Sarah Abdelsayed MD
Sarah Abdelsayed
MD
Assistant Professor; Fellowship Program Director of Addiction Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Addictions; Family Medicine; Primary Care
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Addiction Medicine, University at Buffalo (2016)
- Fellowship, Next Generation, American Board of Addiction Medicine Foundation (2016)
- Residency, Family Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2015)
- MD, Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2012)
- BS, Chemical Engineering, Rutgers University, Summa Cum Laude (2008)
Employment:
- Fellowship Program Director of Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
- Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2021-present)
- Addiction Medicine Physician, UBMD Primary Care (2017-present)
- Associate Fellowship Program Director of Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2020–2022)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2018–2021)
- Clinical Instructor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017–2018)
- Attending Physician, Cooper University Hospital (2016–2017)
- Co-Chief Resident, Family Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014–2015)
Awards and Honors:
- Preceptor Attending Physician Award (2020)
- Preceptor Attending Physician Award (2018)
- Next Generation Award (2015)
- Second Place Research Poster (2015)
- Medical Student Teaching Award (2015)
- Most Deserving Student (2008)
- Outstanding Scholar's Award (2004-2008)
- Dean's List (2004-2008)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- December 2022–September 2027
Primary Care Training and Enhancement - Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health
Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA)
Role: Principal Investigator - December 2022–December 2023
Gender Institute Grant
University at Buffalo Faculty Research Award – Mothers Justice Project
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - November 2022–June 2023
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training Support
Tower Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Abdelsayed SA, Lin T, Wilkins KJ, Blondell RD. (2023) Primary Care Approach to Evaluation of Alcohol Use Disorder in Older Adult Population. Family Doctor Journal (New York State Academy of Family Physicians) (Jan), 11(3): 38-41.
- Abdelsayed S, Doscher T, Blondell R. (2020) The Family Doctor’s Role in Chronic Pain Management among Reproductive-aged and Pregnant Women: A Unique Opportunity for Generational Change. Family Doctor Journal (New York State Academy of Family Physicians) (Jan)
- Abrams C, Abdelsayed S. (2018) A Qualitative Study on the Challenges of Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder. NYS Child Welfare/Child Protective Services Training Institute (Dec), 16
- Abdelsayed S, Acevedo R, Clemow L. (2017) Is sleep deprivation associated with behavioral changes in children and adolescents?. Evidence-Based Practice (Feb), 20(2): 8-9.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Furo H, Lin T, Yuan Zhou Y, Abdelsayed S. (2023) Detecting Naloxone in Adulterated Urine Samples: Can Naloxone Be Detected When Buprenorphine/Naloxone Film Is Dipped Directly into Urine and Water?. In: Advances and Challenges in Urine Laboratory Analysis. InTechOpen
Professional Memberships:
- North American Primary Care Research Group (2022–present)
- American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (2020–present)
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2017–present)
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (2016–present)
- American Academy of Family Physicians (2012–present)
Presentations:
- "Exploring the experiences of pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder in the criminal justice system." 50th Annual Meeting, North American Primary Care Research Group (2022)
- "Substance Use Disorders in Women." National Didactic Series, American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (2022)
- "X-Waiver Training." WNY Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "Addiction Medicine Topics for the Family Doctor." Family Medicine Residency Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "Women and Substance Use Disorders." Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "A retrospective observational study evaluating the impact of integrated addiction medicine curriculum on practice intentions of family medicine residents." FMX Conference, American Academy of Family Physicians (2021)
- "A baseline study of effectiveness of standard substance use disorder training in family medicine residency." New York State Academy of Family Physicians Conference (2019)
- "Opioid Use Disorder: Issues for Women and Children." Perinatal Updates 2019 Conference, University at Buffalo Department of Pediatrics/Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2019)
- "Exploring Pregnant and Parenting Mother's Attitudes Toward Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder." New York State Academy of Family Physicians Conference (2019)
- "Peer teaching sex-ed with at-risk adolescents: a COPC intervention at Edison Job Corps." Scientific Assembly, New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (2016)
- "Opioid Addiction Crisis: Youth at Risk." Pediatric Grand Rounds, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
- "Polysubstance Use in Pregnancy." Perinatal Updates 2016 Conference, University at Buffalo Department of Pediatrics/Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2016)
- "Step Up: peer mentoring for adolescents with substance use disorders. A COPC intervention at Renaissance Campus." Next Generation Award Reception, Annual Conference, American Society of Addiction Medicine (2016)
- "Type II Diabetes." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Stepwise Approach to Interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Fluids and Electrolytes." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Atrioventricular Block." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "MS4 Boot Camp - Adolescent Issues." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Geriatric Psychotropic Medications." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Acute Coronary Syndrome." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2014)
- "Tuberculosis." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "Morbidity & Mortality: Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "Thyroid Emergencies." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "Pancreatitis." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "Pediatric Syncope." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "NIH Stroke." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2013)
- "Altered Mental Status and Hepatic Encephalopathy." Family Medicine Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2012)
- "Latina Women at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - A Study and Intervention." Community-Oriented Primary Care Closing Celebration, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2009)
Service Activities:
- UBMD Family Medicine: Executive Committee; Member (2022–present)
- UB (University at Buffalo) Heals; Volunteer Supervising Physician (2021–2022)
- Drug and Alcohol Review; Peer Reviewer (2021–present)
- Well Clinic at PATH (People Against Trafficking of Humans); Volunteer Physician (2021–present)
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: Fellowship Site Visit Preparation Committee; Member (2020–2021)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buffalo, NY; Mentor for at-risk elementary school girls (2019–2021)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2018–2019)
- CMANA (Coptic Medical Association of North America): Medical mission trip to Haiti; Volunteer (2018)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Family Medicine Residency Program - Addiction Medicine Curriculum; Coordinator (2018–present)
- University at Buffalo Global Health: Medical mission trip to Haiti; Volunteer (2017)
- CMANA (Coptic Medical Association of North America): Addiction Medicine mission trip to Egypt; Volunteer (2017)
- CMANA (Coptic Medical Association of North America): Medical mission trip to Haiti; Volunteer (2017)
- Lockport Cares; Shelter Volunteer (2017–2022)
- Good Neighbors Clinic; Volunteer Physician (2017–2018)
- CMANA (Coptic Medical Association of North America): Spiritual and medical missionary trip to Bolivia; Volunteer (2016)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Support Group for Pregnant and Parenting Women in an Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Program; Educator (2015–2016)
- St. Mary and St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church; Sunday School Teacher (2015–2022)
- Friends of Night People: Substance use outreach; Volunteer (2015–2016)
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School: Family Medicine Resident Education Curriculum Committee; Member (2014–2015)
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School: Graduate Medical Education Committee; Representative (2014–2015)
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School: Family Medicine Resident Recruitment Committee; Member (2012–2013)
- UBMD Family Medicine: PCRI Leadership Committee; Member