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Emily Dockray is a Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine at Charles Sturt University (CSU), affiliated with the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. She holds a BSc (Hons I) and BVMS from Murdoch University (2010). Her academic journey includes roles in equine internship (2011), small animal general practice (2012–2016), and CSU faculty positions since 2017. She completed her BSc Honours at CSU in 2023 and began a PhD in 2024 focusing on model-based collaborative learning in rural veterinary and human health education.
Education:
- BVMS, Murdoch University (2010)
- BSc (Hons I), Charles Sturt University (2023)
- PhD in progress (2024–present)
Research Interests: Emily specializes in adaptive teaching methods, particularly the use of low-fidelity models and simulations in veterinary education. Her Honours project (2023) developed a canine castration model to enhance surgical curriculum outcomes. Her current PhD explores collaborative learning models in rural academic settings, bridging veterinary and human health disciplines.
Awards:
- First Class Honours (2023)
Teaching & Grants: Emily coordinates the final-year veterinary students' 'Transition to the Profession' subject and oversees small animal general practice rotations. She contributes to Problem-Based Learning (PBL) content and advocates for pre-clinical simulation tools. Her work emphasizes student engagement in model construction to improve surgical skill acquisition.
Labs & Teams: Involved in veterinary education innovation teams at CSU, focusing on curriculum development and rural health education strategies.
