Sarah Abdelsayed MD

Sarah Abdelsayed

Sarah Abdelsayed
MD

Assistant Professor; Fellowship Program Director of Addiction Medicine

Department of Family Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Addictions; Family Medicine

Contact Information
UB Gateway Building
Department of Family Medicine
77 Goodell Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
sabdelsa@buffalo.edu


Patient Care

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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 (2014)
  • 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)
  • 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 S, Lin T, Wilkins K, Blondell R. (2023) Primary Care Approach to Evaluation of Alcohol Use Disorder in Older Adult Population. New York State Academy of Family Physicians Journal – Family Doctor (Jan)
  • 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?. IntechOpen (Jan)
  • 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. New York State Academy of Family Physicians Journal – Family Doctor (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.

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)
  • "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)
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Service Activities:

  • University at Buffalo Family Medicine Executive Committee (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)
  • ACGME Fellowship Site Visit Preparation Committee (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 Family Medicine Residency 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 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 Residency Education Curriculum Committee (2014–2015)
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Graduate Medical Education Committee; Representative (2014–2015)
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Family Medicine Residency Recruitment Committee (2012–2013)

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Contact Information

UB Gateway Building
Department of Family Medicine
77 Goodell Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
sabdelsa@buffalo.edu

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