How to Apply

Applicant VISA Information

All residency applicants that are a Citizen of the United States or have a valid Permanent Resident Card are eligible to apply and will be considered for the residency program.

All foreign national applicants must have the following work authorizations to be considered for the residency program:

• Canadian and Mexican Citizens must possess or be eligible for a TN Visa.
• Applicants who hold or are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT), including the STEM extension, may be considered if their work authorization remains valid throughout the residency appointment period.
• Applicants who hold or are eligible for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) may also be considered if their work authorization remains valid throughout the residency appointment period.

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following materials ELECTRONICALLY via the application portal by 11:59 pm, October 2, 2026:

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
2. A certified veterinary college transcript (legible unofficial copies are acceptable, the selected candidate must provide a certified copy)
   *Programs for which grades are reported on a scale other than A (outstanding) to E (failing) must include information or an official college memorandum (‘Dean’s memo’) that equates the issuing institution’s grading scale to A–E or clarifies the applicant’s academic performance on a defined quantitative or semi-quantitative scale, such as class ranking. Transcripts from non-English speaking international programs must be translated to English.
3. Three recommendation letters sent directly from designated referees, preferably at least one from an ACVP/ECVP board-certified veterinary pathologist. Referees should ideally know you well and will be asked to offer specific comments about personal attributes that they feel position you to successfully navigate a rigorous training program, your ability to communicate clearly and participate tactfully in a group setting, and your capacity to take initiative and work independently. References will be contacted by UF when the application is received. (ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY)
4. A well-constructed letter of intent that discusses relevant experiences and personal motivations that led you to consider entering this career field.

Questions about the application materials and/or portal issues may be directed to Maura Pedersen at mcpedersen@ufl.edu.

Contact Dr. Richard Dulli at rdulli@ufl.edu for informal or residency program-related inquiries.

Priority consideration will be given to application materials received by 11:59 pm, October 2, 2026, though application review may be conducted prior to this deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled.