Emily Isch

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born in Bristol, CT and lived in New Britain, CT for about three years, after which I moved to nearby Tolland, CT. After graduating from Tolland High School I attended Sacred Heart University, where I graduated with a B.S. in Biology in December of 2014.

My passion for urban healthcare developed through more than 5,000 hours working as a medical scribe in the emergency departments of three hospitals in Connecticut. In my time as a scribe, I assimilated into the healthcare culture of the Waterbury community, which sparked my interest in service and guidance for the underserved. I witnessed many positive health outcomes for patients thanks to education by diligent healthcare providers, as well as negative health outcomes due to healthcare disparities. I intend to pursue reform and study the implementation of this critical education in public health.

The Urban Service Track will help me learn how to best serve the medical needs of the underserved, so that my passion for public health can flourish while I have the opportunity to work with professionals with similar goals. While I have yet to determine the particular specialty I intend to pursue following graduation, I plan to integrate my passion for public health with my eventual choice, whatever it may be. The UST will be a vital part of accomplishing my goal of graduating from the UConn School of Medicine with a concurrent Master of Public Health.