Leon Lavong

Collaborating with Dr. Katherine A. Fu, MD, to reform assessment methodologies for neurology residents, designing an inclusive framework that promotes diverse representation and amplifies underrepresented voices in medical education, while integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into the residency curriculum Presented "Enhancing and Assessing the UCLA Neurology Residency Program's Culturally Competent Care Series: Equipping Residents with Skills to Care for Diverse Populations" at DGSOM's 2025 Medical Education Day

Student Researcher at DGSOM Under Neurology Residency, Associate Director Dr. Katherine Fu - DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION DGSOM CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-11)

• Collaborating with Dr. Katherine A. Fu, MD, to reform assessment methodologies for neurology residents, designing an inclusive framework that promotes diverse representation and amplifies underrepresented voices in medical education, while integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into the residency curriculum
• Presented "Enhancing and Assessing the UCLA Neurology Residency Program's Culturally Competent Care Series: Equipping Residents with Skills to Care for Diverse Populations" at DGSOM's 2025 Medical Education Day

Changemaker & Team Leader - CHANGEIST - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-10 - 2025-06)

• Led, empowered, and mentored youth participants in social justice projects and leadership development
• Planned a project on California Native Plants; showcased and tabled the project at our student-run community fair

Neuroscience Intern - KNOTT'S BERRY FARM - Buena Park, CA

(2022-03 - 2022-09)

• Resolved customer questions and concerns professionally while maintaining a positive guest experience
• Prepared and served food and beverages while following food safety and sanitation standards.

Bachelor of Science Candidate - Physiological Sciences with Global Health, Food Studies, and Environmental Systems and Society Minors - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) (2022-09 - 2026-06)