Melissa Abraham

Fostering collaboration across sectors to enhance the understanding and application of medical ethics and public health, Melissa Abraham serves as an assistant professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also a temporary course instructor in Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, where she imparts her extensive knowledge to the next generation of medical professionals. Dr. Abraham earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University Medical School, where she developed a strong foundation in psychological principles and their application to healthcare settings. Her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital further honed her skills, allowing her to delve deeper into the intricacies of medical ethics and public health. Her research interests lie at the intersection of public health and medical ethics, focusing on how ethical considerations can inform public health policies and practices. Dr. Abraham is particularly interested in the ethical implications of healthcare decisions and how these decisions impact patient care and outcomes. In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Abraham is actively involved in various collaborative projects that aim to bridge the gap between psychological research and practical healthcare applications. Her work is instrumental in shaping policies that are both ethically sound and beneficial to public health. Through her teaching and research, she continues to contribute significantly to the fields of psychology, medical ethics, and public health.