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House Officer Highlight: Veterinary Resident Today, Professor Tomorrow

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Oct 8, 2025

NC State Announces Newest Fellows in Veterinary Academic Leadership Program

With the addition of 17 fellows this year, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Academic Leadership Program now is training and supporting 40 veterinary clinicians who are considering careers in academia. Only about 6% of veterinarians in the United States are engaged in academic practice, and a shortage of educators is expected only…
Second-year resident Dr. Cody Atkinson stands with his arms folded across his chest in front of a diagnostic room filled with medical equipment at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Aug 23, 2024

House Officer Highlight: Veterinary Resident Today, Professor Tomorrow

Second-year resident Dr. Cody Atkinson takes advantage of two unique programs at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to elevate his internal medicine expertise, contribute to the specialty and educate others.