Tiara Jennings, M.D.

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? From day 1, all residents and attendings made me feel welcome and were willing to teach me how to be an effective member of the team and doctor.
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue? Philosophical investigation
What are some small things that make your day great? Shopping, FaceTime with my best friends, morning espresso
How do you relax at the end of the day? Watch TV with my partner
What languages do you speak? English
Favorite thing about Connecticut? How close but far is it to NYC. Perfect location to be close to home but far enough to feel independent.
Fun fact about your family? My mother and all my sisters’ names start with the letter T.
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life? Build all the sets in the LEGO botanical collection

Tabatha Long, D.O

Mehnaz Madraswalla, M.D.

Julia Marcus, D.O.

Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? The people! The support from attendings and welcoming learning environment!
What are some small things that make your day great? Sitting at the pool with my co-resident Vivian!
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue?  Heli-skiing!
How do you relax at the end of the day? Taking a walk outside followed by a rom com with some Ben & Jerry's on the couch
Favorite thing about Connecticut? Proximity to all of New England -- in 2 hours I can be on a mountain, at the beach or in a city!!
Fun fact about your family? We are all have dual citizenship with Switzerland!
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life? Drive across the country, visiting National parks! My goal is to make it to all of them!
If you had to give a 20-minute talk without any preparation, what would you discuss? How to keep a sourdough starter alive and how to make bread!

Ashley Mota, M.D.

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? Everyone is welcoming, especially of us as interns. A warm smile and encouraging words go a long way even on the most overwhelming days. I am realizing early on that at UConn there’s an abundance of people doing this.
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue? Travel blogger!
What are some small things that make your day great? Talking on the phone with my friends and family, they really brighten up my mood.
How do you relax at the end of the day? Sleeping, watching a show, or reading a book. Did I mention sleeping? 
What languages do you speak? Spanish! Fun fact, Spanish was my first language since I lived in the Dominican Republic until I was 5 years old.
Fun fact about your family? My mom has 20 siblings, which makes my extended family pretty big.

Jennifer Reavis, M.D.

Hometown: Providence, RI
Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN?: During my visiting rotation, I immediately noted how dedicated the attendings were to teaching. They were patient yet always made sure I felt confident and capable. It was also clear, both during my time on rotation and throughout interview season, how close-knit the residents were, and I knew I wanted to train at a program that fostered that kind of supportive environment.
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue? Scuba diving is by far my favorite hobby, and if time and money weren’t an issue, I would be out diving much more often!
How do you relax at the end of the day? I usually relax at the end of the day by spending time with family and friends, or by unwinding with whatever show I am currently into.
Favorite thing about Connecticut? There’s no shortage of things to do in CT, from great restaurants and breweries to plenty of outdoor activities.
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life? Scuba dive!
If you had to give a 20-minute talk without any preparation, what would you discuss? I would definitely choose to discuss sea turtle rehabilitation! I spent a summer interning with the New England Aquarium, and it was by far one of the most incredible experiences I have had.

Natalie Sorial, M.D.

Hometown: Norton, MA
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Research Interest: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, global health, health equity, health disparities
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? Everyone is so kind!
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue? travel the world and try all the things/
What are some small things that make your day great? Meaningful conversations with patients, sunshine on my face, a sweet treat, good music
How do you relax at the end of the day? Pull out some embroidery and watch reality TV
What languages do you speak? Arabic, English
Fun fact about your family? We're Egyptian!
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life? Volunteer for something you care about! We're too caught up in the routine/assumed timeline of the way we 'should' live life that we don't often pause to give back
If you had to give a 20-minute talk without any preparation, what would you discuss? Anything about FGM/C! Especially about how we can best serve people living with associated complications

Divya Subramanian, M.D.

Hometown: Suffield, CT
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Research Interest: Health equity, reproductive justice, obstetrical outcomes
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? Everyone is so kind and supportive!
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue? Traveling. I’m excited to spend my vacation time exploring all the places on my list!
What are some small things that make your day great? Finding a convenient parking spot, having a few calm minutes to enjoy my coffee, and no traffic on the way home.
How do you relax at the end of the day? Read a book, watch TV, cuddle with my dog.
What languages do you speak? English, Spanish, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi
Favorite thing about Connecticut? Lots of places to explore, close to NYC and Boston (perfect for a weekend trip), and close to family and friends!
Fun fact about your family? My family lived in Dubai when I was a baby.
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life? Go on a solo trip.
If you had to give a 20-minute talk without any preparation, what would you discuss? how to make the perfect chocolate chip cookies.

Vivian Vu, M.D.

Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? Everyone is so welcoming, you really feel part of the team from day one!
What are some small things that make your day great? Mid-shift photo updates from my med school friends
How do you relax at the end of the day? Sitting by the pool or pickleball with my co-resident/neighbor Julia!
Fun fact about your family? Both my parents are refugees from the Vietnam War. My paternal grandparents had to separate while escaping; they planned to meet at the Arc de Triomphe on Sunday (no home address to write updates to). My grandpa went every Sunday for 3 months until my grandma and the rest of the family made it to France.
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life?: Make the first move. Tell your crush you love them.
If you had to give a 20-minute talk without any preparation, what would you discuss? Grocery shopping, grocery stores, the best way to pick and store produce.

Ryan Young, M.D.

Hometown: Punxsutawney, PA
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Research Interest: Gynecologic surgery, Global health
Why do you love UConn OB/GYN? First and foremost, the people here! Everyone has been so supportive and welcoming since day one. Finding a program with a strong sense of community among residents was important to me, and I am grateful to have found that here. I love the diverse patient population we serve, and I am excited to be at an institution with comprehensive family planning services and strong surgical skills.
What hobby would you start if time and money weren’t an issue? I’d expand my hobby of traveling, or learn to play the piano.
What are some small things that make your day great? A tasty latte, listening to music, a phone call from family, or cuddles from my cat.
How do you relax at the end of the day? Lying on my couch watching a TV show or movie.
Favorite thing about Connecticut? I am still exploring all that Connecticut has to offer. So far, I love the food and coffee options, the proximity to other major cities, and the variety of activities you can do on a day off.
What is something that everyone should do at least once in their life? Travel to another country and immerse yourself in the culture!