Cormac McCarthy-Hann MVB

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am diligent and hard working, and I have a passion for all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine. I am an excellent team player, as evidenced by my 5 year involvement with the UCD Veterinary Rugby Team and long-term representation of my province senior cricket team. I pride myself on my ability think critically and quickly, and to communicate effectively with team members, allowing us achieve our collective goals. I have an extremely dedicated nature and a very sociable personality, which I believe to be vitally important when working in a fast-paced referral hospital setting.

CAREER AIMS

My ultimate goal is to become a board certified ECVS diplomate in small animal surgery. Upon completion of my rotating internship, I hope to enter a discipline specific training programme where I can further my surgical knowledge and skills. I would like to expand my research from the projects I have been involved in during my rotating year, while also advancing my surgical techniques and abilities under the supervision of specialist mentors.

• Research project under supervision of Dr Michelle Oblak - Title
• Research project under supervision of Dr Ameet Singh - Title
• Case report - Title;

• President and Treasurer of UCD Veterinary College Rugby Club 2021-2022, 2022-2023. Responsible for all aspects of the running of the club. Secured a 5 year sponsorship deal for team gear and equipment.
• Anatomy tutor to stage one undergraduate and graduate students 2021 - assisted with dissections and cadaver surgery labs under the supervision of Dr. David Kilroy (head of anatomy department at UCD College of Veterinary Medicine).
• Volunteer programme Beira, Mozambique July-August 2019. Fundraised through organsation of events, raffles, sponsorship etc. Spent one month in county working with the affiliated youth techinical and agricultural college (Young Africa). Selected to lead the volunteer team on tis project in 2019 - unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
• Volunteer programme Mazabuka, Zambia June 2017. Fundraised through community action projects and organised events. Worked in country alongside local youth groups
• Represented Munster Cricket Team at all age groups through to senior and played in two inter-provincial tournaments. Played division one All Ireland Senior cricket for my club Cork Harlequins (2017-2019).