Galina Gheihman

Galina Gheihman is a M.D. Candidate (2019) in the Pathways Program at Harvard Medical School with a wide range of research interests.

Her research interests encompass health systems, health services research, quality improvement, knowledge translation, behavioral and mental health research, and public health.

Galina has a diverse research background, including experience in basic laboratory sciences, data collection, clinical trials, qualitative research, health policy research, and analysis.

Her experiences have provided her with unique perspectives on improving individual health and the overall health system quality.

She holds an Ontario Secondary School Diploma from Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, a Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (Neuroscience Specialist) with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Toronto, and is currently pursuing studies at Harvard Medical School.

Galina Gheihman has been actively involved in various organizations, such as the Student Leadership Committee at Harvard Center for Primary Care, and has held positions like Assistant Editor at thirdspacejournal.org and International Research Student at Qulturum Quality Improvement Centre in Sweden.

Her previous roles include Research Assistant positions at various institutions including Health Quality Ontario, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, and the Health Council of Canada.

Additionally, she co-founded and acted as Co-President of the Shadow Dance Club and was a Summer High School Intern at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.