The Comparative Medicine Department at Stanford University sponsors a residency training program in laboratory animal medicine.  Laboratory animal welfare can be pursued as a topic of study within this program. Along with a research focus, this 3-year program emphasizes the clinical, pathological, regulatory, and administrative aspects of laboratory animal medicine. The training program is officially recognized by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).  Successful program completion satisfies eligibility requirements for specialty board certification.

Objectives of this program:

• Prepare veterinarians for scientific careers in laboratory animal medicine in biomedical, academic and research centers
• Provide practical training through a program of supervised clinical and laboratory experience
• Provide hands-on research experience of either collaborative or independent nature resulting in publications and public presentations at scientific meetings
• Prepare trainees through didactic courses and mentored clinical and program experience to seek ACLAM board certification