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Marcia C Mecca is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Geriatrics. She serves as Director of Trainee Wellbeing and Thriving within the Office of the Associate Chief of Staff for Education at Veterans Affairs Connecticut. Her academic work focuses on health priorities for older adults with multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and deprescribing practices.
- Education: MD from University of Florida (2012), BA in Gerontology from University of Florida (2005)
- Board Certified in Geriatric and Internal Medicine
- Led initiatives like IMPROVE: Initiative to Minimize Pharmaceutical Risk in Older Veterans
Her research emphasizes patient priorities care, deprescribing communication, and trust in clinician-patient relationships. Recent publications address age-friendly care frameworks and benzodiazepine tapering guidelines. Collaborators include Terri Fried, Andrew Cohen, and Mary Tinetti.
Mecca contributes to clinical practice guidelines and educational materials, with a focus on integrating patient values into healthcare decisions. She engages in international conferences and advisory roles promoting deprescribing strategies.