Fellowship Opportunities

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s fellowship program offered from January to June primarily involves working at the McGee Medicine Center under the direct supervision of five ACVIM board-certified internists. With a caseload of over 2,500 patients annually, the McGee Medicine Center provides an unparalleled, specialized learning opportunity for fellows who desire to focus on the many challenging aspects of internal medicine.

Primary goals:

of the fellowship are to satisfy prerequisites for entry into a residency-training program or to enable the participant to practice veterinary medicine with an increased depth of experience.


The fellow:

will be expected to share in both the daily elective and emergency duties involving the equine caseload under the supervision of a boarded internist.

The objectives:

of the fellowship are to allow the participant an opportunity to gain knowledge on ultrasonography, critical patient care, fluid therapy, and endoscopic procedures all under the direct supervision of an internist.

Cases frequently admitted:

during the spring period include: post-foaling complications (hemorrhaging mares, uterine tears); high risk pregnancies and various neonatal disorders.

Prerequisite of Acceptance: Graduation from a college of veterinary medicine.


Application Process:


E-mail information to: Jamie O’Flynn at joflynn@hagyard.com
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are evaluated upon submission. September 1 is the absolute deadline. A visit of the facility is required for all applicants, preferably between February and May.

1. Letter of Intent addressed to Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Rhonda
Rathgeber