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Elana Cohn, MD

Family Medicine Resident

Languages spoken

Hebrew

Education and training

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Neuroscience and Behavior - Barnard College
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Sackler School of Medicine

Professional interests

Homeless medicine and vulnerable populations
Women’s health and reproductive rights
Refugee populations

A little about me

I was born and raised in San Francisco. After receiving my BA in Neuroscience from Barnard College, I worked for Project Renewal on their Mobile Medical Vans, where I developed my passion for community medicine and working with vulnerable populations. I attended the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, where I explored my love of family medicine, working with underserved populations and travelling the world. In my free time, you can find me traveling to new cities, spending time with family, or dancing my heart out in the nearest Zumba class.

Why I love my job

I am very excited to move back to New York to join the Institute community. I look forward to continuing to learn about healthcare gaps and how we can use medicine as a tool for social justice.

Locations

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Family Health Center of Harlem

Professional experience & accomplishments

Dr. Cohn previously worked for Project Renewal on their Mobile Medical Vans, where she developed her passion for community medicine and working with vulnerable populations. Medical school gave her a love of family medicine, working underserved populations, and traveling the world. She is very excited to join the Institute community and continue to learn about healthcare disparities and how medicine can be used as a tool for social justice.