Multilingual Bioethicist with Legal Interests

Mariam S. Khan, B.A., M.B.E.

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EDUCATION

Master's of Bioethics, Certificate in Health Disparities and Health Inequalities Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore, MD Aug 2023-Aug 2024

GPA: 4.00

Relevant coursework: Various bioethics, ethical theory, and public health courses Research Ethics & Integrity: U.S. and International Issues Critical Issues in Health Disparities Policing and Public Health Ethical Issues in Public Health Race & Bioethics Power and Practice in Global Health: Theories, Perspectives, and Action in “Decolonization” Human Rights in Public Health Practice Bioethics and the Law Global Health Dynamics in Practice: Exploring power, colonial legacies, foreign aid, leadership accountability, and institutions Graduate Seminar in Community-Based Participatory Research Public Health Advocacy: Grassroots Organizing for Policy Change Seminar in Disability Health Research Generative AI in Public Health B.A. in Spanish Language, Literatures, and Culture; Minor in Humanities, Health, and Medicine University of Maryland, College Park, MD Sep 2019-May 2023

Premedical coursework

GPA: 3.829

Relevant coursework: Elementary Statistics and Probability Sociology of Gender Women’s Bodies in Contention Multicultural Psychology in the U.S. Workshop in Gender, Race, and Queer Studies: Disability Justice Spanish for the Health Professions Writing for the Health Professions Introduction to Humanities, Health, and Medicine Advanced Communications in Spanish I Art of Dissent Islam and the Body (audit) Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Hispanic Sociolinguistics Advanced Studies Diploma

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA Sep 2014- Jun 2018 AWARDS

2025 awardee of Stehr-Boldt Fellowship, Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zurich (Declined)

2024 Student Paper Award, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (first conference presenter)

2024 Marcia Pines Award in Bioethics and Public Health, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics

2023 Academy of Academic Excellence Award, UMD Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education

2022 Harris Scholarship, UMD Arts and Humanities College

2022 Valerie Van Mach Choudhury Endowed Scholarship for Romance Language Scholarship, UMD School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Honor Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Tau Sigma National Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta Society UMD Dean's List

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (ePortfolio links attached below) Spanish writings ePortfolio

Health writings ePortfolio (eg. medical humanities, public health, bioethics) Running list of research papers and presentations

Leading Participatory Action Researcher, Sisters Interrogating STEM (SiSTEM) College Park, MD Spring 2023 - Present

Chief editor of literature review (publication in-process)

Led multiple project initiatives investigating Muslim women's STEM experiences through decolonial frameworks

Developed halaqah as a novel approach to decolonial community-based research

Presented as first author at AERA conference

Formulated team’s research ethics protocol and oversaw its implementation to guarantee informed consent for participants

Guest lectured for public health course on Community-Based Participatory Research

Synthesized extensive literature review findings to establish primary research questions

Conducted mixed-methods data analysis and independently mastered transcript coding techniques

Mentored research team members through complex methodological challenges

Organized presentation at Johns Hopkins Graduate Muslim Student Association Undergraduate Research Assistant, Bilingual Semantic Convergence Project Aphasia Research Center, University of Maryland College Park, MD Spring 2022

Coded qualitative responses from bilingual word-association tasks in Hindi and English

Analyzed semantic network patterns, categorizing responses as syntagmatic or paradigmatic associations

FELLOWSHIPS & INSTITUTES

Fellow, Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) Graduate Student Institute Fairfax, VA Summer 2024

Completed intensive training in Islamic studies with focus on contemporary issues

Developed and presented research proposal outlining halaqah as a novel approach to decolonial community-based research

Participated in discussions on Muslim graduate student wellness, equity, and belonging Fellow, George Mason University Summer Institute in Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research Methods

Fairfax, VA Summer 2023

Completed intensive training in anti-racist and decolonizing research methodologies

Focused on minimizing research harms to communities and situating scientific inquiry in historical context

WORK AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Tutor and childcare experience available upon request Medical Assistant and Translator (Spanish)

Care Medical Center, Alexandria, VA June-August 2023

Provided in-person Spanish translation for patients during medical appointments to ensure clear communication between patients and healthcare providers

Translated informational documents and patient forms from English to Spanish for improved accessibility and understanding

Collected and recorded patient vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, to assist with initial assessments

Organized and maintained patient records, scheduled appointments, and supported front desk operations for efficient clinic workflow

Medical Assistant (Spanish and Urdu)

Premier Dermatology, Ashburn, VA June 2020 - August 2021

Facilitated clear communication between physicians and patients by providing Spanish and Urdu translation services

Assisted with surgical procedures, including patient preparation and suture removal

Documented comprehensive patient medical histories to inform treatment plans

Coordinated care by scheduling referral appointments and ensuring proper follow-up

Managed administrative functions including medical records and insurance verification

Optimized patient flow through efficient check-in/check-out processes and care instruction delivery Teaching Assistant, STAT110

University of Maryland, College Park, MD January - February 2023

Graded assignments and provided student support for introductory statistics course Academic Peer Mentor, STAT100

University of Maryland, College Park, MD Spring 2022

Conducted weekly office hours providing homework assistance and exam preparation support

Completed training coursework in educational and mentoring methodologies CERTIFICATIONS

Bloomberg School of Public Health: Academic & Research Ethics Certificates (Fall 2023)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University: Islamic Bioethics course, 06/05/2025, Certificate ID be227b91abb44304a91abb318afa7a12

Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs (MUHSEN): Respite and Volunteer training (10/2/2025)

International Institute of Islamic Thought: “Exploring Bioscience and Islam” intensive seminar series

(8/30-9/1/2025)

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Brown Women Health Podcast Team Member

Spring 2023 - Present

Co-hosted podcast episodes and Instagram Lives on health topics affecting South Asian women

Moderated virtual panels with South Asian health experts Transfer Representative, Student Government Association University of Maryland, College Park, MD Fall 2021 - Spring 2022

Served on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Student Affairs Committee

Introduced Mental Health Equity bill supporting revised attendance policies for student health prioritization

Advocated for transfer student outreach and disability rights initiatives Student Advisory Committee Member, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion University of Maryland, College Park, MD Spring 2020

Participated in forming committee by-laws and addressed equity concerns for UMD community Religious Chair, Muslim Student Association

College of William & Mary Spring 2019

Hosted weekly spiritual development discussions; speaker at Williamsburg gun control rally SKILLS

Research & Analysis

Qualitative and mixed-methods research design, transcript coding

Community-based and decolonial research methodologies

Literature synthesis

Project planning and management

Qualtrics poll and survey creation

Technical Proficiencies

R Studio, Dedoose, Zotero, ECW, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace

Research proposal and report writing

Experience using Westlaw to draft case briefs (Bioethics and the Law course)

Data analysis and interpretation

Communication & Content Creation

Literature review, conceptual articles, argumentation, policy briefs, research papers and presentations

Public health campaign material development

Cross-cultural communication competency

Public speaking

Social media and podcast management

Interpersonal Skills

Experience working with diverse populations

Cultural sensitivity and awareness

Community engagement and collaborative research

LANGUAGES

English: Native fluency

Urdu/Hindi: Native fluency (first language at home) Spanish: Advanced proficiency (academic major, study abroad in Alicante, Spain) Arabic: Intermediate reading/writing, beginner-intermediate speaking/comprehension

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