Rana M. Barghout

Rana Barghout is a third-year medical student at Weill Cornell Medicine with an interest in emergency medicine, geriatrics, and health systems research. She graduated from Amherst College with a degree in neuroscience through the QuestBridge National Match program. During her time there, she conducted honors thesis research, led the first-generation student society, and delivered a TEDx Talk on breaking stereotypes and improving support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Following graduation, Rana conducted translational research at Massachusetts General Hospital, studying the genetic and immunologic mechanisms underlying blood production and neutrophil function. At Weill Cornell, she has served on the Medical Student Executive Council and is involved in the Emergency Medicine Interest Group, Weill Cornell Community Clinic, and First Generation–Low Income Group. Her current research focuses on refusal of care, capacity assessment, and agitation management for older adults in the EMS setting, reflecting her passion for improving patient safety and emergency care for vulnerable populations.