Aaron Sweeney, MD
Education
Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH Categorical Pediatrics Residency, July 2020 Sports Medicine Fellowship, July 2021
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH Doctor of Medicine, May, 2017
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH Bachelor of Science, Biology, May, 2013
Honors and Awards
David Anderson High School 2019 Commencement KeyNote Speaker, Lisbon, OH
2nd Place Poster Presentation, Medical Education Research Day, Mount Carmel, Columbus, OH
Summa Cum Laude, Youngstown State University
Graduate of Youngstown State University's Honors Program
Trustee's Scholarship, Youngstown State University
Dean's List all semesters, Youngstown State University
Memberships, Leadership, and Honorary/Professional Societies
Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), Pediatric Residency Representative, 2017 – 2020
Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), Pediatric Residency Representative, 2018 – 2019
Northeast Ohio Medical University Faculty, 2017 – Present
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017 – Present
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, 2020 – Present
American Medical Association (AMA), 2013 – 2020
Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honors Society, 2011 – 2013 Vice President, 2012 – 2013 Treasurer, 2011 – 2012
Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Society, 2011 – 2013 Officer, 2012 – 2013
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2010 – 2013
Research Experience
“How Age of Athlete Impacts Incidence of Injury in Youth Tackle Football” Aaron Sweeney, MD; John Wigal, DO; Joseph Congeni, MD Akron Children’s Hospital, Department of Sports Medicine 2017 – 2021
“Use of RSV Testing in Diagnosis of Bronchiolitis” Aaron Sweeney, MD; Allison Wood, DO; et al Akron Children’s Hospital, Department of Medical Education 2017 – 2018
“Improving Resident Efficiency” Aaron Sweeney, MD; John Wigal, DO; et al Akron Children’s Hospital, Department of Medical Education 2018 – Present
“The SWEET Life: A Diabetes Risk Reduction Program” Ohio Commission on Minority Health Demonstration Project E. Demond Scott, MD; Aaron Sweeney Summa Health System, Center for Health Equity June 2014 – August 2014
"Partial DNA sequence of a plasmid from Enterobacter sp. PC820" Jonathan Caguiat, PhD; Aaron Sweeney, Travis Denmeade Youngstown State University, Department of Biological Sciences, Proteomics and Genomics Research Group 2011 – 2013
Presentations
“Another Oozing Kidney: A Case of Hemorrhagic Renal Angiomyolipoma” Aaron Sweeney, Herit Vachhani, MD; Jason Son, DO Medical Education Research Day Columbus, OH, May 2016
"Partial DNA sequence of a plasmid from Enterobacter sp. PC820" Aaron Sweeney, Travis Denmeade QUEST "A Forum for Student Scholarship." Youngstown, OH, April 2013
"Partial DNA sequence of a plasmid from Enterobacter sp. PC820" Aaron Sweeney, Travis Denmeade Biology Day. Youngstown, OH, April 2013
“Spondylolysis vs Spondylolisthesis” Aaron Sweeney Akron Children’s Hospital Morning Report Akron, OH, November 2018
“Spectrum of Heat Illness” Aaron Sweeney Akron Children’s Hospital Morning Report Akron, OH, March 2019
“How Age of Athlete Impacts Incidence of Injury in Youth Tackle Football: Pilot” Aaron Sweeney, MD; John Wigal, DO, Joseph Congeni, MD Akron Children’s Hospital Virtual Research Day 2020 Akron, OH, May 2020
“How Age of Athlete Impacts Incidence of Injury in Youth Tackle Football” Aaron Sweeney, MD; John Wigal, DO, Joseph Congeni, MD Akron Children’s Hospital Virtual Research Day 2021 Akron, OH, June 2021
Employment Experience
Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH July 2021 – Present Primary Care and Sports Medicine Attending Physician Team Physician Youngstown Phantoms Hockey
Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH July 2020 – June 2021 Sports Medicine Fellow Team Physician Akron University Team Physician Walsh University Team Physician Woodridge High School Team Physician Youngstown Phantoms Hockey
Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH July 2017 – June 2020 Pediatric Resident Physician
Columbiana County Engineer, Lisbon, OH May 2010 – August 2013 Truck Driver/Laborer
Lisbon Baseball/Softball Association, Lisbon, OH May 2007 – August 2013 Umpire
Volunteer/Sports Medicine Coverage Experience
Semi-Annual Free Physicals for Akron Youth Athletes, Akron, OH 2018 – Present Volunteer multiple times per year to provide free, mass pre-participation physicals to hundreds of underserved youth in the Akron community.
Akron City Series Medical Staff for Varsity Football, Akron, OH 2018 – 2020 As a Pediatric Resident, through the Akron Children’s Sports Medicine Department, I functioned as a team physician for schools within the Akron City Series league. As a team physician, I worked autonomously with team trainers to provide on field evaluation, medical care and make important decisions such as when to transport and allow return to play.
The Arnold Sports Festival Expo Medical Team, Columbus, OH 2016 – 2019 Served as a member of the Arnold Sports Festival Expo Medical Team. As a medical student I served primarily as a scribe. As a resident physician, I was tasked with providing First Aid to injured athletes. Additionally, I assisted with transport of athletes to local medical centers whenever appropriate.
Akron Children’s Hospital Residency Peer Mentor, Akron, OH, 2018 – 2020 Served as a peer mentor to incoming interns in the Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency class. Duties as peer mentor included advising incoming interns on appropriate rotation choices, how to succeed as a Resident Physician and counseling on how to manage difficult times during residency.
Open M Free Clinic, Akron, OH 2015 – 2017 Volunteered as a member of the Open M team to provide free healthcare services to uninsured citizens throughout Summit County. These services included preventative screenings, acute care visits, chronic disease management, medication assistance and a variety of other programs that these patients would be unable to afford otherwise.
Summa Center for Health Equity, Akron, OH 2014-2015 Helped design and run community outreach programs focused on healthy living such as exercise and cooking classes. Talked one on one with community members in low income areas about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and how to do so on a budget.
Annual NEOMED Student Health Fair, Rootstown, OH, 2014 – 2017 Performed various free health screening services such as blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings on community members.
NEOMED Peer Advisor/Mentor, Rootstown, OH, 2014 – 2017 Served as a role model and leader for the NEOMED Doctor of Medicine Class of 2018. Duties as a Peer Advisor included advising the class of 2018 on their classes as well as their lives out of the classroom. Additionally, I serve as an approachable resource for any questions the underclassmen may have regarding school or medical school life in general.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Leetonia, OH, 2003 – Present As a confirmed member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church, I have been involved with various fundraising events for the church as well as various charity events for the underprivileged people in the community.