Samuel Edusa MD
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
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Korle Bu, Accra. Ghana. (Sept 2003 - Mar 2010)
Mount Allison University
BS in Biology / Biochemistry (Minor in Computer Science). First Class Honors.
Sackville, NB. Canada. (Sept 1999 - May 2003)
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)
Licensure, Memberships & Certifications
Awards & Certificates
Intern of the Year
SGMC Health SGMC GME
June 6, 2025
Award Description:• Selected by faculty for outstanding clinical skills, professionalism, and patient care.
Notecraft for Physician Builders
EPIC (Virtual)
May 26, 2025
Certification Description:• Successfully completed the Notecraft for Physician Builders certification
Antimicrobial Stewardship Team for Better Clinical Outcomes - 3rd Place Josh Nahum Award
SGMC Health Valdosta, Georgia
2024
Award Description:• Received third place at the GHA Patient Safety Summit (Josh Nahum Award) for leading antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to optimize medication use, minimize risks, and prevent drug resistance.
Work Experience
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.
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.
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
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.
Editor/Sofware Developer
Azalea Report (Valdosta, GA)
Sept 2024 - present
Responsibilities included:• Developed and currently maintain the SGMC Health Internal Medicine Resident e-newsletter.
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
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.
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.
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
The Cessation Paradox: Recognizing Delayed Alcoholic Hepatitis in Clinical Practice
Cureus. [Preprint]. doi:10.7759/cureus.XXXX
Beyond Skin Deep: Norwegian Scabies in a Neglected Patient
Poster Presentation, SGMC Health/Mercer University School of Medicine, 2025.