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VA interns complete psychology training program

2025 OGJVAMC psychology interns
Carly Percy (left) and Benjamin Hougaard (right) recently completed their one-year Psychology Internship Program, bringing them another step closer to earning their doctoral degree in professional psychology.

By Megan Barglind-Rodman, Public Affairs Specialist

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) is pleased to announce the graduation of two doctoral candidates as psychology interns.

Benjamin Hougaard and Carly Percy began their one-year internships in Iron Mountain in July 2024 and graduated July 11, 2025.

    The Iron Mountain-based VA medical center is accredited with the American Psychological Association (APA) for its Psychology Internship program and is the only accredited psychology internship program in Upper Michigan. The internship and final dissertation represent the final requirements to earn a doctoral degree in professional psychology. 

    “Our aim is to develop future VA psychologists by training them within the VA setting and with our Veteran population,” stated Brenda Treiber, OGJVAMC Psychology Training Director. “We are thrilled to have Benjamin further enhance his training with New Mexico VA’s neuropsychology post-doctoral fellowship program.  And we wish Carly well in her advancement to a group private practice in lower Michigan.” 

    The Veterans Health Administration places a high priority on the education of future professionals, and OGJVAMC is a regional leader in providing training for those pursuing careers in the medical and mental health professions.