Samuel Edusa MD

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Samuel E. Edusa, MD

Resident Physician & Senior Software Engineer

About

Dedicated physician with over a decade of clinical experience delivering exceptional care across diverse populations. Combines deep knowledge in AI technologies and software engineering with medical expertise to address healthcare challenges. Focuses on developing preventive and personalized medicine solutions while reducing physician burnout through innovative digital tools that preserve the human elements of medical practice. Interests include primary care and healthcare information technology.

Education

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SGMC Health

Internal Medicine Residency

Valdosta, GA. (July 2024 - present)

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Piedmont Athens Regional

Internal Medicine Residency

Athens, GA. (July 2023 - July 2024)

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University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Korle Bu, Accra. Ghana. (Sept 2003 - Mar 2010)

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Mount Allison University

BS in Biology / Biochemistry (Minor in Computer Science). First Class Honors.

Sackville, NB. Canada. (Sept 1999 - May 2003)

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SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School (SOS HGIC)

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) & International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), Distinction.

Tema, Ghana. (Aug 1997 - Jul 1999)

Professional Memberships & Certifications

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Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certificate

Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification

Issued Aug 2023

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Basic Life Support (ALS) Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Issued Aug 2023

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Awareness for Health Providers

HIPAA Training - Certification course

Issued Apr 2022

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Awards & Certificates

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ACP POCUS 6: Urinary System

American College of Physicians (ACP) (Virtual)

January 2024

Course Description:Successfully completed the ACP POCUS 6 module on Urinary System and received CME credit.

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ACP POCUS 5: Abdominal Free Fluid

American College of Physicians (ACP) (Virtual)

January 2024

Course Description:Successfully completed the ACP POCUS 5 module on Abdominal Free Fluid and received CME credit.

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ACP POCUS 3: Lung Ultrasound

American College of Physicians (ACP) (Virtual)

December 2023

Course Description:Successfully completed the ACP POCUS 3 module on Lung Ultrasound and received CME credit.

Work Experience

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Clinical Educator (Full-time faculty)

Mercer University School of Medicine (Valdosta, GA)

Aug 2024 - present

Responsibilities:Instructed medical students from Mercer University School of Medicine during their internal medicine rotations at SGMC Health.

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General Practitioner (Remote & On-Site)

Samalla Clinic Ltd. (New Gbawe, Accra. Ghana & Remote)

Jun 2013 - present

Responsibilities:Provided outpatient, inpatient, and emergency care while performing bedside lab tests and antenatal ultrasounds. Managed telehealth services, technical infrastructure, website development, and created medical billing software for remote billing.

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Clinical Extern

Southern Regional Medical Center (Riverdale, GA. USA.)

Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

Responsibilities:Took patient histories and performed physical exams in ICU, Telemetry floor, and general ward; discussed management plans with supervising internist and intensivist.

Volunteer Experience

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Exhibitor & Presenter

SGMC Health / PCOM Georgia (Moultrie, GA)

Oct 15-17 2024

Responsibilities included:Presented skin cancer information at expo, administered questionnaires, and provided counseling and preventive screening advice.

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Editor/Sofware Developer

Azalea Report (Valdosta, GA)

Sept 2024 - present

Responsibilities included:Developed and currently maintain the SGMC Health Internal Medicine Resident e-newsletter.

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Volunteer Resident Physician

SGMC Health (Valdosta, GA)

Sept 2024

Responsibilities included:Provided medical and emotional support to shelter occupants during Hurricane Helene and collaborated with Red Cross staff to manage shelter operations and ensure resident safety.

Research Experience

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Remote Research Collaborator

Outcomes Research Group (Remote)

Feb 2022 - present

Activities:Participated in workshops and completed coursework on conducting retrospective studies using national databases, meta-analyses, and biostatistics while collaborating remotely with research teams to develop topics, formulate hypotheses, and submit abstracts to scientific conferences. Conducted literature reviews via PubMed, Google Scholar, and conference websites before finalizing research questions, extracted and validated data for Excel tables developed collaboratively, and drafted, edited, and proofread abstracts to meet submission requirements while assisting with PowerPoint preparations for conference posters.

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Summer Research Intern

Noguchi Memorial Institute For Medical Research (NMIMR) (Legon, Accra. Ghana)

Aug 2005

Responsibilities:Participated in a six-week research mentoring program in immunology, practicing laboratory techniques including Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Immunofluorescence microscopy, and PCR, while actively engaging in weekly scientific paper reviews.

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Summer Research Intern

Mount Allison University Chemistry Department (Sackville, NB. Canada)

May 2000 - Aug 2000

Responsibilities:Synthesized biotin analogues utilizing organic chemistry techniques under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Grant.

Publications

Beyond Skin Deep: Norwegian Scabies in a Neglected Patient

Edusa S, Brown M, Boyd B.

Poster Presentation, SGMC Health/Mercer University School of Medicine, 2025.

Does Statin Use in Frail Patients Provide Survival Benefits? Insights From a Meta-Analysis

Mondal, A., Li, A., Edusa, S., Gogineni, A., Karipineni, S., Abdelhafez, S., Nalluri, S.D., Meka, G.G., Bawa, J., Puli, S., Venkata, V.S., Vyas, A., Jain, A. & Desai, R.

Current Problems in Cardiology, Volume 49, Issue 1, Part A, January 2024, 102038.

Hobbies & Interests

Software development

I enjoy writing code and have developed several websites, web and mobile applications.
Personal projects

Running

After my first half-marathon in medical school, I fell in love with running. I have completed several half-marathons and a sprint triathlon, with a long-term goal to complete a half-Ironman.

Scuba diving

I enjoy the tranquility of open sea diving and have completed over 7 open water dives since obtaining my PADI certification in Cozumel, Mexico.

Languages Spoken

English

Native/functionally native.

Russian

Good

French

Basic