Abraham Kwok

UConn School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born in Queens, NY and spent my childhood in Staten Island, NY and Groton, CT. I graduated from University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Biological Sciences.

I have volunteered in Connecticut’s Mission of Mercy for three years. Working at the front desk of patient registration, I was at the forefront of patient interaction with individuals from various backgrounds. Homeless, ill, and destitute patients waited outside for hours to receive health care they would not be able to afford otherwise. It took the combined effort of numerous volunteers to provide the care that incoming patients needed.

I want to join UST because providing healthcare to underserved communities resonates with my personal beliefs. I see UST as an opportunity to develop my professional and personal skills amidst a diverse group of healthcare professionals. I believe by coordinating between different disciplines, we can bridge the disparities in our patient pools and provide a better quality of life for the underserved community. Separate professions by nature, we all work towards one aspiring goal in building a better future. UST will equip my collaborators and myself with the tools to tackle this monumental task. I look forward to having a newfound appreciation for our many diverse professions. I seek to be an active member of the populace and hope that by being a member of UST I will be able to mold both my personal and professional goals into a fulfilling mission.