Gabriella Pugliese

UConn School of Pharmacy, Class of 2013

Background: I grew up in a small town in central Massachusetts and chose to attend UConn in pursuit of a degree in healthcare, not sure in what direction I would go. Upon completing my bachelor of science in Pharmacy Studies this past spring, I wanted to join the UST to have the opportunity to learn from and work with students in other health professions to provide excellent healthcare to our patients. I hope that being involved with the UST will continue to broaden the skills and perspectives I will need to be a great community pharmacist in the future.

Related experience: In deciding on pre- pharmacy studies and spending time working in a local community pharmacy, I enjoyed interacting daily with patients with a variety of backgrounds and health issues. Serving as an officer in the American Pharmacists Association and working with elderly and underserved populations, I have developed an interest in the management of diabetes, hypertension, heartburn and other common chronic conditions that affect many people.

Upon completing my bachelor of science in Pharmacy Studies this past spring, I wanted to join the UST to have the opportunity to learn from and work with students in other health professions to provide excellent healthcare to our patients. I hope that being involved with the UST will continue to broaden the skills and perspectives I will need to be a great community pharmacist in the future.