Sadaf Afif
Education
Kabul Medical University | Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Candidate | 2017
Baruch College, City University of New York | Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences | 2020
Baruch College, City University of New York | Master of Public Administration | 2023
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) | 2025
Career
Sadaf was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan. She started her medical education at Kabul Medical University but then transferred to Baruch College to continue her education in the U.S. She is currently a fourth-year medical student. Sadaf is passionate about medicine, public health, and policy. Her research focuses on understanding the impact of violence and institutional fragmentation on healthcare systems and social and behavioral interventions to support displaced and conflict-afflicted populations. Sadaf is passionate about empowering Afghan women and advocating for access to education, healthcare, economic independence, and social equality. Sadaf loves volunteering and hopes to continue these efforts with newly arrived refugees.
About Sadaf
During her time at Baruch College, Sadaf discovered her passion for mentoring and teaching. After completing her undergraduate, she became an adjunct faculty member and taught chemistry to undergraduate students. Alongside her studies, she conducted workshops that served as safe spaces for Afghan women to come together, share their stories, and learn valuable skills that can elevate their lives in the US. Sadaf’s hope is to improve access to education for refugees, recognizing that education is not just a fundamental right, but also a powerful catalyst for positive change and resilience. Sadaf hopes to continue developing and implementing integration programs for Afghan women.