My bio
My name is Leandra Woolnough and I am an assistant professor and pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Florida. I chose a career in pediatric rheumatology because of the opportunity to make contributions to my field through research and improve the lives of children with rheumatic disease.
I earned an undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. I returned to my hometown of Dallas, TX to earn my medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical Center. I completed my residency training in General Pediatrics at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and stayed in Dallas to complete my fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology. As a junior faculty member at UT Southwestern, I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Science and also received the Clinical Scholars Award. I joined the faculty as an assistant professor at the University of Florida Division of Pediatric Rheumatology in 2018.
I am the Program Director of the UF Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship. On a national level, I am active in education, research, and advocacy. I have training in using musculoskeletal ultrasound. I have participated in efforts to define the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of children with rheumatic disease. As a clinical researcher, I collaborate with musculoskeletal radiology, physical medicine & rehabilitation, healthcare equity and community engagement. Through my clinical work and research efforts, I am striving to improve the health of children with rheumatic disease.
When I am not at work, I enjoy running and spending time with my family.
Board certifications
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Pediatric Rheumatology
American Board of Pediatrics
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Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics
Education
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Master of Science in Clinical Science - MSCS
UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dallas, TX, 2015-2018
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Fellowship - Pediatric Rheumatology
UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX, 2014-2017
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Residency - Pediatrics
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas Dallas, Texas, 2011-2014
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Medical School
UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX, 2007-2011
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Bachelor of Science - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, 2003-2007
My areas of focus
Specialties
Subspecialties
Gender
Female
Accomplishments
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Excellence in Medical Student Education
University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2022
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Exemplary Teaching Award
University of Florida - College of Medicine, 2021
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Golden Apple Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education
University of Florida - College of Medicine, 2020
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Clinical Scholars Award
Center for Translational Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2016-2018
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Bryan Williams, M.D. Scholar
UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2011
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UT Southwestern Alumni Scholarship
UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2011
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UT Southwestern Dean’s Competitive Scholarship
UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2011
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Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scouts of the USA, 2002