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From wildlife conservation to military service, a dual degree in veterinary medicine and public health opens doors for two students. 

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A conversation about a livestock virus led Megin Nichols ’08 to pursue veterinary medicine and public health. Now she helps track some of the nation's most significant disease threats at the CDC.

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While pursuing her Master of Public Health after earning a veterinary degree, Kristen Clark’s capstone project created her first of several One Health jobs that have since made an impact across multiple Midwest states.

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From disease surveillance to food safety, University of Minnesota alumni and students are building a healthier world with their veterinary public health training. 

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More than 150 people and pets received free health services at a one-day community clinic made possible through a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and local organizations

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Over the last two years, dozens of projects and experience with multiple species have prepared veterinarian Michelle Schultze for a wide range of public health work.

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From a Nebraska hobby farm to the front lines of disease surveillance, Rachael Schulte has leveraged her public health training to protect people and livestock—and start a new chapter in her career. 

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A University of Minnesota residency program is equipping veterinarians with vital training to tackle threats to public health in the U.S. and across the globe.