Biography
Dr. Miriam Michael is an Associate Professor and Attending Physician in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Howard University School of Medicine. She currently serves as the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director, guiding medical students through their clinical training and fostering their development as future physicians.
With nearly two decades of experience in Nephrology, Dr. Michael has earned recognition for her exceptional clinical skills and dedication to patient care. Her expertise spans the management of Hypertension and Kidney Diseases, including Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplantation, and glomerular disease. She is highly skilled in renal biopsy, vascular access placement for hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis catheter placement, and the care management of transplant patients.
Dr. Michael’s research focuses on the impact of climate change, particularly rising temperatures, on disease and health outcomes. Her work investigates how increasing environmental temperatures affect the prevalence and management of various health conditions, contributing to a deeper understanding of climate-related health challenges.
She completed her Nephrology fellowship and residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY, following an internship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. She earned her Medical Degree from Howard University School of Medicine.
Dr. Michael has held academic appointments at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the American Medical College of Antigua. She has served in various leadership roles, including as Medical Director of Howard Dialysis Center in Washington, DC. An accomplished speaker, she has presented at numerous national meetings and has authored several papers and received grants.
Passionate about mentorship, Dr. Michael is committed to supporting her students' growth in both clinical and research domains. She fosters a safe and dynamic learning environment, encouraging students to develop their clinical skills and bring innovative ideas to fruition through design thinking.