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Two women pose at a College of Veterinary Medicine event as one holds a glass excellence award.

The annual House Officer Completion Ceremony celebrates the achievements and contributions of outgoing residents and interns.

Headshot of Jody Lulich, smiling with glasses and a mustache.

Professor Jody Lulich's tireless work advancing the field of veterinary nephrology and urology, with a focus on improving patient care, earns him prestigious national recognition. 

Three people watch as a veterinarian examines a small dog in a clinic room.

Treating and managing ailments that create layers of complexity in patient care is the speciality of this Veterinary Medical Center team

Portraits of Julia Simms, Megan Wojtysiak and Heather Kim

Recipients of the certificate demonstrate sincere interest and outstanding didactic and clinical expertise in internal medicine.

Zesty, a brown poodle-mix, basks in the sunshine while resting on a bed of landscaping rocks.

After years of gastrointestinal issues, a referral to the Veterinary Medical Center brought answers for one dog’s family—and a community of clinicians to care for her complex needs. 

Bernard the black-and-white Boston terrier chews on a ball in his foster family's yard.

Born with six legs and a host of complex medical abnormalities, life looked bleak for Bernard the Boston terrier puppy. Then, a dog rescue and experts at the UMN Veterinary Medical Center gave him a second chance. 

Jessica Byrne and Lauren Ienello each hold an award standing together in front of a maroon background.

Residents and interns wrapping up their time at CVM are honored for their contributions at annual House Officer Completion Ceremony

ACVIM certificate winners

The certificate recognizes fourth-year veterinary students who demonstrate a sincere interest in veterinary internal medicine, as well as outstanding clinical expertise.