November Student of the Month: Emily Buck

Hi! My name is Emily Buck and I am a fourth-year GDB student from Menlo Park, CA. I originally chose this major because I have always been interested in infectious disease and public health. Through GDB, I have gained a much broader perspective on health and disease through the One Health lens. Understanding how human, animal, environmental, and public health all intersect has been one of my favorite parts of GDB. Through the restricted electives, I have had the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics related to global disease, expand my interests, and take classes across multiple disciplines.

One of the most rewarding parts of my experience in GDB has been my practicum research in Dr. Gerald Kost’s lab, where I research how infectious disease critical values vary across U.S. hospitals. I have loved being able to apply concepts from my classes to real-world research. In the future, I plan on applying to PA school and hope to work in neurology or emergency medicine. GDB has helped me develop both my academic and career interests, and I am very thankful for the supportive environment, faculty, and experiences that the major has provided throughout my time at UC Davis.