The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University of Connecticut is committed to enhancing the recruitment, retention, and professional development of underrepresented groups. As our population becomes more ethically and racially diverse, we continue to work towards building a program that reflects the diversity of our surrounding communities. Through mentorship and educational initiatives, our program strives to provide its residents with the tools necessary to deliver compassionate and culturally competent care.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee

Goals of the committee:

• Increase the recruitment of residency applicants from underrepresented groups in medicine.
• Provide a platform for residents and faculty to discuss relevant topics such as unconscious bias, care of our LGBT community, and cultural competency.
• Collaborate with our medical school on community outreach projects, pipeline programs, and medical student mentorship.
• Visiting Elective Scholarship Program for Underrepresented Medical Students.

For more information, please contact Emergency Medicine residents Lois Kwon lkwon@uchc.edu and Natalie Fordjour fordjour@uchc.edu.

Female Leadership

Cynthia Price, M.D.
Associate Residency Program Director
Hartford Hospital

Zoe Casey, M.D.
Assistant Program Director
Saint Francis Hospital

Mariann Kelley, M.D.
Director of SIM Education
UConn Health

Meghan Herbst, M.D.
Emergency Ultrasound Director
UConn Health

Alise Fralliciardi, M.D., M.B.A., M.S.
Medical Director
UConn Health

Anumeha Singh, M.B.B.S.
Chair of Emergency Medicine
Hartford Hospital

Jennifer Martin, M.D., FAAEM
Chair of Emergency Medicine
Saint Francis Hospital

Emily Mensel, M.D.
Site Director
Hartford Hospital

Ruchika Mohla Jones, M.D., M.S.
Site Director
Connecticut Children’s

Megan Smith, M.D.
Site Director
Saint Francis Hospital

Avital Porat, M.D.
Medical Director, Quality and Safety, Hartford Region
Hartford HealthCare