Awab Hamid
McKinney,USA
Summary
MD Graduate and MPH candidate focused on the integration of public health strategies within psychiatric care to address mental health disparities. Proven track record in clinical research, patient advocacy, and community leadership. Seeking a psychiatry residency to apply clinical expertise and population health insights in underserved communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
The Good Research Project
McKinney, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Co-authored "Urban-Rural Differences in Schizophrenia Mortality in the U.S." (Under Review, Cureus), analyzing CDC-WONDER data to highlight mental health disparities.
- Mentor interns in epidemiological research methods and IRB compliance.
Patient Care Coordinator
Mercalis
Morrisville, NC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Advocated for 100+ patients & physicians with complex medication access barriers, lessening patient mental & financial burdens.
- Trained staff on insurance navigation, improving patient approval rates and affordability options.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
University of Suffolk
United Kingdom01-2027
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Texila American University
Guyana01.2022
Skills
- Patient advocacy and mental health counseling
- Medical terminology expertise
- Data analysis and scientific writing
- IRB compliance
- Insurance verification and benefits coordination
- Healthcare compliance
Certification
- USMLE Step 2 CK – Passed (2024)
- USMLE Step 1 – Passed (2025)
- OET (Medicine) – Passed (202)
Volunteer Experience
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Ambassador, Advocate for patient-driven research including mental health policy.
- Volunteer Counselor, 2020, 2023, Provided psychosocial support to HIV+ patients via stigma heavy middle eastern online communities.
- Migrant Health Volunteer, 2020, 2022, Assisted in organizing support groups for Venezuelan refugees in Guyana through weekly meetings.
- USMLE/OET Mentor, 2023, Present, Guided 10+ IMGs through exam preparation and coordinated group activities that promote consistency and team work.
Publications
- "Urban-Rural Differences in Schizophrenia Mortality in the U.S."
- Under Review, Cureus | A collaborative effort of the Good Research Project.
Affiliations
Football (Soccer), Diet experimentation, Reading
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Associate
The Good Research Project
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Mercalis
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
University of Suffolk
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Texila American University
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