Veterinary Education & Training
The Mannheimer Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to the education and training of veterinary professionals in the medicine and management of nonhuman primates.
Our Programs in Nonhuman Primate Medicine
Internships
1-year programs for veterinary graduates
Externships
3+ week programs for veterinary and veterinary technology students
Residency Rotations
3+ week programs for laboratory animal medicine and welfare residents
Let’s Learn Together
Current research support activities include projects in transplant medicine, gene therapy, orthopedics and pharmacokinetics.
Programs Available
Internships
Our one-year postdoctoral training program provides formal coursework with extensive clinical and research experience for up to two veterinarians annually. Our faculty includes veterinarians and a primate behaviorist who work closely with interns to oversee their training. All intern coursework supports the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) board examination, with topics including general medicine and surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, nutrition, behavior, laboratory animal facility management, laboratory animal regulations and leadership principles. Interns are taught to manage medical and surgical cases, conduct preventative colony medicine and participate in pathology services. Interns complete a research project that leads to publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or a presentation given at a professional meeting. Interns are also involved with sponsored research projects occurring at our Homestead location. Current areas of research include transplant medicine, gene therapy, orthopedic and pharmacokinetic studies. Clinical projects may include case studies or retrospective studies based on more than 20 years of historical clinical data. Completion of our internship provides a competitive edge when applying for an ACLAM-accredited residency program. A stipend and benefits package are provided.
Externships
The externship provides clinical and biobehavioral experience to current veterinary students in their 3rd or 4th year of study for a minimum of 3 weeks. While rotating through both sites, externs participate in clinical and surgical care, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, necropsies, as well as behavioral and research support activities. Externs participate in internship classes, veterinary rounds and journal club. Evaluations are provided to externs’ home institutions for educational credit. Housing and a stipend are provided.
Residency Rotations in Laboratory Animal Medicine and Welfare
Similar to our externship program, we offer clinical rotations and formal courses in nonhuman primates to laboratory animal medicine and welfare residents as part of the requirements for their residency.
This program has been the most valuable rotation for me this summer. The staff were all welcoming and supportive, and the hands on clinical experience was irreplaceable. Discussing the different cases and their treatment options with the doctors taught me a lot about managing the various types of clinical cases.
[The veterinarians] go above and beyond to make sure that each animal is getting the highest quality of care. I really appreciate the attention to detail, and really incorporating behavior into diagnostics plans. It’s very obvious that [the veterinarians] try exceptionally hard to keep up-to-date with practices and techniques.
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