University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Scholarly Concentrations Program Class of 2019
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM The Morsani College of Medicine has much to be proud of regarding the accomplishments of the SCP students during this academic year. The SCP, supported by Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE), provided resources, leadership and academic structure for medical students pursing novel scholarly work. Students had opportunities to get involved in biomedical research, including focused study in nutrition and in medicine and gender. Students also studied medicine from an international and public health perspective, including in- depth approaches to help the medically underserved. Some students pursued an understanding of a systems approach to medicine, focusing on health systems engineering as well as business. Finally, students pursued scholarly work in medical education, law, as well as humanities. The specific curriculum and projects developed by each concentration as well as the over-arching curriculum offered by RISE, empowered students to excel in their academic pursuits. This excellence was manifested by productive interactions with faculty resulting in abstracts, posters, talks and publications. We realize that students have shared their academic careers with us while balancing the traditional education experience of medical school. We hope that this program has broadened our students’ horizons such that they have a greater understanding of, and are sensitive to, the medical journeys of their patients. We are proud of what these students have accomplished and we look forward to our students incorporating their enthusiasm and skills for scholarship into their medical careers moving forward. We would like to take this opportunity to thank both students and faculty for their hard work and their commitment to scholarship. The SCP continues to benefit from the leadership and guidance of Bryan Bognar, MD, MPH, Vice Dean for Educational Affairs. We want to express our sincere appreciation for his critical insights regarding medical education and his tireless support for this program. Also, we are most fortunate to benefit from the vision and leadership of Charles (Charly) J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, Senior Vice President, Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Since his arrival in May 2014, he has inspired our faculty and students to follow their passion for scholarship and excellence. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Dean Lockwood for his support and commitment to the SCP program. The program is able to sustain its success because it is supported by the superb staff members of the Office of Educational Affairs. We owe much to their help, which we would like to acknowledge here today by saying thank you. We are indebted to these individuals and they inspire us to move forward. Susan Pross, PhD Co-Director, Scholarly Concentrations Program Ingrid Bahner, PhD Co-Director, Scholarly Concentrations Program Erin May Academic Services Administrator Roberta (Bobby) Collins Director, Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE)
Ingrid Bahner, PhD Susan Pross, PhD SCP Co-Director SCP Co-Director Erin May Roberta (Bobby) Collins Academic Service Director Administrator Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE)
FACULTY LEADERS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PUBLIC HEALTH Ingrid Bahner, PhD Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MPH, Dr.PH Michael Fradley, MD Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dawn Schocken, MPH, PhD Miguel Reina Ortiz, MD, MPH, PhD HEALTH DISPARITIES MEDICAL EDUCATION Laurie Woodard, MD Danielle Gulick, PhD Anne Wenders, MPH, CHES Jaimie Weber, MD Jessica Dominguez Rieg, PhD Daniel Haight, MD, FACP Shirley Smith, MA INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, HEALTH SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & BUSINESS IN MEDICINE Grisselle Centeno, PhD Joann Ferrell Quinn, MBA, PhD Timothy Kubal, MD, MBA Charles Edwards, MD, MBA Jay Lebsack, MA MEDICINE & GENDER INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE Stephanie Ros, MD Patricia Emmanuel, MD John Sinnott, MD Jamie Cooper, PhD Lynette Menezes, PhD MEDICAL HUMANITIES Javier Cuevas, PhD Kristie Greene, MD Marzenna Wivanowska, PhD Andrew Myer, MD Jordan Messler, MD Asa Oxner, MD Coordinator: Amanda Touchton LAW & MEDICINE Jay Wolfson, JD, Dr. PH Katherine Drabiak, JD NUTRITION RESEARCH & HEALTH Barbara Hansen, PhD Crystal Jacovino, DO Heewon Gray, PhD, RDN Diana Rancourt, PhD
HEALTH MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL DISPARITIES HUMANITIES MEDICINE Abuelenen, Toaa M. 10 LAW & Abusrur, Sammy S. 11 HEALTH Canvasser, Leah D. 18 Beal, Hannah L. 13 MEDICINE Chang, Jane 21 SYSTEMS Godbole, Nupur B. 35 Black, Gregory 13 Crocker, Ariel L. 27 ENGINEERING Gowda, Niraj R. 34 Chun, Stanford W. 20 Espinosa, Luis 33 Denham, James Dustin 30 Grossman, Danielle S. 36 Couchot, Patrick A. 22 Nandyala, Arathi S. 54 Asi, Zyad 12 Hachadorian, Michael E. 37 Cozart, Brittany Mariah 27 Rao, Gautam 63 Boubekri, Amir 15 Hendryx, Annie N. 39 Green, Shikerria L. 35 Schwartz, Christopher J. 64 Crespo-Rivera, Cynthia 26 Hock, Duncan V. 40 Hannon, Paul J. 37 Dawood, Siraaj 30 Lippincott, Michelle D. 47 Iranmanesh, Elhaam 43 Jaffer, Ali-Musa R. 42 Shankar, Shruti 66 Kuang, Jameson Ye 46 O’Neill, Joseph Luke 56 Tsoi, Key Yan 72 Mayers, Yeshuwa 51 Peretiatko, Steven 59 Zimmerman, Keith T. 73 Nall, Laura Catherine 53 Stachnik, Stephen 70
MEDICAL BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION, EDUCATION RESEARCH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, & BUSINESS IN MEDICINE Bowman, John I. 14 Adnan, Syed F. 10 Divingian, Catherine M. 33 Ciullo, Dana L. 21 Hasan, Syed Aarish 39 D’Souza, Tabitha X. 29 Alsalahi, Ammar H. 11 Horowitz, Evan H. 40 n Malik, Adil A. 50 Black, Katherine T. 14 Mullen, Patrick S. 52 NUTRITION Patel, Parth 56 MEDICINE Britto, Manuel 18 PUBLIC RESEARCH Ratnasamy, Kevin 62 & GENDER Buckley, Tyler 19 HEALTH & HEALTH Carroll, Michael P. 19 Crocus, Paige A. 28 Mcmullin, Hillary C. 52 Curry, Tierra L. 28 Collins, Madison L. 22 Jayaprakash, Pooja M. 43 Krinock, Derek J. 45 Cox, Thomas R. 26 Bhaskar, Sonya S. 12 Moberg, Megan S. 53 Diaz Vera, Jesus 31 Bresnan, Caroline E. H. 15 Pargas, Anaisy 57 Gerard, Roger L. 34 Chandler, Alissa Ku’ulei 20 Price, Corley Rachelle 59 Hackney, Noah A. 36 Culp, Jared M. 29 Shin, Hannah 67 Hardman, Danielle E. 38 Hasenkamp, Eric A. 38 Steinberg, Samantha E. 71 Hosseinian, Nima M. 42 Johnson, Nicholas E. 44 Wood, Nicole J. 72 Kennedy, Jessica A. 45 Kilinski, Kyle C. 44 Liveringhouse, Casey 46 Patel, Prit K. 57 Malachowski, Stephen J. 47 Priddy, Wesley P. 61 Marcet, Paul A. 51 Schwitalla, Theresa A. 64 Mashkouri, Sherwin 50 Nawlo, Jude 55 Weber, Travis Adam 73 Nguyen, Danny T. 54 Patel, Shreyans K. 58 Powell, Asyvia 58 Primiani, Christopher T. 61 Quattlebaum, Alexander M. 62 Reitano, Christian J. 63 Schwartz, Daniel T. 65 Shah, Kevin 65 Sileno, Sean M. 66 Singh, Rupin 67 Smith, Kaylee E. 68 Sparks, Chelsea 68 Tong, Wei Lue 70 Table of Contents by program then alphabetically
Robert A. Good Honor Society Inductees The Robert A. Good Honor Society (RGHS) was founded in 2017 to recognize and honor medical students, faculty, residents and alumni who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to improve health outcomes through research, innovation and scholarly endeavors. The following students are part of the RGHS 2019 Class and are acknowledged herein by the inclusion of the RGHS Discovery Torch: James Dustin Denham, MD Roger L. Gerard, MD Niraj Gowda, MD Casey Liveringhouse, MD Stephen J. Malachowski, MD Danny Nguyen, MD Anaisy Pargas, MD Corley Rachelle Price, MD Christopher T. Primiani, MD Nicole J. Wood, MD
A PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO DIVERSIFY, SPECIALIZE, AND INDIVIDUALIZE THEIR INTERESTS SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2019
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternaVPlaeMnddeiaedtrirbciciinlsteU/niv Toaa M. Abuelenen, MD CAPSTONE Quality Improvement on Vaccination Barriers at BRIDGE Clinic: How to Better Prevent and Protect MENTOR Eduardo Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities My involvement in the Health Disparities scholarly concentration has been one of the most formative experiences of medical school. I learned more about the effects of social determinants of health and was provided with tools to better identify barriers to care. This experience helped develop my passion for working with underserved populations and led to my involvement with local free clinics, including the USF BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic. MAEmTCergHSeUnNcYyUMpesdtaicteine Syed F. Adnan, MD CAPSTONE Targeted Delivery of Doxorubicin using Folate Bound Lipid / Micellar Nanoparticles MENTOR Subhra Mohapatra, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration provided me a platform to blend my undergraduate knowledge and experience with my interests in medicine. I was able to be inventive and think abstractly with research, which have helped me in other aspects of medical education. 10
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM PUsnycivhVMiaeetrrdmy Contrt Sammy S. Abusrur, MD CAPSTONE Compassion in Medicine Through History MENTORS Lois Nixon, MAT, MLitt, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine - Emeritus Jordan Messler, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Morton Plant Hospital CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities The Medical Humanities scholarly concentration allowed me to explore my interests outside of the sciences. I was able to spend a month in Italy exploring primary sources in the history of compassionate care. It was an experience that changed the way I practice medicine and one that I will never forget. MATCH NeuAroPscrsouevrngidseieornynce Ammar H. Alsalahi, MD CAPSTONE Exploring the Use of AAV9-ADI as a Possible Therapeutic for Lewy Body Dementia MENTORS Daniel C. Lee, PhD Leslie A. Sandusky-Beltran, PhD Dept. of Pharmaceutical Science USF College of Pharmacy CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research This was a great project. I appreciated the level of dedication that is needed to go from basic science research to clinical medicine. It was rigorous and I spent long hours working on this project but I’m glad I did the SCP. 11
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Zyad Asi, MD RESEARCH YEAR CAPSTONE Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigation Process Improvement at Bay Pines VAHCS MENTOR Joann C. Fenicchia Systems Redesign and Accreditation Bay Pines VA Health Care System CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The most helpful part of Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration for me was working with the Bay Pines VA cancer committee. As part of the project I earned a Lean Six Sigma Green belt and helped make an impact on patient care. MAInTtCernHalMMCeOdMicine Sonya S. Bhaskar, MD CAPSTONE Advertising and Other Factors Associated with Herpes Zoster Vaccine Uptake: A Cross-Sectional Survey - Group Project with Caroline Bresnan, MD MENTOR Rahul S. Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health Participating in the Public Health scholarly concentration not only exposed me to public health topics but also gave me the skills, support, and opportunity to create a research project with my classmate. We gained invaluable knowledge and experience through the process and had the opportunity to share our research at several conferences. The experience was incredibly rewarding and RISE supported and encouraged us every step of the way. 12
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH UPnSeaidfoniarAmtrniectods nSieorvices Hannah L. Beal, MD CAPSTONE Evaluating Impact of Dental Varnish Program in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic MENTOR Eduardo Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities My involvement in the Health Disparities scholarly concentration has impacted the way I look at healthcare, the practice of medicine, and the human experience. I appreciated having the support to complete research in my passion of global health. I found incredible value in learning new resources and ways to approach my everyday patients to improve their access and experience in healthcare. EmerOgerlnacnydoMHeedaicltinheMATCH Gregory Black, MD CAPSTONE Concern and Attitudes Toward Zika Virus in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study - Group Project with Eric Hasenkamp, MD and Nicholas Johnson, MD MENTORS Rosanna Ianiro, MD Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MP, Dr.PH College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The capstone project was not only an opportunity to get published and contribute to academics, but also a chance to work on the things we are passionate about. It was such an incredible experience to travel to the Dominican Republic and research the Zika virus. I really feel like I got to contribute to the future of public health education in the Dominican Republic. 13
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternaMl MCeOdMicine Katherine T. Black, MD CAPSTONE Progressive Radiographic Findings After Breast Conserving Surgery and Intraoperative Radiation MENTORS M. Catherine Lee, MD Christine Laronga, MD Breast Oncology Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research During my time in the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration I was able to learn how to conduct valuable research. I was well supported and able to complete a project with the help of my wonderful mentors at Moffitt Cancer Center regarding radiographic changes flowing breast-conserving surgery. Presenting at a national convention was a highlight of my medical career at the Morsani College of Medicine and I am grateful for the Scholarly Concentrations Program for helping me to accomplish this goal. MAInTMteCerndHaPUleMndiveiadotirfciScinoseC/arolina John I. Bowman, MD CAPSTONE A Comprehensive Course Reference Book for Medical Students MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching The SCP provided me a great opportunity to work with course directors and administration to learn about organizing a medical school curriculum. I gained invaluable experience in curriculum design and learned how to be an effective lecturer. I also got the opportunity to help current MCOM students and help improve the curriculum. 14
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Amir Boubekri, MD OrthLooypoaleadUicnsiv CAPSTONE Reattachment of the Extensor Mechanism with a Polyester Vascular Graft in Proximal Tibia Endoprosthetic Reconstruction MENTOR Odion Binitie, MD Sarcoma Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration was an excellent opportunity to learn the language used when discussing the difficult issues surrounding patient safety and our healthcare system. We are at the forefront of a healthcare revolution in this country with respect to outcomes and values based medicine. Therefore, the opportunity to discuss and solve case based problems with classmates was a very enriching experience as a student here at MCOM. Additionally, the Scholarly Concentrations Program (SCP) helped me to complete a project studying the surgical outcomes related to the field of medicine I would like to practice in the future. Lastly, the SCP has inspired me to continue to seek outcomes and quality improvement research endeavors during my next stage in training with the hopes of someday making a difference in patient safety and care. MATCH InternaMl MCeOdMicine Caroline E. H. Bresnan, MD CAPSTONE Advertising and Other Factors Associated with Herpes Zoster Vaccine Uptake: A Cross-Sectional Survey- Group Project with Sonya Bhaskar, MD MENTOR Rahul S. Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health Through the Public Health scholarly concentration I was able to connect with both a mentor and a research partner to design and implement an original research project on the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising for the shingles vaccine. It was an amazing experience to develop the study from the initial concept into a survey involving over 400 people and then to a full manuscript with results and conclusions. The most exciting moment during the project for me was presenting the research as a poster at the American Public Health Association Meeting in Atlanta. 15
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH MATCH GAIN INFORMATION IN FIELDS THAT ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF MEDICINE 16
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH FamOilaykMHeildl iHcoinsep Manuel Britto, MD CAPSTONE Globalization and Racial Composition of Pivotal Trials From Neurologic and Psychiatric Medications MENTORS Howard D. McLeod, PharmD Todd Knepper, PharmD Dept. of Cancer Epidemiology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Participating in the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration was a tremendous resource that was fortunately made available to me by USF. As a researcher and a medical student, I had a nice change of pace during my medical education and met people in both sides that have shaped me into a better clinician and leader. In that sense I am better prepared for the future and am ready to explore more opportunities that I will no doubt encounter. MAGTeCnHerRaulsShuUrgneivry Leah D. Canvasser, MD CAPSTONE Sepsis Education in Khon Kaen, Thailand - Group Project with Niraj Gowda, MD MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine I feel incredibly fortunate to have had an opportunity to perform research in Thailand. While I learned important elements of research data collection and analysis, I was able to immerse myself within a new culture. I gained so much perspective from working in a foreign hospital and would have never been able to complete this project without the incredible support and hospitality of the Thai physicians and medical students in Khon Kaen. I truly don’t know when I’ll be able to have an experience like this again. 18
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAMTVeCadsHcUunliavroSfuSrogeCrayrolina Tyler Buckley, MD CAPSTONE A Comprehensive Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Surgical Site Infections Following Peripheral Vascular Surgery MENTORS Danielle Fontenot, MD Murray Shames, MD Mary Ottinger, MD Dept. of Vascular Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration in the Scholarly Concentrations Program helped me get involved with multiple mentors who have showed me what it means to perform clinical research. My capstone project in reducing surgical site infections not only led to a publication but also showed me how valuable research can be as we decreased our infection rates from 12% to 5% with peripheral vascular interventions. MATCH FFt aBmelviloyiMr CeodmicmineHosp Michael P. Carroll, MD CAPSTONE Chapter 7: Rhinitis and Sinusitis. In: Asthma, Allergic and Immunologic Diseases during Pregnancy: A Guide to Management MENTOR Richard F. Lockey, MD Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research 2019 Thomas & Elizabeth Flannery/ William & Mary Tibbels Scholarly Award Recipient I am thankful for the opportunities provided to me through the Scholarly Concentrations Program. I was uncertain of what extracurricular path I should take during the beginning of medical school and this program was instrumental in my decision-making process, finding of a research mentor and production of a fruitful research project. I continue to use the lessons that I’ve learned to work on my existing projects and in the development of new ones – “to infinity, and beyond! 19
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternLaolyMoleadUicniinve Alissa Ku’ulei Chandler, MD CAPSTONE Assessment of Impact of Primary Care Provider Led Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) - Group Project with Travis Weber, MD MENTORS Rahul S. Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. Of Internal Medicine Kanchan Kamath, MD Florida Medical Clinic CONCENTRATION Public Health Participating in the Public Health scholarly concentration has been a rewarding experience. Along with a partner, I worked on a research project from start to finish which was challenging at times, but ultimately taught me a lot about the process of completing a research project. MATCH Stanford W. Chun, MD PedUiCatIrrivcisne CAPSTONE Environmental Exposures and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Childhood MENTORS Jeannie Huang, MD Dept. of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, CA Amy Weiss, MD Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Health Disparities scholarly concentration provided me with the invaluable opportunity to grow my passion for caring for the underserved through different lectures, discussions, and service opportunities. I gained a deeper understanding of the unique barriers to healthcare and the specific healthcare needs of different underrepresented populations and how to most effectively help address these needs. My capstone project allowed me to apply the concepts and insights that I have gained with my fellow classmates to help bridge the gaps in healthcare and help provide better access and care to vulnerable populations. 20
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MeStdairct-aUl ps Jane Chang, MD CAPSTONE Medical School Admissions: The Nontraditional Way MENTOR Marzenna Wiranowska, PhD Dept. of Pathology and Cell Biology CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities While I enjoyed all of my clinical experiences in medical school, I have to say that the experiences I had in the SCP really helped with my passions in nonclinical medicine. I wanted to cultivate my own experiences and create my own stepping stones that would help me launch a nonclinical career in the future. Being a part of the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration has been a great journey for me and I hope anyone with desires to expand their medical school experience will take advantage of the opportunity. MATCH Dana L. Ciullo, MD PsycMhCiaOtrMy CAPSTONE Assessing Teamwork, Communication, and Comprehension in the Pre-Health Scholars Program Using Clinical Problem Solving and a Flipped Classroom - Group Project with Paul Hannon, MD and Adil Malik, MD MENTORS Kevin Casey, MEd Shirley B. Smith, MA Office of Student Diversity & Enrichment CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching Through the Medical Education scholarly concentration, I have learned the most about the passion I have for teaching during my time in medical school. I was able to act as a student-teacher for a group of undergraduate students interested in the healthcare careers. I was also able to use and research a flipped- classroom format to teach the students and learn more about the different structures you can use to teach. 21
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Madison L. Collins, MD PMsytcShiniIaastriarByeelth CAPSTONE Use of ALND in Micrometastatic Breast Cancer MENTOR M. Catherine Lee, MD Breast Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Scholarly Concentrations Program allowed me the opportunity to connect with research mentors and work to publish my research within the first two years of medical school. Without this program I would not have had the support and guidance to accomplish a first author publication in a reputable journal. I am so appreciative for this program to push me out of my comfort zone, achieve my goals, and make me an extremely competitive applicant for residency. MATCH MMCedOiMcine Patrick A. Couchot, MD Family CAPSTONE Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in a Semi-Rural Community of Nicaragua MENTOR Elimarys Perez-Colon, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Health Disparities scholarly concentration provided me with an environment of positivity and learning. Our thought-provoking sessions were very influential in my own studies. I know that I will continue to use the critical thinking skills that I developed through this concentration throughout my career in medicine and beyond. 22
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE EmergFelancSytaMteeUdnicivine MATCH Thomas R. Cox, MD CAPSTONE Pre-Referral MRI for Bone and Soft Tissue Masses (Benign and Malignant) in the Extremity: Are They Ever Adequate and What’s the Cost? A Retrospective Review of Time and Money Wasted MENTOR David Joyce, MD Sarcoma Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Having participated in research and published throughout my undergraduate education, I was instantly drawn to the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration (rSC). Through this program, I found a mentor in the Sarcoma Department of Moffitt Cancer Center who needed a person familiar with big data analysis. This experience allowed me to transition my skills in bioinformatics to clinical medical research. In return, I gained insights into refining clinical questions and study designs, as well as medical databases. These skills and the experience gained through the rSC, and from my mentor, have proved invaluable to successive projects that I have begun in my field of interest. MAITnCterHnalMMCeOdMicine Cynthia Crespo Rivera, MD CAPSTONE Developing a Statistical Model to Understand and Predict Outcomes in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Undergoing Major Surgical Procedures MENTORS Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD Dept. of Surgery Grisselle Centeno, PhD Dept. of Industrial Engineering Jorge Fernández, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Residency CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering As a former Quality Engineer, when I got into medical school I pursued extracurricular opportunities that would allow me to further develop and practice principles and methods of the industry, this time applied to medicine. This project allowed me to understand the value of models created based on available and abundant data for the prediction of surgical outcomes, particularly among cirrhotic patients whose effect of disease need to be accounted for undergoing and recovering from surgical procedure. It was a privilege for me to be involved and work under faculty from diverse professional backgrounds and fields of expertise, including Industrial Engineering, General Surgery, and Internal Medicine. 26
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH TNraanvsaitlioMneadl Ctr Brittany Mariah Cozart, MD CAPSTONE Evaluation of PCOS Frequency in Female Adolescent Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Single Center Study MENTOR Amy Weiss, MD Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Scholarly Concentrations Program served as an important stepping stone for me in pursuing research in medical school. Through the Health Disparities scholarly concentration (hdSC), I met my wonderful mentors that guided me through the research process, helped me develop skills, and successfully contribute to research in both adolescent reproductive health and bariatric medicine through my capstone project. MATCH FamUiClySMaendDicieingeo Ariel L. Crocker, MD CAPSTONE Impact Analysis of a Humanities Program for Tampa Bay Street Medicine - Group Project with Arathi Nandyala, MD MENTOR Asa Oxner, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Medical Humanities was the balance I needed in my medical education. Holiday dinners at Dr. Lois Nixon’s house, trips to local museums, and lively discussions about movies and books was the perfect way to connect with my mentors and peers outside of the classroom. I always felt rejuvenated after nourishing my right brain! 27
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Paige A. Crocus, MD PedMiaCtrOicMs CAPSTONE Gender and Generational Differences in Medical Specialty Choice - Group Project with Samantha Steinberg, MD MENTOR Stephanie Ros, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender Through the Medicine and Gender scholarly concentration I have gained wonderful mentors and a family within my concentration. The Scholarly Concentration Program (SCP) allowed me to combine my interests with research and work on a project from start to finish which was amazing. SCP has been one of my favorite experiences throughout medical school. MAICTnCtietrruHnsaMl MemedoirciainleHosp Tierra L. Curry, MD CAPSTONE Impact of an Obstetric Hemorrhage Protocol on Maternal Morbidity MENTOR Judette Louis MD, MPH Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender Due to my research project, I was drawn to the opportunity to lead a small group of students from multiple disciplines discussing the high maternal mortality rates among African American/Black women compared to women of other races. I covered the case of a young Haitian mother who died one day after cesarean delivery and asked the students’ opinions about how her race, class and medical treatment contributed to her death. I was particularly drawn to this discussion due to my research in maternal morbidity and a desire to improve racial disparities in maternal health. 28
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAETmCeArHgveennctuyraMHeodsicpiintael Jared M. Culp, MD CAPSTONE The Geographic Distribution of Vietnamese Adults Co-Infected with HIV and TB MENTORS Do Duy Cuong, MD Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MPH, Dr.PH College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Public Health Through my scholarly concentration, I was able to visit Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam and work with physicians and patients there. This was a fantastic experience, and it gave me great insight into public health, clinical research, and healthcare systems in a developing country. In fact, because of this opportunity, I plan to incorporate global medicine into my future career as a physician. MATCH Tabitha X. D’Souza, MD PeUdCiaItrrvicinse CAPSTONE Introducing Poverty Simulation within a Medical School Curriculum MENTOR Vinita Kiluk, MD Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching The Medical Education scholarly concentration gave me the opportunity to understand the design behind our academic curriculum and provided many opportunities for mentorship in the process of becoming a clinical educator. Through this concentration, I had the opportunity to work on multiple projects – which helped me appreciate the need for appropriate parent education within the pediatric patient population and caused me to value innovative ways of teaching within a medical school curriculum. 29
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH FamOilaykMHeildl iHcoinsep Siraaj Dawood, MD CAPSTONE Barriers to Treatment of Opioid Addiction in Tampa MENTOR Karim Hanna, MD Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Being a part of the Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration has really enhanced my medical education. It has exposed me to issues regarding patient safety and quality improvement, and enabled me to earn my Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. MAITnCterHnEaml MoreydUicniinve James Dustin Denham, MD CAPSTONE The Alchemist: A Podcast Devoted to Mitigating Burnout by Finding the Magic in Medicine - Group Project with Christopher Schwartz, MD MENTOR Brooke Baldwin, MD Dermatology James A. Haley VA Hospital CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities The Alchemist, a podcast produced by Christopher Schwartz and I, offered a deeper dive into that most ancient medical school rite of passage: Anatomy lab. Chris and I sought to provide insights into this sacred passage, including interviews of Florida Anatomical Board representatives, a terminal cancer patient seeking to donate her body to science, and with Dean Lockwood himself. 30
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH MPehydUs.nSi&ciovaueRlterhshitFayloborfida Anabel Anon, MD CAPSTONE BudyBaseball - Increasing Awareness in Medical Students in Needs of Patients with Disabilities MENTOR Laurie Woodard, MD USF Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Scholarly Concentration Program has been an invaluable experience in my medical school education. cNoonttoenxltythitehiamspcoormtapnlicmeeonftuenddtehrestfoarnmdianlgchlaesaslrtohodmispaanrditcSileiCnsitcHoablOeedttuLecrAaptriRoonvL,iYdbeutcCaitrOheaasNnadlClfoinwEdeNdsomlTueRtitooAntsaTtkIoeOsieneNto S PROGRAM those disparities lessened if not eliminated. Everyone, from mentors to mentees, give a unique perspective inCtolass of 2019 healthcare and allow from a broader, richer, and more importantly, conscious understanding of healthcare, its limitations and ways to improve it. MATCH InternaMl MCeOdMicine Jesus Diaz Vera, MD CAPSTONE Treatment of Depression with Duloxetine in Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like Episodes (MELAS) MENTOR William L. Whiting, DO Geriatric Psychiatry Lakeview Center Psychiatry CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research As a member of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, I was impregnated with the desire and empowered to advance the domains of basic science, translational and clinical research with the aim of boosting the medical knowledge required to provide quality and top-notch health services to our patients. 31
EMBRACE THE CHALLENGES OF DISCOVERY AND SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2019
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM CatherineMAICnTtiCetrrunHsaMl MemedoirciainleHosp M. Divingian, MD, PhD CAPSTONE Innovations in Military Helicopter Emergency Medical Systems(HEMS) MENTOR Paul Sanberg, PhD Senior VP of Research and Innovation CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine The Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine scholarly concentration provided the perfect avenue to explore an aspect of military medicine that continues to influence the civilian sector. This project was focused on reducing morbidity and mortality on the battlefield by proposing enhancements in the helicopter emergency medical systems (HEMS). MATCH KaiPsseyrcPSheaiarnmtJrayonseente Luis Espinosa, MD CAPSTONE Osler has Come: Rational and Ethical Components of Suicidal Ideation MENTOR Gregory A. Sullivan, MD Dept. of Psychiatry James A. Haley VA Hospital CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine The Scholarly Concentrations Program provided in invaluable framework for my education by serving as a broad point of contact between my training and career and offering a support system for my professional endeavors. 33
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Roger L. Gerard, MD RaEmdioolroygUyniv CAPSTONE Effect of Nodal Skip Metastasis on Outcomes after Robotic-Assisted Pulmonary Lobectomy for Primary Lung Cancer MENTOR Eric M. Toloza, MD, PhD Thoracic Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration has been an invaluable scholarly experience. The Scholarly Concentrations Program facilitated my integration into performing meaningful clinical research and helped pair me with remarkable life-long mentors. I would recommend it to anyone interested in doing research, novices and experts alike. MAGITenCotergrHneaWl Maeshdiincgintoen Univ Niraj R. Gowda, MD CAPSTONE Sepsis Education in Khon Kaen, Thailand - Group Project with Leah Canvasser, MD MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International CONCENTRATION Public Health Both myself and Leah have found the experiences offered to us through the Scholarly Concentrations Program to be highly enriching. Not only did we have the chance to pursue a research project from start to finish but we also were able to do so internationally. 34
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAITnCterHnalMMCeOdMicine Nupur B. Godbole, MD CAPSTONE The Correlation Between Paternal Support and Attendance and Birth Outcomes Including Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International Ronee Wilson, PhD Epidemiology and Biostatistics Ragini Verma, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical College New Civil Hospital, Surat, India CONCENTRATION International Medicine As a part of the International Medicine scholarly concentration, I learned how to conduct a thorough multi-EmergeUnFc-yShMaenddics ine lingual study of a specific health outcome while working with accomplished researchers and educators to learn more about healthcare in India. I also achieved personal goals by learning how to live in India and learning about my heritage; we were provided endless opportunities to try an array of local cuisine and cinema. It was because of this wholesome experience that I became familiar with some of the hardships that face Indian patient populations, and was able to apply my knowledge to recognize similar hardships in patients here at home. MATCH Shikerria L. Green, MD CAPSTONE Assessing the Burden of Chronic Disease (ABCD) among the Uninsured of Tampa Bay: Judeo Christian Clinic MENTORS Laurie Woodard, MD Dept. of Family Medicine Sayeef Mirza, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine - Residency CONCENTRATION Health Disparities My participation in the Scholarly Concentrations Program has been pivotal in shaping me as a clinician, and I hope to incorporate my passion for reducing disparities in health care into my future practice. My research endeavor was published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. I served as Site Leader for the second largest clinic in the study and was able to recruit and mentor pre-medical students who are traditionally underrepresented in medicine to help with data collection. My work has been presented at three conferences and highlights the need for expansion of community resources and quality research regarding vulnerable populations. 35
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH VFaemntiulyraMCetdyicMineed Ctr Danielle S. Grossman, MD CAPSTONE Entamoeba Histolytica in Khon Kaen, Thailand - Group Project with Michael Hachadorian, MD MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International Mindy Sampson, DO Dept. of Internal Medicine Thammasorn Jeeraaumponwat, MD Khon Kaen Medical Center CONCENTRATION International Medicine Conducting research in Thailand taught me a great deal about the intricacies of the IRB process, the challenges of collaborating on an international level, and the joys of learning and living within a new culture. I continue to apply the skills I gained from this experience regularly whether it be a domestic project or a patient encounter. MAITnCterHnalMMCeOdMicine Noah A. Hackney, MD CAPSTONE Outcomes of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus vs. Vancomycin-Sensitive Enterococcus Bacteremia in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients: A Retrospective Cohort MENTOR John Greene, MD Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research American Heart Association 2016 Medical Summer Fellowship Recipient The Scholarly Concentrations Program (SCP) allowed me to both start working relationships with physicians in the field of infectious disease as well as gain valuable skills in conducting research in the field. This work has helped me build my curriculum vitae and my application for medical residency. The American Heart Association (AHA) 2016 Medical Student Research Fellowship Award allowed me to distinguish my research project from other summer research projects in my residency applications. The AHA award also allowed me the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Philip Marty, Professor Emeritus at USF, being guided by his renowned dedication to the pursuit of medical knowledge. 36
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH OrUthCopSaanedDiicesgo Michael E. Hachadorian, MD CAPSTONE Entamoeba Histolytica in Khon Kaen, Thailand - Group Project with Danielle Grossman, MD MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International Mindy Sampson, DO Dept. of Internal Medicine Thammasorn Jeeraaumponwat, MD Khon Kaen Medical Center CONCENTRATION International Medicine This project represented an excellent learning experience in developing a project from start to finish and illuminated some of the difficulties that can arise while planning a project that spans country borders. As we completed the project in the city of Khon Kaen, we were surprised at both the differences and similarities in the way healthcare delivery was executed between our countries. I am thankful for the gracious hosts we encountered on our trip and for the help and support that USF MCOM provided us to be able to experience this journey. MATCH Paul J. Hannon, MD OrthoMpaCeOdMics CAPSTONE Assessing Teamwork, Communication and Comprehension In the Pre-Health Scholars Program Using Clinical Problem Solving and a Flipped Classroom - Group Project with Adil Malik, MD and Dana Ciullo, MD MENTORS Kevin Casey, MEd Shirley Smith, MA Office of Student Diversity & Enrichment CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Through the Health Disparities scholarly concentration, I was able to learn in great detail about social determinants of health and how they effect our patient populations. As a Student Instructor with the Pre- Health Scholars Program, I was able to influence our next generation of medical students while gaining valuable teaching experience. 37
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Danielle E. Hardman, MD OBMGCYONM CAPSTONE Isolated Limb Infusion: A Single-Center Experience with Over 200 Infusions MENTOR Jonathan Zager, MD Cutaneous Surgery Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Scholarly Concentrations Program has been an enriching and significant component of my medical school education. I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to complete multiple research projects in an area of my interest. The experience I had was not only educational, but it ultimately influenced my career choice. MATCH AMremdyicMineed Ctr FTarimpleilyr Eric A. Hasenkamp, MD CAPSTONE Concern and Attitudes Toward Zika Virus in Ja- rabacoa, Dominican Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study - Group Project with Gregory Black, MD and Nicholas Johnson, MD MENTORS Rosanna Ianiro, MD Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MPH, Dr.PH College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Public Health The Public Health scholarly concentration was without a doubt one of the best extracurricular activities I participated in at USF. I had the opportunity to combine medical missions with public health to create a study that identified areas of need in an impoverished community, and then work with mentors to figure out ways to address those different needs. It helped to increase my knowledge of global and community health as well as infectious disease control in a practical and effective manner that I will be able to use in the future. 38
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM RESEAYREACRH Syed Aarish Hasan, MD CAPSTONE A Review of the Literature Analyzing the Cost of Proximal Humerus Fracture Treatment MENTOR Mark Frankle, MD Dept. of Orthopaedics Florida Orthopaedic Institute CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine The Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine scholarly concentration provided a unique opportunity to delve into the American healthcare system and the complex financial issues within our insurance and payment structure. It gave me a deeper understanding of how these issues affect overarching hospital systems all the way down to an individual physician and the need for further refinement to this system. I also had the opportunity to design my own project based on the cost of treatment for proximal humerus fractures allowing me to enhance my understanding of the reimbursement process and the financial burden surgical treatment has on the healthcare system. MATCH IntUenrnivaUl MtaehdHiceianleth Annie N. Hendryx, MD CAPSTONE Efficacy of Anti-Hypertensives in Haiti MENTOR Javier Cuevas, PhD Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology CONCENTRATION International Medicine Working on this project over the past four years was both challenging and rewarding. I learned so much about how to organize and conduct medical research. I hope the data from my project will continue to spark more research projects that could benefit the community of Dilaire, Haiti. 39
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE EmeBrrgoeonkclyynMHeodsipciCnterMATCH Duncan V. Hock, MD CAPSTONE Association of ApoE Genotype and Alzheimer’s Disease Progression MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine I honestly believe that my experience in the Scholarly Concentrations Program, particularly the International Medicine scholarly concentration, will be one of my most lasting memories of medical school. Participating in this program offered me an opportunity to meet and learn from countless amazing people, travel to China, and improve my abilities as both a researcher and future physician. I will take my passion for international medicine with me after graduation, and am forever grateful for the early exposure that I received as part of this program. MATCH Evan H. Horowitz, MD OrStUhNopYaBerodoickslyn CAPSTONE MS3 Note Template Handbook MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching My participation in the Medical Education scholarly concentration (eSC) was one of the most intrinsically rewarding experiences of my four years of medical school. As students, we spend much of our time learning, but we don’t spend a lot of time learning how to learn. Through my USF teaching experiences, I gained perspective on how we learn which not only helped me become a more efficient student myself, but also improved my confidence and abilities as a public speaker and lecturer. The growth I experienced in the eSC will continue to be a strong part of my identity throughout the rest of my career as I pursue my passion for academic medicine. 40
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Internal MUeCdFicine Nima M. Hosseinian, MD CAPSTONE The Role of Club Cell Phenoconversion and Migration in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis MENTORS Narasaiah Kolliputi, PhD Jutaro Fukumoto, PhD Dept. of Allergy and Immunology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research I had a wonderful experience with the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration at USF. The concentration allowed me the opportunity to continue and further develop my undergraduate research projects in medical school. The concentration also gave me the skills and foundation to pursue clinical research as a physician. I am very thankful to all my mentors and RISE, and would recommend this concentration to all students. MATCH Ali-Musa R. Jaffer, MD NeuMroCloOgMy CAPSTONE Development and Validation of a Model to Assess Functional Mobility in Lumbar Radiculopathy Patients MENTORS Grisselle Centeno, PhD Dept. of Industrial Engineering USF College of Engineering Charles Brock, MD Dept. of Neurology CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration was a unique and rewarding experience. I learned how to apply pivotal aspects of healthcare improvement to patient care including patient safety, operations management, and Lean Six-Sigma. One of the highlights of the concentration is the opportunity to develop and participate in quality improvement projects, which is seldom introduced at other medical schools until residency. 42
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Elhaam Iranmanesh, MD NeuMroCloOgMy CAPSTONE Assessing Burden of Chronic Disease (ABCD) among the Uninsured of Tampa Bay: Bridge Clinic MENTORS Laurie Woodard, MD Dept. of Family Medicine Sayeef Mirza, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Residency CONCENTRATION Health Disparities To evolve the U.S. health care system, we must understand the population we are serving. There is limited research about the poor and uninsured patients who visit free clinics. My research team and I conducted a retrospective chart review of uninsured adult patients in four free clinics. We investigated the prevalence of chronic conditions and their association with socioeconomic factors. I was in charge of the data collection and analysis of the University of South Florida BRIDGE Clinic patients. This study demonstrated valuable information on prevalence, characteristics, and comorbidities of chronic conditions among patients from free clinics. This data can guide health service planning, resource allocation, and prevention programs. MATCH FamUilyF -MSehdaincdinse Pooja M. Jayaprakash, MD CAPSTONE Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Obstetric Hemorrhage MENTOR Judette Louis MD, MPH Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender While I started my research project with the intention of pursuing a residency in Obstetrics, I have found the study of obstetric racial disparities very valuable to my chosen field of Family Medicine. Research in health disparities is central to effective and empathetic primary care, and I am grateful to have been a part of Medicine & Gender’s investigation of these disparities. 43
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH GNeanvearal Ml Seudrgicearyl Ctr Nicholas E. Johnson, MD CAPSTONE Concern and Attitudes Toward Zika Virus in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study - Group Project with Gregory Black, MD and Eric Hasenkamp, MD MENTORS Rosanna Ianiro, MD Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MPH, Dr.PH College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Public Health Being in the Public Health scholarly concentration program allowed me to explore the realm of public health and travel to the Dominican Republic to complete a meaningful research project. Through this trip, I learned more about the culture, values and healthcare knowledge of local Dominicans. Working with 2 other MCOM students, we identified gaps in knowledge regarding the Zika virus which can be further bridged by future MCOM mission trips. MATOCtoHlarMynCgOoMlogy Kyle C. Kilinski, MD CAPSTONE The Impact of Pre-Treatment MRI on Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Toxicity after Radiation Therapy in Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer MENTOR Kosj Yamoah, MD, PhD Radiation Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Public Health I’m very grateful for the opportunity provided by RISE to conduct and present my research. This was the first time in my life that I was in charge of a research project, and without the funding and faculty support provided by RISE it would have been nearly impossible to see my project through to completion. Because of this opportunity, I now have a much more impressive CV, strong connections with academic faculty, and much more confidence in my ability to conduct research. 44
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM JessicaMAInTtCernHalHMoefsdtriacine A. Kennedy, MD, PhD CAPSTONE Small Dose Reductions are Effective for HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients MENTOR Jimmy Caudell, MD, PhD Radiation Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research This project was my first foray into non-bench research, and the little tidbits of each patient’s story that comeGUennievraofl SAurkrgaenrsyas through while gathering data in this retroactive study I consider one of my first forays into patient “treatment;” I felt like I got to know the patients through their records, learning their trials even as I collected their data. The stories of some of the patients in the head and neck database will forever stick with me, and remind me of why this sort of research is important to patients and families; If the data we collected helps reduce the morbidity of even a small cohort of head and neck patients, I’ll have considered my time well used, and the data from patients who gave us access to their stories, valuable. MATCH Derek J. Krinock, MD CAPSTONE Contraceptive Use Among Reproductive Age Women with Cardiomyopathy MENTOR Judette Louis, MD, MPH Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender American Heart Association 2016 Medical Student Summer Fellowship Recipient The Scholarly Concentrations Program gave me the opportunity to continue to explore social issues I am passionate about through a medical perspective. As a Medicine & Gender scholarly concentration participant, I not only deepened my understanding of gender-specific issues in healthcare, but also strengthened my research skills through the completion of my Capstone project. 45
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHInternaPleMdMeiadCtircOicinMse - Jameson Ye Kuang, MD CAPSTONE Interpersonal Violence in the Unsheltered Population in Tampa Bay: Connecting Victims to Resources in the Free Clinic Setting MENTOR Asa Oxner, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Participating in the Health Disparities scholarly concentration provided me with a different lens with which to approach patients, especially the underserved. Through lots of amazing discourse, which were facilitated by wonderful faculty and leaders in the community, as well as service and outreach opportunities, this longitudinal experience has helped me learn to cherish the importance of understanding the social determinants of health. MATCH Casey Liveringhouse, MD RadM-OCnOcM CAPSTONE Locoregional Recurrence is Associated with Genomic Down-Regulation of the Immune Response in Women with Locally Invasive Breast Cancer MENTOR Roberto Diaz, MD, PhD Radiation Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The scholarly concentration experience provided a starting point for my journey into biomedical research. Working with faculty at Moffitt Cancer Center, we endeavored to define genomic and immunological predictors of recurrence in breast cancer. This research experience will be invaluable in the future as we move increasingly towards personalized treatment in the rapidly-evolving world of precision oncology. 46
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAGTeCneHraMl SCuOrgMery Michelle D. Lippincott, MD CAPSTONE Epidemiological Profile and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Suspected Zika Virus in Panama - Group Project with Key Tsoi, MD MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to participate in the International Medicine scholarly concentration. As part of my project, I spent a month living in Panama researching the Zika virus outbreak of 2016. With the guidance of my concentration mentors, I gained valuable insights into public health topics, research design, and tropical medicine. MATCH DeCromVmairmtgoiolnonigawyealth Stephen J. Malachowski, MD CAPSTONE Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas MENTOR Lucia Seminario-Vidal, MD, PhD Dept. of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Dr. Seminario has been a fantastic mentor who allowed me to grow and take charge of this paper that reviews the diagnosis and management of a rare group of cutaneous lymphomas. I was granted true ownership from the very beginning of the research process which deepened my appreciation for research and publications. Overall, this has been a great experience! 47
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Univ oPMf W&aRshington Adil A. Malik, MD CAPSTONE Assessing Teamwork, Communication, and Comprehension in the Pre-Health Scholars Program Using Clinical Problem Solving and A Flipped Classroom - Group Project with Paul Hannon, MD and Dana Ciullo, MD MENTORS Kevin Casey, MEd Shirley Smith, MA Office of Student Diversity & Enrichment CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching The Pre-Health Scholars Program was a lot of fun. Highly recommend. MALGeTheCingeHhraVlaSlulerygeHroyspital Sherwin Mashkouri, MD CAPSTONE Chronic Inflammation and Apoptosis Propagate in Ischemic Cerebellum and Heart of Non-Human Primates MENTOR Cesario Borlongan, PhD Dept. of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research I am honored to have been provided the opportunity to help design this project, work at the bench, and analyze the results. It is truly one of my most rewarding academic accomplishments to present my work at a national conference and then to publish it. 50
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