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Mellisa Pensa, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. She serves as Associate Program Director for the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program and is actively engaged in clinical practice, teaching, and research within her field.
Education:
- MD, University of Connecticut (2008)
- MPH, Portland State University, Health Management and Policy (2012)
- Residency, Oregon Health and Science University, Family Medicine-Preventive Medicine Program (2011-2012)
- Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2017)
- BS, College of William and Mary, Biology (2004)
Dr. Pensa's research focuses on Environment and Public Health, with particular interests in Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation. Her work bridges clinical practice with public health policy, examining health disparities, occupational health issues, and environmental impacts on health outcomes. She has conducted research on pulmonary health disparities, energy drink use among factory workers, breast cancer epidemiology, and asthma treatments. Her approach integrates community-based participatory research methods to address health inequities and improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations.
Dr. Pensa maintains board certification in Occupational Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine (2018). Her clinical expertise in Occupational and Environmental Medicine informs her research and teaching, creating a synergistic relationship between patient care, academic inquiry, and medical education.
Professional Activities:
- Associate Program Director, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program
- Active clinical practitioner in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications across diverse health topics
- Medical educator involved in residency and fellowship training