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Medical Research Librarian | Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis | Instructional Designer

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📖 Medical Research Librarian | Evidence-Based Healthcare | Systematic Reviews As a dedicated Medical Research Librarian, I specialize in connecting healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers with the trusted, evidence-based information they need to make informed decisions. With extensive expertise in systematic reviews, literature searches, and health policy research, I help bridge the gap between complex medical data and real-world healthcare solutions. 🔎 Why My Work Matters In an era of information overload, the ability to filter credible, high-quality medical evidence is more critical than ever. I work to ensure that clinicians, researchers, and decision-makers have access to accurate, timely, and relevant information, ultimately improving patient care, shaping health policies, and advancing medical knowledge. 🌍 How I Impact Healthcare Through expert search strategies, rigorous search methodologies, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, I support: ✅ Clinical decision-making – Equipping healthcare teams with the best available research. ✅ Systematic reviews – Providing the foundation for medical advancements. ✅ Health policy & guidelines – Helping shape policies that impact global healthcare. ✅ Research excellence – Enhancing the quality and credibility of medical studies. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to empower healthcare professionals with knowledge—because informed decisions lead to better outcomes. Let’s connect and collaborate!

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Medical Writing

Research Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Work Experience

Richland College

- Present

Parker University

- Present

Medical Research Librarian

Evidence Search Lab

February 2025 - Present

Health Science Librarian

Parker University

September 2022 - February 2025

Research and Instruction Librarian

Dallas College

January 2004 - November 2021

Education

MLS

Texas Woman's University

- Present

Masters in Library Science

Texas Woman's University - United States

August 2001 - August 2003

Certifications

• Systematic Review Services Specialization

  Medical Library Association

  March 2025 - Present

• Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design

  Texas A&M University-Commerce

  May 2022 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Amy Ferguson, Joel Carmichael, Kent Stuber, Katherine A. Pohlman, Michele Maiers (2025). Where are the chiropractic clinical outcomes registries? A scoping review . Chiropractic & Manual Therapies.

Ferguson, Amy Gonzalez(2007). Get Vertical with Search: Improve Your Patrons' Web Searches with Vertical Search Engines . Texas Library Journal.

REPORT

Amy Ferguson, Sidney Rubinstein, Katherine A. Pohlman, Richard Brown, Stacie Salsbury, Martha Funabashi, Debbie Wright, Brian C. Coleman(2024). Patient Safety Culture Research within the Chiropractic Profession: a Scoping Review Protocol . OSF Registries. OSF Registries

Amy Ferguson, Kathryn Brogan Hartlieb, Kent Stuber, Chris Malaya (2024). Motivational Interviewing in Chiropractic: a Scoping Review Protocol .

Amy Ferguson, Joel Carmichael, Kent Stuber, Katherine Pohlman, Michele Maiers (2023). Chiropractic clinical registries: a scoping review protocol .

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

Ferguson, A.G. Partnering to teach evidence-based practice skills at a health science university. Lightning talk presented at: Medical Library Association; 2024, May 21-24; Portland, OR.

OTHER

Amy Ferguson, Brian C. Coleman, Katherine A. Pohlman, Stacie Salsbury, Sidney Rubinstein, Richard Brown, Debbie Wright, Martha Funabashi (2024). Patient Safety Culture Research within the Chiropractic Profession: a Scoping Review Protocol . OSF Registries.