Dr. Mariam Jabaly MD

What is your hometown?

• Damascus, Syria.

Where did you attend medical school?

• Near East University in Cyprus.

What are your particular clinical interests and why?

• My clinical interests include preventative care and patient education, I believe that when the patients are more aware of their conditions they are more likely to have a better adherence to treatment and better overall outcome, also I am interested in chronic care management of diabetes, hypertension and the effect of lifestyle changes on the quality of life as well as promoting big picture approach and patient-centric care for healthier communities.

What inspired you to pursue a career in family medicine?

• I chose family medicine because of its comprehensive approach to healthcare, which aligns with my passion for treating patients holistically. Family medicine allows me to build long-term relationships with patients and address a wide range of medical issues across all ages.

Why did you choose the Community Based Family Medicine Residency program?

• I choose the Community-Based Family Medicine Residency program because it allows me to give back to the community and at the same time gives me the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients and conditions across the population which is the heart of family medicine.

Do you have any publications?

• Smoking status of medical students in the English program of a university in Nicosia https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/tjph/issue/44103/413169

What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?

• I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, I love reading especially thrillers and fiction novels, I love listening to music and playing the organ occasionally, I also love knitting and crocheting.

Dr. Mariam Jabaly MD