SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAMTaCyoHOCBlGinYicNRochester Courtney McEwen, MD CAPSTONE Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Etiology of Gestational Diabetes MENTOR Kimberly Fryer, MD, MSCR Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology CONCENTRATION Nutritional Research & Health Longitudinal membership in the Nutrition Research & Health scholarly concentration (nSC) has allowed me toGUenniev.raolfMSKueerdngteCurtcyrky develop relationships with like-minded mentors and peers and has encouraged scholarly discussion spanning critical health topics seldom covered in our preclinical curriculum. The SCP fostered my confidence and interest in growing as a physician educator and clinical researcher. I hope that my capstone project will ultimately illuminate previously unexplained disparities in rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and lay the groundwork to enhance preventative measures and support for populations at greater risk of developing GDM. MATCH Jessica McKelvey, MD CAPSTONE Chronic Postoperative Tenesmus and Anal Spams Following Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy Relieved by Removal of Retained Staples and Dilation MENTORS Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery USF/TGH James Ryan Williams, MD Colon & Rectal Surgery, Bayfront Health CONCENTRATION Nutrition Research & Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program has allowed me to explore my interest in nutrition, and incorporate it into my education and research here at USF Health. This program has been instrumental in shaping my medical education, and has supported my research interests. 51
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Mausam Mehta, MD FaUmSiFlyMMCeOdM CAPSTONE Relationship Between Obesity-Induced Metabolic Abnormalities and Nutrient Intake: Gender Differences in Japanese University Students MENTOR Ricardo Izurieta, MD, Dr.PH, MPH Dept. of Global Health College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Public Health Working with Dr. Izurieta on this project was a pleasure. I explored the global side of public health by going to Japan and studying chronic comorbid conditions related to obesity. This not only helped expand my knowledge of these conditions, but also opened my eyes to another healthcare perspective, which will be useful for my future career. MAUTnrTaiHvCn.CosAHiftiCoHneeanaltlrtYahelcaFalroreridGaM: E Timothy Modzelewski, MD CAPSTONE Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastases to the Liver MENTOR Ghassan El-Haddad, MD Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research My research project has been an excellent learning experience for me in that I gained experience reviewing the literature, gathering data, writing abstracts, and designing posters. It has given me more insight into the process and pitfalls of retrospective studies. It really helped bridge the biostatistics curriculum with the practical application of interpreting the data and the existing literature. 52
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAOTpChtUhHSaFlmMoCloOgMy Kimberly Menezes, MD CAPSTONE The Effect of Statins on Mortality and Hospital Related Complications in Tuberculosis Patients in Khon Kaen, Thailand - Group Project with Lilla Kis, MD, Alexander Irwin, MD and Dominique Butler, MSIII MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP, Medicine International Thammasorn Jeeraaumponwat, MD, PhD Khon Kaen Hospital, Thailand CONCENTRATION International Medicine It was the experience of a lifetime being able to travel to Thailand and collaborate with medical students and faculty in Khon Kaen on this research project. We analyzed data on adjunctive tuberculosis treatments, presented at a conference in Thailand and had time to explore the area as well as learn about the medical education process on the other side of the world. MATCHInterventUioSnFaMl RCaOdMiology Ahmed-Zayn Mohamed, MD, JD CAPSTONE Risk-Benefit Thresholds in Hypertension Treatment MENTOR Raphaël Porcher, PhD Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité Faculté de Médecine, Paris, France CONCENTRATION International Medicine I am thankful beyond words for having had the opportunity to participate in the International Medicine scholarly concentration program. The faculty are experts in their field with a plethora of knowledge who also dedicate the time and effort to provide individualized mentorship and truly care about student growth and success. The opportunity to travel and conduct research was unparalleled, teaching me lifelong lessons about academic investigation and teamwork, including in an increasingly globalized world. The curriculum was priceless in helping me think critically alongside like-minded and similarly passionate students about global health and international medicine, which has always been of fundamental importance and continues to be so, perhaps now more obviously than ever in the wake of the worldwide coronavirus disease pandemic. In reflecting on my time, I feel I have honed traits such as compassion, service, and leadership, which I intend to carry into my future career and I believe will help me be the greatest physician I can be. I highly recommend the International Medicine scholarly concentration and words cannot express my gratitude for how it has helped me. 53
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH UniFva. mofiAlyriMzoenda COM Nadia Mohammed, MD CAPSTONE Covid 19 Vaccination Equity and Global Health Implications MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP, Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine As a student in the International Medicine scholarly concentration, I was given the opportunity to learn the basics of global health and global health principles. During my summer research, I spent time at Noguchi Memorial Research Institute in Accra, Ghana, where I learned the importance of having research centers around the world. I am grateful for having learnt the process needed to start a research project. Especially projects that required collaboration across different time zones and locations. MATCH Yamini Mulla, MD UnivO. aBtGBYuNffalo SOM CAPSTONE Experiences of Discrimination are Associated with Risk for Cesarean Section MENTOR Vanessa Hux, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Public Health This project allowed me to research a topic that I was not only passionate about, but a topic that is very important in society. While working, I learned a lot about how time-consuming data collection can be but, and learned how to balance that time with both schoolwork and my other extracurriculars. 54
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH EPmaothryolUongivy. SOM Michael Mortellaro, MD CAPSTONE A Tale of Three Plagues: How Reactions to Pandemics have Changed Throughout History MENTORS Marrissa Cook, MA Dept. Of Medical Education Julia Irwin, PhD Associate Chair, Dept. of History College of Arts & Sciences CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Being part of the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration has been an amazing experience throughoutCleveNlaeundroClolginyic Florida medical school; during my four years this concentration improved my communication, visual and research skills! In this project specifically, I researched the Bubonic Plague, the syphilis epidemic of the 1500’s and the 1918 Spanish Flu and in so doing I reflected on social reactions to the plagues. Though these reactions have certainly varied throughout history, one thing always stood out to me: people are more the same than they are different. MATCH Vineet Nadkarni, MD CAPSTONE The Temporal Properties of T-Cell Infiltration and Microglial Activation in an α-Synuclein Model of Parkinson’s disease MENTORS Paula Bickford, PhD Meena S. Subbarayan, PhD Postdoctoral Scholar Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology Center of Excellence for Aging & Brain Repair CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research I have long had interests in both neurology and basic science research. Through the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration, I was able to participate in research that married these two interests. Challenges were encountered through this experience, such as difficulties finding an antibody that worked as well as issues with brain tissue sectioning, and significant effort and time was spent during cell counts using stereology. However, the experience was very rewarding, as we obtained interesting results, and I was able to present at Research Day 2020. 55
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE IntUeCrnSaaPlenMdDeiaidetigrcicoinsMe e- d CtrMATCH Brennan Ninesling, MD CAPSTONE Community and Provider Perceptions Highlight Opportunity for Improvement in Zika Virus Education and Services as Related to Reproductive Health in Panama MENTOR Arlene Calvo, PhD, MPH, CHES Community and Family Health USF Health Panama CONCENTRATION International Medicine 2022 Thomas & Elizabeth Flannery / William & Mary Tibbels Scholar Award Recipient The International Medicine scholarly concentration, led by Dr. Lynette Menezes and other key faculty members, afforded me the amazing opportunity to pursue a summer research project with Dr. Arlene Calvo in Panama City, Panama. Within the context of the Zika virus epidemic and increased reproductive health needs, we identified gaps and barriers in comprehensive reproductive health services and worked to understand community member perception of access at community clinics. Our results were reported back to health clinics, Panamanian Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organization for future policy generation and research. The experience was definitely a highlight during my time here at USF, and I am grateful for the support from my scholarly concentration advisors! MASt.TJCFoasHmepiHlyheMHaoletshdp, iCtaOl SCL Rachel Patten, MD CAPSTONE Trauma Informed Care and Application to a Student Run Refugee Clinic MENTOR Amber Gum, PhD Dept. of Mental Health Law & Policy College of Behavioral & Community Sciences CONCENTRATION International Medicine This project was incredible to get to work on as it not only further my knowledge but this is something that will be left with the refugee clinic for other volunteers to use to make sure these patients get great care. Trauma informed care is a topic that can be applied to any specialty and I am glad I got to share this will fellow students and healthcare professionals. 56
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Research Year Lucas Paladino, MD CAPSTONE Metastatic Vertebral Lesion Mimicking an Atypical Hemangioma with Negative 18F-FDG Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography MENTOR David Joyce, MD Sarcoma Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The connections that the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration give such a great advantage to students looking to explore aspects of academic medicine. My experience allowed me to work with Dr. Joyce and his team to publish several case reports. I learned how to dive deep into cases and derive learning points that can benefit myself and my peers in the future. MATCH LoIynotelarnUanliMv.eMded Ctr Anisha Paulson, MD CAPSTONE Prevalence and Management of Asthma in Uninsured Populations MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Hematology/Oncology Fellow Yale School of Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities This project provided a unique insight into the chronic diseases that are prevalent in uninsured populations. Through extensive chart review at over ten free clinics in the Tampa Bay area, it was evident the burden of asthma in this population. Access to healthcare is a privilege for many people and they are constantly struggling to manage these chronic conditions. 57
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Univ.OoBf GNYeSNwOMMexico Valeria Pereira Martinez, MD CAPSTONE CareMessage Program as an Additional Intervention in the Care of Uninsured Type 2 Diabetic Patients MENTORS Eduardo Gonzalez, MD Dept. of Family Medicine Richard Roetzheim, MD Emeritus Chair Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Through this project, I was able to familiarize myself with the nuances of conducting a quality improvement project. It was also a learning experience in regard to leading a team of volunteers to execute the project. MAIcaTAhCnneMHSsOothMrneisaniotgMlsoidogueyn-tWSeinsat i, Thrisha Potluri, MD CAPSTONE Risk Factors for Early and Late Failures Following Repair of Urogenital Fistulas in Uganda - Group project with Lauren Holt, MD MENTOR Kristie Greene, MD Dept. of OBGYN CONCENTRATION International Medicine My interest in global health stemmed from learning about fistulas and their impact on women’s health by chance as an undergraduate student. Having done research on breast cancer health disparities in Peru the summer after graduating from college, I came to medical school wanting to gain more exposure to global health delivery through a longitudinal lens. The International Medicine scholarly concentration (imSC) gave me a unique and wonderful opportunity to pursue my interests in maternal and reproductive health in the global arena, and develop real-world, practical experience. I was able to join my mentor Dr. Kristie Greene, and my classmate Lauren Holt, on a trip to Masaka, Uganda for a surgical fistula camp after my first year. 58
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH MoOreBhGoYuNse SOM Tambari Piawah, MD CAPSTONE Standardizing Well Woman Visit Documentation in a Student Run Healthcare Clinic MENTOR Deborah Trehy, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinical Associate USF Alumni Board, Class of 1978 CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Being a part of the Health Disparities scholarly concentration has been a wonderful part of my medical school career. I have been able to learn more about special populations that I am sure to meet in the future and how to properly care for them with empathy. MATCH HGCeAneHMreaoal SrltsuharcgnaierGreyM: UESF Logan Prager, MD CAPSTONE Global Surgical Students International Education Partnerships MENTORS Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery Kenneth Courington, MD Dept. of Surgery CONCENTRATION Public Health Studying public health through USF’s Scholarly Concentrations Program allowed me to combine my passion for surgery, teaching, and serving others with a reach realized only through international relations. With the tutelage of my faculty mentors and teamwork of my peers, we have enabled USF surgical students to collaborate with, learn from, and teach surgical students in the international community by forming partnerships with medical schools around the world. This exchange of ideas will enrich our understanding of the unique challenges and solutions of surgical care in a diverse global population. 59
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SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Lisa Pressendo, MD InteUrSnFaMl MCeOdM CAPSTONE Operational Efficiency and Sustainability at a Student-Run Free Clinic MENTOR Timothy Kubal, MD MBA Medical Director of Process Excellence Malignant Hematology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Participating in the Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration allowed me to explore and furtherInteUrSnFaMl MCeOdM develop my interest in quality/process improvement. I was able to directly apply the knowledge and skills we learned in the classroom to improve clinic flow at the student run BRIDGE Clinic. MATCH Peter Ranspach, MD CAPSTONE Increased Infections and Delayed CD4 + T Cell but Faster B Cell Immune Reconstitution after Post-Transplantation Cyclophosphamide Compared to Conventional GVHD Prophylaxis in Allogeneic Transplantation MENTOR Farhad Khimani, MD Blood and Marrow Transplant & Cellular Immunotherapy H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration (rSC) connected me with Dr. Khimani. Dr. Khimani mentored me throughout the research process, teaching me to research process and involving me in each step along the way. This connection made by the rSC led to me gaining valuable research experience as well as a quality authorship on a great project. 61
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH HCInAteHMrenoaarllstMhacneaidGreM: UESF Mahendra Reddy, MD CAPSTONE Leveraging Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Medical Imaging in a Resource Poor Setting MENTOR Andrew Myers, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine My International Medicine scholarly concentration capstone project allowed me to explore applications of artificial intelligence and computer vision within the medical field. I was able to combine my interest in international medicine and my background in technology with this project. It was exciting to research how these technologies might be able to improve the delivery of medical care in resource-poor settings. MACCThiChldilrdHeNn’esuHrooslopgitayl in LA Adelaide Schmoll, MD CAPSTONE Bell v. Tavistock and the Impact to Adolescent Consent to Endocrine Treatments for Gender Dysphoria in the United Kingdom MENTOR Katherine Drabiak, JD Health Law, Bioethics & Medical Ethics College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine In the article, I discuss the impact of the ruling of Bell v. Tavistock, which was a U.K. court case which led to the revoking of gender affirming healthcare to those under 16, and with further limitations until reaching the age of majority. It serves as a review of current medical literature regarding gender affirming care, citing numerous research articles showing decreased suicidality and rates of depression in minors who receive gender affirming care. Writing this article was important to me as it allowed me to advocate for an underserved population on a national community level, and I plan to continue working towards these goals as a physician. 62
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Michelle Roe, MD UPPeMdiCaEdtMruicecsdaitcioanl CAPSTONE Scales: Determining Appropriate Government Involvement in Severe Childhood Obesity MENTOR Katherine Drabiak, JD Health Law, Bioethics & Medical Ethics College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine I was initially drawn to the Law & Medicine scholarly concentration (lmSC) out of curiosity and eagerness to expand myUCPeSdainatFrriacnscisco knowledge outside the traditional medical school curriculum. However, my experience in the lmSC turned out to be much deeper than I intended. What I learned from this scholarly concentration in the classroom gave me the confidence to become a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in Hillsborough County; a role which has given me the responsibility to advocate for a child in court and is preparing me to be an advocate for my patients as a future pediatrician. In addition, as part of my experience in the Law & Medicine scholarly concentration, I collaborated on a literature review exploring the impact of severe obesity in children, etiology of childhood obesity, what treatment options are available and their efficacy, the role of the pediatrician in addressing obesity, as well as the ways in which the State may become involved and at what point would government involvement become warranted. MATCH Shalini Setty, MD CAPSTONE Outcomes of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Group Project with Derek Dow, MD’21, Shannon McMenamin, MD’21 and Daniel Wind, MD MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Andrew Gilligan, MD, MS Dept. of Pediatrics, Div. Pediatric Hematology Oncology CONCENTRATION Public Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program (SCP) introduced me to great mentors and peers who have similar clinical and research interests as me. They also provided tools and guidance during my capstone project which allowed me to fully understand the process and appreciate the research. I will take the skills I have learned from the SCP to future projects. 63
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHMOetdoilcaaryl CnUganoirvol.oloingfaySouth Shreni Shah, MD CAPSTONE Assessing the Burden of Autoimmune Disease Among Free Clinic Patients in Tampa Bay MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Hematology/Oncology Fellow Yale School of Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities I really enjoyed participating in the Health Disparities scholarly concentration as it gave me exposure to the health care experiences of a number of different groups of people. I was able to find the ABCD project through my scholarly concentration. The ABCD project has been a great way to learn more about the health care needs and gaps of the local uninsured population and has given me (among others) the opportunity to search for solutions. MATCH Med Ctr VentFuarma CilyoMunetdy Alan Shteyman, MD CAPSTONE How Many Ultrasound Examinations Are Necessary To Gain Proficiency In Accurately Identifying The Nerves Of The Brachial Plexus At The Level of the Interscalene Space? MENTOR Charlotte Derr, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Division of Emergency Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health This project allowed me to participate in research pertaining to medical education, which has become a significant point of interest to me as I have progressed through medical school. I was able to explore a topic of interest to me and work towards publishing a meaningful study. 64
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH InteUrSnFaMl MCeOdM Robert Shaw, MD CAPSTONE Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Hemorrhage in the Postoperative Kidney Transplant Patient MENTOR Jacentha Buggs, MD Transplant Procurement Surgeon & Research Physician Tampa General Medical Group CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The SCP program helped give me the tools I needed to successfully complete my project. My concentration leaders facilitated finding a mentor and then they were there for support along the way. The group discussions on research methods, abstract writing, and peer presentations helped to inspire my work and navigate through the process of completing, presenting and publishing my research. MATCH Joshua Shultz, MD InteUrSnFaMl MCeOdM CAPSTONE Yaw Axis Reorientation Using Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation in a Barany Chair - Group Project with Vincent Van Berkum, MD MENTOR Victoria Sanchez, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, F-AAA Dept. of Otolaryngology - HNS Auditory Rehabilitation & Clinical Trials Laboratory CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research This project has been extremely challenging. I recognized that reproducing the conditions necessary to cause spatial disorientation was going to be difficult. However, I didn’t think we would have to create our own Barany chair. I’m proud of the work we’ve done, and we are hopeful we will be able to start recruiting participants this year. Our new silent chair is made from old office furniture and other purchased hardware. 65
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Lauren Strang, MD InteUrSnFaMl MCeOdM CAPSTONE Characteristics of Microinvasive Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Versus Non-Invasive and Invasive Breast Cancer MENTORS Christine Laronga, MD, FACS M. Catherine Lee, MD, FACS Breast Oncology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Being a member of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration gave me the opportunity to connect with physician mentors who were enthusiastic about helping a medical student formulate and complete a research project. The incredible guidance I received as a member of the rSC allowed me to present and publish my work in a timely manner. I feel fortunate to have worked with such a supportive and accomplished team of mentors! MATCH Vincent Van Berkum, MD FamUSilFyMMCeOdM CAPSTONE Yaw Axis Reorientation Using Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation - Group Project with Joshua Schultz, MD MENTOR Victoria Sanchez, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, F-AAA Dept. of Otolaryngology - HNS Auditory Rehabilitation & Clinical Trials Laboratory CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research USF Health made it possible to develop our scholarly creativity. We wanted to start a project that was unique and something we could call our own since its inception. With the support and guidance from our faculty advisor and the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration, we were able to start this exciting an challenging project. 66
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Hospital BrowFnaUmniilvy.MKeendt Rose Thatcher, MD CAPSTONE Prevalence and Treatment of Common Gynecologic Disorders in Uninsured Women MENTORS Laurie Woodard, MD Dept. of Family Medicine Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Hematology/Oncology Fellow Yale School of Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities I enjoyed being a part of the Health Disparities scholarly concentration and learning from faculty as well asFlorIindtaerSntaatleMUendiv. COM community members. I was able to explore my own interests within medicine and create a project to show what resources were needed to better serve the uninsured population. I hope to use the skills I learned in the SCP to continue research supporting underserved communities. MATCH Ian Vargas, MD CAPSTONE Sustained Local Inhibition of Thrombin Preserves Renal Microarchitecture and Function after Onset of Acute Kidney Injury MENTORS Samuel Wickline, MD Director, USF Health Heart Institute Hua Pan, MBA, PhD Cardiovascular Sciences CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research This experience has been a vital part of my career development throughout medical school. The opportunity to be heavily involved in such a project from performing experiments to data collection and analysis to manuscript preparation has allowed me to develop a critical thinking process that not only will serve me well in future research endeavors, but also translate into clinical practice. 67
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Jhulianna Vivar, MD PUenSdiovi.auottrhficwTesexsates rn CAPSTONE ABCD (Assessing Burden of Chronic Disease) Project MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Hematology/Oncology Fellow Yale School of Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The ABCD project was one of the highlights of medical school and I would not have found it without the help and support of my faculty and advisors in my scholarly concentration. As a first generation Latina woman in medicine, addressing health disparities and working towards health equity is something I am very passionate about. My concentration was a safe place to continue to learn about how to advocate for patients and marginalized communities. MATCH Chelsea Walker, MD InteUrSnFaMl MCeOdM CAPSTONE Treating Adolescents: What Providers Should Know About Florida Law - Group Project with Morgan Cardon, MD MENTOR Katherine Drabiak, JD Health Law, Bioethics & Medical Ethics College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine The Law & Medicine scholarly concentration provided thoughtful and critical insight related to many otherwise neglected topics that all physicians should have on their radar. It offered an interactive space for reflection and often prompted members to dig deeper into their own beliefs on charged or ethically challenging topics while providing a framework for understanding the law as it is written and interpreted, how to conduct research on databases outside of classic medical sources, and how physicians can benefit their patients and themselves by being educated on the law as it pertains to medicine. 68
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH IcaInhtSeninrSnaOai,MlBMeaetthdMIsorauenlt William Wallach, MD CAPSTONE Medical Spanish for Frontline Healthcare Workers MENTOR Hector Lopez Cardona, MD Dept. of Pathology and Cell Biology CONCENTRATION Medical Education This project is meaningful because I would like to help future students avoid the same problem that I had on wards. I have a decent understanding of conversational Spanish but when it comes to getting medical history, like asking a patient if they have kidney disease or having them describe chest pain, I was completely stumped. I designed this deck of flashcards for people who have some Spanish skills but no knowledge of medical terminology or phrases that could be helpful when gathering history. MATCH Jacob Wasserman, MD SuPrrgeUelSimrFyMin-CarOyM CAPSTONE Outcomes with Age Combinations in Living-Donor Kidney Transplantation MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Jacentha Buggs, MD Transplant Procurement Surgeon & Research Physician Tampa General Medical Group CONCENTRATION Public Health My experience in the Scholarly Concentrations Program not only allowed me to explore an academic interest in public health, epidemiology, and research methods, but also opened the door to a foundational research experience. Through my capstone project, supported by RISE Summer Scholarly Award Experience, I was able to participate in the breadth of research endeavors- from data collection to manuscript writing to national conference presentation. 70
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MANTeUCuCroHSDuloarggveiicsrayMl ed Ctr Jason Zhen-Jie Wang, MD CAPSTONE Inflammatory Gut as a Pathologic and Therapeutic Target in Parkinson’s Disease MENTOR Cesar V. Borlongan, PhD Center of Excellence for Aging & Brain Repair CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Having done my project during COVID, I had the unique experience of being able to perform every step of benchEmerUgSeFnMcyCOMMed research. From acquiring the rodent models, performing histology, doing statistical analysis, and writing/ submitting the paper, I covered the full breadth of the research experience in my time at USF. MATCH Daniel Wind, MD CAPSTONE Outcomes of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Group Project with Derek Dow, MD’21, Shannon McMenamin, MD’21 and Shalini Setty, MD MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Andrew Gilligan, MD, MS Dept. of Pediatrics, Div. Pediatric Hematology Oncology CONCENTRATION Public Health Working on this capstone project allowed me to strengthen my knowledge in a subset of medicine that combines pre-hospital medicine with emergency medicine/critical care. The success of this project would not have been possible without the support of my co-investigators and my faculty mentor. 71
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DiAagdnveonsttiHceORaarlladthnioFdllooogriyda,MATCH Brad Woods, MD CAPSTONE Artificial Intelligence Improving the Efficiency and Workflow of Diagnostic Radiology Practices - Group Project with Michael LaVere, MD MENTORS Joann Quinn, MBA, PhD Dept. of Medical Education, SELECT Competency Andrew Artis, Sr., MBA, PhD Dept. of Marketing and Innovation MUMA College of Business CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine Being a member of the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine scholarly concentration was a great experience that allowed me to gain valuable knowledge about physician pay structure, healthcare enterprises, and innovation in the medical workplace. MATCH CA JohFanmMiulyirMHeedalth, Kasey Wyatt, MD CAPSTONE Virtual Crossmatch and Cold Ischemic Time in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation MENTOR Jacentha Buggs, MD Transplant Procurement Surgeon & Research Physician Tampa General Medical Group CONCENTRATION Public Health I learned a lot working on this project as it was my first experience with clinical research. The team I worked with at Tampa General Medical Group was always willing to answer questions and help me along throughout the entire process. This project resulted in a couple presentations at national conferences as well as a publication. 72
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE WesGteernneMraSictlrhSyiukgreagrneSrUOynMiversityMATCH Desmond Zeng, MD CAPSTONE Prescription Drug Use Among Uninsured Geriatric Patients in Tampa Bay Free Clinic MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Hematology/Oncology Fellow Yale School of Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities My capstone project has been incredibly rewarding, as I have been able to contribute to my community through my work at a local free clinic. In addition, the Health Disparities scholarly concentration has been a rich resource for furthering my knowledge about deficiencies in the healthcare system and I have been thrilled to be a part of the Scholarly Concentrations Program. MATCH College AlbanyUrMoleodgiycal Rosalie Zurlo, MD CAPSTONE Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on 911 Calls for Sexual Assault in Tampa Bay MENTOR Karim Hanna, MD Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Our research sought to elucidate how reports of sexual assault in the Tampa Bay area were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the height of quarantine. We sought deidentified records from the Tampa Bay Police Department on calls to the police department in 2019 and 2020 for this project. We looked at the number of calls categorized as sexual assault and intimate partner violence. We analyzed the data for significance using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. We determined that calls for sexual assault went down significantly in 2020 versus 2019. We presented this work at the Society of Teachers in Family Medicine Annual Conference via an oral presentation session, held virtually due to COVID-19 precautions. 74
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