Luan Lawson, MD, MAEd

Dr. Lawson serves as senior associate dean of medical education and student affairs and a professor of emergency medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. She joined VCU after previously serving as associate dean of curricular innovation in medical education and associate professor of emergency medicine at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, where she earned her medical degree.

At VCU, Dr. Lawson continues to emphasize collaboration and continuous improvement in medical education, supporting students and advancing the field. Her ongoing research interests include health systems science and its integration into medical curricula, as evidenced by her publications in the field.