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 settings.
Education
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MD, MedicineEmory Univ of Medicine, 2001
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BS, Molecular BiologyBrigham Young University, 1997
Certifications
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Georgia Volunteer Healthcare ProviderGeorgia Department of Public Health, 2023
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PediatricianAmerican Board of Pediatrics, 2004
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CITI Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeCITI, 2023
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Georgia Medical LicenseGeorgia Composite Medical Board, 2023
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ACLSAmerican Heart Association, 2022
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PALSAmerican Heart Association, 2022
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PHYGA Medical Composite Board, 2023
Awards & Honors
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Wood Badge AwardBoy Scouts of America, 2013
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Doctor of the YearTimpanogos Regional Hospital, 2006
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Research and Creative Works ScholarBrigham Young University, 1993
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Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America, 1991
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Trustees ScholarBrigham Young University, 1991
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
Teaching Interests
Global and rural health, research, POCUS, 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
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- 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, rural and remote medicine, cultural perspectives, parenting strategies, outpatient procedures and primary care research.
Department Service
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Faculty Interviewer2024 - Present
Role:Other
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Primary Care Track2024 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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X+Y Committee2024 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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Head of Pediatric POCUS Development2024 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
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Scholarly Activity Oversight Committee2024 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
University Service
Professional Service
Public Service
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Harrisburg Family Health Care2023 - Present
Role:Board Member
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ALAS Spanish and School-based Clinics2023 - Present
Role:Mentor
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Harrisburg Family Health Care2023 - 2023
Role:Member
