The CT MSC was established in 2020 as a means to connect students interested in emergency medicine from the Medical Schools of UConn, Quinnipiac, and Yale to each other and to promote engagement with institutions such as the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) and Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (CCEP).
One of our primary goals is to host inter-institutional events to enhance educational and networking opportunities for medical students across the state, through close collaboration with each School's Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG). We also seek to generate an avenue for students to become involved in health policy, advocacy, and community service events pertaining to emergency medicine and important public health initiatives.
If interested, contact us for ways to get involved (ct.em.msc@gmail.com) and follow us on Twitter (@CT_EM_MSC)
Executive Board
Kirsten Lalli
Executive Chair
Yale School of Medicine
I’m originally from New York, attended Colgate University for my undergraduate degree, the National Intelligence University for my master’s degree, and am currently a third year Army HPSP student at the Yale School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, I spent nearly a decade as an intelligence officer and federal agent with the Department of Defense. At YSM, I’m co-leader of our EMIG, a student government representative, and a mentor for undergraduates. I plan to serve as an Army EM doc because I love the pace, variety, and challenge that comes with the unpredictability of the field, and the versatility of the skill set. I am particularly interested in wilderness and operational medicine, as well as human performance in extreme environments. In my free time, I train jiu jitsu and Muay Thai, am a personal trainer, try to keep up with my friends in endurance sports, and bake.
Elina Kurkurina
Vice Chair
Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
I am a third-year medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. I previously served on this board as the Quinnipiac Liaison and I’m excited to return as Vice Chair. My emergency medicine interests center on pre-hospital care, geriatrics, and management/operations. I received my BA from the University of Florida and MPH from the Yale School of Public Health. When not on rotations, you can find me hiking with my husband and pup, sailing on the sound, or planning a travel adventure. I’m looking forward to connecting EM interested students with opportunities to explore the field!
Allison Law
Secretary
Yale School of Medicine
Allison is a third-year MD/PhD student at Yale School of Medicine. This year, she is starting her PhD in the History of Medicine! She is one of the co-leaders for the Yale EMIG and has previously served on the CT EM MSC Board as a Community Engagement rep. Outside of medicine, Allison likes to play pickup volleyball at her local gym!
James Galske
Health Policy and Advocacy Co-Coordinator
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
I am currently a second year medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. This is my first year being the Health Policy Coordinator and am very excited to be part of the board. My current EM interests include geriatrics, ultrasound, sports medicine, disaster medicine, and anything related to research.
Parth Patel
Health Policy and Advocacy Co-Coordinator
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
I am a third-year medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. I am also the treasurer of the UConn EMIG. I am excited to join the CT MSC and get involved in policy and advocacy work within emergency medicine within state and help other students do the same! I am currently interested in disaster medicine, sports medicine, and pediatric EM. My hobbies include hiking, running, pickleball and travelling.
Noah Sobel
Community Engagement Co-Coordinator
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
My name is Noah and I'm a third-year medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. I am originally from CT and I attended Johns Hopkins University for my undergraduate degree. I hope to go into pediatric emergency medicine, an interest that comes from my experiences as both an EMT and a camp counselor. Outside of medicine I enjoy rock climbing, playing board games, and eating sweets.
Abigail Andrade
Community Engagement Co-Coordinator
Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Abigail Andrade is a second year student at Frank H Netter School of Medicine. She is excited to join the CT EM MSC Board as the Community Engagement Chair. Abigail has worked as an EMT since 2020 at Seymour Ambulance where she still volunteers as a lieutenant.
Carlisle Topping
CT ACEP Liaison
Yale University School of Medicine
Carlisle is CT MSC liaison. She graduated with a degree in Biology from Columbia University in the city of New York where she was a member of the Division 1 women’s soccer team. Her introduction to medicine was Bellevue Hospital’s Emergency Room where she worked as a patient advocate and was witness to the impact of social forces and systems on health. She is interested in Emergency Medicine with a focus on health services research. Her hobbies include downhill skiing, hiking, running, and live music.
Nora Singh
QU Liaison
Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
My name is Nora and I am a second-year medical student at Frank H. Netter School of Medicine. I spent my four years during college working as an EMT and this experience is what cultivated my love for emergency medicine, pushed me into applying to medical school. In my free time, I like to hang around my two cats and give them more treats than I should.
Harry Kane
Yale Liaison
Yale University School of Medicine
Harry is a fourth-year medical student at Yale. He grew up in southern CT and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Yale before spending several years working in oncology research in Boston, where he first discovered his passion for EM while volunteering and shadowing in the Mass General and Brigham Emergency Departments. His professional interests include critical care and medical education, and he currently serves on the leadership of Yale’s clinical reasoning curriculum. Outside of school and the hospital, he is an avid pickleball player, runner, hiker, skier, and Formula 1 racing fan.
Yevgeny Lensky
UConn Liaison
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
My name is Yevgeny, and I am a third-year medical student at UConn. I fell in love with the pace and unique flow of emergency medicine while scribing at the Norwalk Hospital Emergency Department, and I have continued to find its energy and divergences from other specialties exciting. I look forward to promoting these unique aspects to other students. Outside of school, I enjoy reading up on fantasy and sci-fi and can always be counted on for heavy metal and show tune recommendations.
Vanessa Infante
Social Media Coordinator
Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
I am currently a second-year medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. My passion for emergency medicine was sparked during my time as an EMT volunteer in college, where I also served as one of the directors for my undergraduate EMS program. This past summer, I conducted research in the emergency department at Mount Sinai. Currently, I am the co-president of my school's Emergency Medicine Interest Group and am involved in pediatric emergency medicine research at Connecticut Children's Hospital. Outside of medicine, I enjoy weight training at the gym!