Underserved Populations

I have lived in the southwest my entire life, and I understand the unique medical disparities that and specific to this area of the country. In becoming a physician I hope to provide care to underserved populations similar to the population I was raised in, and be a vocal advocate for increasing access to medicine in rural areas. Specifically at the CU SOM I am interested in CU-UNITE, and the Rural Track programs. These programs fit with my goals of providing care to underserved populations, and I look forward to firsthand experience and being immersed in the community while providing care. Working in Mother/Baby Care I see firsthand the effect that lack of access to health care has on families. For instance, we frequently deal with mothers who have had scant or no prenatal care because they did not have the means of getting to a doctor. These cases often require intensive care, and thusly a costly bill when preventative measures could have been more effective and more manageable in cost. With new legislation will come a need for innovative techniques for providing quick, cost effective care. Allowing students to gain experience and help facilitate the coming changes, is what I hope to bring to these tracks and experiences.
Developing access to medical care for underserved communities is my goal as a physician, and working through tracks at CU is amazing opportunities to continuously work in diverse communities throughout my