Before attending the UC Berkeley - UCSF Joint Medical Program, Asmaa graduated from Indiana University. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Master's in health & medical sciences before pursuing her MD at the University of California, San Francisco. With eight years of tutoring experience, Asmaa has helped test-takers score as high as 520 on the MCAT.
After graduating from Indiana University, Asmaa spent a year abroad studying biochemistry at the University of Oxford before attending the UC Berkeley - UCSF Joint Medical Program. After completing her undergraduate education with a 4.0 GPA, she worked on various research projects investigating the pathogenesis of Uterine Leiomyoma, gut-brain axis etiologies for obesity, and comparative differences of implicit bias in US and UK healthcare systems. These experiences nurtured her passion for mentoring students.
After graduating, Asmaa spent a year working as a medical associate at Roche Diagnostics and volunteering at Trinity Free Clinic in her hometown. While working on her master’s thesis, Asmaa focused on identifying admission rates, readmission rates, and risk factors for dermatology-related hospitalizations for those experiencing homelessness in the U.S. This research reflects her dedication to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity, further showcasing her dedication to making a positive impact in the field of medicine.
Asmaa has received several awards, including the Imana Scholarship, the UC Berkeley PHAA Diversity Award, the Dermatology Foundation Diversity Research Supplement Award, and a UCSF merit-based scholarship. She has presented research at national conferences such as the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.
Asmaa is a social justice-centered patient care and public health advocate, having served as an executive board member of multiple organizations, including White Coats for Black Lives, Human Rights Collaborative, People's Program Clinic, Celebrating the Skin We're In, and the Muslim Medical Student Association. Her research is centered on dermatologic hospitalizations among those experiencing homelessness, and she is also passionate about global health, medical education, and social justice advocacy.
As a tutor, Asmaa’s strengths encompass her leadership and advocacy skills, which have been honed through her diverse experiences and interests. These qualities allow her to guide students in navigating the complex MCAT preparation process.
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