Matt Cornish
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Bio
General pediatrician with experience in private practice and care in under-resourced countries.
Education
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MD, Medicine
Emory Univ of Medicine, 2001
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BS, Molecular Biology
Brigham Young University, 1997
Certifications
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Georgia Volunteer Healthcare Provider
Georgia Department of Public Health, 2023
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Pediatrician
American Board of Pediatrics, 2004
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CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
CITI, 2023
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ACLS
American Heart Association, 2022
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PALS
American Heart Association, 2022
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Georgia Medical License
Georgia Composite Medical Board, 2023
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PHY
GA Medical Composite Board, 2023
Awards & Honors
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Wood Badge Award
Boy Scouts of America, 2013
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Doctor of the Year
Timpanogos Regional Hospital, 2006
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Research and Creative Works Scholar
Brigham Young University, 1993
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Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America, 1991
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Trustees Scholar
Brigham Young University, 1991
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
Teaching Interests
Global health, research and resident education
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- High SARS-CoV-2 attack rates in areas with low detection after community transmission established in Port Vila, Vanuatu, April 2022, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Mathematical Modeling for Removing Border Entry and Quarantine Requirements for COVID-19, Vanuatu, 2022
Technical Report
- Comparison of strategies for daily surveillance of international travellers quarantined in Vanuatu, October–December 2020: Using SMS for COVID-19 quarantine monitoring in Vanuatu, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Safety and immunogenicity of an investigational quadrivalent meningococcal tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine (MenACYW-TT) co-administered with routine pediatric vaccines in infants and toddlers: A Phase II study, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Border screening is an essential component of COVID-19 testing strategies in Vanuatu, 2021
Technical Report
Research Interests
Nutritional problems, cultural perspectives, parenting strategies, outpatient procedures and primary care research.
Department Service
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Peer Evaluation of Teaching
2023 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Pediatric Residency Selection Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pediatric Global Health
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Residency Leadership Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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PGY-1 Scholarly Activity Chair
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
Professional Service
Public Service
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Harrisburg Family Health Care
2023 - Present
Role: Board Member
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AU Spanish Clinic
2023 - 2023
Role: Mentor
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Harrisburg Family Health Care
2023 - 2023
Role: Member
