LeeAnna Muzquiz, MD

LeeAnna Muzquiz, MD, associate dean for admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine, holds the position of vice chair on the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council at the American Medical Association. She also serves as the Association of American Indian Physicians Representative.

The UMAS is a member interest group within the AMA dedicated to addressing the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians and improving the health of minority populations.

Dr. Muzquiz is an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana and she has served her tribal community as a family physician for more than 20 years. She has been involved in medical education throughout her career as clinical faculty in the department of family medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Muzquiz is active in advocacy and health policy work, with particular focus on strengthening the health care ecosystem for American Indians/Alaska Natives through clinical care, workforce development and mentorship.