Dr. Miriam Harris

Biography

Miriam Harris, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University, specializing in General Internal Medicine. She completed her MD at McMaster University and her Masters in Epidemiology at McGill University. Dr. Harris has extensive training in substance use and women's health, focusing on harm reduction and improving access to health services for structurally marginalized populations. Her clinical work involves providing community-based methadone treatment and addressing the impacts of substance use among pregnant and parenting individuals. Dr. Harris has participated in various global health initiatives and leads efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education. Her research interests include examining the intersection of women’s health and substance use, and assessing gender dynamics in treatment approaches. Throughout her career, she has been involved in multiple scholarship programs aimed at supporting underrepresented students in the field of science and medicine. Harris's advocacy work is deeply rooted in personal experiences that have shaped her commitment to addressing health inequities, particularly for Indigenous and marginalized communities.

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