A passion for research is taking University of Queensland Veterinary Science student Eliza Smith all the way to New York to take part in the Cornell Leadership Program.
The Cornell Leadership Program exclusively selects approximately 25 Veterinary Science students from the United States and abroad each year who seek to broadly influence the veterinary profession through a science-based career.
“I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to meet people from around the world, in a program that is essentially about the development of the veterinary profession” said Miss Smith.
Based in New York, Cornell University offers this intensive research-orientated program that combines faculty-guided research with vocational counselling, student directed learning and other professional enrichment activities.
Run over a 10-week period, the program is a full-time commitment so chosen candidates are hand picked for their highly motivated work ethic and distinguished professional and personal pursuits.
“At Cornell I hope to meet and learn from pioneers in veterinary science and return home with improved research and communication skills.”
Miss Smith’s future career aspirations are to work in the field of biosecurity in Australia and in resource-poor nations.
“My interests lie in pathology, infectious disease control and eco-toxicology and eventually I hope to contribute to research, extension and education in these areas” said Miss Smith.
With the selection criteria based on academic record, work experience, leadership potential, research and personal achievements, it is no wonder the Cornell Program sees these students as future leaders in academic veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences at large.
The Veterinary Leadership program at Cornell University is now in its 21st Year with over 460 students having participated over this period.
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