Adam Bartholomeo

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born and raised in Watertown, CT. I received Bachelors of Science degrees in Molecular and Cell Biology as well as Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Connecticut. I later received my Masters of Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. During my four years at UConn, I was a leader with the GUARD Dogs (Giving UConn A Responsible Driver) program, which provided safe rides home to students in the community on weekend nights and held education outreach initiatives to teach responsible drinking. My interest for urban service truly began when I went on an alternative spring break trip with a focus on urban healthcare to Philadelphia. The trip gave me a better perspective on the unique issues facing urban health care, which became a driving force in my decision to pursue medicine.

As a medical student, I want to participate in the opportunities offered by the Urban Service Track to gain a broader understanding of the evolving dynamics and the leadership involved in improving the lives of underserved populations and our local urban communities. I am also drawn to the UST’s focus on interdisciplinary team work. I believe the ability to work with others from multiple professional medical disciplines promotes creativity in developing novel, patient-centered solutions to the challenges faced in our urban centers. Additionally, the opportunity to work with a diverse group of health professional will be critical in exploring my future professional identity.