Rachel M. Bartash

Rachel M. Bartash, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center. Her roles include clinical care, research, and membership in the antimicrobial stewardship program, focusing on high-risk patient populations such as transplant recipients and immunocompromised individuals.

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree from Duke University
• Medical Degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes optimizing antibiotic use through MRSA screening for de-escalation strategies and addressing infectious disease challenges in transplant and immunocompromised populations. She actively contributes to antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, balancing clinical care and translational research.

Professional Timeline:

• Completed Internal Medicine Residency at University of Michigan
• Served as Instructor at University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
• Joined Montefiore in 2015 for Infectious Diseases Fellowship
• Appointed Assistant Professor at Einstein in 2017, promoted to Associate Professor