Melissa Dion

UConn School of Medicine, Class of 2015

I was born and raised in Meriden, CT and graduated in 2011 from Vassar College with a BA in Biology. After working with the population in Poughkeepsie through the Office of Health Education and coming back to Meriden to volunteer with the Girls Incorporated throughout college, I realized that I wanted to work with an underserved urban population for my career in medicine, specifically in  obstetrics and gynecology. While in medical school, my work with the homeless population of Hartford, CT has been one of the most rewarding experiences. The Urban Service Track allows me many opportunities to explore these interests and cultivates the skills necessary for me to effectively work with this population throughout medical school and my career as an OB/GYN. In addition, the Urban Service Track has really provided me with the tools to work successfully with other health care providers so that I can competently serve all patients, including the most vulnerable.