London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Educational/professional background

• I'm an Infectious Diseases Physician, Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland Rural Clinical School, a Medical Officer at the Northern Territory Centre for Disease Control and an Administrative Editor-in-Chief in Infectious Diseases at StatPearls Publishing
• Before LSHTM, I had a BSc Science (Microbiology, Biomedical Science), Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and Graduate Certificate of Applied Epidemiology. I was fortunate to be awarded a Rotary Global Grant to pursue a Master of Science (Tropical Medicine & International Health) and a Diploma of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene from LSTHM. Since then, I have completed a Diploma in Medical Microbiology from the Pacific Regional Infectious Diseases Association and a Graduate Certificate of Health Professions Education to improve my skills in educating my peers.

What I enjoyed most about studying my programme at LSHTM

It was a unique opportunity to learn from world-leading experts and apply learnt skills in the field within the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. I became part of lifelong collegiate networks, some of whom I still see at global conferences. It motivated me to continue practical research that improves health outcomes in my current work. Serving on the LSHTM student advisory council was also a fantastic opportunity to build new skills, connect with new peers and advocate for fellow students. This has allowed me to take on further roles on national committees and experience in stakeholder management.

Since graduating I have been...

• Producing clinical and public health research to inform best practice in the management of Group A Streptococcus and crusted scabies
• Drafting guidelines for Ebola preparedness and Avian influenza
• Coordinating national webinars as a member of the Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases Zoonoses Special Interest Group
• Assisting in surveillance and outbreak responses of communicable diseases
• Undertaking outreach services for the management of endemic tuberculosis