Shelley Burchsted

UConn School of Medicine

I decided to attend UCONN because of its outstanding program. Deciding on a major, however, was not an easy task. I finally chose pharmacy mostly because my cousin, a pharmacist, convinced me that I would love it due to my deep appreciation of science. I am from a small town in central Massachusetts where I also work as an intern for a local pharmacy. As an intern, I have participated in several blood pressure and diabetic awareness clinics. This experience ultimately sparked my interest to join UST so that I can continue to help underserved communities. My overall goal is to work in drug design research. I think that creating a drug to treat an illness would be a great accomplishment.