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ElevateMeD Scholar: Leonida Radford

Meet Leonida Radford

ElevateMeD Scholar 2023-2024

Leonida Radford shares hers inspiration to purse medicine, understanding the cost, and why representation in medicine matters.

Interview conducted by: Keiona Eady, @TheAuthenticMessenger

Video editing by: Deanna Reid, @TheSocialPhotog

  • Hometown: San Francisco, California

  • Medical Education: University of Washington

  • Undergraduate Education: Scripps College in Biochemistry

  • Current Career Plan: Work with the urban underserved community either in family medicine or psychiatry

  • Specialty Interest: Undecided

  • I am most proud of getting into medical school as a first-generation woman of color. My path to medical school was filled with challenges and obstacles and I would not be where I am today if it weren't for my community and support system.

  • You might be surprised to know that I have been playing volleyball since I was 12! We even had a team with my peers in the UWSOM E-21 class. Go Beta Blockers!

  • ElevateMeD is… a diverse community composed of individuals who are dedicated to uplifting each other and increasing diversity in the medical workforce.