Leticia Rolon

Dr. Leticia Rolon is a board-certified nephrologist at Mayo Clinic, serving as Senior Associate Consultant in Nephrology and Hypertension and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise focuses on glomerular diseases and onconephrology, with significant contributions to medical education through curriculum development, mentorship, and diversity initiatives.

Education:

• 2010: M.D. from David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
• 2006: B.S. in Physiological Sciences from UCLA

Research interests center on improving management of glomerular diseases, onconephrology care models, and innovations in medical education pedagogy. Her work emphasizes diversity initiatives and equity in medical training.

Publications demonstrate expertise in chronic kidney disease management, renal education technology, and anti-oppressive teaching methods, reflecting integration of clinical nephrology with educational innovation.

Scientific awards and honors:

• Teaching Excellence: Foundations Teaching Award, Excellence in Teaching Award
• Mentorship: Faculty Award for Outstanding Guidance
• Clinical Recognition: Top Doctors recognition, Clinical Fellow of the Year
• Diversity Leadership: John A. Watson Scholar
• Early Career: Affiliates Scholarship, Bunche Scholar

Professional memberships include committee roles in the American Society of Nephrology and Mayo Clinic's curriculum development teams, with leadership in diversity initiatives and educational program design.