Students and Alumni of HSP: PREMED/Clinical
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Debora Brito de AndradeI decided to major in Health, Society & Policy and in Spanish. These two majors may seem quite different at first. However, during college, I noticed just how much they complimented each other. I was born and raised in a small town in Brazil. After moving to the United States, I discovered my passion for global health and cultural competency. Before choosing my majors, I considered majoring in Psychology, Engineering, or... [read more] |
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Jessie DuarteWhat I loved about Health, Society & Policy was choosing from a variety of classes in different departments that would best help me in my future career. The classes I took taught me a lot about the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health. I also learned about how our health care system works. My goal is to one day go to medical school and practice in underserved communities. Being a... [read more] |
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Jessica FulmerWhen I finally made up my mind that I wanted to go to medical school, the first task I had was to choose which bachelor's degree I would pursue. I heard about the Health, Society & Policy degree from my pre-med advisor, who thought I might be interested in taking a look at it. The classes offered as part of the major sounded interesting and diverse, and I hoped that by taking them I would gain practical... [read more] |
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Chloe GarnerAs a pre-med student freshman year, I had hoped to find a major that wouldn't pigeonhole me into a particular field. HSP has done the opposite of that. After graduating with an Honors Degree in HSP and minors in Art History and Pediatric Research, I will be working full time as a consultant for Cerner, a health information technology company, before attending graduate school. This degree afforded me unparalleled... [read more] |
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Sullivan HowardDuring my time as an undergrad in HSP, I was selected as a Dee Foundation Scholar from the Office of Undergraduate Research to work with renowned faculty mentor, Akiko Kamimura, on a research project entitled “Opioid Abuse Amongst Uninsured Patients Utilizing a Free Clinic.” The “opidemic” is a systemic societal malady. The purpose of our study was to examine factors leading to the abuse of narcotics by... [read more] |
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Noelia JuarezI was an HSP and Sociology double major. As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to participate in research and present my findings at the Undergraduate Research Symposium as well as the College of Social & Behavioral Science Student Research Day. I was even able to publish my research in an academic journal! This was extremely important to me as I wrapped up my undergrad career at the U. My goal is to become a... [read more] |
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Mili LangiI am a second-generation Tongan-American who grew up in worlds at odds: the serene beaches of Hawaii and the secure mountains of Utah. The dichotomy of having one foot on land (America) and one on Sea (Islands) is reflective of my personal and academic journey. The pull of Sea binds me to my Tongan heritage, a way of life centered on caring for family and community through the ebbs and flows of life. The pull of Land... [read more] |
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Hailey McLeanI majored in Health, Society & Policy with a minor in Sociology. Throughout my undergraduate education I had the oppurtunity to pursue a lot of different volunteering experiences. I was involved with Connect2Heath which allowed me to work with individuals experiencing homelessness at 4th St. Clinic. I also had the oppurtunity to tutor refugee students in South Salt Lake through a refugee center called Hser Ner Moo. I was able... [read more] |