If you have never been to the Short Course, it is a great opportunity to meet new people in the same field and exchange ideas and information. The course lasts four days and is designed to educate and update the biomedical research community on current trends and technological advances in the field of laboratory animal science. The course is broken into three tracks that include over 60 topics presented by members of Charles River's professional staff as well as guest speakers. Attendees can go to the topics of their choice; there is no need to sign up for a particular track. All attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance for their course hours to send in for a Continuing Education Certificate.

In addition, as part of an ongoing collaborative effort with the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), next year’s Short Course will once again include Camp ACLAM. Camp ACLAM is presented within the framework of the Short Course to reach out to laboratory animal veterinarians who are eligible for ACLAM boards based on experience. Veterinarians are encouraged to go to the lectures of their choosing as well as attend over five hours of instruction on preparation for the board examination. Attendees will also be broken into small discussion groups in this one-day training.

Charles River Short Course Scholarships

Currently, there is a shortage of veterinarians working in our field.  The scholarship program for the Short Course is one effort to increase the number of veterinarians entering the field of laboratory animal medicine.  We sponsor scholarships for veterinary students and veterinarians who are not currently involved in laboratory animal medicine but are considering a career change. For more information about the veterinarian scholarship, including applications, select one of the following:

Short Course Veterinarian Scholarship

Short Course Student Veterinarian Scholarship