Meet The Resident: Mandy Sorenson kicks off the focused three-year program. The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to welcome its newest One Health Resident to a rigorous three-year program that bridges veterinary medicine and public health. This interdisciplinary residency offers graduate veterinarians advanced training in zoonotic disease prevention, epidemiology, and One Health leadership, while simultaneously completing a Master of Public Health degree through the University of Arizona College of Public Health. Designed to prepare participants for American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) board certification, the program provides broad experiential learning that opens doors to diverse career paths. We sat down with our new resident to learn more about her journey and aspirations in this vital field.
Health projects. After nearly two decades of clinical practice, I knew it was time for a change and that my future would be centered around One Health. To make this transition, I knew I needed to benefit from a program that would enable me to grow my skills and knowledge, provide mentorship, and offer a place where I could contribute while doing so. I feel so fortunate to have found that here in the University of Arizona CVM’s One Health Residency! What drew you to the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine? I think the University of Arizona CVM is doing inspiring work in rethinking the standard model of veterinary school, and I’m very excited to be part of it. Creating a One Health Residency and working with the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health to
Tell us a little about your background and what led you to pursue a One Health Residency. As a child, I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian and was fortunate to pursue that path at Washington State University. During my time at the WSU CVM, I worked with the Field Disease Investigation Unit, studying E. coli and Salmonella in beef cattle, which really opened my eyes to the fascinating world of public health and the ways veterinarians can contribute to broader health. After graduating, I began work in clinical companion animal practice, and while I loved that, I continued to have a growing interest in One Health. I received my MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2013 and used my One Health knowledge and interest to inform my practice and to volunteer as a researcher on various One
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