Biographical summary
Leah A. Swanson, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. Her clinical and pathologic interests include:
- Women's comprehensive dermatologic care including vulvar and breast dermatoses
- Management of complex medical dermatology including inflammatory disorders and autoimmune-connective tissue diseases
- Clinical-pathologic correlation of complex skin disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous malignancies
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Swanson serves as a member of multiple dermatologic societies and is active in the education and mentorship of medical students and resident physicians.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Women's dermatology including vulvar and breast dermatoses
- Complex medical dermatology
- Dermatopathology
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
FellowRST Dermatopathology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
ResidentDermatology Residency, Dermatology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Prelim ResidentTransitional Year Residency, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
ResidentTransitional Year Residency, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School - Twin Cities
- 2008
BS - Biological Sciences; Minors, Chemistry & PsychologyNorth Dakota State University
- 2005
Undergraduate StudiesGustavus Adolphus College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
DermatopathologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
- 2019
DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Teacher of the Year AwardFamily Medicine Residency Program, Class of 2021, Medical University of South Carolina
- 2020
Top Fellow Score, COVID Research ChallengeDepartment of Dermatology
- 2020
Travel Grant AwardWomen's Dermatologic Society
- 2019
First Place Poster PresentationMayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day
- 2015
Medical Student Achievement AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2015
Curtis L. Carlson AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2014
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2013
Student Research GrantUniversity of Minnesota Foundation Medical School
- 2011
Human Physiology Top 10%University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2010
Wallace D. Armstrong Memorial AwardDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Minnesota
- 2010
Medical Neuroscience Top 10%University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2010
Microbiology Top 15%University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2007
G. Arthur Larson Scholarship AwardCollege of Science and Mathematics, North Dakota State University
- 2006
Outstanding Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Biology Award ScholarshipCollege of Science and Mathematics, North Dakota State University
- 2004
Dean's List, All SemestersGustavus Adolphus College & North Dakota State University
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Education Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2021 - present
Resident Didactics, Dermatology Residency Program, Department of Dermatology
- 2021 - present
Digital Health, AI, & Innovations Advisory Group, Department of Dermatology
- 2021 - present
International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
- 2020 - present
Resident, Fellows, & Young Physicians Committee, Women's Dermatologic Society
- 2019 - present
Young Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2019 - present
American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2018 - present
Women's Dermatologic Society
- 2016 - present
American Academy of Dermatology
Publications