Kelly Nedorostek

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born and raised in Canton, Connecticut and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2014 with a B.A. in Spanish. After receiving my degree, I worked as an admissions associate at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT.

While in college, I participated in a number of volunteer programs including Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) in the city of Worcester, MA, Holy Cross Goes Unified for Special Olympics athletes, and tutoring. I also went on volunteer trips to Virginia, Missouri, and El Salvador. At The Ethel Walker School, a small all girls’ independent day and boarding school, I worked as an admissions associate, academic advisor, swim coach, and coordinated a Unified Art program for adults with intellectual disabilities.

I sought involvement in the Urban Service Track in order to gain a more in-depth understanding of urban communities and, more importantly, to gain an appreciation for the challenges they face. This UST presents a unique and effective way for me to tackle these challenges while performing service for these communities, so that I can become a more compassionate and patient-centered physician.