Zena L. Simmons, MS, MPH, Preventative Medicine Specialist
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Zena L. Simmons, MS, MPH

Preventative Medicine Specialist

4610 X St Sacramento CA, 95817
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About

Zena Simmons, MS, MPH is currently a medical student at UC Davis School of Medicine and previously attended Pepperdine University where she recieved a B.S in Sports Medicine and attended Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science where she received a Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences and a Masters of Public Health in Urban Health Disparities. She continues her international work in global medicine and global education and expertise in research and community health while continuing her studies. Through her mission work and international study experiences, she has visited over 20 different countries. As a researcher, Zena currently has three scientific and clinical research study publications with Endocrine Connections, the American Journal of Physiology, and Cambridge University. Zena is also passionate about health equity and the role policy plays in overall outcomes, which is why she has held multiple leadership positions within health policy organizations, the most recent being Chair of the California Medical Association-MSS. She has received many honors and awards throughout her education and career – approximately 17 and still counting!

Education and Training

Pepperdine University BS 2015

Charles R. Drew University MS 2017

Charles R. Drew University MPH 2018

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish, French
Zena L. Simmons, MS, MPH
Zena L. Simmons, MS, MPH's Expert Contributions
  • Doctor in Training with a Global Mission

    As a medical professional and a future doctor with a global mission, I aim to improve health systems and health outcomes domestically and around the globe. There are a plethora of determining factors that contribute to health outcomes. Doctors and doctors in training need to be informed of these...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Public HealthHealth PolicyGlobal Medicine & Global Education

Awards

  • Outstanding Leadership Award 2022 Education 2.0 Dubai 
  • Speed SNA Award 2022 Bankerslife 
  • Medical Student Award 2021 Physicians Medical Forum 
  • Dr. Prentiss Taylor Award 2020 National Medical Fellowships 
  • Vice Chancellor Mission-based Advocacy and Regional Community Health Award 2019 UC Davis SOM 
  • Academic Excellence Award 2018 Charles R. University School of Medicine and Science MPH 
  • Senator of Biomedical Sciences 2017 Charles R. University School of Medicine and Science 
  • Rotary Scholar 2011 Rotary Club 
  • Gilman Scholar 2012 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS 
  • Thornton Scholar 2011 Thornton Sister Foundation 
  • Americorp Award 2013 Americorp 
  • National Honors Society Award 2011 National Honors Society 
  • French Honors Society Award 2012 French Honors Society 
  • Make A Difference Award 2010 NBTHS HS 
  • Humanitarian Award 2006 Linwood MS 

Professional Memberships

  • California Medical Association  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Sacramento Sierra Valley Medical Society  
  • National Medical Fellowships  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Project Dominicana
  • Mission at Natuvu Creek
  • Healing Hearts Across Borders

Professional Society Memberships

  • California Medical Association American Medical Association Sacramento Sierra Valley Medical Society National Medical Fellowships

Professional Affiliations

  • Education 2.0 Conference Dubai and Las VegasPhysicians Medical Forum Thornton Sisters Foundation

Articles and Publications

  • Vitamin D induces myogenic differentiation in skeletal muscle derived stem cells in: Endocrine Connections Volume 6 Issue 3 (2017) (bioscientifica.com)Chronic intermittent electronic cigarette exposure induces cardiac dysfunction and atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein-E knockout mice | American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory PhysiologyPrehospital Testing and Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2: A Special Report from the Sacramento (California USA) Mobile Integrated Health Unit | Prehospital and Disaster Medicine | Cambridge Core

What do you attribute your success to?

  • My mother

Areas of research

  • Endocrinology, Sports Medicine and Public Health Research - Scientific, Clinical and Community Health research

Awards

  • Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award Dubai (global honoree), Speed SNA Award, Physicians Medical Forum Scholar, NMF Dr. Prentiss Taylor Scholar (inaugural awardee), UCDSOM Vice Chancellor Mission-based Advocacy and Regional Community Health Scholar, Academic Excellence Award, Senator of Biomedical Sciences Award, Rotary Scholar, Gilman Scholar, Thornton Sisters Scholar, National Honors Society, French Honors Society, Make a Difference Award, Humanitarian Award

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Global Health, Public Health, and Education

Teaching and speaking

  • I speak English, French, Spanish and Krio

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Everywhere! But my top 3 include the Dominican Republic, Dubai and Switzerland.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Lacrosse, skating, yoga, hiking, dance, singing/music, book clubs, travel, exploring different cultures and places.

Areas of research

Endocrinology, Sports Medicine and Public Health Research - Scientific, Clinical and Community Health research 

Vitamin D induces myogenic differentiation in skeletal muscle derived stem cells in: Endocrine Connections Volume 6 Issue 3 (2017) (bioscientifica.com)

Chronic intermittent electronic cigarette exposure induces cardiac dysfunction and atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein-E knockout mice | American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology

Prehospital Testing and Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2: A Special Report from the Sacramento (California USA) Mobile Integrated Health Unit | Prehospital and Disaster Medicine | Cambridge Core

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Sacramento, CA 95817
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