Dr. Melissa Parsons, one of the SheMD founders, is currently an Assistant Residency Director at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville. She received a Bachelors degree in Biology at the University of Florida in Gainesville and then attended medical school there as well (Class of 2012). Go Gators! Melissa completed her Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville and stayed on as a faculty member following graduation.  She initially served as the Assistant Medical Director at their community hospital site prior to returning to graduate medical education as assistant residency director.  Her professional interests include simulation, medical education, physician wellness, infertility and women in medicine.  Her other hobbies include CrossFit and anything on the water, including fishing, hunting and snorkeling for lobster.