Sabrina Makher

I am an Internal Medicine physician completing residency at Staten Island University Hospital, with extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care that addresses each patient's unique needs. Recognized as a strong leader and collaborative partner, I work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care and improve quality outcomes. I have managed high patient volumes and supervised trainees, balancing efficiency with an individualized, patient-focused approach. I am driven by a passion for building trust, improving patient outcomes, and making a lasting impact on patients' health and well-being.

• Russian
• English

• Delayed diagnosis of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy variant of Guillain-Barré due to possible anchoring bias, Makher S., 04/01/24, Presented at Morning Report, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY.
• A hidden source of hip pain: Psoas abscess in Crohn's disease, Makher S., 01/01/24, Presented at Morning Report, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY.
• An Unexpected Signpost to Ulcerative Colitis, Habib T, Lahoud C, Moussa E, Singh M, Abureesh O, Makher S, Vankayala USA, Al Moussawi H., 10/24/25, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course, Phoenix, AZ.

Reduction of Unnecessary Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP) Testing, Staten Island University Hospital, 06/01/25- 06/01/26

I contributed to a quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing unnecessary RVP orders by 30% over 6 months. We implemented targeted testing strategies (COVID-19, Influenza, RSV) in appropriate clinical scenarios to replace full RVP panels. Responsibilities included educating residents and hospitalists, sending periodic reminders, and assisting in the creation of a decision-making algorithm to guide appropriate RVP ordering. This initiative reduced unnecessary testing and aimed to reduce hospital costs.

• DES Peer Group Facilitator, St. George's University, Grenada, 2nd Term, Medical School, 01/01/20, 05/01/20, During my second term of medical school, I was selected for strong academic performance to facilitate weekly small-group teaching sessions for first-term medical students. In this role, I prepared and facilitated PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and interactive Q&A sessions focused on the weekly curriculum. The aim was to encourage collaborative discussion, create an engaging learning environment, and simplify complex medical topics. This experience strengthened my ability to tailor teaching to the needs of the group and deepened my passion for medical education and small-group learning.
• SGU College Buddy, St. George's University, Grenada, 4th Term, Medical School, 08/01/20, I served as a mentor for first-term medical students beginning their studies in a new online curriculum implemented due to COVID-19. I led an interactive orientation session to prepare students for academic responsibilities and workload, addressed questions and concerns, and provided ongoing year-round support as a resource for academic and personal guidance.

• Cum Laude, Graduated with honors for high academic achievement throughout medical school., St. George's University, Grenada, 2024
• Basic Sciences Honors Program, Awarded at the end of the second year of medical school for maintaining a GPA >87%, meeting all professionalism and course standards, and completing Honors 1 and Honors 2 Selectives., St. George's University, Grenada, 2019-2021
• Humanitarian Scholarship, Awarded upon matriculation for demonstrated compassion and commitment to serving the local community during undergraduate education., St. George's University, Grenada, 2019