Emily Seamans

UConn School of Pharmacy, Class of 2018

I was born and raised in Canaan, New Hampshire and graduated with a class of 88 students. Last spring, I worked with the Associate Dean of UConn’s School of Pharmacy to establish a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters and UConn’s School of Pharmacy. My goal was to create a fun, educational program for the children which would integrate my passion for pharmacy and my desire to encourage the children in our community to not only pursue higher education, but to perhaps even spark an interest in the healthcare industry. I feel it is programs like these that will help provide the underserved and underprivileged with the inspiration that they, too, can be successful, well-educated and have a positive impact on their community. Being from a small town, this exposure has been relatively limited to families visiting my hometown and the communities surrounding UConn. The exposure I have had to these underserved populations thus far has given me a greater appreciation for helping those less fortunate than myself.

I view the Urban Service Track as an opportunity to be exposed to unique healthcare issues that underserved populations experience. It is important to fully understand patients’ backgrounds, personal values, and healthcare needs in order to treat them appropriately and effectively. I am continually looking for opportunities to grow as a leader and healthcare professional as well as broaden my awareness of other cultures. Another important component of being an Urban Health Scholar will be the educational aspect, as I will be able to share my knowledge with others while learning from them, as well. I am confident UST will exceed all of the expectations I have for being a Scholar of the Urban Service Track and prepare me to be a valuable member of the primary care team.