Taylor Aglio

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2015

Background: Kensington, CT; Graduated from Loyola University in Maryland with a BS in Biology Related Experience: Education Based Latino Outreach volunteer, Yale Children’s Diabetes Program clinical assistant

Why I chose UST: I have developed an interest in exploring ways to address the pressing health care needs of urban, underserved populations and to decrease existing health inequalities. In order to confront these complex health issues, I must increase my knowledge of how various socio-economic and cultural factors impact health disparities and learn how to implement effective programs to decrease those inequities. I see the Urban Service Track as an opportunity to develop this expertise. This impressive initiative not only will promote my development into a competent physician, but also will prepare me to make a difference in the health of underserved communities. I look forward to embarking on a rewarding career dedicated to serving others by providing quality primary care to children, advocating for the elimination of health disparities, and developing interventions to close the health care gap in urban, underserved communities.