London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Educational/professional background

• I'm an Infectious Diseases Physician, Senior Lecturer and Specialty Supervisor at the University of Queensland Rural Clinical School 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. I am now undertaking further studies in 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.

Since graduating I have been...

• I continue to produce clinical and public health research related to Group A Streptococcus infection in tropical regions
• I assisted in the surveillance and response to Murray Valley Encephalitis in Australia, and I am evaluating the state public health response to encephalitic flaviviruses
• I served as a representative in the Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases Zoonoses Special Interest Group
• I am performing further public health research into rural health issues in Australia, including writing for the Lancet Western Pacific