Abigail T. Alorda, MD
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Alorda is originally from rural East Canton, Ohio. She graduated valedictorian of her class and then moved to Cleveland, Ohio to obtain her bachelor’s degree in Biology and Spanish at Case Western Reserve University. After graduating summa cum laude she spent a transition year working as a part-time elementary school teacher, a full-time facilities worker, and an after school caregiver. From there she moved to Toledo, Ohio and matriculated into the University of Toledo College of Medicine where she found her calling in Emergency medicine.
In 2021, Dr. Alorda moved to Orlando, Florida to attend residency at the UCF/HCA Florida Healthcare GME (Greater Orlando/Osceola) emergency medicine program. Throughout her time in residency she applied and was successfully able to attend and present at over 10 different conferences- including local, regional, and national organizations- and was even fortunate enough to be a repeat presenter for a few.
During her third year of residency she served as the Administrative Chief Resident and served as the liaison between residents and faculty while coordinating schedules of emergency medicine residents, off service rotating students, and fellowship rotating students. Upon graduation of residency she was the recipient of several awards including: the annual Humanitarian Award, Prolific Scholar Award, and Resident DEI award.
Currently, Dr. Alorda is a Medical Education Fellow in Orlando, Florida and enjoys volunteering as teaching faculty at the UCF College of Medicine. She is a current student in the ACEP Teaching Fellowship program with goals to graduate in 2025 and become a core faculty member in an emergency medicine residency program in Florida.
In 2021, Dr. Alorda moved to Orlando, Florida to attend residency at the UCF/HCA Florida Healthcare GME (Greater Orlando/Osceola) emergency medicine program. Throughout her time in residency she applied and was successfully able to attend and present at over 10 different conferences- including local, regional, and national organizations- and was even fortunate enough to be a repeat presenter for a few.
During her third year of residency she served as the Administrative Chief Resident and served as the liaison between residents and faculty while coordinating schedules of emergency medicine residents, off service rotating students, and fellowship rotating students. Upon graduation of residency she was the recipient of several awards including: the annual Humanitarian Award, Prolific Scholar Award, and Resident DEI award.
Currently, Dr. Alorda is a Medical Education Fellow in Orlando, Florida and enjoys volunteering as teaching faculty at the UCF College of Medicine. She is a current student in the ACEP Teaching Fellowship program with goals to graduate in 2025 and become a core faculty member in an emergency medicine residency program in Florida.
