Dr. Rahi Abouk is a CDE Visiting Scholar and will be joining us April 14th – 18th.
The 1910 Flexner Report transformed medical education in the U.S. but led to the closure of five predominantly Black medical schools, severely reducing the number of Black physicians and widening healthcare disparities. This research explores the long-term impact of these closures on physician supply and health outcomes for Black communities.
Dr. Rahi Abouk’s research interests lie in health economics and the economics of substance abuse. He explores determining factors and consequences associated with individuals’ health-related behaviors. He investigates the effect of public policies targeting electronic and conventional cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, and opioid drugs.