The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat, organized a seminar on “One Health and Career Counseling” under the visionary guidance and patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakeeb Ullah. Associate professor Dr. Asghar Khan, HOD Department of Clinical Sciences, organized the event, warmly received the distinguished keynote speaker, and officially welcomed the participants to the session. The dynamic initiative, keen vision, and active facilitation of Dr. Asghar Khan, played a pivotal role in making this seminar a resounding success.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Amjad Khan, Scientist IV at the University of Kentucky, USA. Holding a DVM, MPhil, and PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health, Dr. Amjad Khan has authored over 100 peer-reviewed research papers and secured prestigious funding from organizations such as the World Bank and USDA.
In his talk, “From Veterinary Medicine to One Health Epidemiology: My Career Journey,” Dr. Amjad Khan shared his inspiring career path and guided DVM students on One Health, disease surveillance, and advanced disease modeling. He also highlighted key opportunities for international scholarships, higher education, and global research pathways.
The seminar concluded with an impactful closing address by Prof. Dr. Obaid Ullah, Dean of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, who extended heartfelt gratitude to the keynote speaker for his valuable mentorship and appreciated the organizers for arranging such a successful session. He strongly encouraged the students to actively engage in scientific research, embrace the One Health vision, and fully pursue international scholarship opportunities.