Internal medicine is the 'detective work' side of veterinary care. You work through challenging cases—poor performance, chronic disease, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, neurologic cases, GI mysteries—and put the pieces together. If you enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving, this specialty is deeply rewarding.

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Jennifer Grimes

University of California, Davis

Internal Medicine represents the epitome of veterinary medicine, encompassing a deep understanding of normal physiologic processes and the complex interplay between body systems in both health and disease. I find it fascinating to approach challenging clinical cases by integrating knowledge across disciplines to develop thoughtful and effective solutions.

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Startus Hutcherson, II

Auburn University

I love that things can get so tangled and fascinating in endocrinology; I've found that I thrive in the strange and exciting uncertainty of endocrine diseases... I am infatuated with the diagnostic journey, with or without a final diagnosis, drawing me to internal medicine.

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Emma Potter

Washington State University

Internal medicine challenges me to think critically—gathering clinical signs, compiling problem lists, generating differential diagnoses, and methodically working through the puzzle to uncover the root cause of disease. I enjoy the depth and complexity this specialty offers, as well as the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients and their families through detailed, compassionate medical care.

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Krista (Yiyao) Li

University of Wisconsin, Madison

During my clinical year, I have found great satisfaction in the most complex cases. Whether its coagulopathies, refractory arrhythmias or congenital metabolic diseases, I love the process of working through an exhaustive list of differentials and considering all the possibilities, no matter how uncommon.

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Zack English

Colorado State University