My research interests include pediatric OMT and Cranial OMT.
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| Year | University | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Geisinger Health System | Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency |
| 2010 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus | DO |
| 2006 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | BS, Biochemistry |
Dr. Stroupe is a board-certified internist and pediatrician. Her practice focus is on the clinical teaching of primary care to medical students and residents and the management of complex medical conditions in adults and children. Her academic focus is on curriculum development and integration of pre-clinical and clinical education. Her research interests include undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, care delivery to underserved populations, preventative health measures, multidisciplinary team-based care models, and transitions of care for children into adulthood.
Dr. Sahhar received his medical degree from the University of Mosul in Mosul, Iraq. He completed his Pediatric residency and Pediatric Critical Care fellowship at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He is board certified in both general pediatrics and the subspecialty of pediatric critical care medicine. Dr. Sahhar also holds certification in Pediatric Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP), and American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP). Dr. Sahhar is currently the Medical Director of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Dr. Sahhar holds an academic degree as Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina AHEC and is a Discipline Chair of Pediatrics at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus.
As an active researcher and investigator for the last 21 years, my focus is always on translational clinical research and projects. From a single case report of discovering an association between a virus and a disease to observational large number of patients studied for many years to evaluate efficacy and safety of treatment or therapy modality. My research categories are: Single Case Reports/rare and unique case presentation (e.g. hMPV and Pertussis-Like Syndrome); Multiple Case Studies/Descriptive Research (e.g. Silver Russell Syndrome); Retrospective/Chart Review/Quantitative Research (e.g. Diabetic Ketoacidosis); and Prospective/Randomized Control Trials (e.g. Heliox Therapy). Other research studies include Community focus/health promotion (e.g. PLAY Program); Medical innovation (e.g. Lumbar Puncture Assist Tool); and Educational studies (e.g. Pre-Clinical Experience).
My main role in any project is being a mentor to the medical students. Every project starts with an idea; a thesis to be examined and investigated. The assigned students will research the thesis and perform the literature review. When the thesis is deemed valuable and applicable, then a purpose of the research will be defined with the main aim to answer the main research question. I put together the main frame for the study design and the students initiate the study starting with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) application when required. Once approved, the study will be launched starting with data collection performed by the students. Once completed, a biostatistician will input the data and produce the results. A team meeting, including myself, the students and the biostatistician, will be convened to review the results and analyze its reproducibility. Once valid, the study abstract and poster will be generated and presented by the students at the college annual research meeting as well at a national conference, such as ACOP and AOA/OMED. Feedback from the experts will be summarized and the final study manuscript will be prepared for submission to a scientific journal for final publication.
Research is rewarding, but it requires patience, dedication, and time allocation. As an example, in one calendar year I conducted 15 pediatric clinical research projects involving more than 20 VCOM medical students. The average amount of time I invested at the different steps of those projects was 15 hours per week. I have completed 100 research projects since the 2012 opening of the VCOM Carolinas campus, and I am currently mentoring 34 VCOM students across 19 active research projects.
Sofia Abraham-Hardee, DO, PhD received her BS in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She completed a post-baccalaureate program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She received her Osteopathic medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. She also completed her PhD in International Health Education from Virginia Tech in 2008. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania in June 2011. Dr. Abraham-Hardee is a board-certified pediatrician and is the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She was awarded the Golden Apple Award 2014-2015. She was also awarded the 2013 Best Bedside Manner in Our Health Magazine.