Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program
Forecasted
Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program supports veterinarians with clinical training and mentored research to prepare canine-focused specialists for board certification.
Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 for the entire residency, including maximum 15% indirect costs; three-year programs eligible
Summary: Supports canine-focused veterinary residency training, mentored research, and preparation for ACVSMR board certification.
Key Information: Applicants must be board-certified ACVSMR diplomates affiliated with accredited United States ACVSMR residency programs.
Description
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and AKC Canine Health Foundation support residency programs training canine-focused specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation. The program prepares veterinarians for board certification through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR), with priority placed on evidence-based medicine. Faculty mentors provide clinical training, didactic education, and research opportunities to develop proficient clinicians.
The program addresses the needs of athletic and working dogs, alongside dogs requiring rehabilitation for arthritis, neurological impairments, and other conditions. Its scope includes canine health and fitness, injury prevention, post-surgical recovery, and improving quality of life for dogs with degenerative diseases. The residency RFP seeks support for a canine-focused, traditional-track resident and requires programs to demonstrate the mentoring, clinical caseload, education, and research support needed for board-certification preparation.
