Leslie Klis McNeil

Leslie Klis McNeil serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they function as an Academic Skills Specialist focused on foundational medical education. Dr. McNeil teaches critical courses including Clinical Practice I-III (VM 601, VM 606) and Pathobiology I-III (VM 605, VM 607, VM 608), shaping core competencies for medical students through integrated clinical and pathological sciences training.

Research interests center on Medical Education methodologies within Biomedical and Translational Sciences, with specific emphasis on Pathobiology instruction and academic skill development for clinical practice. This work bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world medical applications, prioritizing student readiness through structured curricular design in high-stakes medical domains.