Letters from a Former Dean: Advice for students on navigating their studies to a successful career

In this inspiring, helpful and unique book written in the form of letters, fromer Dean Trevor Heath sets out practical and thoughtful tips to help students make the transition to higher study, then navigate successfully through their studies and onto the workforce.

Emeritus Professor Trevor Heath is a graduate of the University of Sydney Faculty of Veterinary Science who has gained national and international distinction for his work in animal health research and education. Professor Heath completed his PhD in 1964 at the Australian National University followed by two years as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco and a Lectureship at the University of Melbourne. After a period at Michigan State University as a Fellow in Medical Education, Professor Heath was appointed Professor and Dean of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland, a position he held from 1973 until 1980. Professor Heath was appointed an Emeritus Professor of the University of Queensland in 1999 and has served as an academic consultant to Kings College from. Apart from his scientific contributions, what has marked Professor Heath's career is his mentorship of veterinary students and young veterinary graduates who have gone on to make outstanding contributions to animal health in Australia and internationally. His passion and commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary students has led to an impressive body of work in veterinary education that stretches over 30 years and has made a distinguished contribution to veterinary science. He set up the world's first longitudinal study of veterinary students, seeking information on their background, opinions and aspirations in 1985 and 1986. At intervals of 5 years, Professor Heath has resurveyed this cohort and this research has provided unique insights into career longevity and change in the veterinary profession.