First American Kennel Club/AKC Canine Health Foundation Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Recipients Announced

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC), announces Colorado State University and Penn Vet (University of Pennsylvania) as the first recipients of AKC/AKC CHF Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Awards.

This program was launched in February of 2024 to increase the number of specialists trained to meet the unique needs of athletic and working dogs, as well as all dogs in need of rehabilitation. Through a competitive process, approved sports medicine and rehabilitation programs submitted proposals that were reviewed by a panel of CHF leadership and subject matter experts.

• Colorado State University’s Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility Service offers its residents a varied caseload, strong mentors, and excellent resources. Clinicians and residents in this program consistently publish their research results in peer-reviewed journals to advance the science of canine rehabilitation medicine.
• Penn Vet’s Canine Sports and Performance Medicine Service provides a research-intensive environment with many opportunities for residents to perform clinical duties and contribute evidence-based medical recommendations for canine athletes.

“We are thrilled to support two top-tier programs dedicated to training the next generation of specialists in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation,” says Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, CHF Chief Executive Officer. “These programs provide residents with the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, contribute to groundbreaking research, and utilize state-of-the-art facilities.”

Generous support from the Golden Retriever Foundation® (GRF) has provided a jump start to the AKC/AKC CHF Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, allowing support for two residency programs in the first year. Each school will receive $100,000 annually to support a three-year residency. Program goals include growth to support new residency programs every year.

“As Golden Retrievers participate in so many activities, the opportunity to sponsor the AKC/AKC CHF Sports Medicine Residency was met with whole-hearted support by the Golden Retriever Foundation,” says Chris Miele, GRF President. “We have made our donation and three-year commitment from the Rachel Page Elliott Educational Fund, which was created precisely for these opportunities. We feel that with the tremendous rise in interest and participation in performance events, our support will benefit Golden Retrievers and all dogs.”

Veterinary professionals interested in participating in these residencies will apply through the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program in the spring of 2025 and start their residency training in July 2025.

With generous support from the AKC, breed clubs, and all dog lovers, CHF remains committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of veterinary medicine and canine health through cutting-edge science and educational grants. Learn more about these efforts at akcchf.org/educationalgrants.

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