Veterinary Public Health Residency
The Ohio State University Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Residency is one of only two programs certified by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) in the United States. The VPH Residency is a specialized training program for veterinarians, building the next generation public health workforce. The main goal of the VPH Residency is to educate and train professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect and promote human health, using the One Health approach. To accomplish this goal, the VPH Residency provides trainees with diverse learning opportunities and experiences to create professionals in Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
Following completion of the program, Residents receive a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and are eligible to sit for the ACVPM Board Certification Exam. As part of their academic training, it is expected that VPH Residents will prepare for and sit for the ACVPM Board Certification Examination. The College of Veterinary Medicine leads an ACVPM study group, which provides additional preparatory classes, educational materials, organized discussion and study sections, and offers ready access to multiple ACVPM board-certified veterinary faculty members and boundary partner organizations, such as USDA.
Training and Curriculum
During the three-year program, residents gain a strong foundation in Veterinary Public Health-related topics through coursework in a variety of areas and topics. This foundational coursework is aligned with the ACVPM Core Curriculum to thoroughly prepare Residents for the ACVPM Board Certification Exam. Additionally, residents receive training in cross-cutting One Health competencies, such as project management, leadership, and communication across interdisciplinary stakeholders. As part of the comprehensive training program, residents participate in Training, Experience, and Service activities aligned with ACVPM competencies.
- Prevention and Control of Zoonotic Diseases
- Food-borne Diseases and Food Protection
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Issues Related to Agriculture and Food Production
- Bioterrorism, Preparedness, and Emergency Response
training the next generation of experts
Since 2020, Ohio State's VPH Residency has a 100% first-time pass rate for the ACVPM Board Certification Exam.
Training
Structured learning or experiential activities such as professional courses, training programs, experiential training, academic conferences, and seminars that result in the resident gaining further knowledge in subject matter. In addition to their foundational coursework, training activities may include continuing education, the Farm to Table Program, HACCP training, and other state and federal training and exercises.
Experience
Structured learning or experiential activities such as professional courses, training programs, experiential training, academic conferences, and seminars that result in the Resident gaining further knowledge in subject matter. In addition to their foundational coursework, training activities may include continuing education, the Farm to Table Program, HACCP training, and other state and federal training and exercises.
Service
Activities in which the Resident is directly involved in delivering, organizing and/or executing academic and/or professional service. Service activities provide an opportunity for Residents to put their knowledge and experience into practice. Examples may include teaching in professional or graduate-level courses and providing epidemiological or statistical support to graduate students and clinical residents.
Contact Us
Specific questions about the VPH residency program can be directed to:
Amanda Berrian
Associate Director, Veterinary Public Health Program
Phone: 614-292-0796
Email: berrian.4@osu.edu