The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) recognized excellence in veterinary education during its 2025 Clinical Year Awards Day Ceremony on May 16, 2025.
Students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the LMU-CVM community and honor individuals and clinical sites for their dedication and achievement during clinical year rotations.
Student Awards:
AAFP Outstanding Senior Student Award: Hannah Rudd
ACVIM Small Animal Internal Medicine Award: Caroline Appel, McKenna Harless
ACVIM Large Animal Internal Medicine Award: Heather Worlein
ACVS Student Surgical Proficiency Award: Ryan Lurch, Emily Kahlert
ACVP Excellence in Pathology Award: Ashley Tinsley, Samuel Anderson
ACVR Clinical Radiology Award: Natalie Morelli
NAVAS Student Anesthesia Award: Christopher Larson
One Health Award: Kayla Medlin
Shelter Medicine Award: Faith Van Landingham
Wildlife and Zoological Medicine Award: Rachel Corin
Student Leadership Award: Jessica Kelly
Clinical Affiliate Awards:
Clinical Educator of the Year – Large Animal: Dr. Arlen Wilbers, Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Clinical Educator of the Year – Small Animal: Dr. Scott Helms, Carolina Animal Specialty & ER
Clinical Site of the Year – Large Animal: The Animal Clinic PSC
Clinical Site of the Year – Small Animal: Animal Hospital of Whitfield County
LMU-CVM Clinical Group of the Year: Buffalo Veterinary Group
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is an integral part of the University’s medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1.800.325.0900, ext. 6600 or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.
