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2022<\/h2>\n

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: January 20, 2022
\nTime: 6 to 7 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Cynthia Armand, M.D., Damian Findlay, D.M.D., M.D., FACS
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Past Event Alumni Speakers<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2024<\/div><\/h3>

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Virtual Conference<\/strong>
\nOctober 19, 2024
\nTime: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nPlace: In-Person Conference, UConn Health
\nGuest Speaker: Nurudeen 'Lucky' Osumah, M.D., MBA
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine, Class of 2022<\/p>\n

Conference Flyer<\/a>
\nConference Agenda<\/a>
\nKeynote Speaker<\/a><\/p>\n

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2023<\/div><\/h3>

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: May 18, 2023
\nGuest Speaker: Stephanie Stoddart, D.M.D., M.B.A.
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Virtual Conference<\/strong>
\nApril 22, 2023
\nGuest Speaker: Danilo Gomes, M.D., UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2011
\nConference Details<\/a>
\nKeynote Speaker<\/a><\/p>\n

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UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: February 27, 2023
\nGuest Speakers: Christine Castater, M.D., M.B.A. and Kafi Charles, D.M.D.
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2022<\/div><\/h3>

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: December 13, 2022
\nTime: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Vanessa Wanjeri, M.D., Andria D. Matthews, M.D., MPH
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: October 12, 2022
\nTime: 7 to 8 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Christine Castater, M.D., MBA, Stephanie Stoddart, D.M.D., MBA
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: March 29, 2022
\nTime: 5 to 6 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Kristen Glasgow, M.D., Johnny Joseph, D.M.D.
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: January 20, 2022
\nTime: 6 to 7 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Cynthia Armand, M.D., Damian Findlay, D.M.D., M.D., FACS
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021<\/div><\/h3>

Virtual Summer Enrichment Program Closing
\n<\/strong>Date: July 30, 2021
\nTime: 12 to 1 p.m.
\nGuest Speaker: Wayne Lloyd DeBeatham, M.D., Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY
\n2021 Summer Enrichment Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: May 6, 2021
\nTime: 7 to 8 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Claudia L. Grogean, M.D., Victoria Massey, D.M.D., Prince N. Morgan, D.M.D.
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Conference<\/strong>
\nDate: April 17, 2021
\nTime: 12 to 3 p.m.
\nGuest Speaker: Tamara Gravely Griffin, D.M.D., M.S.
\n2021 Bridge to the Future Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: March 25, 2021
\nTime: 7 to 8 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Akin Beckley, M.D., M.B.A., Lenora B. Sampson Williams, M.D., David Woods, D.M.D., and Michael Woods, D.M.D.
\nView Invitation and Speakers Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrating Black History Month, SNMA, LMSA, SNDA\/HSDA Invited Alumni Speaker<\/strong>
\nDate: March 4, 2021<\/span>
\nTime: 6 p.m.<\/span>
\nGuest Speaker: Munachim I. Uyanwune, M.D., M.B.A., Chief Executive Officer, MIU Group, Pikesville, MD<\/span>
\nView Invitation and Speaker Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020<\/div><\/h3>

Doctors Academy Parental Seminar Series<\/strong>
\nDate: December 2, 2020<\/span>
\nTime: 6 to 7:30 p.m.<\/span>
\nGuest Speaker: Christine Crawford, M.D., Associate Director of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, Associate Medical Director, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/span>
\n2020 Doctors Academy Seminar Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual Summer Enrichment Program Closing
\n<\/strong>Date: July 31, 2020
\nTime: 12 to 1 p.m.
\nGuest Speakers: Michael Woods, D.M.D., Simply Southern Smiles; Michael Woods, D.M.D., M.S., PLLC, Statesville, NC; David Woods, D.M.D., Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics, Elkton, MD; and Havre de Grace, M.D., Johns Hopkins Pediatrics, Baltimore, MD
\n2020 Summer Enrichment Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/h3>

Summer Enrichment Program Closing\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: July 26, 2019
\nTime: 12 to 1 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Tremane Bartley, D.M.D., Bridgeport Braces, Bridgeport, CT
\n2019 Summer Enrichment Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Program Conference<\/strong>
\nDate: April 6, 2019
\nTime: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Marcus Moss, D.M.D., Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics, AL
\n2019 Bridge to the Future Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2018<\/div><\/h3>

Summer Enrichment Program Closing<\/strong>
\nDate: July 27, 2018
\nTime: 12 to 1 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Kirk Campbell, M.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai \u2013 Division of Nephrology, Nephrology Fellowship Program Director, New York, NY
\n2018 Summer Enrichment Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Program Conference<\/strong>
\nDate: April 21, 2018
\nTime: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Jonathan Nunez, M.D., Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers, Johnathan Lax Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA
\n2018 Bridge to the Future Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Doctors Academy Parental Seminar Series
\n<\/strong>Date: March 14, 2018
\nTime: 6 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium
\nGuest Speaker: Christine Crawford, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
\n2018 Doctors Academy Seminar Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div><\/h3>

Summer Enrichment Program Closing<\/strong>
\nDate: July 28, 2017
\nTime: 12 to 2 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Kristen Glasgow, M.D., Acute Care Surgeon, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
\n2017 Summer Enrichment Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Program Conference<\/strong>
\nDate: April 22, 2017
\nTime: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: John Zyzo, D.M.D., General Dentistry Resident, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT
\n2017 Bridge to the Future Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentoring Mentorship Community Program Seminar<\/strong>
\nDate:\u00a0February 24, 2017
\nTime:\u00a06 to 9 p.m.
\nPlace:\u00a0Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker:\u00a0Ursula McMillian, M.D., Board-Certified General\/Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon, Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA
\n2017 Mentoring Mentorship Seminar Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2016<\/div><\/h3>

Mentoring Mentorship Community Program Seminar<\/strong>
\nDate:\u00a0October\u00a022, 2016
\nTime:\u00a010 a.m.
\nPlace:\u00a0Massey Auditorium
\nGuest Speaker:\u00a0Kevin O. Clarke, M.D., FACS, Board-Certified Surgeon and Director of Surgical Oncology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ
\n2016 Mentoring Mentorship Seminar Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Summer Enrichment Program Closing<\/strong>
\nDate: July 29, 2016
\nTime: 12 to 2 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Duarte Goncalves Machado, M.D., Hartford Hospital Medical Group \u2013 Surgical Specialists, Hartford, CT
\n2016 Summer Enrichment Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Program Conference<\/strong>
\nDate: April 23, 2016
\nTime: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Christine Crawford, M.D., M.P.H., Psychiatry Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
\n2016 Bridge to the Future Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Black History Month Lunch and Learn Seminar
\n<\/strong>Date: February 23, 2016
\nTime: 12 to 1 p.m.
\nPlace: Onyiuke Dining Room
\nGuest Speaker: Christian Grant Brockenberry, D.M.D., Dental Director, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center
\n2016 Black History Month Seminar Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2015<\/div><\/h3>

Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Program Conference<\/strong>
\nApril 11, 2015
\nTime: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nPlace: Keller Auditorium and Lobby
\nGuest Speaker: Andrew Scatola, M.D., Internal Medicine Resident, UConn Health, Farmington, CT
\n2015 Bridge to the Future Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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“Where Are They Now”<\/h3>\"Doctors<\/a>

For more information about the Doctors Academy program, as well as highlighted experiences from past alumni, please check out our \"Where Are They Now\" booklet by clicking on the above cover image. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Past Scholars and Awardees<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Neha Shanavas<\/h3>\"Neha<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2024 Rowe Book Award Recipient<\/h3>\n

High School:<\/strong> Farmington High School
\nCollege\/Major: University of Connecticut, Molecular Cell Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neha Shenavas has actively participated in various UConn Health Career Opportunities Program offerings and volunteered at Saint Francis Hospital during high school. She is a Molecular and Cellular Biology major on the premed track.\u00a0 Neha likes to read mystery books in her spare time. Originally from Pasadena, California, Neha now resides in Bloomfield and graduated from the Sport and Medical Science Academy in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023 Rowe Book Award Recipients<\/div>

Jabez Boyd<\/h3>\"Jabez<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong>
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut<\/p>\n

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Mark Manson<\/h3>\"Mark<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong>
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut<\/p>\n

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2022 Rowe Book Award Recipients<\/div>

Kwaku Nyame<\/h3>\"Kwaku<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> CREC Metropolitan Learning Center
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Biological Sciences<\/p>\n

Kwaku Nyame has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs\u2019 offerings. Kwaku is an avid soccer fan and volunteers at his local church. He is majoring in Biological Sciences on the pre-med track. Kwaku was born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut, and graduated from Manchester High School<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sanyu Ponnala<\/h3>\"Sanyu<\/div><\/div>

Amayah Wimberly Whaley<\/h3>\"Amayah<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> CREC Academy of Science and Innovation
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Physiology and Neurobiology<\/p>\n

Sanyu Ponnala has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs\u2019 offerings, including the High School Mini Medical\/Dental School program, and more recently the Pre-College Enrichment Program. He is majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology on the pre-med track. He graduated in 2022 from the CREC Academy of Science and Innovation. Through his participation in the summer Pre-College Enrichment Program, Sanyu believes that the program helped him prepare for college and has helped him realize the workload of college and its unique lifestyle. Sanyu has completed his first semester of college and is continuing to build upon his performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High Schoo<\/strong>l<\/strong>:<\/strong> Windsor High School <\/span><\/h3>\n

College\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Molecular Cell Biology<\/p>\n

Amayah is from Windsor, CT where she graduated from Windsor High School. As a high school student, she attended the Mini Medical\/Dental School program via UConn Health\u2019s Health Career Opportunity Programs While at Windsor High, she held a leadership position in the Windsor High School Band as the Drum Major. Amayah will be a molecular cell biology major at UConn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021 Rowe Book Award Recipients<\/div>

Adriana Mantilla<\/h3>\"Adriana<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Wethersfield High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Biological Sciences<\/p>\n

Adriana Mantilla\u00a0has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs\u2019 offerings and also volunteers at Urban Alliance, a non-profit organization with a\u00a0deep desire to unify the Greater Hartford community, and to help and serve others. She is a Biological Sciences major on the premed\u00a0track. Adriana\u00a0was born in Lima, Peru and raised in Wethersfield, Connecticut, graduating from Wethersfield\u00a0High School.\u00a0 She likes to travel and learn about different cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

HughDante Morant<\/h3>\"HughDante<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> CREC Metropolitan Learning Center
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Biological Sciences<\/p>\n

HughDante Morant has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs\u2019 offerings including the High School Mini Medical\/Dental School Program.\u00a0 He also volunteers at Kimberly Hall South and the West Hartford Boys and Girls Club. HughDante was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in East Hartford, Connecticut.\u00a0 He graduated from CREC Metropolitan Learning Center in Bloomfield, Connecticut as the Class of 2021 Valedictorian.\u00a0 He played basketball for the Metropolitan Learning Center and likes to attend UConn basketball games.<\/p>\n

HughDante is a Biological Sciences major on the premed track.\u00a0 He studies Biology in Storrs and Farmington where he does lab work at UConn Storrs and earned a scholarship from the Jackson Laboratory where he will participate in a future internship. He recently conducted a service project where he interviewed individuals who are homeless, and provided them with socks, gloves, and hats that he learned to crochet. This experience influenced his life by opening his eyes to the fact that everyone has an identity and a place on this earth, and the importance of treating everyone equally and with respect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020 Rowe Book Award Recipients<\/div>

Elis Diaz<\/h3>\"Elis<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Global Communications Academy High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Biomedical Engineering<\/p>\n

Elis Diaz was part of the Aetna HPPI Doctors Academy, and volunteers at his school, teaching middle schoolers about his major, and participating in local marathons. He is a Biomedical Engineering major. Elis was born and raised in Hartford, CT and likes to exercise, meditate, and build technology. He currently lives in Hartford, and graduated from Global Communications Academy High School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Samee Malik<\/h3>\"Samee<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Samee Malik<\/h3>\n

High School:<\/strong> Newington High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Physiology and Neurobiology<\/p>\n

Samee Malik has been involved in many UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs. He is a Physiology and Neurobiology major along the pre-medicine track. One of his favorite programs that he participated in was the High School Student Research Apprentice Program, where he says he gained invaluable research experience in a laboratory. He graduated from Newington High School this past year. A fun fact about Samee is that he was born and grew up in New York, and is a big New York sports fan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Khadijah Stanford<\/h3>\"Khadijah<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Khadijah Stanford<\/h3>\n

High School:<\/strong> Portland High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Nursing<\/p>\n

Khadijah Stanford has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs offerings. She is a Nursing major and hopes to become a nurse practitioner. Khadijah was born in St. Maarten, but raised in Hartford, CT and likes to spend time with her family and listen to music. She currently lives in Hartford and graduated from Portland High School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dawud Zakir<\/h3>\"Dawud<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dawud Zakir<\/h3>\n

High School:<\/strong> Glastonbury High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Undecided<\/p>\n

Dawud Zakir has been involved in many UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs offerings and volunteers at organizations that focus on working with the youth. He is currently exploring majors but is on an engineering track. Dawud Zakir was born and raised in West Hartford and likes to travel and explore different cultures. He currently lives in Glastonbury, and graduated from Glastonbury High School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020 Rowe Scholars<\/div>

Preeya Diana<\/h3>\"Preeya<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School: <\/strong>University High School of Science and Engineering
\nCollege\/Major: <\/strong>University of Connecticut, Chemistry<\/p>\n

Preeya Diana is a Chemistry major on the pre-medical track at the University of Connecticut. She is from Farmington, CT and graduated from University High School of Science and Engineering. Preeya has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs starting from Great Explorations and graduated from the Senior Doctors Academy. Lastly, she is a first generation college student aspiring to be an orthopedic surgeon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Khadijah Stanford<\/h3>\"Khadijah<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Portland High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Nursing<\/p>\n

Khadijah Stanford has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs offerings. She is a Nursing major and hopes to become a nurse practitioner. Khadijah was born in St. Maarten, but raised in Hartford, CT and likes to spend time with her family and listen to music. She currently lives in Hartford and graduated from Portland High School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019 Rowe Book Award Recipients<\/div>

Tiffany Addy<\/h3>\"Tiffany<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Farmington High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Physiology and Neurobiology<\/p>\n

Tiffany Addy is from Farmington, CT where she graduated from Farmington High School. As a high school student, she attended the Senior Doctors Academy sponsored by UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs and was involved in a number of clubs and organizations in her high school. Tiffany is a Physiology and Neurobiology major on the pre-med track and she recently shadowed a reproductive endocrinologist, which she says gave her a greater exposure to women\u2019s reproductive health and allowed her to foster an interest in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Angelo Franco<\/h3>\"Angelo<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Business, Chemical Engineering<\/p>\n

Angelo Franco has been involved in multiple UConn Health Health Career Opportunity Programs offerings. He is a Chemical Engineering major on the pre-dental track. Angelo was born and raised in East Hartford and likes to travel. He currently lives in East Hartford, and graduated from the Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Zaiba Khan<\/h3>\"Zaiba<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> East Windsor High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Molecular and Cell Biology<\/p>\n

Zaiba Khan has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs since her childhood. Beginning with Great Explorations she graduated from the Senior Doctors Academy in 2019 and is now studying Molecular and Cellular Biology at UConn. Zaiba was born in East Windsor, CT and likes to stay active in her free time. After graduating, she hopes to one day attend medical school and become a reconstructive surgeon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Julie-Ann Williams<\/h3>\"Julie-Ann<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Windsor High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Cognitive Science<\/p>\n

Julie-Ann Williams had been involved in UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs since 8th grade. She volunteers at Saint Monica\u2019s Episcopal Church, Avery Heights Senior Living, and various events at the University of Connecticut. Julie-Ann attends the University of Connecticut and is majoring in Cognitive Science on the pre-med track. She was raised in Windsor, CT, likes to play volleyball, tutor middle school students, and more recently is involved in research about child development. She currently lives in Windsor, CT, and graduated from Windsor High School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019 Rowe Scholars<\/div>

Tiffany Addy<\/h3>\"Tiffany<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Farmington High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Physiology and Neurobiology<\/p>\n

Tiffany Addy is from Farmington, CT where she graduated from Farmington High School. As a high school student, she attended the Senior Doctors Academy sponsored by UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs and was involved in a number of clubs and organizations in her high school. Tiffany is a Physiology and Neurobiology major on the pre-med track and she recently shadowed a reproductive endocrinologist, which she says gave her a greater exposure to women\u2019s reproductive health and allowed her to foster an interest in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Angelo Franco<\/h3>\"Angelo<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Business, Chemical Engineering<\/p>\n

Angelo Franco has been involved in multiple UConn Health Health Career Opportunity Programs offerings. He is a Chemical Engineering major on the pre-dental track. Angelo was born and raised in East Hartford and likes to travel. He currently lives in East Hartford, and graduated from the Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Zaiba Khan<\/h3>\"Zaiba<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High School:<\/strong> East Windsor High School
\nCollege\/Major:<\/strong> University of Connecticut, Molecular and Cell Biology<\/p>\n

Zaiba Khan has been involved in multiple UConn Health Career Opportunity Programs since her childhood. Beginning with Great Explorations she graduated from the Senior Doctors Academy in 2019 and is now studying Molecular and Cellular Biology at UConn. Zaiba was born in East Windsor, CT and likes to stay active in her free time. After graduating, she hopes to one day attend medical school and become a reconstructive surgeon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2022 UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Alumni Speaker Seminar Series Date: January 20, 2022 Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Guest Speakers: Cynthia Armand, M.D., Damian Findlay, D.M.D., M.D., FACS View Invitation and Speakers Flyer Past Event Alumni Speakers 2024Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Virtual Conference October 19, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-08 12:57:33","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/703"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=703"}],"version-history":[{"count":110,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3215,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/703\/revisions\/3215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/hcop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}