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: | ![]() Maeve Williams Class of 2027 Co-Leader of ISA
Maeve Williams is a third-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. |
![]() Catrina Sullivan Class of 2028 Co-Leader of ISA (effective June 2025) ISA Committee Member (as M1)
Catrina Sullivan is a second-year medical student from Danbury, CT. She began her involvement as an ISA committee member during her first-year of medical school. In her role serving as co-leader of the ISA committee, she works to design and implement strategies for assessing and elevating student perspectives and feedback. Her interests include medical education, curriculum enhancement, and student wellness. She is actively involved in the UConn community, participating in the Emergency Medicine and Wilderness Medicine Interest Groups, Second Look Day activities, the Hartford Marathon medical tent volunteer, and the Anesthesia Summer Fellowship. |
![]() Ireoluwatomiwa Opayemi Class of 2025 Co-Leader of ISA (through May 2025)
Ireoluwatomiwa (Ire) Opayemi is a recent graduate from the medical student (serving as co-leader during his fourth-year or medical school) 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. |
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Christopher Angus
Class of 2027 ISA Committee Member |
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Khaoula Ben Haj Frej
Class of 2025 ISA Committee Member |
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Brian Fox
Class of 2027 ISA Committee Member |
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Ellen Fuller
Class of 2028 ISA Committee Member |
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Priya Gupta
Class of 2026 ISA Committee Member |
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Ryan Hannon
Class of 2026 ISA Committee Member |
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Aaron Kiel
Class of 2026 ISA Committee Member |
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Autumn Leavitt
Class of 2027 ISA Committee Member |
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Ciri Miller
Class of 2028 ISA Committee Member |
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Tadeu "Ted" Oliveira
Class of 2026 ISA Committee Member |
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Sara Schulwolf
Class of 2025 ISA Committee Member |
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Corbinian Wanner
Class of 2025 ISA Committee Member |
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