Samuel Edusa
Passionate, dedicated and competent ECFMG-certified physician with over 10 years of clinical experience.
Consistently recognized for providing exceptional medical care to individuals from various socio-cultural backgrounds. A great team player with an amazing work ethic and strong organizational skills. A critical thinker and a creative problem-solver with the ability to assimilate new ideas, concepts and strategies.
Areas of interest: Internal Medicine / Hospital Medicine, Health Information Technology and Preventive Care.
Work Experience
Director & General Practitioner
Samalla Clinic Ltd. (New - Gbawe, Accra. Ghana)
2012 - present
Responsibilities include running the clinic's telehealth service, out-patient department (OPD) clinic, managing in-patients, insurance billing and managing the clinic’s website.
Medical Officer
Nyaho Medical Centre (Airport residential area, Accra. Ghana)
2012 - 2013
Responsibilities included managing patients at the OPD, in-patients and emergency room.
Internal Medicine House Officer
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) (Ridge - Accra. Ghana)
2011 - 2012
Responsibilities included running the OPD clinic, in-patient ward and emergency room.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology & House Officer
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) (Ridge - Accra. Ghana)
2011 - 2012
Responsibilities included running antenatal clinics, OPD, in-patient ward, labour ward, emergency room and assisting specialists in theatre.
Surgery House Officer
37 Military Hospital (Neghelli Barracks - Accra, Ghana)
2010 - 2011
Responsibilities included work at the surgical OPDs, in-patient wards, emergency room and assisting specialists in theatre.
Pediatrics House Officer
37 Military Hospital (Neghelli Barracks - Accra, Ghana)
2010 - 2011
Responsibilities included work at the pediatric OPD, in-patient ward and emergency room.
Webmaster for the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) 2007 Conference website
Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) (Accra, Ghana)
2005 - 2007
Designed, deployed and updated the website for the maiden MWIA conference in Ghana.
Hearing Aid QA Engineer
Oticon Canada (Brampton, Ontario - Canada)
2003 - 2004
Worked in the quality assurance and testing department.
Webmaster for the Mount Allison Sophomore Semester in English (MASSIE) website
Mount Allison University MASSIE Program (New Brunswick, Canada)
2003
Designed and maintained webpages for the Mount Allison MASSIE website.
Assistant Lab Supervisor
Mount Allison University Chemistry Department (New Brunswick, Canada)
2002 - 2003
Supervised and demonstrated laboratory techniques for a first year chemistry lab.
Student Marker and Peer Tutor
Mount Allison University Chemistry Department (New Brunswick, Canada)
2000 - 2002
Graded assignments, quizzes and exams for a second year organic chemistry class. Helped student organize course materials and prepare for midterm exams and finals in both organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Mount Allison University Athletic Centre Part-time Manager
Mount Allison University Athletic Department (New Brunswick, Canada)
2000 - 2002
Sold day passes to visitors, organized athletic equipment and oversaw the general running of gym and weight room during working hours.
Research Experience, Publications & Presentations
Increased Body Mass Index/Obesity Is Associated With Higher Mortality And Major Adverse Cardiac Events In Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) On A Longterm Follow-up – A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis
Abstract accepted | American Heart Association Conference AHA22, 2022
Nationwide Trends In Subsequent Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations And Mortality In Elderly Patients With Prior Myocardial Infarction And Associated Racial/Socioeconomic Disparities: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis
Abstract accepted | American Heart Association Conference AHA22, 2022
Seasonal Variation In In-hospital Outcomes Of Takotsubo Syndrome-related Admissions: A National Inpatient Analysis, 2019
Abstract accepted | American Heart Association Conference AHA22, 2022
In-Hospital Mortality Following Mechanical Thrombectomy In Asian/Pacific Islander Patients Hospitalized For Acute Ischemic Stroke - An Artificial Neural Network Analysis In A Nationwide Cohort
Abstract accepted | World Stroke Congress WSC22, 2022
Cardio-Cerebral Infarctions In Covid-19: A Systematic Review Of Published Case Reports
Abstract accepted | World Stroke Congress WSC22, 2022
Nationwide burden, impact and predictors of Type 2 Myocardial Infarctions in Acute Pulmonary Embolism-Related Hospitalizations
Abstract accepted | CHEST Journal 2022 | American College of Chest Physicians
Burden, predictors and outcomes of respiratory intubation in hospitalizations for sepsis with concomitant Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Abstract accepted | CHEST Journal 2022 | American College of Chest Physicians
Burden And Predictors Of Sepsis-associated Cardiac Arrest: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis, 2018
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 2022;15:A229 (Poster)
Prediabetes In Young Adults And Its Association With Type 1 Myocardial Infarction-related Admissions And Outcomes: A Population-based Analysis In The United States
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 2022;15:A230 (Oral)
Foreign body in scrotum following an industrial blast accident: A Case Report.
Ghana Med J. 2013 Mar;47(1):50-2.
The Ampain Refugee Camp - A Health Perspective
A report on the health situation at the Ampain Refugee Camp, presented to the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service. 2011
The need for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction among Ghanaian women who have undergone mastectomy at the Korle bu Teaching Hospital.
Dissertation presented to the Community Health Department, University of Ghana Medical school. October 2009.
Surgical elective program report
A report of my clinical elective program in Plastic Surgery at Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. October - November 2007.
Noguchi Memorial Institute For Medical Research summer research mentorship program
Participated in a six-week research mentoring program in immunology. Among the techniques I studied and utilized were Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Immunoflorescence microscopy, and PCR. Actively took part in a weekly scientific paper review. August 2005.
Influence of membrane and plasmodesmata transport in phloem: loading and unloading along the translocation pathway in bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and corn (Zea mays)
A dissertation submitted and presented in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science. Mount Allison University, March 2003
Elucidation of the mechanism of action of the enzyme cofactor biotin
Synthesized biotin analogues using techniques in organic chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Grant (Associate Professor of Chemistry at Mount Allison University). August 2000.
Education
University of Ghana Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Accra, Ghana
Mount Allison University
BS in Biology / Biochemistry (Minor in Computer Science). Graduated with First Class Honors.
New Brunswick, Canada
SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School (SOS HGIC)
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) & International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), Distinction.
Tema, Ghana
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC)
Accra, Ghana
Certifications & Memberships
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Awareness for Health Providers
HIPAA Training - Certification course
Issued April 2022
American Medical Association Member
American Medical Association (AMA)
Issued 2022 (ME# 41201100061)
American College of Physicians Member
American College of Physicians (ACP)
Issued 2022 (ACP# 04259096)
ECFMG Certification
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Issued Oct 2021 (ID# 08258618)
Permanent Medical Registration
Ghana Medical & Dental Council
2012 - present (MDC/RN/07145)
Awards & Certificates
GlaxoSmithKline Award for Best Student in Clinical Medicine
University of Ghana Medical School (Accra, Ghana)
2010
Competitive academic award.
Family Medicine Elective Certificate
University of Michigan Medical School (Michigan, MI. USA)
2009
Certificate of completion for a four week elective program in Family Medicine at the University of Michigan hospital.
Emergency Medicine Elective Certificate, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Keck School of Medicine of USC (Los Angeles, CA. USA)
2009
Certificate of completion for a four week elective program in Emergency Medicine at the LAC+USC hospital.
Surgical Elective Certificate, Dept of Plastic Surgery Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (Korle bu, Accra)
2007
Certificate of completion for a six week elective program under the supervision of Dr Albert Paintsil.
Certificate of Appreciation - Rotary Youth Leadership (RYL) Awards
Rotary Club Of Accra (Accra)
2007
Certificate awarded for providing outstanding first aid services during the RYL Awards program. Helped organize and provide medical care to the underprivileged people of Adamarobe, in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) Professional Exchange Certificate, Clinico Electro Bonini Hospital
University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) (Ribeirão Preto, Brazil)
2006
Certificate of completion for a four week professional exchange program in pathology and plastic surgery under the supervision of Dr. Marcus Fulvio Horta.
Joseph Samuel and Cora Vallis Bursary
Mount Allison University New Brunswick, Canada
2003
Awarded by the university based on merit.
Dean’s List Award
Mount Allison University New Brunswick, Canada
2000 - 2003
Recognition for consistent high undergraduate academic achievement.
Mount Allison University Entrance Scholarship
Mount Allison University New Brunswick, Canada
1999
Award based on high academic achievement and extracurricular involvement
Community Service
University of Ghana Medical School Alumni Association Website Board
University of Ghana Medical School Alumni Association (Korle-Bu, Accra - Ghana)
March 2021 - present
Worked with Dr. Stephen Akafo (UGMS, Class of 1981) on updating and managing the website for the Alumni Association of the University of Ghana Medical School, to include public talks and events that were held to commemorate the 60-year anniversary of the medical school.
Meals on Wheels Volunteer
Love Atlanta (Passion City Church) Community Service (Atlanta, GA)
2020
Helped deliver meals and friendly greetings to homebound seniors in the Atlanta area.
Health Innovation Hackathon Participant
Health Innovation Challenge at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (Atlanta, GA)
April 2015
Developed a HIPAA compliant patient identification app (TotemID) that worked by generating a universally unique identifier (UUID) for a specific laboratory or imaging investigation, which could then be used by a doctor to follow up on the results simply by texting the unique identification to a laboratory or imaging database using an SMS short code.
Public Health Advisor to the Regional Director of Health / Medical Volunteer
Ampain Refugee Camp (Ampain, Western - Region, Ghana)
2011
Responsibilities included conducting a public health assessment of the refugee camp, presentation of a written report to the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, organizing health talks on malaria prevention and providing medical and minor surgical care to the Ivorian refugees during the post-election civil unrest.
Medical volunteer / Outreach coordinator
Aim for Christ Medical Outreach Group (Accra, Ghana)
2011
Organized medical outreaches to deprived villages in the Central, Eastern and Volta Regions of Ghana.
Surgical assistant
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre - Amasaman Buruli Ulcer Surgical Outreach (Amasaman, Accra - Ghana)
2011
Helped provide free surgical treatment to the people of Amasaman and neighbouring communities afflicted with Buruli Ulcer. Assisted surgeons in theatre with excisions, harvesting of skin grafts and suturing.
Medical volunteer
WHO World Health Day free medical screening exercise (Labadi Beach, Accra)
2007
I was part of a team of medical personnel that provided free blood pressure, BMI, education and counseling on cardiovascular health to the general public.
Editor, STIMULUS Medical Student Research Journal
STIMULUS Medical Student Research Journal (Korle Bu, Accra)
2007 - 2008
Editor of a student-run medical journal that offered medical students the opportunity to publish their research, mentorship program reports, and original articles. It also raised funds to assist the underprivileged with their healthcare needs.
Medical volunteer
University of Ghana Medical Students Association Health Week Outreach (Daboase, Western Region - Ghana)
2007
Educated the people of Daboase and surrounding villages in the Wassa East District of the Western Region on the benefits of physical exercise, diet and nutrition as means of preventing hypertension, diabetes and other lifestyle diseases prevalent in the community.
Breast Clinic Volunteer
Breast Clinic at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre (Accra, Ghana)
2007
Took part in a regular breast screening program for women at the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). I examined patients while teaching them how to do a breast self examination, took short histories and discussed the findings with specialists on duty.
Medical volunteer
Danny Whyte & Ivor Burford Bone Marrow Drive (Kumasi, Ghana)
2006
Helped raise public awareness about Leukemia on television and radio shows. Organized, made presentations and assisted in the collection of blood samples.
Co-founder & President
LifeSavers Initiative (Accra, Ghana)
2005 - 2010
Co-founded the non-profit organization LifeSavers Initiative to raise funds for children in need of surgery, as well as to organize medical outreaches and medical screening exercises in Ghana.
Founder & Contributor
Medical School Digital Study Aid Initiative (Accra, Ghana)
2004 - 2010
Started the process of digitally compiling study material (pathology potted specimen, surgical instruments, lecture notes, past exam questions) to help medical students and residents with their exam preparation. Received an honourable commendation by the Dean.
Volunteer
Sackville Drew Nursing Home (Sackville, New Brunswick - Canada)
2003
Assisted seniors with daily walks, reading and games such as bingo.
Swim volunteer
Sackville Special Populations Program (Sackville, New Brunswick - Canada)
2001 - 2002
Community program designed for children with both mental and physical disabilities. I taught kids how to swim in the university swimming pool.
Tutor
Mount Allison University Meighen Centre (Sackville, New Brunswick - Canada)
2001 - 2002
The Mount Allison Meighen Centre was setup to help students with learning disabilities. I volunteered as a tutor helping students draw up study timetables, organize course notes and prepare for their examinations.
Volunteer and Fundraiser
Sackville Hospital Shinerama Program (Sackville, New Brunswick - Canada)
2001 - 2002
Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. I created and distributed flyers to promote awareness and request funds for the cause. I also volunteered at the Sackville Memorial Hospital, where I read to and played the piano for children with cystic fibrosis.