Iana Sahadzic

Iana Sahadzic is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as an Operational Medicine Paramedic with The GW Medical Faculty Associates, where responsibilities include providing medical care at local events and government facilities. Since March 2017, Iana has held the position of EMS Captain and Paramedic with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, focusing on training and operational success. Additionally, Iana contributes as the Clinical Research Associate Chief at the University of Maryland Medical Center, engaging in prospective studies in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Previous roles include working as a Paramedic at The George Washington University Hospital, a Medical Assistant at Dr. Robert Footer's OB/GYN practice, and an Emergency Medical Technician with American Medical Response. Iana has also interned at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology and Physiology from the University of Maryland and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, expected in 2026.