Bibi Maryam Shuja Abed, MD, MPH, MSc

She/Her/Hers

Areas of Expertise

• Pathology and Histology
• Medical Education
• Global and Public Health
• Maternal and Reproductive Health

Biography

Dr. Bibi Maryam Abed is an Associate Professor at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine and a physician, medical educator, and public health professional with more than 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health from Kabul University of Medical Science and a Master of Science in Global Health from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with a focus on noncommunicable diseases and health systems. Her academic work centers on pathology and histology education, with an emphasis on connecting foundational biomedical sciences to clinical understanding. Her research and professional interests include global health, noncommunicable diseases, maternal and child health, refugee and underserved populations, and healthcare access in crisis-affected communities, informed by her experience across the Middle East, the Caribbean, and community-based work with refugee populations in the United States. As an educator, Dr. Abed values active learning, critical thinking, and mentorship and is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that helps future physicians connect disease mechanisms with patient care and the broader factors that influence health.

Clinical Specialty

• Internal Medicine and Public Health
• Maternal and Reproductive Health

Education

• M.S., Global Health, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), 2025
• M.P.H., Maternal and Child Health, Kabul University of Medical Science, 2022
• M.D., Kabul University of Medical Science, 2011

Certifications

• Certificate, Abdominal & Pelvic Sonography, Ministry of Health, Kabul, 2013
• Certificates, Basic & Advanced Emergency Obstetric Care (EOC), Ministry of Health, Kabul. 2012

Honors and Awards

• MPH Scholarship, Kabul University of Medical Science
• Global Scholar Program, UCSF
• Recognition Award for Community Health Quality Training

Research

• Maternal health research, including oligohydramnios and cesarean delivery trends
• Diabetes care and access in resource-limited and crisis-affected settings
• Gender differences in student academic performance
• Refugee and immigrant health, with a focus on reproductive health education and access to preventive care
• Noncommunicable diseases and health systems in underserved populations

Teaching Responsibilities

• Pathology education for osteopathic medical students
• Case-based pathology instruction
• Integration of histology and pathology with clinical concepts
• Student mentorship and academic support