Javier Rincon

Javier Rincon is a member of the Larner College of Medicine Class of 2026. He currently serves as a Project Coordinator for the Dr. Sadigh Majid MD Global Health Academy and is the co-founder of the Elvis A. Novas Youth Academy for Leaders, a four-year program that empowers high school students through health education, leadership development, and life skills training.

Javier earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University, graduating Cum Laude and as a member of the Honos Civicus Society. As an undergraduate, he conducted research in tissue engineering and neurological disease modeling, served as a lab technician, and mentored students in STEAM-related fields. During this time, he also co-founded the Welcome Immigrant Network, a nonprofit organization that supports newly arrived immigrants in navigating professional certification and employment pathways.

Before entering medical school, Javier served in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer, attaining the rank of Sergeant and receiving multiple awards for leadership and service. He later worked as a Clinical Care Technician in hospitals across Massachusetts and California, gaining extensive experience in patient care and procedural support.

During his preclinical years at Larner, Javier was inducted into both the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Aequitas Health Honor Society. He contributed to numerous health equity initiatives through the Migrant Farmworker Mobile Clinic, Open Door Clinic, and the Vermont Department of Health. He also helped organize community health fairs and provided Spanish-language interpretation to improve care access for underserved populations. His advocacy work has been featured in the Larner College of Medicine Blog and published in Nuvance Health's Global Health Diaries.

In his clinical years, Javier has continued to advance his commitment to community engagement, health education, and mentorship. He has presented at several academic conferences, including the UVM Health Equity Fair and the Nuvance Global Health Conference, where his work was recognized for its innovative approach to reducing health disparities.

Outside of medicine, Javier enjoys running marathons, surfing, flying as a private pilot, and creating art through painting and mixed media.