Alexandria Gonzalez

UConn School of Medicine

I was born and raised in Bethany, Connecticut. I hold a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in Spanish.

In May 2017, while an undergraduate, I took part in a medical brigade trip to Nicaragua, where I worked closely with doctors and patients from underserved communities. This experience taught me about various different aspects of the healthcare framework in a developing country. I currently work as a research assistant at the Bharti Lab of Human Infectious Diseases in Pennsylvania, where I analyze the influence of mobility and healthcare access on the severity of the Ebola outbreak in Central and West Africa.

I am attracted to the Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars (UST/AS) Program because I am passionate about community health for underserved areas. I believe that this program is the best way to serve and advocate for underserved communities. My life and professional philosophy is that just because someone lacks medical resources, does not mean they should suffer in silence, and that without our health, humans cannot advance as a society. It is up to those with an abundance of resources to make sure that our fellows are not left behind. I want to help underserved communities to have not just a voice, but a healthy voice, one that can be heard around the world. I am confident that this program will allow me to help address healthcare disparities head on by serving and advocating for underprivileged communities.