About me
Gender
Languages spoken
Education & training
Research
Publications
White J and Smaga S. Is there an association between acetaminophen use and the risk of asthma? Evidence-Based Practice April 2015; 14 (4): 11.;
Kang Smith J and Smaga S. What are the risks and benefits of treating subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) in the geriatric population? Evidence-Based Practice. June 2014; 17(6); 7.;
Gulbrandsen E and Smaga S. Do procalcitonin levels help differentiate bacterial meningitis from viral meningitis in the child with fever? Evidence-Based Practice; Dec 2013; 16(12).;
Smaga, S: “Tremor,” The American Family Physician, Oct.15, 2003, 68(8): 1545-1552.;
Falvo, D and Smaga, S. "Lecture Versus Role Modeling: A Comparison of Educational Programs to Enhance Residents' Ability to Communicate With Patients About HIV", Teaching and Learning in Medicine 1991, 3 (4): 227-231.;
Falvo, D and Smaga, S. "Premenstrual Symptoms and Associated Morbidity in a Family Practice Setting," Family Practice Research Journal 1986; 6 (2): 79-88.;
Smaga S and Dorsey JK. The Acutely Swollen/Painful Joint. JM Daniels (ed), Common Musculoskeletal Problems: A Handbook. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.;
SAM MODULE “Care of the Vulnerable Elderly,” published by ABFM, 2009;
LaGarce, M, Debeljuk, L, and Smaga, S. “The Effects of Specific Wavelengths of Ambient Light on Human Behavior in an Experimental Environment-Implication for Designers of The Built Environment,” (Abstract, paper, and presentation) Proceedings of the Hawaii International conference of Arts and Humanities. ISSN 1541-5899, Jan 2005.;
Fisher, K, LaGarce, M, Debeljuk, L, Smaga, S. “Are ADHD Behaviors Affected by Ambient Light Colors in the Built Environment?” Proceedings of the Hawaii International conference on Arts and Humanities, ISSN 1541-5899, Jan 2005.
Awards
2012 AAFP Foundation Pfizer Immunization Award, Most Improved Award;
2011 AAFP Foundation Immunization Award, System Implementation Award;
2008 Teacher of the Year Award, Family Medicine Residency Program, Carbondale, IL;
2008, 2010 Nominated for Mentor of the Year Award, SIU School of Medicine, first year curriculum;
2006 Excellence in teaching award, given by Carbondale FM residents;
1998 Excellence in medical education award;
1995, 1996 Recipient of UWPA/Women's Studies Juried Competition award;
1991 Nominated for Family Physician Teacher of the Year;
1992, 1993 Most Outstanding PBLC Clinical Teacher of the Year