Marcia C Mecca, MD, BA
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics); Geriatric Consult Clinic, Medical Director, Geriatrics and Extended Care; IMPROVE (Initiative to Minimize Pharmaceutical Risk in Older Veterans) Clinic, Medical Director, Center of Excellence in Primary Care Education; Resident Geriatric Education and Training, Co-Director, Geriatrics; Connecticut Older Adult Collaborative for Health Education, Site Director, Geriatric Medicine; VA Consult Service, Associate Chief, Geriatrics and Extended Care; Co Vice Chief for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Geriatric Medicine
Biography
Research & Publications
Patient Care
News
Appointments
Education & Training
- ResidencyUniversity of Florida (2011)
- MDUniversity of South Florida, Medicine, Health Disparities (2009)
- BAUniversity of Florida, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Gerontology (2005)
- Leading Healthcare Improvement Advanced Virtual Training Course ParticipantBaylor College of Medicine
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Leading the Way Award | Girl Scouts of Connecticut | 2020 |
| Outstanding Junior Clinician Education Manuscript Award | American Geriatrics Society | 2020 |
| Selected member of Education Committee | American Geriatrics Society/Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs | 2019 |
| Advancement of Clinician-Educator Scholarship, Scholar | Advancement of Clinician-Educator Scholarship Faculty Development Program, Yale Department of Medicine | 2019 |
| Highest rated symposium proposal | American Geriatrics Society | 2019 |
| Helping Hands Award | Girl Scouts of Connecticut | 2018 |
| Distinguished Women of Yale | Yale School of Medicine | 2018 |
| Significant Contribution in Geriatric and Extended Care Initiatives Which Promote Culture of Improvement VISN 1 Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line Award | Veterans Healthcare Administration | 2017 |
| Tideswell Emerging Leader in Aging | American Geriatrics Society/Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs | 2016 |
| Harvard Macy Scholar, Program for Educators in Health Professions | Harvard Macy Institute | 2016 |
| Harvard Macy Scholar, Become a Digital Citizen - Technology in Healthcare Education | Harvard Macy Institute | 2014 |
| Harvard Macy Scholar, A Systems Approach to Assessment in Health Professions Education | Harvard Macy Institute | 2014 |
| Center of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine Scholar | John A. Hartford Foundation | 2014 |
| Center of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine Scholar | John A. Hartford Foundation | 2013 |
| American College of Physicians Award | American College of Physicians | 2012 |
| Chapman Chapter Award | Gold Humanism Honors Society | 2011 |
| Outstanding Service Award | Equal Access Clinic, University of Florida College of Medicine | 2011 |
| American College of Physicians Award | American College of Physicians | 2009 |
| Gold Humanism Honors Society Award | Gold Humanism Honors Society | 2009 |
| Second Place Poster Competition | American College of Physicians Associates Meeting, Florida Chapter | 2009 |
| Outstanding Service Award | University of South Florida, Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality (BRIDGE) Healthcare Clinic, Founding Steering Committee | 2008 |
| Member | Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi | 2005 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Geriatrics Society Patient Priorities-Aligned Care for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions Special Interest Group | Presenter/Speaker | 2021 - Present |
| Yale Geriatrics Social and Racial Justice Work Group | Member | 2020 - Present |
| Yale Affiliated Hospitals Lecture Series | Liaison | 2020 - Present |
| American Geriatrics Society | Abstract Grader | 2020 - Present |
| Scouts BSA Connecticut Yankee Council | Den Leader | 2020 - Present |
| American Geriatrics Society/Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Education Committee | Committee Member | 2019 - Present |
| American Geriatrics Society Tideswell Leaders in Aging Program Special Interest Group | Member | 2019 - Present |
| First Presbyterian Church of New Haven Session | Member | 2019 - Present |
| First Presbyterian Church of New Haven Property Committee | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut | Troop 67044 Leader | 2018 - Present |
| Yale Traditional Internal Medicine Residency Intern Selection Committee | Interviewer | 2018 - Present |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut | Troop 67044 Co-Leader | 2016 - 2018 |
| Yale Physician Associate Program Thesis Reader Committee | Physician associate student thesis reviewer | 2016 - Present |
| Veterans Affairs Memorial Service Committee | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Veterans Affairs Connecticut Dementia Conference Planning Committee | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Yale Traditional Internal Medicine Residency Program Evaluation Committee | Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
| Veterans Affairs Connecticut Dementia Committee | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Veterans Affairs Center of Excellence in Primary Care Education Faculty Committee | Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Geriatrics Society Veterans Health Administration Special Interest Group | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Yale Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Selection Committee | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Yale Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Geriatrics Society Polypharmacy Special Interest Group | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Abraham's Tent | Volunteer | 2013 - Present |
| Equal Access Clinic Volunteer | Preceptor | 2009 - 2012 |
| BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic | Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality | 2008 - 2009 |
| Society for Student Run Free Clinics Conference Planning Committee | Member | 2007 - 2010 |
| BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic Founding Steering Committee | Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality | 2007 - 2008 |
| Equal Access Clinic Support Committee | Co-Director | 2004 - 2005 |
| Equal Access Clinic Support Committee | Volunteer | 2002 - 2005 |