Author: Julia Szczech

Courage, Resilience, and the Journey to Becoming a Physician

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photo of Ethan Gasteyer in his white medical coat in front of UConn's John Dempsey Hospital

 

Meet Ethan Gasteyer, a UConn medical student and UConn MPH alumni whose journey is a powerful reminder of courage, resilience, and the impact of community.

After being diagnosed with brain cancer as a UConn undergraduate, Ethan continued pursuing his dream of becoming a physician while navigating treatment and the challenges of his diagnosis. Now on medical leave from medical school, he remains determined to use his experience to help others.

Read Ethan’s inspiring story of perseverance, hope, and the support of his fellow Huskies in UConn Today. 💙🐾

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MPH Information Sessions – Spring 2026

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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of information sessions to provide detailed insights into our Master of Public Health program. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse field of public health and engage directly with the program director. You’ll also be able to ask questions, participate in discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the unique advantages of UConn’s curriculum.

We will be holding three virtual info sessions on the following dates:

  1. Monday, January 26th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
  2. Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
  3. Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Register for dates here.

SAVE the DATES and JOIN us for these sessions and take the first step toward an exciting journey with UConn’s Master of Public Health program.

Spring 2026 MPH Info Sessions Flyer

MPH Information Sessions – Fall 2025

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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of information sessions to provide detailed insights into our Master of Public Health program. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse field of public health and engage directly with the program director. You’ll also be able to ask questions, participate in discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the unique advantages of UConn’s curriculum.

We will be holding three virtual info sessions on the following dates:

  1. Monday, November 10th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
  2. Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
  3. Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Register for dates here.

SAVE the DATES and JOIN us for these sessions and take the first step toward an exciting journey with UConn’s Master of Public Health program.

 

Master of Public Health Fall 2025 Information Session Flyer We will be holding three virtual info sessions on the following dates: Monday, November 10th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

PHLAME – Career Development Event

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PHLAME Career Development Flyer

 

 

Come join our 1st PHLAME event of the semester, career development! This event will be led by Kay Gruder, M.Ed., from the UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills. The session will focus on creating/enhancing your LinkedIn profile, how to effectively use LinkedIn to network, and include CV and resume building.

This event will be held in-person on Wednesday, 9/17/25 from 3:00-4:00 PM in room U3071 A/B at 195 Farmington Avenue.

This event may also be joined remotely via Webex. See link below:

https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=m2b36b6fc2def60347db6b8a3033f94f7

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 3:00 PM | 1 hour 10 minutes | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Meeting number: 2306 757 2151

Password: MnpAqTMn727

Join by video system

Dial 23067572151@uconnhealth.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone

+1-415-655-0001 US Toll

Access code: 230 675 72151