The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS; thesis or non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
The mission of VCS is to educate members of the veterinary health care team and biomedical community, to create and communicate knowledge, and to provide outstanding clinical service for the citizens of Indiana and the surrounding region. The department provides excellent opportunities for Post-DVM students to further their training through specialty residency programs. Areas of specialty include anesthesiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care medicine, large animal internal medicine, large animal surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, small animal internal medicine, and small animal surgery.
Pursue advanced research training with the VCS Graduate Program at Purdue University, offering MS and PhD degrees in a wide range of veterinary specialties. With state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading faculty, students engage in innovative research that advances both animal and human health.
Advance your veterinary career with Purdue University’s internship and residency programs, designed to provide exceptional post-DVM training in a wide range of clinical specialties. Whether you're seeking board certification or aiming to deepen your clinical and research expertise, you'll find the structure, mentorship, and academic environment to thrive. Explore current opportunities and application details today.
Gain hands-on clinical experience at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital through our Visiting Student Experiences program. Designed for senior veterinary and veterinary nursing students, these immersive opportunities offer mentorship, skill development, and exposure to a range of clinical practices. Participation is based on space availability and requires a completed application packet.
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Assistant Professor, Antimicrobial Resistance/Farm Animal Medicine | Purdue Veterinary Hospital Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
Dr. Ilya Slizovskiy is an assistant professor of antimicrobial resistance and farm animal medicine in the Purdue University Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department and is the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital infectious disease Epidemiologist effective February 12, 2024. As a public health veterinarian and microbiologist, Dr. Slizovskiy is dedicated to reducing morbidity and mortality in human and animal populations by addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), bacterial virulence, and pathogenicity. Dr. Slizovskiy's Laboratory for Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Resistance Research develops genomic sequencing, computational, and statistical tools to characterize and predict the risks of AMR dissemination within and across diverse microbial communities (i.e., microbiomes). Over the next 5–10 years, Dr. Slizovskiy aims to expand the lab into a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative research hub. By leveraging insights from microbiome science, the lab seeks to enhance animal welfare and production, guide sustainable land and water use, and advance human health and disease prevention efforts. Currently, the Slizovskiy Lab is focused on developing novel microbiome-based therapeutics, diagnostic and surveillance technologies, and computational platforms that leverage efficient algorithms to process and reveal 'big data' insights.
