Undergraduate School
The Ohio State University
Medical School
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Interests & Career Goals
Community psychiatry, immigrant and refugee mental health, mental health equity, college mental health and first-episode psychosis
Favorite Pastimes
Spending quality time with my family, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, traveling, relaxing at the beach, and playing with my goldendoodle puppy, Leo
Strengths of the Program
Strong emphasis on community, inclusivity, and world-class training. I was particularly inspired by the program's commitment to public and community psychiatry, and the supportive environment fostered by both faculty and residents. The mentorship I encountered during my interview process, including the leadership's transparency and warmth, left a lasting impression.
Areas of Prior Research
Healthcare disparities in underserved populations, access to palliative care for psychiatrically incapacitated patients, and systemic barriers faced by first-generation students throughout their medical training.
Publications/Abstracts
- Posid T.*, Amin S., Khalil K., Sourial M., Sharp D., Lee C. Exploring Barriers to Healthcare in Underserved Minority Populations in Central Ohio. Journal of Urology. April 2020; 203 (Issue Supplement 4):818. Read article
- Posid T., Amin S., Kaufman L, Scimoca A., Diab D., Khalil K., et al., Urology Patient Perceptions of Resident Cultural Competency in a Pilot Local Global Health Curriculum. The Journal of Urology. September 2021; 206 (Issue Supplement 3):e512-e512. Read article
- Posid T., Khuhro A., Khuhro Z., Scimeca A., Denis-Diaz D., Diab D., Asif H., Amold C., Khalil K., et al., Patient-Perceived Barriers and Stigmas to Seeking Healthcare for Urology vs. Non-Urology Patients in an Underserved Community Clinic. Journal of Urology. April 2023; 209 (Issue Supplement 4):e1081. Read article
- Welty G, Khalil K, et al., Ethical Considerations of Curative Treatment De-escalation and Access to Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Psychiatrically Incapacitated Patients: A Systematic Review. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. August 2024.
Poster Presentations
- Khalil, K., Amin, S., DiGiacomo, D., & Posid, T. The Ohio State University Denman Research Forum. Poster presented: Implementation and Assessment of a First-Generation Pre-Medical Curriculum for Undergraduate Students.. Columbus, OH.
- Khalil, K., Cronin, T, Toelke, R, Posid, T. Annual Meeting of the Association for Surgical Education. Poster presented: Barriers to Navigating the Medical Path: A Qualitative Study of First-Generation Medical Students and Residents. San Diego, CA.
- Khalil, K., Posid, T. Department of Internal Medicine Annual Scientific Symposium at The Ohio State University. Poster presented: Ba triers to Navigating the Medical Path: A Qualitative Focus Group Study of First-Generation Medical Students and Residents. Columbus, OH.
- Nguyen. T., Khuhro. A., Amin, S., Kaufman, L., Khalil, K., Posid, T. Annual Meeting of the Ohio Urological Association. Poster presented: Patient-Perceived Barriers to Seeking and Accessing Healthcare: Identifying Predictors of Cultural, Financial, and Health Literacy Barriers. Columbus, OH.
- Posid, T, Amin, S, Kaufman, L, Scimoca, A, Diab, D, Khalil, K, et al., American Urological Association. Poster presented: Urology Patient Perceptions of Resident Cultural Competency in a Pilot 'Local" Global Health Curriculum.