Julie Guest

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2016

Background: Born in Hartford, CT, and raised in West Hartford, CT. B.A. in Psychology and a concentration in Biological Psychology.

Related experience: Conducted clinical research in diabetic complications and vascular surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital respectively. At Holy Cross, volunteered for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program and the Best Buddies Foundation. College of the Holy Cross Class of 2009

Access to quality health care is a right for all people. Conducting research in diabetic complications in Boston showed me the need for outreach to the underserved. With proper education and basic tools to help control glucose levels, many of the complications of diabetes can be delayed if not prevented. The Urban Service Track has established many programs to help promote prevention and education for different populations. As a member of the UST, I will be working with other students who have a strong commitment to aiding the underserved communities in order to understand the challenges and to generate the means to best serve the different disadvantaged populations in Connecticut.