Dr. Gaby Van Galen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gaby Van Galen is an Associate Professor with expertise in equine internal medicine and emergency critical care. His clinical focus includes critically ill horses, particularly those suffering from acute colic, diarrhea, neuromuscular disorders, and care for sick neonatal foals. Gaby has published extensively, contributing to 60 works in peer-reviewed journals, and has a track record of invited speaker appearances at national and international conferences. He commenced his career as an equine intern in the Netherlands after graduating from the University of Ghent, Belgium, in 2003. Gaby completed a residency in equine internal medicine at the University of Liege, passing the European College of Equine Internal Medicine exam in 2009. His academic journey includes positions at Uppsala University and Copenhagen University, where he advanced to Assistant then Associate Professor. Gaby is a Diplomate of both the European College of Emergency and Critical Care and the European College of Equine Internal Medicine. His research interests encompass treatment monitoring for critically ill horses and biosecurity measures related to infection control. Gaby is actively involved in teaching pre-graduate students and supervising interns and residents in clinical equine medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Clinician

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Uppsala University • Sweden

Senior clinician in equine internal medicine.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Copenhagen University • Denmark

Involved in equine medicine at the Equine Hospital.

Honorary Associate Professor

2018-03-01 — Present

The University of Sydney • Australia

Affiliated as an Honorary Associate Professor while working at Camden Equine Centre.

Clinician

2021-01-01 — Present

Altano Group • Germany

Developing clinical educational centers in a private equine hospital.

Awards

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Saly’s Hest Award

2015-01-01
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SCIL/EVECCS Research Award

2015-01-01
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BEVA-Voorjaarsdagen Prize

2006-01-01
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Thomas Lermusiaux Prize

2008-01-01
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Student Thesis Prize

2003-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

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