Leora Horwitz
About Leora Horwitz
Leora Horwitz is the Director of the Center for Healthcare Innovation and Delivery Science at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Professional Titles and Roles
Leora Horwitz holds multiple leadership roles in the healthcare sector. She is currently the Director of the Center for Healthcare Innovation and Delivery Science at NYU Langone Medical Center. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the Division of Healthcare Delivery Science within the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She has been fulfilling these roles since 2014. Furthermore, she has served as a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. In her previous roles, she has also worked at Yale University School of Medicine and Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Academic Positions
Leora Horwitz has a rich academic background, notably serving as an Associate Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine from 2014 to 2021. Before her tenure at NYU, she worked at Yale University School of Medicine, where she was an Assistant Professor from 2007 to 2014. She also held the position of Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at Yale from 2004 to 2007. Her academic roles have been central to her contributions in healthcare delivery science and innovation.
Educational Background
Leora Horwitz has an impressive educational background with degrees from prestigious institutions. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Harvard Medical School, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Studies from 1992 to 1996. Her educational foundation has significantly contributed to her career in healthcare and medical education.
Early Career and Training
Leora Horwitz began her medical career with a residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where she trained from 2000 to 2004. This role provided her with hands-on experience and a solid foundation in clinical practice. Her early training years were crucial in shaping her expertise and professional trajectory, leading to her prominent roles in healthcare innovation and delivery science.