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, Nutrition, Physician Well-Being, Quality Improvement and Palliative Care.
Work Experience
Director & General Practitioner
Samalla Clinic Ltd. (New - Gbawe, Accra. Ghana)
2012 - present
Responsibilities include running an Out-Patient Department (OPD) clinic and a home health care service, 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.
Obstetrics / Gynaecology & Internal Medicine 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.
Pediatrics & General Surgery House Officer
37 Military Hospital (Neghelli Barracks - Accra, Ghana)
2010 - 2011
Responsibilities included work at the pediatric and surgical OPDs, in-patient wards, emergency rooms and assisting specialists in theatre.
Research 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 submitted | 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 submitted | American Heart Association Conference AHA22, 2022
Seasonal Variation In In-hospital Outcomes Of Takotsubo Syndrome-related Admissions: A National Inpatient Analysis, 2019
Abstract submitted | 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 submitted | World Stroke Congress WSC22, 2022
Cardio-Cerebral Infarctions In Covid-19: A Systematic Review Of Published Case Reports
Abstract submitted | International Journal Of Stroke (Int J Stroke) 2022
Nationwide burden, impact and predictors of Type 2 Myocardial Infarctions in Acute Pulmonary Embolism-Related Hospitalizations
Abstract submitted | 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 submitted | 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 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.
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
Education
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 programme 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 programme 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 programme 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 programme. 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.
Dean’s List Award
Mount Allison University New Brunswick, Canada
2000 - 2003
Recognition for consistent high undergraduate academic achievement.
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.
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 harvesting of skin grafts and suturing.
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.
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.