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Rana Malek, MD

Academic Title:

Professor

Primary Appointment:

Medicine

Administrative Title:

Designated Institutional Official, Maryland Midtown Campus

Location:

827 Linden Avenue Second Floor

Phone (Primary):

(443) 682-6800

Fax:

(410) 856-3840

Education and Training

1999: B.A., History, Loyola College (Magna cum Laude) Baltimore, Maryland       

2003: M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

2003-2006: Residency, Emory University School of Medicine, J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program

2006-2009: Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, National Institutes of Health NIDDK-NICHD Inter-Institute Endocrine Training Program

Biosketch

Dr. Rana Malek is a Professor of Medicine and a highly experienced endocrinologist who has held several clinical and medical education leadership roles.

She joined the faculty at the University of Medicine School of Medicine in 2011.  For 9 years, she served as the program director for the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship at University of Maryland.   In 2023, she was selected to be the Designated Institutional Official for Graduate Medical Education at UMMC Midtown Campus where she chairs the Institutional Graduate Medical Education Committee and provides oversight and compliance with ACGME requirements for the residency programs.

Dr. Malek is the Medical Director of the University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology (UMCDE) at the UMMC Midtown Campus Outpatient Tower. The UMCDE provides integrated patient care for individuals with diabetes, allowing patients to see multiple care providers (endocrinology, podiatry, nephrology, registered diabetes educators) in the same clinical space.  With more than 20,000 patient visits/year, the UMCDE serves the local West Baltimore community as well as Maryland residents across the state drawn to the expertise provided by a tertiary academic medical center.

Dr. Malek’s clinical expertise is in women’s health, type 1 diabetes, and endocrine disorders in pregnancy.  Using her extensive clinical experience caring for individuals with type 1 diabetes, she is the co-medical director of the UMMC Type 1 Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic.  This unique interdisciplinary care model allows women to see endocrinology and Maternal Fetal Medicine in shared appointments to provide comprehensive glycemic management in pregnancy using state of the art diabetes technology.

In addition, Dr. Malek is known for her clinical work in polycystic ovarian syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, primary ovarian insufficiency, and post- menopausal hormone replacement therapy.  

Dr. Malek has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Top Doctors in diabetes and endocrine care for 5 years.  She is a sought after speaker and podcast guest due to her skills explaining complex endocrine conditions to both medical providers and patients.  She is the recipient of several local and national teaching awards.  

Research/Clinical Keywords

type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, women's health, post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy

Highlighted Publications

1. Malek R, Chong AY,  Lupsa BC,  Lungu AO, Cochran EK,  Soos MA, Semple RK,  Balow JE,  Gorden P.  Treatment of type B insulin resistance:  A novel approach to reduce insulin receptor auto-antibodies.  J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010; 95(8) 3641-3647.

2. Brooks L, Kalyanaraman N, Malek R. Diabetes Care for Patients Experiencing Homelessness:  Beyond Metformin and Sulfonylureas. Am J Med. 2018 Nov 23.

3. Kristan MM, Kim YK, Nelson T, Moxley MC, Yip, Cheuk-Fung Yip T, Munir K, Malek R. “Predictors of severe COVID-19 disease in patients with diabetes: a multi-center review.”  Endocr Pract 2021 Jun 5.

4. Malek R, Pennant M, Munir K, Lamos EM. “Creating a health equity curriculum in endocrinology fellowships.” Endocr Pract 2021 Jul 27.

5. Malek R, Shibli-Rahhal A, Correa R, Szmuilowicz ED, Morgan F, Luthra P, Sirisena I, Gianoukakis A, Smooke Praw S, Lieb DC, Haw JS, Mayson SE. An Assessment of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity Training in Endocrinology Fellowship Programs in the United States. Endocr Pract. 2022 Nov;28(11):1159-1165.

6. Ma EZ, Kuo JH, Malek R, Turner DJ, Olson JA Jr, Slejko JF, Mullins CD, Hu Y. Total thyroidectomy is more cost-effective than radioactive iodine as an alternative to antithyroid medication for Graves' disease. 2023 Jan;173(1):193-200.

7. Malek R, Davis SN. Is metformin safe in pregnancy: a focus on offspring outcomes. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2025 Jan;24(1):5-8. PMID: 39485003.

 

Additional Publication Citations

Media Communication

    1. Malek R and Frayha N. Gestational Diabetes. Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives. Chapter 3. Hippo Education. September 2018. (#517 downloads since 2021)
    2. Malek R and Frayha N. How to Order Diabetes Supplies. Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives. Chapter 2. Hippo Education. September 2018. * Most downloaded episode of 2019 (#498 downloads since 2021)
    3. Malek R and Frayha N. PCOS. Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives. Chapter 11. Hippo Education. October 2019. (#1449 downloads)
    4. Correa R and Malek R. APDEM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. APDEM Program Directors Corner. August 2020.
    5. Malek R. Implementing Anti-Discrimination Policies. APDEM Program Directors Corner. April 2021.
    6. Malek R and Frayha N. Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy. Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives. Chapter 4. Hippo Education. January 2023. (#1747 downloads)
    7. Malek R. Challenges of Managing Diabetes. Maryland Public Television: Direct Connection; Your Health. March 28, 2023. https://youtu.be/rngDV3rL4eE
    8. Lamos EM and Malek R. “Building Trust and Equity in Internal Medicine: University of Maryland Medical School. ABIM Foundation. March 9, 2023.  https://abimfoundation.org/blog-post/building-trust-equity-in-internal-medicine-university-of-maryland-medical-school
    9. Malek R and Abdullah S. “Understanding Pre-diabetes and Women’s Health.” Yumlish Podcast. July 5, 2023.
    10. Malek R and Frayha N. Thyroid Lightening Round. Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives.

    Awards and Affiliations

    2019-2024      Baltimore Top Doctor, Diabetes Care and Endocrinology

    2020                Faculty Inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

    2020                Best Faculty Mentor, University of Maryland Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition

    2020                Best Faculty Clinician, University of Maryland Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition

    2020                Baltimore Top Doctor, Diabetes Care and Endocrinology

    2021                H. Jack Baskin, MD, Endocrine Teaching Award.  American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

    2021                Distinguished Lecturer in Digestion and Hormones. University of Maryland School of Medicine

    2021                Teaching Commendation for Pathophysiology and Therapeutics II.  University of Maryland School of Medicine

    2021                ACGME Equity Matters DEI Leadership Community

    2023                Teaching Commendation, Digestion and Hormones. UMSOM

    2024                Chairman’s Special Achievement Award, UMSOM Department of Medicine

     

    Professional Activity

    2018-present   Steering Committee, Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group in North America 2019 Conference

    2019                Abstract judge, Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group in North American 2019

    2022-2023       Secretary-Treasurer, Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (APDEM)

    2020-2022       Co-chair, APDEM Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    2022-2023       Co-chair, APDEM Curriculum Committee

    2022-2023       Chair, APDEM Finance Committee

    2022-present   Member, The Endocrine Society Clinical Endocrine Education Committee (CEEC)

    2022                Member, Pregnancy Subcommittee American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Planning Committee

    2022-2023       Guest Co-Editor, “Health Equity in Endocrinology” Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    2023-2025       Member, ABIM-Endocrine Society-APDEM Writing Group on Endocrinology Board pass rates

    2023-2025       Co-chair, Endocrine Educators Forum, sub-committee of CEEC