Tauhid Mahmud, MD, MPH

Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

I pursued Preventive Medicine because I believe in the power of upstream interventions to improve population health and address health disparities at their roots. My background in family medicine reinforced my commitment to patient-centered care, but it also highlighted the importance of addressing the social and structural determinants of health. Preventive Medicine allows me to bridge clinical practice, public health, and policy in ways that can create lasting, meaningful change for communities.

I chose the AHRQ for its central role in shaping evidence-based policies that impact healthcare nationwide. During my rotation at AHRQ, I had the opportunity to engage in several meaningful projects aimed at advancing healthcare quality and preventive medicine. A significant part of my work involved contributing to the synthesis and analysis of evidence that informs healthcare decision-making and clinical recommendations. I participated in discussions surrounding methodologies used in preventive health services and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and enhance healthcare quality measures. My responsibilities also included reviewing and interpreting public health data to support evidence-based recommendations, ensuring they were relevant and actionable for both policymakers and clinicians. In addition to these core activities, I attended professional development sessions and agency-wide meetings, which enhanced my understanding of the federal healthcare quality improvement process and the complex interplay between research, policy, and clinical practice.