She was trained as a physician in the Dhaka Medical College (DMC), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Karim received her Master’s and Doctoral degree in Epidemiology from USC. In addition to teaching, Dr. Karim has extensive experience in clinical and translational epidemiologic research and has published over 50 original articles in major health journals. She deeply cares about the underprivileged and underserved population in Bangladesh, particularly women and children, and is committed to making a difference in their lives through BACHAO.