UMSOM Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

04/21/2026

The Center for Advanced Microbiome Research and Innovation at the Institute for Genome Sciences is hiring!

We currently have two exciting openings:
• Postdoctoral Fellow
https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000A8&lang=en

• Senior Clinical Research Assistant (graduating master’s-level candidates welcome!)
https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/umb_external_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=26000095&lang=en

Both positions will support a growing portfolio of studies focused on the urogenital microbiome, reproductive tract infections, and aging, with several new clinical studies launching this year.

Please share with your networks or reach out if you have questions!

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

04/20/2026

We’re excited to continue our Faculty Features | Preventive Medicine in Practice series by spotlighting Dr. Cara Dooley, a 2023 graduate of Maryland’s Preventive Medicine program.

Now a Medical Officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Dooley applies her clinical and epidemiologic training to pharmacovigilance—monitoring the safety of medical products and contributing to public health through data-driven decision-making.

In her reflection, she shares valuable advice for trainees and early-career professionals:
• Build connections—networking can open unexpected doors
• Take time to understand your strengths and career goals
• Lean into the skills you enjoy most
• Trust the process—your path will take shape

Preventive medicine offers a wide range of opportunities, and Dr. Dooley’s journey is a great example of how training can translate into impactful, meaningful work.

🔗 Read more and explore her insights:

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

03/27/2026

🎉 Celebrating Dr. Jenny Su!

We are thrilled to recognize our PGY-3 Preventive Medicine resident, Dr. Jenny Su, on matching into the Obesity Medicine Fellowship at Atrium Health in Charlotte!

Dr. Su’s journey reflects a unique blend of clinical care, informatics, and systems-level thinking. From her foundation in Family Medicine to her work optimizing healthcare systems through Epic, she brings a truly comprehensive approach to chronic disease prevention and patient care.

Her passion for diabetes management, obesity medicine, and empowering patients through data-driven innovation will no doubt continue to make an impact in this next chapter.

💬 “Preventive Medicine allows me to take a whole-picture view—understanding the why, not just the how.”

Outside of medicine, Dr. Su is an avid traveler and photographer, capturing the intersections of environment, industry, and health—just like she does in her work.

Congratulations, Dr. Su—we are so proud of you! 👏

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

03/23/2026

Faculty Features | Preventive Medicine in Practice

We’re proud to highlight the incredible work of our faculty and graduates who are advancing prevention and population health every day.

In this edition, we feature Dr. Jamie Sibel, a graduate of the UMB Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Residency, who is now serving as Medical Deputy Health Officer for the Harford County and Cecil County Health Departments.

From overseeing communicable disease investigations to strengthening clinical programs and responding to public health threats, Dr. Sibel’s work spans both clinical care and systems-level impact. Her focus on immunizations, reproductive health, and access to care reflects the heart of preventive medicine—protecting communities before illness takes hold.

“What I find most rewarding is the ability to influence health at both the individual and population levels… Seeing strong public health infrastructure quietly protect a community is incredibly motivating.”

Her advice for those entering the field? Stay connected to your purpose—it’s what sustains you through complexity and drives meaningful change.

👏 Join us in celebrating Dr. Sibel and the vital work happening at the local public health level.

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

03/16/2026

💤 Student Spotlight: Prioritizing Self-Care in Medicine

Sleep is one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — pillars of health.

In our latest Student Spotlight, MS2 Salim Muhammed shares how learning about the science of sleep changed his approach to wellness, helping him stay sharper, more focused, and more present in both learning and patient care.

He also shares simple, practical tips for improving sleep quality — a small habit that can make a big difference.

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

03/08/2026

Beyond the Exam Room: A Preventive Medicine Resident’s Journey Upstream

Meet PGY-3 resident Dr. Maia Tinder, who will graduate from the University of Maryland Preventive Medicine Residency Program this year.

Dr. Tinder came to the program with a strong clinical foundation—completing a combined Internal Medicine–Pediatrics residency at the University of Alabama and practicing as a primary care physician before pursuing preventive medicine to deepen her training in public health and address the structural drivers of health.

During a practicum rotation with the Maryland Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Bureau, she worked directly on legislative policy, reviewing bills, conducting evidence-based analyses, and helping draft position papers and amendments to inform policymakers.

“This rotation affirmed that advancing health equity requires both clinical insight and policy engagement,” she shared.

After graduation, Dr. Tinder will join Penn Medicine in Philadelphia as a Clinical Professor, where she plans to integrate medical education with equity-focused quality improvement in underserved settings.

Read more about Dr. Tinder’s journey and why she chose preventive medicine.

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

02/27/2026

What does it mean to truly flourish in graduate medical education?

After attending this year’s ACGME “Meaning in Medicine” conference, Dr. Marissa Khajavi reflects on the powerful idea of the multiplier effect—how the culture we create for residents today shapes the physicians, teachers, and leaders of tomorrow.

From building wellness into the structure of residency training to rethinking burnout and internal stressors, this blog explores how we can design systems where learners don’t just survive—but thrive.

Read more below. 👇
https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/epidemiology/residency/blog-the-preventive-pipeline/

02/16/2026

Faculty Features | Preventive Medicine in Practice

We’re excited to spotlight Dr. Nadia Saif, a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Preventive Medicine Residency, whose career reflects the many dynamic pathways available in public health practice.

After completing residency and an MS in Clinical Research and Epidemiology, Dr. Saif joined the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and completed CDC’s prestigious Epidemic Intelligence Service fellowship at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Today, she serves as a medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, analyzing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to answer critical questions about nutrition, medication use, anemia, and cardiovascular health.

In her feature, Dr. Saif shares reflections on applying clinical training to complex population-level data—and offers powerful advice for trainees: careers in preventive medicine are rarely linear, so take thoughtful risks and stay open to unexpected opportunities.

Read the full blog post to learn more about Dr. Saif’s journey and insights for early-career professionals.

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

02/09/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Movement as Medicine ✨

Prevention starts long before the exam room—and few things illustrate that better than movement. Regular physical activity supports physical health, mental well-being, and longevity, and it helps future physicians show up fully for their patients and communities.

In our latest Student Spotlight, Nina Kolodgie, MS2, shares how her background in exercise science, college athletics, and work with families facing social determinants of health shaped her interest in lifestyle medicine. From Zumba with faculty to building sustainable habits during demanding training, Nina reflects on why movement is both personal and powerful in preventive care.

Because exercise isn’t just something we recommend—it’s something we live.
🏃‍♀️ Prevention really is the best medicine.

👉 Read the full spotlight here: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/epidemiology/residency/blog-the-preventive-pipeline/

02/02/2026

🩺📊 Resident Reflection: Prevention Pipeline

How do we move from reactive care to systems that make prevention the easiest path forward? In our latest Prevention Pipeline blog post, PGY-3 resident Dr. Jenny Su reflects on her journey into preventive medicine and how clinical informatics can transform data into action—improving care for patients and populations alike.

Read the full reflection here:

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

01/26/2026

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
Healthy doctors make better doctors.

Meet Salim Muhammed, MS2, from our Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group, sharing why lifestyle medicine, and strong social connections, matter for personal and patient health.

👉 Read the blog and view the interview:

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....

01/21/2026

📢 New on The Prevention Pipeline!

Our preventive medicine blog is back with more stories from the front lines of population health. This week’s post features a thoughtful reflection from one of our own PGY-3 residents, Dr. Gabe Pontipiedra, on how policy work—from working with the Maryland Department of Health to experiences in Annapolis—is shaping his approach to prevention and health equity.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to bridge clinical work, data, and policy, this one’s for you!

👉 Read it here: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/epidemiology/residency/blog-the-preventive-pipeline/

Follow along and join us in celebrating the people and ideas driving health upstream. 💪🧠🌍

The Prevention Pipeline is a space dedicated to sharing the people, ideas, and work that drive preventive medicine forward. This blog brings together medical students, residents, and faculty who are united by a commitment to prevention, population health, and upstream approaches to improving health....