Pam Win is a junior at the University of Connecticut majoring in Psychological Sciences on the pre-health track. She is deeply passionate about health equity and understanding how social and structural factors shape access to care. As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and BOLD Scholar, Pam is involved in undergraduate research focused on public health. Through her clinical work as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant, she has seen firsthand how inequities impact patients, strengthening her commitment to becoming a physician who advocates for more just and compassionate healthcare systems.
On campus, Pam serves as a Student Program Coordinator for the Substance Use Risk Reduction Peer Education Program at UConn Student Health and Wellness, where she leads harm reduction workshops and initiatives that support student well-being. She is also a Student Program Diurector for UConn Community Outreach’s Alternative Break program, guiding students in exploring the social determinants of health through service and reflection. Through her leadership, Pam hopes to empower others to think more critically about healthcare and their role in advancing health equity.
Being born and raised in Myanmar, Pam is part of the Rakhine (Arakanese) ethnic minority group, an identity that has deeply shaped her resilience and purpose. Outside of academics, she loves creative storytelling through photography, videography, and graphic design editing. She enjoys capturing the nature, meaningful moments, and the stories that often go unnoticed. Through her writing, creative work, and future career in medicine, Pam hopes to amplify underrepresented voices and help build a more equitable world.
