🏫 Educational Journey:
Meilynn Shi, currently pursuing an M.D. at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, forged her path with a B.A. in American Studies and a Minor in Political Science. An accomplished student in the Honors Program in Medical Education, she anticipates graduating in May 2025.
🔍Research Experience:
Current focus on cardiovascular studies, including immunophenotyping in atherosclerosis and heart failure, and database development for surgical outcomes.Previous research concentrated on trauma system development’s impact on patient care and triage.
🔬 Research & Scholarly Pursuits:
Meilynn’s research spans varied medical domains. Her work at Northwestern’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute explores immunophenotypes in atherosclerosis and heart failure, while her past projects focused on trauma care coordination and outcomes. She’s contributed significantly to publications in trauma care and cardiovascular research, showcasing her diverse interests and expertise.
🏅 Honors & Achievements:
Recognized with Phi Beta Kappa honors, Meilynn has shown an exceptional commitment to academia and scholarship throughout her academic journey.
🧑💼 Professional Experience:
From internships at the Legal Council for Health Justice to roles in the California Department of Public Health, Meilynn has blended healthcare advocacy with practical experience, addressing issues like lead poisoning and border health challenges.
🌟 Extracurricular Engagements:
A multifaceted leader, Meilynn has taken on crucial roles such as Chief at the Education-Centered Medical Home and Editor-in-Chief at Northwestern Public Health Review. She’s spearheaded initiatives, organized events, and led publications focusing on structural racism and healthcare misinformation.
🌐 Organizational Affiliations:
Meilynn’s commitment extends to several professional societies and medical associations, including memberships in the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and others, reflecting her dedication to the medical field.
🏃♀️ Personal Interests:
Beyond her scholarly pursuits, Meilynn finds solace in activities like running (including the Chicago Marathon ’23), hiking, culinary arts, and scuba diving, embodying a balanced and adventurous spirit.
🔍 Research Vision:
Meilynn Shi, through her comprehensive research engagements and commitment to medical excellence, envisions a future where her contributions to scientific exploration will impact healthcare positively.
🏅 Scholarly Recognition:
Recognized as a Phi Beta Kappa member, Meilynn’s commitment to academia and research excellence is evident throughout her academic journey.
📊 Excellence Beyond Academia: Her leadership roles, including Chief at the Education-Centered Medical Home and Editor-in-Chief at Northwestern Public Health Review, reflect her commitment to orchestrating impactful initiatives, particularly focusing on structural racism and healthcare misinformation.
Top Noted Publication:
Shi M*, Stey AM, Tatebe LC. Recognizing and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and
Violence Among Resettled Refugees. Curr Trauma Rep. 2021.
Slocum JD, Holl JL, Love R, Shi M, Mackersie RC, Alam H, Loftus TM, Andersen R, Bilimoria KY, Stey AM. Defining Obstacles to Emergency Transfer of Trauma Patients: An Evaluation of Retriage Processes from Nontrauma and Lower-Level
Illinois Trauma Centers. Surgery. 2022.
Furmanchuk A, Rydland KJ, Hsia RY, Mackersie RM, Shi M, Hauser MW, Kho A,
Bilimoria KY, Stey AM. Geographic Disparities in Re-triage Destinations Among
Seriously Injured Californians. Ann Surg Open. 2023.
Shi M*, Reddy S, Furmanchuk A, Holl JL, Hsia RY, Mackersie RC, Bilimoria KY, Stey AM. Re-triage Moderates Association between State Trauma Funding and Lower Mortality of Trauma Patients. Injury. 2023. Published onSeptember 2023, 110859
Shi M*, Puthumana JJ, Malaisrie SC. Rescue Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair
Followed by Interval Mitral Valve Replacement. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Tech. 2023.
Byskosh A, Shi M*, Helenowski I, Holl JL, Hsia RY, Liepert AE, Mackersie RC,
Bilimoria KY, Stey AM. Is State Trauma System Funding Associated with Mortality
Among Injured Hospitalized Patients? Am J Surg. 2023.
Thivalapill N, Shi M, Visenio M, Silver C, Sullivan G, Castle SL, Davis JW,
Bongiovanni T, Stey AM. The Association of Level I Trauma Center Relocation with
Injured Patient In-Hospital Mortality. In submission: J Am Coll Surg