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Research

At MCG Savannah we believe that research plays a vital role in shaping the future of medicine and advancing patient care. As a medical student, you have the unique opportunity to engage in research projects that explore new frontiers in medical science, contribute to evidence-based practice, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities. 

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Research Partnerships

 Research Mentorship

Our dedicated team of research mentors and faculty advisors is here to support you throughout your research journey. Whether you're a novice researcher exploring your interests or an experienced investigator seeking guidance on a complex project, our mentors provide personalized support, feedback, and mentorship to help you develop your research skills and achieve your academic and professional goals.

 Research Electives

Our research elective program offers students the flexibility to pursue research opportunities in a variety of medical specialties, subspecialties, and interdisciplinary fields. Whether you're interested in basic science research, clinical research, translational research, or health services research, our elective options allow you to tailor your research experience to match your interests and career aspirations..

 Clinical Research Opportunities

Our medical students have the opportunity to participate in clinical research projects that bridge the gap between bench and bedside, translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. Whether you're involved in clinical trials, observational studies, or quality improvement projects, our clinical research opportunities offer hands-on experience in patient-oriented research and evidence-based medicine.

 Community-Based Research

We believe in the importance of community engagement in research and offer opportunities for students to collaborate with community partners on research projects that address the health needs of underserved populations. From community-based participatory research to health disparities research, our community-based research initiatives provide students with opportunities to make a positive impact on public health.

 Research Funding & Resources

We understand that conducting research requires resources, and we offer a variety of funding opportunities and research resources to support students in their research endeavors. Whether you're in need of research funding, laboratory facilities, statistical support, or access to research databases, our research office is here to help you navigate the research process and access the resources you need to succeed.

 

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Medical Student Research

Michael Kim

Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Community-Based Program

Victoria Sahar

Examining Appropriate Use of Point of Care Ultrasound by Pre-clerkship Students in a Simulated Clinical Setting

Tommy Bui

Vision Screenings in the Community

Elexis Price

Probing Public Interest in Prostate Cancer

Hisham Kashif

PDs of the South Atlantic: A Match Made in Heaven?

Shresttha Dubey

Clerkship Directors’ Observations on Step 1 Grading & Timing

Maiah Wiley

A Nationwide Analysis of Trends in Congenital Genitourinary Procedures

Kelsey Fuchs

Trends in Congenital Genitourinary Diagnoses: A Four-Year Nationwide Analysis

Alexa Ghulam

Understanding Ultrasonography: Using Search to Optimize Patient Self-Education

Seena Mansouri

Remote Magnetic Navigation vs. Manual Navigation Ablation for Various Arrhythmias

Om Sakhalkar

Correlating Epispadias and Hypospadias Search Interest with Seasonality & Geography

Fatma Aldihri

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Circulatory System Diagnoses

Mia Von Gal

Cancer & COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Effect on Nationwide Nervous System Oncological Diagnoses

Brandon Hodges

COVID-19 Pandemic & Its Impact on Neurogenic Bladder Diagnosis

Stephanie Frassrand

Neurologic Disease in a Pandemic: Impact of COVID-19 on Diagnosis of Neurologic Conditions

Megan Jones

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Five-Year Nationwide Analysis of Its Diagnoses

Brennan Bogdanovich

Five-Year Nationwide Analysis of UTI Diagnoses & COVID-19 Impact

Hayden Suggs

Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes for Blind Cancer Survivors

Malek Moumne

Classification of Meditative State Based on Heart Rate Variability Using Machine Learning

Gabrielle Siddiqui

Community based vision screenings in Savannah, GA

Sara Kate Doerr

Association Between Pediatric Behavioral Health & Vision from the NIH

Cody Greene

Reconstructing Scalp Defects After Excising Giant Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Ashley "Lexy" Ellingwood

Modulation of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling in Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Brooke Amero

Community-Based Participatory Research Identifying Unmet Health Care Needs of Underserved Individuals in the Savannah Area

Victoria Sahar

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Complication: Rare Presentation of Peritoneal Catheter Erosion through the Abdominal Wall.

Hayden Suggs

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Malignant Hyperthermia

Hayden Suggs

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Post-Procedural Shock

Olivia Piscano

Testing for the Validity of the ACE Pictorial Test - Pilot Study

Megan Jones

Assessing Impact of Overturning Roe v Wade on Birth Control Decisions

Yazmin Reategui

Was the COVID-19 Pandemic associated with worsened disease severity in Liver Cancer Patients?

Aditya Bhave

Heart Failure Readmission in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in a dedicated Cardio-Obstetrics Program

Maiah Wiley

Mortality Rate in Workup of Suspected Chest Metastasis in HNSCC Patients

Anna Robicsek

Coffee Consumption After Abdominal Surgery: A Potential Strategy to Decrease Postoperative Ileus

Garima Paul

Analysis of post-surgical outcomes in Medicaid patients versus the general population following primary knee arthroplasty

Arfa Ul-Haque

Guarding Against Human Papillomavirus with Gardasil 9

Blake Hamil

Communities pedestrian friendliness & physical activity in communities across Savannah

Mohini Gharpure

Improving Follow-Up Care: Connecting Free Clinics with Health Systems

Hannah Wilkey

Addressing the Physician Shortage: A Description of the Latin American School of Medicine 

Anusha Gadipudi

Assessing Online Accessibility of Healthcare Sites in Southeast Georgia

Sara Kate Doerr

Association Between Pediatric Behavioral Health and Vision

Fatma Aldihri

Assessment of Diabetes Knowledge and Glycemic Control Among Patients with Diabetes

Aashka Sheth

Examining Racial Disparities in Association between Food Environment and EOCRC Mortality

Om V. Sakhalkar

Correlating Vesicoureteral Reflux Search Interest with Seasonality and Geography

Madison Beverly

Common Indications of Ultrasound Guided IV Access

Madison Beverly

Enhancing Workplace Safety in Healthcare: Investigating the Impact of Self-Defense Training

Lane Langston

Community Based Vision Screenings in Savannah, GA

Brian Buck

Evaluating the Mental Health of the Pediatric LGBTQ+ Population in Brunswick, GA

Kelsey Fuchs

Strategic WIC enrollment campaign targeting Chatham county residents.

Raag Patel

The Geographic Mobility Patterns of General Surgery Residents

Raag Patel

Was the COVID-19 Pandemic associated with worsened disease severity in Pancreatic Cancer Patients?

Om V. Sakhalkar

Hemoptysis with Pulmonary Nodules and Incidental Aneurysmal Dilatation: A Case Report

Isabela Pavkov

Association of COVID-19 pandemic on rectal & anal cancer severity

Jack Xhemali

Understanding blindness & its impact on mental health

Om V. Sakhalkar

Subglottic Stenosis with Pregnancy: A Case Report

Queen Abure

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Disease Severity in Colon Cancer

Pearl Shah

ChatGPT, Bing, or Bard – Your Choice?

Brennan Bogdanovich

Altmetric Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Article in Plastic Surgery

Warda Abdi

Ethically conducting hair examinations among individuals with hijabs

David Thomas

Overlap of AUD and OUD & impact on Rural communities

Aleisha Khan

Optimizing a Race-Free Kidney Donor Risk Index

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