/ AK /MD Candidate · Class of 2027

/ Ahmed Kamhawy /

Psychiatry · Psychotherapy · Technology

New York Medical CollegeMD Candidate, Class of 2027

I’m a medical student interested in maximizing patient outcomes at both the patient-level and the systems-level.

01About

I’m a medical student at New York Medical College pursuing a psychiatry residency position. I believe that my development as a provider mirrors the difficult journey undertaken by my patients in their path towards a meaningful and fulfilling life. I plan to continue to strive towards becoming the most competent, confident provider I can be.

Coming from a counseling and coaching background, I believe in the power of the alliance and other general-factors, provider-specific effects and plan to develop strong skills in this area whether my residency program provides resources to support this or not. I also strive to utilize my technology and healthcare logistics background to develop systems that serve patients and providers more effectively.

02Experience

Sexual Assault & Abuse Victim Empowerment Program

NYS Rape Crisis Counselor · Westchester Medical Center

Provided crisis support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence, including accompaniment during forensic examinations, hotline counseling, and follow-up support.

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

Crisis Helpline Responder

Supported callers experiencing acute emotional distress and suicidal ideation through risk assessment, safety planning, and collaborative crisis intervention.

Southlake Regional Health Centre

Emergency Department Physician Navigator

Worked directly with emergency physicians to reduce workflow inefficiency and improve patient throughput. Developed workflow software that reduced administrative time and helped physicians see patients more efficiently.

03Projects

PatientVoice

An LLM-assisted tool designed to collect and organize patient histories before clinical visits, helping patients communicate their concerns and helping clinicians begin visits with better context.

VibeCheck

An SMS-based follow-up system using conversational AI to link patients with their medical records across health systems without need for internet access.
2nd Place — mission Hackathon

SOBR

A peer-support platform designed around recovery and community for people affected by substance use disorders.

04Research

NYMC Department of Psychiatry

Clinical Research Assistant

Contributed to longitudinal psychiatric research involving PTSD prediction utilizing surveys and biomarkers. Coordinated research activities, administered clinical assessments, and supported training and study operations.

McMaster University Human Cognition Lab

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Conducted research in cognitive psychology focused on navigation and spatial memory, including an honors thesis examining alternative GPS design and landmark-based navigation.

05Leadership

SAAVE Liasion Club

Co-President

Led a student organization supporting sexual assault and violence advocacy, volunteer engagement, and community service.

Psychotherapy Fair

Logistics Coordinator

Coordinated participant event logistics for a psychotherapy-focused educational event involving over 300 trainees and clinicians from 32 programs.

McMaster Esports

Co-President · Coach · Team Captain

Led a large collegiate esports organization encompassing 14 competitive teams and more than 1,000 members.

06Education

New York Medical College

Doctor of Medicine
Class of 2027

McMaster University

B.S. - Biology and Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour (Double Major)
2022

07Contact

Ahmed Kamhawy