Leon Castaneda

Leon Castaneda serves as the Director of Medical Education at Kaiser Permanente since July 2017, overseeing medical education programs in San Jose. In conjunction, Leon holds positions as Assistant Chief of Hospital Medicine and Assistant Dean at Boston University School of Medicine, managing clinical rotations. Prior experience includes roles as a Clinical Assistant Professor and clinical preceptor at Stanford University School of Medicine, as well as significant contributions to resident safety initiatives at Stanford Health Care. Leon's early career features research positions at Stanford University and San Jose State University, alongside work as a Co-Program Director at Better Horizons Development Corporation, implementing programs for clients with developmental disabilities. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Stanford University, a Master of Divinity from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Bethany University.