Lesca Hadley

Lesca Hadley, MD, FAAFP, is an Associate Professor in Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her work focuses on improving elderly care in underserved regions and teaching geriatrics globally. She holds a BS in Biology from Abilene Christian University and an MD from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.

• Education: BS in Biology (Abilene Christian University), MD (Texas Tech University Health Science Center)

Research interests include systems-based practice, age-friendly care models, patient care optimization, and medical student training. She has led/co-led two sponsored projects since 2019 funded by Health Resources & Service Administration, focusing on workforce enhancement in healthy aging. Key contributions involve experiential learning models for medical students and evidence-based practice in geriatric care.

Her grants include two multi-year projects (2019–2024) addressing healthy aging and independent living through workforce development. No specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned, though collaborations span international healthcare settings.