Tiffiani-Amber Miller

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born and raised in New York City, and have also lived in Kissimmee, Florida. I earned my B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Sociology from the University of Connecticut in 2015. While attending UConn, I volunteered mentoring younger students to help them pursue higher education. I participated in programs such as the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and Kids and UConn Bridging Education where I mentored middle and high school students through seminars, learning activities, and academic symposiums.

Following my graduation from UConn, I worked as a Medical Scribe in an emergency department. Working alongside health care providers, my primary duty was to improve the patient/doctor relationship by completing essential documentation on the provider’s chart. During my experience in the ED, I encountered patients who would benefit from the resources provided by the Urban Service Track, but who instead made frequent visits to the hospital to fulfill their primary health care needs. These patients needed help in the management and control of chronic diseases due to their lack of funds or knowledge of appropriate care. UST provides underserved communities with preventative health care measures that I believe are essential to combat health disparities. Educating the community on proper health care procedures and resources is vital to improving the quality-of-life of populations. Participating in UST will allow me to have a positive impact on my community and will broaden my perspectives on health care.