Farah Shafi M.D.

Evp, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Farah Shafi, MD, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the medical field. Currently, they serve as the EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Previously, they held the position of Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Interim Chief Medical Officer at Mass General Brigham Health Plan, where they also served as a Medical Director. Farah has also worked as an Attending Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Furthermore, they have held the role of Assistant Clinical Professor and Staff Physician at Columbia University Medical Center. Earlier in their career, they served as the Administrative Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine. Overall, Farah Shafi has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge throughout their career in various medical institutions.

Dr. Farah Shafi has an extensive educational background. Farah completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Western Kentucky University from 1991 to 1995. Following this, they pursued their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, which they obtained in 1999.

After earning their MD, Dr. Shafi enrolled at Brown Medical School for their residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Farah spent four years from 1999 to 2003 specializing in this field.

In 2022, Dr. Shafi pursued an Executive MBA from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Although the specific field of study is not provided, this degree indicates their interest in furthering their managerial and leadership skills.

To complement their educational background, Dr. Shafi also holds a certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), indicating their expertise and competency in the field. However, specific details regarding the month and year of the certification are not available.

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  • Evp, Chief Medical Officer

    June, 2023 - present

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