MD/MPH Candidate '27
University of Texas Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine
Leslie Omeire is an MD/MPH candidate at UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. She earned her B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Dallas Baptist University, graduating Magna Cum Laude while competing as an NCAA Division II tennis athlete and founding a mentorship program for inner city high school athletes.
An aspiring obstetrician–gynecologist, Leslie is dedicated to advancing just and compassionate health care for women across the lifespan. Her academic interests center on bridging evidence and practice to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, with a particular focus on reducing preventable mortality and morbidity.
She completed a public health practicum with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as a Maternal and Child Health Intern in the Community Health Improvement division and continues her work with DSHS as an intern at the Center for Public Health Policy and Practice. She hopes to further her commitment in women’s health and maternal and child health by integrating clinical care, medical education, and data informed policy and research. She also serves as the Medical Student Representative on the ACOG District XI Advisory Council and as the Medical Student Section Representative for the Texas Medical Association’s Committee on Reproductive, Women’s, and Perinatal Health.
Passionate about medical education and mentorship, Leslie contributes to national and institutional efforts focused on enhancing the learning experience for medical students through her leadership role with the AAMC Organization of Student Representatives. As both a National Health Service Corps Scholar and a JAMP Scholar, she is deeply committed to serving the communities that shaped her and continue to inspire her pursuit of equitable health care.