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Rachael Chait
Title
GEH Research Scholar
Nationality
American
Residence
Launguages
English
Education
BA Biomolecular Science: University of Michigan
MD/MPH: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2025
Professional Experiences and Interests
Rachael is a current MD/MPH student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) set to graduate in 2025. During medical school, Rachael is currently involved as the Resource Management Assistant and also works as a Patient Navigator for the Department of Community Service (DOCS) at the University of Miami. She is also a Physician Recruitment Liasion for the Nicaragua Medical Mission and Global Surgery Student Association Outreach Chair. She volunteers frequently at the student-run clinics and health fairs and is involved with Miami Streed Medicine (MSM). Before medical school, Rachael attended the University of Michigan and received a degree in Biomolecular Science. During undergrad, she spent time in Bangkok, Thailand, and Cape Town, South Africa, volunteering and learning about health disparities from a global perspective. Prior to coming to medical school, Rachael worked in healthcare consulting for two years. In Indonesia, Rachael is interested in researching communicable diseases such as TB and COVID-19 to better understand global health disparities.
Assiya Muhammad
Title
GEH Research Scholar
Nationality
American
Residence
Languages
English
Education
B.S. Neuroscience: Georgia State University
MPH with concentration in Public Health and Behavior: Georgia State University
Professional Experiences and Interests
Assiya is a MPH student at Georgia State University in Atlanta with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavior. She has been working at a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site since 2020. During her time as an undergraduate student she served as a Research Assistant in a neuropsych lab where she studied memory in schizophrenia. In addition to her work as a Research Assistant, she volunteers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and is a fundraising board member for both the Masjid-AlMu’minun and the African American Islamic Institute. Assiya’s passions for traveling abroad and desire for a career in global environmental issues took her to Medinah Baye, Senegal where she volunteered at a local clinic. During her time in Indonesia, Assiya will be focusing her research on water, sanitation and hygiene.