Amanda C. Godoi

MD, BSc (Hons) | Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic | Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

United States

About

I currently work as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic Florida, in a clinical pathway towards surgical residency (Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery), with a focus on leadership, and academic excellence. I am an international medical graduate from Brazil, having graduated in the United Kingdom. I have completed a BSc in Medical Education, focusing on teaching, research, leadership, and management. My background spans living and working in Brazil, Vietnam, Mozambique, UK, Spain and Laos, bringing a unique perspective to my work in healthcare and technology. With a track record in mentoring and management, I have been actively involved in various medical education projects and research initiatives. My main role at the moment is as COO of the Meta-Analysis Academy. My other roles include being Steering Committee and Centre Coordinator for the CLARITY Trial Research Team, and Executive Committee Member of STARSurg Collaborative UK. Beyond my medical career, I am deeply interested in Leadership & Management, Marketing, and Self-Development. I am skilled in Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Data Analysis, and Mentoring. Feel free to connect to discuss potential collaborations or opportunities in the healthcare, research and technology sectors.

Experience

  • Crawford Research Fellowship at Mayo Clinic
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Conduct clinical research focused on Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. • Collaborate with MDT to design studies, analyze outcomes, and contribute to evidence-based surgical innovation. • Perform data collection, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publication. • Engage in academic dissemination through presentations and collaborative research initiatives. • Support ongoing projects advancing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in Head & Neck Surgery.

  • Meta-Analysis Academy (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chief Operations Officer (COO)
      May 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Direct strategic planning and operational oversight across research, education, and organizational development in the company. • Lead a team of 100+ collaborators, coordinators and directors, ensuring alignment with academic goals and evidence-based practice. • Mentor directors and cultivate leadership capacity within a growing medical education institute.

    • Research Mentor
      Jul 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Mentorship 1-2-1: developed trainee researchers (medical students in systematic reviews and meta-analysis, fostering rigorous academic standards. • Guided manuscript writing, data analysis, and dissemination of high-quality clinical research. • Taught mentees and the community through editions of the mentorship, promoting a collaborative research environment across disciplines.

    • Director of SoMe and Marketing
      Oct 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Led Team Leaders and Ambassadors in the Social Media team in applying marketing strategies across platforms, going from 0 to 60K followers by the end of the cycle. • Directed campaigns that effectively translated complex research into accessible, impactful content - over 1M reach across the world. • Strengthened brand positioning and stakeholder engagement in line with organizational objectives.

  • STARSurg (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • CLARITY Trial Steering Committee and Centre Coordinator
      Apr 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Oversaw site coordination for a multicentre clinical trial with over 40 sites, ensuring compliance with protocol and research standards. • Advised and contributed to trial strategy, data management, and stakeholder engagement at the national level. • Played a key role in steering committee decision-making processes.

    • Steering Committee Member
      Aug 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Contributed to planning and delivery of our 10-year STARSurg Conference at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg. • Organized and delivered workshops on academic writing and collaborative research alongside other team colleagues. • Provided strategic input on cross-institutional collaboration, training delivery, and academic event planning.

    • Education Lead
      Sep 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Designed and helped team members in delivering educational initiatives (INCEPT and GRANULE) in surgical research and leadership training. • Drove innovation in INCEPT curriculum content, developing new modules of Systematic Reviews and Audits/QI projects.

  • Residence Life Assistant (RLA) at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
    Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

    • Facilitated conflict resolution, crisis response, and referrals to mental health and academic support services for students from Cardiff University Residences. • Designed and delivered events and initiatives to foster inclusivity, peer engagement, and personal development for students. • Collaborated with university staff and 50+ RLAs to uphold institutional policies and promote a positive living-learning environment.

  • Plastic Surgery Internship/Clerkship at Swansea Bay University Health Board
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

    ReconRegen Laboratory, The Scar Free Foundation Morriston Hospital Under Prof. Iain Whitaker and Mr. Octavian Parkes