Training and Education
Primate Medicine takes the responsibility to mentor and train the next generation very seriously with learning opportunities for a wide spectrum of students interested in animal science and research. For example, UC Davis and the CNPRC have overseen the LAM Residency Program since 1974 with more than 70 successful veterinarians completing the program. These CNPRC-trained experts and leaders in the field have gone on to be successful in many roles ranging from clinical veterinarians in academia or industry to Associate Directors of National Primate Research Centers and wildlife programs. In addition, Primate Medicine offers a senior veterinary student clinical rotation specifically for UC Davis veterinary students and the CNPRC is one of the few NPRCs that provides such opportunities for externs. The CNPRC mentors and fosters on average 25 students a year, most commonly for two-weeklong clinical rotations. Many of the externs have pursued careers in LAM and/or research.
Veterinary students whom have gained experience at the CNPRC have stated “….how their early involvement in nonhuman primate research is likely to impact their future career path(s). Similarly, students involved in medical related training programs suggested the highly translational nature of research at the CNPRC made them more likely to continue pursuing research throughout their veterinary medical careers.”
Our program has also accepted international veterinarians that were in need of nonhuman primate training. Most notably, Primate Medicine trained two of the Mountain Gorilla Project Veterinarians, which was viewed by these trainees as invaluable to their success.
Contact us for more information. See Education>Training for more information about arranging for a Residency or Externship at the CNPRC.