Alexis Arza

Alexis Arza is a fourth-year medical student at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally from South Florida, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida International University. Her interest in dermatology began with her vitiligo diagnosis at age 12, which fostered her commitment to working with pediatric patients with skin conditions. Alexis has expanded her commitment to this by serving as a leader for a vitiligo support group for teenagers. Additionally, Alexis is dedicated to expanding diversity in medical education and has worked on projects that emphasize the need for skin of color representation in medical curricula. As a Cuban-American, she has also advocated for greater cultural awareness in medical training to better serve diverse patient populations.

In her free time, she enjoys photography, traveling, and spending time with her husband and their corgi. Her research interests include pediatric dermatology, vulvar dermatoses, and medical education. Alexis hopes to work with underserved pediatric populations and address disparities in skin health equity in her future career.