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1 RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM REGISTRATION ONCOLOGY New applications for ACVIM Residency Training Programs must be received by the Residency Training Committee 90 days prior to any residents beginning training. Before completing this form, please review the general and specific requirements for Oncology residency training programs in the ACVIM General Information Guide (GIG). The most current version of the GIG is available on the ACVIM website at If there is a discrepancy between this form and the GIG, the GIG will be considered correct, however, please contact the ACVIM office or the Residency Training Committee Chairperson for clarification. Prior to making significant changes in a residency training program, approval of the ACVIM and Oncology Residency Training Committee must be obtained. The candidate and/or program director must notify ACVIM, in writing. Significant changes could include, but are not limited to: changes in program director or any advisors, transferring from one program to another, alterations in program duration, switching to a dual board program, or enrolling in an institutional graduate program. tice: This form contains questions for three separate purposes; data collection that ACVIM must maintain for its accreditation as a specialty college; data collection for each specialty to evaluate what is appropriate for residency programs; and data collection to evaluate this Residency Training Program for renewal. It is important that all questions be answered accurately and completely, even if the answer to a specific question is not essential for a program's renewal. For multi-site residency programs: To ensure uniformity of training and compliance with current GIG requirements, training programs which include multiple sites must provide detailed information as to which Diplomates in the specialty of Oncology, as well as other Specialties, will be supervising the resident(s) at each site. In this updated program registration form, the program director must provide specific, detailed information regarding supervision and facilities available at each specific site(s). Check box if this is a renewal application with unaltered information from the previous year: Please note that even if the information is unchanged, you must complete this form in its entirety Date: August 30, 2014 Part 1 Program Director: Angela L. McCleary-Wheeler (Must be a Diplomate of ACVIM in the Specialty of Oncology) Program Director s Contact Information: Work Phone: Fax: alm338@cornell.edu Mailing Address: 1. Location of Training Program: Dept. of Clinical Sciences, VMC Box 31, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Primary Site: Cornell University Hospital for Animals College of Veterinary Medicine

2 Cornell University Ithaca, NY Secondary Site (if applicable): (Please attach specific information regarding the number of weeks scheduled at each site and which rotation requirements shall be met at each site). N/A Outside Rotations/Other Sites (if applicable): Please attach signed Letters of Support from all individuals providing off-site training of oncology residents to this registration form. Each Letter of Support should specify the number of weeks scheduled at each site and the rotation requirement met. Letters of Support must be submitted annually WITH program renewal forms and WITH each new program request. N/A 2. Length of Training Program: Traditional 3 years n-traditional (# years) For non-traditional programs, please provide details. te that programs must be at least 3 years (156 weeks) in length. 3. Advanced Degree: Masters: PhD: Optional Required for residency certificate: Comments: 4. Resident Advisor(s): (Must be ACVIM Diplomate(s) in Oncology.) There is no restriction on the number of Resident Advisors; however, each Resident Advisor can supervise only two residents concurrently. Angela L. McCleary-Wheeler, Margaret C. McEntee, Kelly Hume, Cheryl Balkman 5. List all Supervising Diplomates in Oncology: (Must be ACVIM Diplomates in Oncology)

3 Margaret C. McEntee, Kelly Hume, Cheryl Balkman, Angela McCleary-Wheeler 6. INTERNAL MEDICINE AND OTHER ACVIM DIPLOMATE SUPERVISION: Please list all Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine responsible for supervision of clinical training who specialize in areas other than the program being registered. Describe how diplomates are involved in the supervision of residents and how direct contact requirements in affiliated specialties (GIG Section H.1.a.3.e and f) will be met. Name Specialty Site Role in training residents Stephen Barr Sharon Center John Randolph Kenneth Simpson Intern. Medicine Intern. Medicine Intern. Medicine Intern. Medicine Cornell University Available for consultation on cases seen on the oncology service; residents also rotate through the internal medicine service Sydney Moise Bruce Kornreich Curtis Dewey Sofia Cerda-Gonzalez Cardiology Cardiology Neurology Neurology Cardiology is an option for rotation for the residents; also available for daily consultations Residents work with neurologists on neuro-oncology patients; and may rotate through the service 7. PATHOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Please list all Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Pathology in the areas of clinical pathology or anatomic (surgical) pathology associated with residency training. Describe how diplomates are involved in the supervision of residents and how direct contact requirements (must be in person, not videoconference) in clinical pathology and anatomic pathology will be met. Name Elizabeth Buckles Brian Caserto Gerald Duhamel Sean McDonough Andrew Miller Jeanine Peters-Kennedy Teresa Southard Erica Behling-Kelly Heather Priest Deanna Schaefer Tracy Stokol Clinical or Pathology Clinical Clinical Clinical Clinical Site Cornell University Role in training residents Daily surgical biopsy rounds held in the clinic; residents rotate through both anatomic and clinical pathology; clinical pathology rounds to review cytology for oncology patients held once a month A board certified veterinary pathologist with training in clinical pathology and a fully equipped laboratory facility should be routinely available for evaluation of clinical material. A minimum of 40 hours of direct contact with a clinical pathologist to facilitate training in diagnostic clinical cytology and a minimum of 40 hours of direct contact exploring anatomic pathology is required during the residency. Does your program meet these requirements for clinical pathology or anatomic pathology training in your residents?

4 If no, please explain: 8. RADIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Please list all Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (not including radiation oncology) associated with residency training. Describe how diplomates are involved in the supervision of residents and how direct contact requirements (must be in person, not videoconference) in radiology will be met. Name Site Role in training residents Margret Thompson Peter Scrivani Amy Yeager Ruth Van Hatten Cornell University All faculty are available for review of imaging studies when they are on duty; there is always a faculty member available 9. RADIATION ONCOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Please list all Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Radiology responsible for training in Radiation Oncology. Describe how diplomates are involved in the supervision of residents and how the 8 weeks of GIG-mandated direct contact radiation oncology training will be fulfilled. Radiation oncology rotations must be completed in blocks of at least 2 weeks in length. Name Site Role in training residents Margaret C McEntee Cornell University Available for consultation on all potential radiation patients; residents rotate through radiation oncology in 2 week blocks for a total of 8 weeks (for residents starting in 2013; 4 weeks prior to the change in the GIG); present for case rounds to discuss cases that are under treatment held weekly The oncology resident should have a minimum of 8 weeks of direct contact (in minimum 2-week blocks) with a Board-certified veterinary radiation oncologist to discuss clinical management of patients receiving radiation therapy, radiation planning, dosimetry, and physics related to clinical radiation therapy. Does your program meet this requirement for radiation oncology training of your residents? If no, please explain: 10. OTHER SPECIALITY SUPERVISORS: Please list the non-acvim Diplomates available for consultation in the areas of dermatology, surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, emergency/critical care, clinical nutrition, clinical pharmacology, and/or theriogenology. Describe how diplomates are involved in the supervision of residents and their contribution to direct contact requirements in affiliated specialties (GIG Section H.1.a.3.e and f). Name Specialty/College Site Role in training residents Dermatology: Cornell William Miller, ACVD University Danny Scott, ACVD Jeanine Peters-Kennedy, All available for consultation on cases seen by oncology residents

5 ACVD, ACVP Surgery: James Flanders, ACVS H. Jay Harvey, ACVS Galina Hayes, ACVS (Effective 12/15/14) Kei Hayashi, ACVS Ursula Krotscheck, ACVS Rory Todhunter, ACVS Ophthalmology: Nita Irby, ACVO Thomas Kern, ACVO Eric Ledbetter, ACVO Anesthesiology: Jordyn Boesch, ACVA Luis Campoy, ACVA Robin Gleed, ACVA Manuel Martin-Flores, ACVA Emergency/Critical Care: Daniel Fletcher, ACVECC Robert Goggs, ACVECC Gretchen Schoeffler, ACVECC Clinical Nutrition: Joseph Wakshlag, ACVN Theriogenology: Robert Gilbert, ACT Soon Hon Cheong, ACT 11. PAST RESIDENTS: Please list the residents who have completed the training program within the last five years, including the year that each individual s training program ended. If possible, please indicate whether the individual has completed the board certification process. Name Program End Date Diplomate ( or ) Dr. Joanne Intile Dr. Sandra Barnard Dr. Erin Malone Dr. Angharad Waite Dr. Vanessa Rizzo July 2009 July 2010 July 2011 July 2012 July CURRENT RESIDENTS:

6 Please list all residents currently enrolled in the training program in addition to their actual program start and end dates. Name Dr. Susie Kang Dr. Sindy Piscoya Dr.Vincent Baldanza Length of Program 3 years 3 years 3 years Program Start Date July 16, 2012 July 15, 2013 July 14, 2014 Program End Date July 26, 2015 July 25, 2016 July 24, 2017 Resident Advisor Dr. Kelly Hume Dr. Kelly Hume Dr. Angela McCleary- Wheeler **Please note, any candidate that significantly changes or alters their residency training program before completion must notify ACVIM, in writing, before the changes are made to ensure that the proposed changes are approved. Significant changes could include, but are not limited to: - transferring from one program to another - alterations in program duration - switching to a dual board program - enrolling in an institutional graduate program - change of Program Director or Resident Advisor

7 Part 2 It is essential that the candidate have direct face-to-face contact with the supervising Diplomate(s) in the Specialty of Oncology. The minimum 156 week (3 year) intensive training must be structured in the following way (GIG H1.a): a) 74 weeks of clinical training supervised by an ACVIM Diplomate in the specialty of Oncology. i. Direct Supervision: The supervising Diplomate(s) must be actively receiving patients with the resident for a minimum of 50 training weeks during the residency. GIG section D.2.f in the General Information section defines direct supervision. These rotations MUST be completed in AT LEAST 2 week blocks. ii. Indirect Supervision: At least 50 weeks must be directly supervised; additionally 24 of the 74 required oncology weeks may be completed with direct or indirect supervision. Indirect supervision is defined in GIG section H.1.a.2. In indirect supervision, the supervising ACVIM Diplomate(s) in Oncology must be available for face-to-face contact at least one hour per day for four days per week. These rotations MUST be completed in AT LEAST 2 week blocks. b) Affiliated Rotations: In addition to the 74 weeks outlined in a. above, a minimum of 28 weeks must be spent actively receiving, with DIRECT supervision, patients in affiliated rotations as outlined in the GIG H1.a.3. These rotations MUST be completed in AT LEAST 2 week blocks unless specifically stated in the GIG. i. H.1.a.3.a. Eight weeks of radiation therapy, directly supervised by an ACVR board certified radiation oncologist, completed in at least 2 week blocks. ii. H.1.a.3.b. One week of clinical pathology (met in a one week block or through weekly/biweekly rounds). iii. H.1.a.3.c. One week of surgical pathology (met in a one week block or through weekly/biweekly rounds). iv. H.1.a.3.d. Two weeks of radiology (met in a one week block or through weekly/biweekly rounds). v. H.1.a.3.e. Four weeks of internal medicine, directly supervised by an ACVIM board certified internal medicine specialist, completed in at least 2 week blocks. vi. H.1.a.3.f. Twelve weeks of other rotations, directly supervised by an ACVIM Diplomate in the Specialty of Oncology or an allied specialty as outlined in GIG section H.1.a.3.f., completed in at least 2 week blocks. c) Supervising Diplomate(s) Choice of Additional Rotations: In addition to the weeks outlined in a) and b) above, additional weeks of the residency may be completed as supervised or unsupervised time; this includes additional rotations and any time used for conferences, research, studying for boards or similar activities. 1. Does your residency program comply with the guidelines outlined above? If no, please explain: 2. Have the supervising Diplomate(s) read the objectives for an oncology residency as outlined in the General Information Guide, Specialty of Oncology? If no, please explain:

8 While it may have no bearing on your program, we recommend that the supervising Diplomate(s) and the residency candidate review the GIG yearly. You may obtain a copy of the GIG from the ACVIM website at 3. Does your training program consist of a minimum of 156 weeks (3 years)? If no, please explain: 4. The supervising Diplomate(s) should periodically evaluate the resident (required minimum of once every 6 months) and discuss the results of those evaluations with the candidate. The supervising Diplomate(s) must be able to provide the Residency Training Committee with written summaries of those evaluations if required. Does your program comply with these standards of resident evaluation? If no, please explain: 5. In addition to directly supervised patient care, the candidate should also be involved in patient-oriented teaching rounds and formal teaching conferences such as clinical pathologic conferences, resident seminars, and grand rounds sessions. The candidate must participate in these teaching exposures a minimum of several times each week during the residency training program. Please provide a description of the conferences, etc., which directly pertain to training in Oncology and give specific details for rounds, seminars, and journal clubs given on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Daily : 1] case-based rounds with faculty, other house officers and students on the oncology service; 2] topic-based rounds with students, faculty and interns on service with oncology residents participating in providing a subset of the rounds; 3] daily surgical biopsy rounds are available with the pathology residents and faculty member on duty, and are attended when possible and when the resident has a case that is being read out that day Weekly : 1] journal club is held weekly and focuses on articles published in the veterinary literature relating to clinical cancer management in companion animals, residents present regularly at journal club and attendance is mandatory regardless of clinical duty status; 2] morbidity/mortality rounds are held once weekly to discuss the current clinical cases in more depth; the participants include oncology faculty, residents and interns on the clinical oncology service; within this context we also review the radiation treatment plans for the current patients that are being irradiated Monthly: 1] monthly clinical pathology rounds are available to review recent cases and includes review of the clinical history and viewing the cytology slides from the case and subsequent discussion of outcome, treatment initiated, and results of histopathology when those are available, etc. 2] Combined oncology/pathology/surgery tumor board rounds is presented monthly and is intended as a multidisciplinary cancer review series. This includes faculty from many disciplines, residents from the respective disciplines and students. Residents are required to attend and present once or twice annually. 3] monthly combined oncology and surgery case/topic rounds includes residents and faculty from both services There are also a number of other opportunities to attend seminars at the College of Veterinary Medicine as we have a strong basic cancer research faculty. This is also a cancer biology training program which includes seminars, retreats, and grant opportunities.

9 6. Please list all opportunities offered to and/or required of the resident for attendance and/or giving formal presentations at local, regional, state or national meetings. Indicate whether the resident will attend or present at these meetings. Residents attend the Veterinary Cancer Society Meeting annually and are expected to present at least once. Other opportunities available to residents include the NYSVMS conference held at Cornell annually, the Feline Health Center conference held annually here at Cornell, the ACVIM annual conference those years they are taking the examinations. The residents are also expected to present the results of their research at the Clinical Investigators' Day held at the College of Veterinary Medicine which is an opportunity for all residents as well as graduate students to present their research during an all day event. 7. For board-certification in oncology, the resident must have a minimum of one major first author publication in the field of oncology published or accepted for publication in a refereed scientific or peer-reviewed journal. A literature review or case report is not acceptable. Please describe how this program supports this requirement for publication. The resident is paired with a faculty member to assist them in identifying a project. We also have an internal cancer biology training program that provides some funding for resident projects and the ability of the oncology residents to participate in basic bench top research in the lab of a basic cancer researcher here at Cornell. There is also an internal funding opportunity available to all residents to secure funding for a research project on a competitive basis. 8. Please indicate the availability of the following facilities or equipment. Indicate if these are available at the primary training site, or at a different location. (In the Location column, indicate on-site for primary location or the name of the facility where the equipment is located if off-site.) For facilities that are not on-site or not available, please describe the situation, availability, or how the resident will gain experience with equipment not available in the space at the end of this section. Available? (Y or N) a) Radiography Y on-site b) Ultrasonographic equipment Y on-site c) Color flow/doppler equipment Y on-site d) Endoscopy equipment Y on-site GI equipment Y on-site Bronchoscopy Y on-site Cystoscopy Y on-site Rhinoscopy Y on-site Laparoscopy Y on-site e) Clinical Pathology capabilities: Y on-site (includes CBC, serum chemistries, blood gases, urinalysis, cytology, parasitology, microbiology, and endocrinology) f) Appropriate safety equipment for handling chemotherapy (briefly summarize what is available). Y; on-site pharmacy with hood and all precautions taken g) Nuclear Medicine Y on-site h) Computed Tomography Y on-site i) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Y on-site Location of equipment? (On-site or list site name)

10 j) Radiation Therapy Facility Y on-site k) Intensive Care Facility 24 hours Y on-site l) Total parenteral nutrition capability Y on-site m) Computerized Medical Records w/searching Capabilities Y on-site If any of the above equipment or facilities are available off-site, please explain how the resident can access them for case management, research, or study. N/A 9. The resident should have access to a human or veterinary medical library with on-line searching capacity and at a minimum have access to all textbooks (current editions) and full text access to all journals on the current examination committee reading list (See item 21. to be completed by Program Director. te that on-line access to texts must be full-text not abstracts only). This library should be available on-site or within a reasonable commuting distance (defined as within a 15 mile radius of the primary training site). Please indicate how your resident can obtain access to the following textbooks/journals. Text or journal DeVita: Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 9 th ed. (2011) Withrow: Veterinary Clinical Oncology, 5 th Ed. (2012) Chabner: Cancer Chemotherapy, 5 th Ed. (2010) Tannock&Hill: Basic Science of Oncology, 5 th Ed. (2013) Abbas: Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 7 th Ed. (2011) Meuten: Tumors in Domestic Animals, 4 th Ed. (2002) Weinberg: The Biology of Cancer, 2 ndt Ed. (2013) Kirk: Current Veterinary Therapy XII, XIII, XIV (1995, 2000, 2008) Feldman & Nelson: Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction, 3 rd Ed. (2003) Cowell: Diagnostic Cytology, 3 rd Ed. (2007) Hall: Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 7 th Ed. (2011) Ogilvie & Moore: Feline Oncology (2001) Ogilvie & Moore: Managing the Canine Cancer Patient (2006) Henry & Higginbotham: Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice (2009) Veterinary Clinics of rth Americaoncology-related issues (2000-present) Duncan: Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Pathology, 4 th Ed. (2003) Weiss and Wardrop: Schalm s Veterinary Hematology, 6 th Ed. (2010) rman and Streiner: Biostatistics- the Hard copy or subscription available on site, or Medical/Veterinary Library (insert name) Available through CD- ROM or online subscription Available through pubmed only (free or will purchase articles) t available

11 Bare Essentials, 3r d Ed. (2007) Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association American Journal of Veterinary Research Compendium for Continuing Education Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Veterinary Clinical Pathology Veterinary and Comparative Oncology Veterinary Pathology Veterinary Surgery Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound Journal of Small Animal Practice Research in Veterinary Science Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology Cancer New England Journal of Medicine Clinical Cancer Research Nature Reviews: Cancer Cancer Research Cancer Chemotherapy & Pharmacology Comments: Does your program meet these library requirements? Comments: 10. Is there any additional pertinent information that the Residency Training Committee should consider in its evaluation of this training program? Comments: **Please note, any candidate that significantly changes or alters their residency training program before completion must notify ACVIM, in writing, before the changes are made to ensure that the proposed changes are approved. Significant changes could include, but are not limited to: - transferring from one program to another - alterations in program duration - switching to a dual board program - enrolling in an institutional graduate program - change of Program Director or Resident Advisor