Darnell Robin

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born in Fairfax, Virginia, and grew up in Fort Washington, Maryland. I attended Oakwood University and graduated in 2014 with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and in 2016 with a B.A. in Spanish.

My parents have always instilled in me the desire to help others, especially vulnerable people. Growing up, my parents had my siblings and I involved in ministries that helped to feed homeless people and care for disabled people in nursing homes. This background compelled me to continue serving throughout my undergraduate years, during which I planned trips to the Downtown Rescue Mission and organized blood drives.

Involvement with the Urban Service Track is thus in accord with all my previous medical and service experiences. UST equips health care professionals to reach out to underserved communities that are most in need of help. The goal of UST aligns with my personal core beliefs that everyone is entitled to adequate healthcare. Finally, its curriculum emphasizes teamwork between healthcare professionals, which I believe will help me find the best overall health care solutions for my future patients.