Shawn Medford, MD
About Shawn Medford, MD
Shawn Medford, MD, is a Clinical Research Fellow at Howard University Hospital and the National Institutes of Health, specializing in rare autoinflammatory diseases. He holds an MD from Howard University and has a diverse background in healthcare innovation and strategy.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Shawn Medford serves as a Clinical Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2023. In this role, he conducts research focused on the pathophysiology and treatment of rare autoinflammatory diseases. He is part of the Translational Autoinflammatory Disease Studies (TADS) Unit, which emphasizes innovative medical research. His investigations include studying the impact of microbiomes and gut leakiness biomarkers on various inflammatory conditions.
Clinical Research Experience at Howard University Hospital
Since 2021, Shawn Medford has worked as a Clinical Researcher at Howard University Hospital. His role involves conducting clinical research and contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge in a hybrid work environment. This position builds on his extensive background in healthcare research and analysis.
Educational Background and Medical Training
Shawn Medford earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Howard University, completing his studies from 2018 to 2023. He also holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science & Engineering with a focus on Biomaterials from Boston University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Brown University, studying from 2008 to 2012.
Previous Work Experience in Healthcare and Research
Shawn Medford has held various roles in healthcare and research prior to his current positions. He worked as a Healthcare Innovation Analyst at Boston Children's Hospital from 2016 to 2017 and as a Healthcare Strategy Analyst at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center for six months in 2017. He also served as a Clinical Research Assistant at Boston Children's Hospital in 2017 and as a Research Assistant at Boston University School of Medicine from 2015 to 2016.
Leadership and Consulting Roles
Shawn Medford co-founded and served as CEO of Exersaur from 2012 to 2014. He also worked as an Analyst in Healthcare Strategy Consulting at Fletcher Spaght, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes a role as a Summer Analyst at Weybosset Research & Management and as a Summer Associate Consultant at Endeavour Partners. These positions contributed to his expertise in healthcare strategy and innovation.