PIC USA, TN

Description of Elective Experience

Objective: 

To expose proactive swine veterinary students to a pioneering genetics company with a focus on the role of the swine veterinarian in a high health breeding stock multiplication system.

 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Program Structure:

  • 2 week schedule combining field experience and office experience in a premier swine genetics company.

  • Potential Training Topics:

    • Overview and principles of a breeding stock company

    • Basics of the PIC genetic improvement platform

    • Overview of the PIC Technical services and Swine Nutrition programs

    • Principles of health, biosecurity, and monitoring of a breeding stock multiplication system

    • Ante and post mortem swine sample collection and interpretation of diagnostic test results

    • Exposure to multiple phases within pig production:

      • Multiplier herds

      • Gene Transfer Centers (Boar Studs)

      • Transport decontamination facilities

      • Harvest Facility

      • Feed mills

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Criteria:

  • 3rd year veterinary student in North America (US or CA)

  • Ability to demonstrate their passion to the swine industry, continual learning and excellence

  • The work week is Monday through Friday, with possible weekend work/travel

  • How to Apply:

  • Submit the following to Dr. Jer Geiger by December 31st.

    • Letter of Intent

    • Resume

    • 2 reference letters

  • Deadlines:

  • September 1st: Application process opens

  • December 31st: Deadline for all application materials to be submitted

  • February 1st: Results communicated to applicants

  • March 1st: Announcement at AASV and externship dates confirmed

  •                 Hendersonville, TN 37075

                    Office Phone: 615-265-2734

    Email: jer.geiger@genusplc.com

     

    Contact Information:

                    Dr. Jer Geiger

                    PIC North America

                    100 Bluegrass Commons Blvd, Suite 2200

                  Hendersonville TN 37075

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info)

PIC will cover travel expenses, meals, and lodging during the 2 week externship. No stipend provided.

Lodging does not allow pets.

Supervisor
Dr. Jerome Geiger
Contact email
Address

100 Bluegrass Commons Blvd
Suite 2200
Hendersonville, TN 37075
United States

Specialties
Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
50
Global engagement opportunity
No
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