Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Dr. Juliana Simonetti was honored for her outstanding leadership and commitment to improving patient care. Her passion for serving underserved communities began early, shaped in part by her experience immigrating to the United States at age 15. After earning her medical degree from the University of Utah, she completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston, followed by a fellowship in Obesity Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at Boston University Medical Center.

Dr. Simonetti has since become a nationally recognized voice in patient-centered obesity care. She launched the medical obesity program and co-directs the Comprehensive Weight Management Program. She also established the Obesity Medicine Fellowship at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, creating vital pathways for both patient support and clinician training. She also co-founded and co-directs PROMIS2U, a pipeline initiative designed to address physician shortages in rural and tribal communities. Through her innovative programs and mentorship, Dr. Simonetti continues to influence the future of obesity care and medical education.