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Leticia Rolon, M.D.

  1. Nephrologist

Dr. Leticia Rolon is a board-certified nephrologist with an interest in glomerular diseases and onconephrology. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a Regent Scholar and completed her Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, after which she joined the faculty as a John A. Watson Faculty Scholar. She is a Senior Associate Consultant in the division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Dr. Rolon has a passion for medical education and works on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment, as well as in mentorship and pathway program development.

  1. 2010
    MD - MedicineDavid Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
  2. 2006
    BS - Physiological SciencesUniversity of California - Los Angeles

Certifications

  1. 2016
    NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2013
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Holly Smith Award for Exceptional Service to the School of MedicineUCSF School of Medicine
  2. 2021
    Foundations 1 and 2 Teaching Award for Inspirational TeachingUCSF School of Medicine Bridges Curriculum
  3. 2020
    Faculty Award for Outstanding Guidance, Mentorship, and Work to Support Students at UCSFUCSF Latinx Medical Student Association
  4. 2019
    Excellence in Teaching Award. Peer-nominated award intended to highlight outstanding frontline teachers of UCSF learners: students, residents, and fellowsUCSF School of Medicine Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators
  5. 2019
    Affiliates Scholarship Recipient. Merit-based scholarship recognizing academic excellence.University of California, Los Angeles Alumni Association
  6. 2019
    [415] Top Doctors. Recognition as a top physician practicing in San Francisco and Marin counties through multiple independent recommendations from peersMarin Magazine
  7. 2016
    John A. Watson Scholar. Award established to support the recruitment and retention of faculty who share the university's commitment to diversity and service to underserved or vulnerable populations.UCSF School of Medicine Dean's Diversity Fund
  8. 2015
    Andy I. Choi, MD Memorial Scholarship. Awarded each year to a fellow who demonstrates academic promise as well as embodiment of kindness and generosityUCSF Division of Nephrology
  9. 2015
    Clinical Fellow of the Year, Nephrology. Award chosen by the internal medicine residents and given to the fellow who has demonstrated exceptional patient care, superior knowledge, and skill in nephrology as well as outstanding teaching and professionalismUCSF Department of Medicine
  10. 2012
    Professionalism AwardUCSF Internal Medicine Residency Program
  11. 2012
    Julius R. Krevans Award. Recognizes interns who demonstrate excellence in patient care as exemplified by clinical competence, professional conduct, compassion and dedication to the patients of SFGH while embodying the SFGH mission to care for the underservedZuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Department of Medicine
  12. 2002
    Bunche Scholar. Merit-based scholarship given to recognize students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate leadership in extracurricular school and community activitiesUniversity of California, Los Angeles Alumni Association

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Faculty RepresentativeAAMC Council of Faculty and Academic Societies
  2. 2022 - present
    Co-chair and ASN Kidney Stars Planning CommitteeAmerican Society of Nephrology
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberNational Kidney Foundation
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  5. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberNational Board of Medical Examiners

Publications