Paul Lewis, MD, MS

VA Intern

Paul was born in Chicago, IL and attended Harvard College, where he concentrated in Neurobiology with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. He received a postgraduate fellowship to spend a year in Japan focused on palliative and end-of-life care. During that time, he also launched the International Young Researchers' Conference (IYRC), which provides teens with opportunities to explore health topics, research, and community interventions. Paul earned his medical degree and a Master of Science from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. There, he created ACComPLISHED (Adolescents Caring for COMmunity by Promoting Literacy on Insurance, Stroke, Health Education, Emergencies, and Dementia), a structured health education initiative that trains youth to serve as community health liaisons. The program equips students to deliver evidence-based education on disease recognition, emergency preparedness, and preventive health, with the goal of reducing health disparities through early intervention and advocacy. Paul’s passion for neurology stems from its blend of complexity, humanism, and its unique overlap with palliative care and public health. He is especially interested in neuropalliative care, health education, and community-based initiatives. Outside of medicine, Paul is an avid reader and a supportive mentor. He is grateful to continue his training at UCLA.