Dr. Marwah Abdalla

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marwah Abdalla, MD, MPH, is a cardiologist and cardiac intensivist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she serves as the Florence Irving Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. With expertise in hypertension, sleep, and cardiovascular health, her research concentrates on enhancing blood pressure measurement and management while developing next-generation wearables. Dr. Abdalla has contributed to national guidelines through her roles on committees with the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. She earned her Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health from Yale University and completed her internship and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by fellowship training in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Abdalla is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and echocardiography, and she is a Fellow of both the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Her clinical focus includes adult cardiology and critical care, specifically in conditions like hypertension and sleep disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Florence Irving Associate Professor of Medicine

— Present

Columbia University Irving Medical Center • New York, NY

Serves as the Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Co-Director of the Columbia Hypertension Center.

Awards

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Irving Scholars Program

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Fellow, Academy Behavioral Medicine Research

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Young Physician-Scientist Award

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VP&S Early Career Physician-Scientists Funding

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)