Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Elsa Block petting a brown and white cow in a field.

Elsa Block, V26

Elsa Block petting a brown and white cow in a field.

Biography

Rhode Island
M.S. in Conservation Medicine ‘26
Biological Anthropology and Environmental Studies, Conservation Science and Policy Track
Brown University 2024

Why did you choose to pursue this degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
Studying Conservation Medicine at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine will allow me to explore potential One-Health career paths, gain new skills and perspectives, and will guide my academic and professional goals towards a fulfilling future.

What are your interests and/or experience relative to conservation medicine?
I grew up with veterinarian parents, an overflow of pets, and the forest in my backyard, so I’ve always felt a connection to animals and nature. I’m passionate about a variety of fields spanning environmental and climate work, as well as anthropology, psychology, and evolutionary science, and am hoping to find a career path that allows me to integrate these interests.

What are your career goals after completing the program?
I’m not sure what my long-term goals are, or even what my next steps after this year will be, but I know I’d like to work with animals and people, get my hands dirty, explore my interests in anthropology, evolutionary science, biology, psychology, and more, and contribute to real, positive change.