this problem, the Department of Pathology and Disease Investigation offers post-doctoral training in pathology through annually alternating opportunities for residents or pathology fellows. The principal aim of these programs is to build a cadre of experts with the technical skills, knowledge base, and experience required to cultivate successful careers as anatomic veterinary pathologists focused on the diseases of domestic animals, zoo animals and wildlife. Providing this training will allow WCS to remain at the forefront of zoo and wildlife pathology training.
PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Wildlife Conservation Society Contact: Dr. D. McAloose, Department of Pathology, Zoological Health Program, Wildlife Conservation Society, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460. Email: dmcaloose@wcs.org
Cornell Contact: Dr. Andrew Miller, T5-006A Veterinary Research Tower, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 618 Tower Road, Ithaca, New York 14853-6401. Telephone (607) 253-3559. E-mail: andrew.miller@cornell.edu
Thumbnail photo credit of Russian pathologists training at the Bronx Zoo: Julie Larsen Maher, WCS
Banner photo credit of Dr D McAloose: Endangered Primate Rescue Centre, Vietnam