Director of Newcastle Museum, Julie Baird, is asked five questions by Sancta's Academic Head for Arts & Social Sciences, Sarah O'Keefe. Julie Baird has over 30 years of professional experience in the museum sector. She began working in Canadian museums in the 1990s focusing on textile collections of medium to large regional museums. Ms Baird return…

Director of Newcastle Museum, Julie Baird, is asked five questions by Sancta's Academic Head for Arts & Social Sciences, Sarah O'Keefe. Julie Baird has over 30 years of professional experience in the museum sector. She began working in Canadian museums in the 1990s focusing on textile collections of medium to large regional museums. Ms Baird return…

Chemical Engineer, Kevin Bourke, is asked five questions by Sancta's Academic Head for Engineering, Naomi Li. Kevin Bourke is a Chemical Engineer who is currently working on the design and construction of the Port Kembla Gas Terminal as their Instrument, Control and Electrical (ICE) Engineer. Kevin was initially lucky enough to be awarded a cadetsh…

Established Dentist, Dr Ken Ho, is asked five questions about pursuing dentistry by Simone Badiu, an aspiring dental student who is Sancta's Medical Science Academic Head. Dr Ken Ho has studied a broad range of specialised branches of dentistry and medicine at universities and institutions around Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA. He has owned a…

Ed Carlson is a Certified Veterinary Technician and holds a Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in nutrition. Ed is the Director of Veterinary Nursing Education at Vet Bloom and serves as the current president of both NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) and the MVTA (Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association). …

Professional Veterinarian, Dr Cheryl Chan, is asked five questions by Sancta's Academic Head for Veterinary Science, Beth Bourke. Dr Cheryl Chan has worked in the veterinary industry for a number of years and has experienced a true breadth of roles. Notably, she has held positions in veterinary nursing at referral hospitals including Landon Veterin…

Session musician, Dom Cabrera, is asked five questions by Sancta’s Music Academic Head, Eva Priestley. Dom is known as one of Australia’s best drummers and has worked with Sony Music Australia, Warner Music Australia and Universal Music Australia. He regularly appears on TV shows and featured events, including The X-Factor, The Voice, and the ARIA …

Professional Educator, Brigid Carrigan, is asked five questions by Sancta's Education Academic Head, Elodie Perotti. While residing at Sancta in the 1980s, Brigid completed her Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Education, Religion Studies and Sociology. After further studies in Adelaide, she spent most of the next 30 years as a classroom teacher,…

Leslie Blanchette is a teacher and Chair of the Animal Science Department at Bristol County Agricultural High School, located in the state of Massachusetts. Ms. Blanchette shares her path to becoming a vocational education high school teacher and discusses licensure requirements for the profession. We also discuss the rewards of teaching at the hig…

Dr. Gretchen Delcambre is Director of DVM Admissions at Colorado State University. She shares her journey to becoming a veterinarian and how she found her calling within the veterinary profession. She describes Colorado State’s holistic approach to reviewing DVM applications and what the admissions committee is looking for in standout candidates. W…

Dr. Deborah Thomson is Founder and President of One Health Lessons with a mission to inspire every child and adult on the planet to value One Health. Dr. Thomson shares her experience as a primary school teacher before transitioning to a career as a veterinarian. She is also a science policy advisor, an award-winning public speaker and musician. He…

From math major to veterinarian! Dr. Jenifer Chatfield shares her career path to becoming a veterinarian, her undergraduate experience and advice on finding and pursuing one’s passion in the field of veterinary medicine. Dr. Jen discusses pursuing veterinary specialties and demystifies the difference between a veterinary internship and residency. W…

Katelyn Cotnoir and Stepfanie George are both veterinary students at the University of Missouri. They share their experiences and insights on applying to vet school and discuss GRE preparation, animal-related experiences, tips on writing the personal essay prompts and how they prepared for the vet school interview. The discussion continues to inclu…

Dr. Gillian Fraser is Assistant Professor and Chair of the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program at Becker College. She joins me to discuss the components of the veterinary school application, how to be a standout applicant, choosing the right school for you, and using the AAVMC’s Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) to submit your vet …

Dr. Gillian Fraser is Assistant Professor and Chair of the pre-veterinary medicine program at Becker College. She joins me to discuss her path to becoming a veterinarian, the various opportunities offered by the profession, and how to best prepare for a career in the field. Topics Discussed in this Episode 2:15- Dr. Fraser shares her path to becomi…

Dr. Nuno Carreiro describes the concept and goals of "The Academic Veterinarian" podcast.By The Academic Veterinarian