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This flexible program is offered to allow foreign DVM
graduates to individualize their experiences to enhance their technical
and clinical skills in order to pass/prepare for the Clinical
Proficiency Exam (CPE). The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at
Kansas State University is a state-of-the-art full-service tertiary care
hospital staffed by clinicians with specialized training and board
certification. Our vision is to be regarded as the premier academic unit
among our peer institutions. Faculty and staff regarding clinical
training as our most important mission, and are dedicated to giving our
students (including ICY participants) first priority in the clinical
setting. This hands-on experience will be evaluated by our clinical
faculty based on the same standards as the regularly enrolled veterinary
students.
Program
A flexible schedule is available for the ICY program with a minimum of
four rotations (12 weeks; 3 weeks/rotation) required to participate in
the program. The graduate can choose from the 11 core rotations or
numerous elective rotations. The core rotations consist of Veterinary
Diagnostic Imaging I, Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Clinical Soft Tissue
Surgery, Equine Surgery and Field Service, Equine Medicine and Field
Service, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal General Medicine,
Food Animal Local Practice, Food Animal Medicine and Surgery,
Anesthesiology, and Diagnostic Medicine, which are completed along with
fourth-year students. In addition, elective credits may be offered if
space is available. Electives courses include Cardiology, Dermatology,
Oncology, Ophthalmology, Clinical Equine Theriogenology, Advanced
Cow-Calf Production Management, Advanced Feedlot Production Management,
Emergency Medicine Critical Care, Exotics, and MidWestVET (includes
one-week at a Spay Neuter Clinic).
ICY participants are required to participate in night ICU (patient care) and
emergency duty. At the completion of each rotation, faculty will submit
a Clinical Clerkship Evaluation and a copy will be provided to the
participant. If a poor evaluation is received (“D” Grade), the
participant will repeat the rotation at an additional cost. If a
participant receives 2 poor evaluations ("D" Grade), they are
immediately dismissed from the program. If the participant earns an "F"
grade, the participant is immediately dismissed. Please see additional
information in the student handbook.
Application Procedures and Requirements
All applications must contain the items/materials listed below to be
considered for the Instructional Clinical Year program.
- Submit a completed Instructional Clinical Year Application
Form, International Applicant Form, along with a letter of intent describing their expectations from the
program and their future professional goals.
- Submit official transcripts from the veterinary school and undergraduate
institution(s) attended by the applicant.
- Submit a certified photocopy of the candidate’s diploma awarded by a college
of veterinary medicine or its equivalent.
- Submit a current curriculum vitae.
- Submit official test results for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
the Test of Spoken English (TSE) OR the International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) OR English proficiency may be
assessed by department personnel if tests have not been taken.
- Submit at least three letters of recommendation from veterinarians that are
graduates from AVMA accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine to be sent
directly to KSU CVM who can adequately evaluate the applicant’s potential
clinical abilities. Alternative references may be used with permission.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (bank check, money order, or
cashier’s check). The application fee must be submitted with the completed
application form.
Send applications to:
Staci Murray (785-532-4892)
Dept. of Clinical Sciences
111B Mosier Hall
Manhattan, Ks 66506
Cost
Participants are not KSU students and are not eligible for student
financial aid or loans. Selected candidates are personally responsible
for all financial aspects of participation in the program.
The program fee is $2250.00 per 3 week rotation with a minimum of four
rotations required. The fee is payable in two increments (if the total
cost of the program fees exceed $20,000). The first increment is due the
first day of the rotation and the balance is due prior to starting the
second half of the program. If the fees do not exceed $20,000, the
entire program fee is due at the beginning of the program.
Refunds of 25% of the payment will only be granted to the participant,
once enrolled, if s/he is not able to complete the first two rotations.
No refund will be made after the first two rotations have been
completed. If participants are completing only four rotations, no refund
will be made after the first rotation.
Application Deadlines:
There are no application deadlines as our program accepts new
participants throughout the year, when space is available. The selection
committee requires a personal interview but may consider a phone
interview on a case-by-case basis.
Health Insurance
Participants in the program are required to obtain their own health
insurance or pay the privilege fee at KSU Lafene Health Center each
semester (the Lafene privilege fee does not apply to Visa holders). The University provides no liability insurance and accepts no
liability for the actions of these participants or the death or injury
to these participants. Each participant will be required to accept and
sign a liability release, a copy of which is attached and becomes a part
of the contract.
Housing
Participants in the program are responsible for arranging their own
housing. The University does not provide housing.
Facilities
Participants may have access to the holdings of the veterinary medical
library system(s). In addition, participants may also access Hale
Library by purchasing a non-university library card for $10.00. This
card may be obtained at Hale Library.
Participants will have access to the Lafene Health Center for medical
services but will be responsible for paying a privilege fee (not
pro-rated) per semester before using their services. This provides the
student access to the Health Center as a regularly enrolled student.
Unlimited office visits to consult with a physician or nurse or access
to health education materials and advise are free. Payment, at a
subsidized rate, is required for any ancillary services provided
(laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, nutrition counseling).
Participants may have access to campus parking by purchasing a KSU
parking permit.
Participants may have access to the Chester R. Peters Recreation Complex
by purchasing a recreation center pass.
The University does not provide participants access to other University
facilities or services.
Participants are to provide their own instruments and uniforms as
required by the Department of Clinical Sciences and outlined in the KSU
College of Veterinary Medicine, Student/Faculty Handbook.
Participants must comply with the University’s rules and regulations. If
any participant does not comply with the established training protocols,
fails to meet academic standards, or causes disturbances to other
aspects of the University’s educational programs, such participants,
upon recommendation of the college faculty and with concurrence of the
Dean of Veterinary Medicine or his/her designated representative, will
be discontinued from the program.
The College of Veterinary Medicine will provide a certificate for each
participant who completes the one-year program. No official transcript
will be maintained or issued by the University.
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