Laren Tan, MD, MBA
About Laren Tan, MD, MBA
Laren Tan, MD, MBA, serves as the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Loma Linda University and holds the position of Assistant Dean for Continuing Medical Education. He has a background in internal medicine and leadership roles within various medical organizations, including the California Thoracic Society.
Work at Loma Linda University
Laren Tan, MD, MBA, currently holds multiple positions at Loma Linda University. He serves as the Chair of the Department of Medicine, a role he has maintained since 2015. In addition, he has been the Assistant Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Loma Linda University School of Medicine since 2021. He also functions as the Medical Director of Creative Innovation, Communication and Branding at Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, a position he has held since 2020. Previously, he was the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Laren Tan completed his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree at Loma Linda University from 2005 to 2009. He pursued a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of California, Davis, from 2012 to 2015. He also completed an Internal Medicine Residency Program at Loma Linda University from 2009 to 2012. In addition, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Health Care Management, Strategic Leadership, and Innovation from La Sierra University from 2020 to 2021.
Leadership Roles
Laren Tan has held significant leadership positions in various organizations. He served as the President of the California Thoracic Society from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on advancing thoracic medicine practices in California. He has been an Amazing Facts International Board Member since 2018, contributing to the organization's strategic direction and initiatives.
Professional Experience
Laren Tan has extensive professional experience in the medical field. He worked as a Medical Doctor at Loma Linda University Medical Center from 2015 to 2020. His roles at Loma Linda University and its affiliated organizations demonstrate his commitment to medical education, innovation, and leadership within the healthcare community.