Shabana Walia

Shabana Walia, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor at the McGovern Medical School within the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, specializing in the Department of Emergency Medicine. She holds multiple leadership roles, including Assistant Residency Program Director, Director of Global Health, and Clinical Medical Director of the HEROES Program.

• Education: MD from Medical College of Wisconsin, MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Dr. Walia's academic focus centers on sustainable healthcare in underserved countries, international clinical emergency response, and resident/faculty wellness initiatives. Her work integrates clinical practice with public health frameworks, particularly in health equity and opioid addiction management.

She leads the Houston Emergency Opioid Management System (HEROES Program), addressing opioid-related emergencies through innovative healthcare delivery models. Her expertise spans biostatistics, epidemiology, and global health policy.