Independent Student Analysis (ISA)

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Independent Student Analysis (ISA)

The School of Medicine (SOM) is preparing for its Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation visit in early 2026. The Independent Student Analysis (ISA) is a major component of the accreditation process. The ISA is a student-led survey of medical students in all years of the curriculum that captures students’ perceptions of their medical school. Survey participation from each class is important to identify areas of institutional strengths and areas for improvement.

The ISA Executive Committee formed in the Fall of 2024 to lead the ISA, with guidance from advisor, Shayna Cunningham, PhD. The ISA Executive Committee includes students in all years of the curriculum. Committee membership was determined from student applications, input from SOM leadership, and peer-recommendations. This Executive Committee is responsible for designing the survey (which includes a minimum of 75 LCME-required questions), conducting the survey, analyzing the response data, and preparing the data tables and narrative of the ISA report.

The ISA Executive Committee expects to conduct the survey in early 2025 and ultimately prepare their comprehensive ISA report with survey findings, analysis, and recommendations, which will be submitted to the LCME as part of the institution’s survey packet at the end of 2025.

Stay tuned for ISA related news and updates throughout 2025 and 2026!

Meet the ISA Executive Committee

ISA Leadership:

Ireoluwatomiwa Opayemi, M4

Co-Leader of ISA

 

Ireoluwatomiwa (Ire) Opayemi is a fourth-year medical student with a passion for patient education, mentorship, and addressing health disparities. He serves as a leader in multiple organizations, where he works to advocate for patients, support students, and engage the community through impactful health initiatives.

 

Ire is deeply committed to medical education and mentorship. With aspirations of becoming an internal medicine physician and clinician-educator, Ire hopes to continue making an impact by combining his clinical expertise with a dedication to mentorship, scholarship, advocacy, and education.

Maeve Williams, M2

Co-Leader of ISA

 

Maeve Williams is a second-year medical student who is dedicated to advancing medical education and increasing diversity in medicine through mentorship. She is a member of committees for course operations and LCME accreditation where she works to represent student interests. She also volunteers with programs for high school and undergraduate students interested in medicine. She hopes to continue her involvement in both of these passions throughout her career in medicine.
ISA Executive Committee Members:
Christopher Angus, M2

ISA Committee Member

  
Khaoula Ben Haj Frej, M4

ISA Committee Member

  
Brian Fox, M2

ISA Committee Member

  
Ellen Fuller, M1

ISA Committee Member

  
Priya Gupta, M3

ISA Committee Member

  
Ryan Hannon, M3

ISA Committee Member

  
Aaron Kiel, M3

ISA Committee Member

  
Autumn Leavitt , M2

ISA Committee Member

  
Ciri Miller, M1

ISA Committee Member

  
Tadeu "Ted" Oliveira, M3

ISA Committee Member

  
Sara Schulwolf, M4

ISA Committee Member

  
Catrina Sullivan, M1

ISA Committee Member

  
Corbinian Wanner, M4

ISA Committee Member