Kaylan Baban, MD Mph
About Kaylan Baban, MD Mph
Kaylan Baban, MD MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has extensive experience in preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, and health justice, having held various academic and clinical positions throughout her career.
Work at The George Washington University
Kaylan Baban, MD MPH, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the academic and clinical environment in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In her role, she focuses on teaching and mentoring students in the field of medicine, integrating her expertise in preventive and lifestyle medicine.
Education and Expertise
Kaylan Baban completed her Bachelor of Arts in Art History at Columbia University from 1998 to 2002. She then pursued her medical education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, earning her Medical Doctor and Master of Public Health degrees from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she is currently studying at Parsons School of Design - The New School, working towards a certification in Healthier Materials and Sustainable Buildings, which reflects her commitment to health and sustainability.
Background
Kaylan Baban has a diverse professional background in medicine and education. She began her career at the National Institute of Mental Health as a Stanley Medical Research Fellow from 1997 to 1999. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Preventive Medicine Resident Physician at Icahn School of Medicine and Clinical Advisor at Maven Clinic. Her experiences span multiple institutions, including Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University, where she has contributed to both clinical practice and medical education.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kaylan Baban has engaged in various initiatives promoting health justice and patient empowerment. She advocates for accessible, evidence-based holistic care aimed at preventing and treating chronic illnesses. Baban has also served as the Director of the Lifestyle Medicine program at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, emphasizing her leadership in the field of lifestyle and preventive medicine.
Previous Positions and Roles
Kaylan Baban has held numerous positions in the medical field prior to her current role. She worked as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 2015 to 2016 and as an Exposure Assessor at The Mount Sinai Hospital from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, she has experience as a Course Director at Icahn School of Medicine and as a Clinical Advisor at Blue Mesa Health, showcasing her extensive involvement in both education and clinical practice.