CityUHK is the first University in the region to offer a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM). The 6-year BVM, established in 2017 in partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, received dual accreditation from the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2023.
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) was established in 2020 in the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) as part of CityUHK. VCS has a clear vision to be Asia’s preeminent body advancing veterinary clinical science in response to evolving societal needs. Our strategic goals include attracting world-class clinical faculty, establishing academic post-graduate veterinary residency-training and Master’s programmes, establishing an outstanding clinical research environment to deliver outcomes that benefit all species, and fostering strong community engagement through excellent clinical service and outreach. Generous start-up grant and administrative support are offered for the appointee. Clinical service is negotiable depending on the interests of the appointee and the needs of the Department.
CityUHK Anatomic Pathology Residency Programme
Duration: 3-year programme
Proposed start date: 1 August 2026
Intake: One (1) resident
The JCC 3-year residency programme is offered in partnership with Cornell University, and provides advanced instruction in the areas of post-mortem examination, surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology. A minor component will also cover cytology, haematology, forensic pathology, biochemistry and immunocytochemistry.
Successful candidate may be required to participate in other institutes (including overseas) for anatomic pathology training.
The residency programme will follow the current requirements of the American College of Veterinary Pathology.
- Travel to other institutions (including overseas) to participate in the anatomic pathology training;
- Incremental role in the diagnostic services provided by the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) within CityUHK;
- Teaching commitments will include instruction in anatomic pathology to BVM veterinary students through participation in practical laboratories and clinical rotations;
- A small research project forms an important component of a supervised and funded prospective or retrospective study in the field of anatomic pathology, which will result in the submission of a manuscript for publication by the end of the three-year contract;
- Attend a variety of weekly discussion sessions and seminars for gross and/or histopathology rounds, journal clubs, and Joint Pathology Centre Wednesday Slide Conference slide review sessions;
- Attend clinical seminars and departmental research seminars. Participation in a national or international conference on anatomic pathology is also offered (subject to approval); and
- Attend at least one board preparation course/residency (Gross Pathology, Pathology of Laboratory Animals, General Pathology) offered in conjunction with ACVP/ECVP (subject to approval).
- The resident will be under the full, direct, and continuous supervision of a duty pathologist during the first year of the residency. In years 2 and 3, there will be an increasing level of independence in terms of reviewing and generating diagnostic reports.
- The appointee shall possess a veterinary qualification recognised for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong with degrees in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), or equivalent in all levels of appointments;
- Each appointee referred to the Programme must meet minimum TOEFL score requirements: iBT test 100 overall, with the following minimum required per category: reading 24, listening 22, speaking 25, writing 25. Waiving of the TOEFL English Certification requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis for applicants with a veterinary degree from accredited programmes in the following countries/regions: New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, US, and Hong Kong;
- Minimum of 2 years veterinary clinical experience; and
- Pathology resident is required to pass a 6-month probationary period, involving input from relevant parties in the JCC and CVDL to confirm the ongoing status of the resident enrolled in each 3-year residency programme.
Monthly stipend and fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.
Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from Professor May TSE (email: maypy.tse@cityu.edu.hk) or Professor Elliott CHIU (email: elliott.chiu@cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit an online application and include 1) a personal statement, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of recommendation, preferably from professional colleagues who have worked with you in clinical settings. We strongly recommend one or more letters from a pathologist. PhD applicants should request a letter from their thesis advisor, and 4) Official medical school transcripts. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the position is filled. Applications will receive full consideration, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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