Emma Adam

University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science
108 Gluck Equine Research Center
Lexington, KY 40546
AAEP Member Since:  11/2/2009

 

Committee Assignments

  • Member Engagement Committee: From 12/03/2023 to 12/04/2026
  • Infectious Disease Committee_2016: From 11/22/2022 to 12/03/2023
  • Nominating Committee: From 12/09/2021 to 12/03/2023
  • Board of Directors: From 12/10/2020 to 12/03/2023
  • Racing Committee: From 12/10/2020 to 12/03/2023
  • Member Engagement Committee: From 12/10/2020 to 12/03/2023

Advanced Training in Veterinary Medicine

  • University Internship
  • University Residency
  • PhD

Focus Areas of Advanced Training

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery

Equine-Related Clinical Work

  • Percentage of Equine-Related Work: 100%
  • Types of Horses Worked With:
    • First Choice: Racing
    • Second Choice: Pleasure, non-competition horses
    • Third Choice: Work or Ranch Horse

Breeds of Horses Worked With

  • First Choice: Thoroughbred
  • Second Choice: Quarter Horse
  • Third Choice: Other

Areas of Interest

  • Musculoskeletal Disease
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Welfare

Equestrian Activity/Sport Participation

  • Internal Medicine
  • Podiatry/Farriery
  • Surgery

Other Veterinary Organizations

  • AVMA Member
  • State/Provincial VMA Member (on Board of Directors)
  • Board Certified in Veterinary Specialty

Community Contribution

  • Youth Equestrian Programs
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA) – give presentations at FFA Convention on occasion
  • Teaching/Presentations to High School Children
  • Teaching/Presentations to Local Technical/Vocational School, College, or University
  • Public Relations
  • Counseling – not officially but seems to be where every convo goes with many colleagues
  • Mentoring

Academia

  • Faculty Member at College/University (now in my 7th year)
  • Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member
  • Principal Investigator in Research Projects:
    • Veterinary Specialty College
    • Grayson-Jockey Club, Morris Animal Foundation

Faculty Roles

  • Classroom Lecture
  • Laboratory Instructor
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Mentoring of Interns and Residents

Animal Health

  • Participation in Animal Health-Related Fields
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Consultant capacity for research projects and educational seminars

Additional Skills

  • Instructor in Continuing Education Events
    • Traditional Classroom Lecture
    • Dry Laboratory or Case-Based Discussions
    • Wet Laboratory (Skill-Based)
  • Primary Author or Editor for Publications:
    • Lay-Person or Industry Publications
    • Proceedings for Professional Meetings
    • Textbook Chapters
    • Author for Peer-Reviewed Journals
    • Reviewer for Peer-Reviewed Journals
  • Data or Statistical Analysis – only if forced to!
  • Organization of Large Events

Other Experiences

  • Worked as private practice ambulatory practitioner in a two-doctor practice: private and academic referral practices in several locations in the US as well as other countries.
  • Active in current role supporting students and practitioners locally and farther afield as a liaison between the University and our profession.
  • Organize CE, create and conduct collaborative stakeholder-academia research at the Gluck Equine Research
  • Mentor and teach undergrad and vet students in current role. Assist with pre-vet program at University of Kentucky.
  • Passionate about providing real-life solutions and support to equine practitioners to achieve their professional and life goals - even if that is one phone call at a time.