Mitch

Dedicated and results-driven healthcare professional with a solid foundation in medicine, public health, and epidemiology. Over four years of experience in clinical practice, research, and project management, focusing on chronic diseases, autism, and healthcare disparities in underserved communities. Adept at leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct data-driven research, manage interdisciplinary teams, and drive healthcare initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and academic institutions, with a track record of co-authoring several research works and presenting at prestigious conferences with a commitment to advancing evidence-based healthcare solutions through innovation and research.

• Autism Recognition Pilot Program, Tuition waiver, 08/01/23, Present
• Jian Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, RA stipend, 08/01/23, Present
• The Ekeanyanwu Outstanding Community Service Award, $1000, 2019
• Award of Recognition, Rural health care development, Obowo community, Imo State, 12/01/21
• Presidential Award, Georgia Southern University, 09/01/23
• End-Polio Ambassadorial Award, Rotary Club, Nnewi Anambra, Nigeria, 09/01/18
• Award of Excellence as the school Academic Secretary, Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria, 11/01/19

• American College of Rheumatology (ACR), The National Trend of Using Prescription Immunosuppressives in the USA
• American Public Health Association (APHA), The Association between advanced maternal age at delivery and childhood obesity
• American Public Health Association (APHA), The Association between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
• American Public Health Association (APHA), Associations between climate changes, airborne pollen, selected air pollutants, and asthma-related department visits in Charleston, South Carolina, during 2017-2021.
• American Public Health Association (APHA), Impact of gaseous air pollutants and climate change on airborne pollen load in the coastal area of Charleston-a five-year study.

• National Blood Service Commission (NBSC), World Blood Donor Day, 2022. Donating Blood is an Act of Solidarity, Join the efforts and save lives
• Geriatrics Convention, National Hospital Abuja, Polypharmacy and Falls in Geriatric population Nigeria.
• Clinical Seminar, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, National Hospital, Abuja, Misdiagnosis and Late presentation of Rheumatological cases in Rural Nigeria- Knowledge versus Shortage

• E-TAPH Editorial Board Commentary Submission, Accessibility and Comprehension of United States Health Insurance Among International Students: A Gray Area., http://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu/opr/etaph
• Journal Article, Decade-Long Trends in Hospitalization, Outcomes, and Emergency Department Visits for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the United States, 2010 -2020
• Journal Article, Rate, Reasons, and independent predictors of unplanned 30-day Readmission in Patients Hospitalized for Lung Involvement in SLE
• Journal Article, Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) trends among US adults, the NHANES 1988-2020
• Journal Article, Comparative Assessment of Job Satisfaction Among Frontline Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria, http://dx.doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i8n03
• Newsletter, Behavioral Pediatrics of Regional Georgia - July Autism aid Newsletter, https://mailchi.mp/zeanah/july2024?e=dfa2d9cfc1
• Journal Article, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV among Medical Students in South-East Nigeria
• Article, Prevalence of visual challenges amongst patients of hydroxychloroquine within 10years of commencement in south-east, Nigeria

• IRB certification course, CITI Program, 08/01/23, 08/01/26
• Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, Kaura District, Abuja, Nigeria, 12/01/20, Present
• Foundational Course in Medical Missions Training, The Institute of Medical Missions (IMM), CMDA, 09/01/18
• Certificate of Selfless Service to Rural Health Development, Society of St Vincent de Paul, 2016, 2019
• Certificate of Recognition, Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students Association, 2017, 2019
• Certificate of Recognition, Christian Medical and Dental Students Association, 2014, 2019
• Certificate of Recognition, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students Association, 2014, 2015

• Office of the Secretary, Public Health Student Association (PHSA), Georgia Southern University, 04/01/24, 08/01/24
• Office of the President, Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Nauth -Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria, 08/01/16, 11/01/19
• Office of the Class representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe Medical Students Association, Nauth -Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria, 08/01/16, 12/01/19
• Office of the Academic Secretary, Federation of Catholic Medical/Dental Students (FECAMDS), Nauth -Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria, 08/01/17, 08/01/19
• Office of the Welfare Secretary, Christian Medical/Dental Students Association (CMDA), Nauth -Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria, 08/01/17, 08/01/19