Carol Abousaab

Carol Abousaab, M.D., serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in palliative medicine and medical education since joining the faculty in 2024.

Education:

• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical School (2016-2020)
• Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Internal Medicine (2020-2023)
• Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Hospice & Palliative Medicine (2023-2024)

Her research centers on palliative medicine with emphases on healthcare disparities and serious illness communication. She investigates symptom management for cancer patients, end-of-life decision-making in cardiology contexts, and accessibility barriers in patient education materials, particularly for vulnerable populations. Her work integrates clinical practice with medical education to improve communication skills among healthcare providers.

Publications reveal interdisciplinary trends spanning palliative oncology, cardiology-palliative integration, and health equity. Key themes include multimodal pain strategies for cancer complications, literacy barriers in ICD education, and cultural factors affecting end-of-life care decisions in underserved communities.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Abousaab is an active member of the Dallas County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. Though no specific awards are documented, her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications and academic presentations.

As part of UT Southwestern's palliative medicine team, she collaborates on clinical care initiatives while developing educational curricula. Her current focus involves addressing healthcare disparities through improved communication frameworks and resource accessibility for diverse patient populations.