Scholarly Concentrations Program Class of 2018 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
SCHOLARLYCONCENTRATIONSPROGRAMThe Morsani College of Medicine has much to be proud of regarding the accomplishments of the SCP studentsduring this academic year. The SCP, supported by Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE), providedresources, leadership and academic structure for medical students pursing novel scholarly work. Students hadopportunities to get involved in biomedical research, including focused study in nutrition and in medicine andgender. 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 systemsapproach to medicine, focusing on health systems engineering as well as business. Finally, students pursuedscholarly work in medical education, law, as well as humanities. The specific curriculum and projects developedby each concentration as well as the over-arching curriculum offered by RISE, empowered students to excelin their academic pursuits. This excellence was manifested by productive interactions with faculty resulting inabstracts, posters, talks and publications.We realize that students have shared their academic careers with us while balancing the traditional educationexperience of medical school. We hope that this program has broadened our students’ horizons such that theyhave a greater understanding of, and are sensitive to, the medical journeys of their patients. We are proud ofwhat these students have accomplished and we look forward to our students incorporating their enthusiasm andskills 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 theircommitment 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 insightsregarding medical education and his tireless support for this program. Also, we are most fortunate to benefit fromthe vision and leadership of Charles (Charly) J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, Senior Vice President, Dean, USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine. Since his arrival in May 2014, he has inspired our faculty and students to follow theirpassion for scholarship and excellence. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Dean Lockwood for hissupport 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 ofEducational Affairs. We owe much to their help, which we would like to acknowledge here today by saying thankyou. We are indebted to these individuals and they inspire us to move forward.Susan Pross, PhDCo-Director, Scholarly Concentrations ProgramIngrid Bahner, PhDCo-Director, Scholarly Concentrations ProgramErin MayRISE CoordinatorRoberta (Bobby) CollinsDirector, Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE)
Ingrid Bahner, PhD Susan Pross, PhD SCP Co-Director SCP Co-Director Erin May Roberta (Bobby) Collins RISE Coordinator Director Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE)
FACULTY LEADERS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PUBLIC HEALTH Ingrid Bahner, PhD Ricardo Izurieta, MD, Dr.PH, MPH Michael Fradley, MD Rahul Mhaskar, MD, 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 Kimberly LaMartin, MD Kelly McCarthy, PhD Daniel Haight, MD, FACP Shirley Smith, MA INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP,HEALTH SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & BUSINESS IN MEDICINE Grisselle Centeno, PhD Joann Strobbe, MsEd Richard J. Sobieray, MHA, MsEd, CPA INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE Joann Ferrell Quinn, MBA, PhD Coordinator: Sharon Howle John Sinnott, MD Lynette Menezes, PhD MEDICINE & GENDER Javier Cuevas, PhD Stephanie Ros, MD Seetha Lakshmi, MD Patricia Emmanuel, MD Jamie Cooper, PhD Andrew Myer, MD Asa Oxner, MD MEDICAL HUMANITIES Coordinator: Linman Li, MBA Lois LaCivita Nixon, PhD, MPH, MAT, MLitt LAW & MEDICINE Jay Wolfson, JD, Dr. PH Dionne Jones, JD, PhD Katherine Drabiak, JDNUTRITION RESEARCH & HEALTH Barbara Hansen, PhD Crystal Jacovino, DO
HEALTH MEDICAL INTERNATIONALDISPARITIES HUMANITIES MEDICINEAtkinson, Brian 12 LAW & Bray, Vanessa T. 18 HEALTH Angell, Erin Marie 12Copenhaver Moale, MEDICINE Golubkova, Alena A. 29 SYSTEMS Aradi, Mikaela C. R. 13Amanda 46 Lee, Janet Ka-Man 40 ENGINEERING Brown, O’Shaine G. 19Mohan, Abhinav 47 Lelea, Latashia-Lika Q. 43 Chandra, Vinodh 21Rauchfuss, Julia S. 56 Mirza, Zuheir J. 45 Hong, Kevin C. 35 Emani, Shailaja 26Rendel, Ricardo E. 57 Patel, Nupur U. H. 50 Hopkins, Audrey C. 34 Hayward, LesleAnn 34Sawangkum, Peeraya 61 Postlethwait, Rachel A. 54 Noman, Nafis 50 Juwono, Timothy 38Topham, Annie Castillo 67 Schmitz, Jourdan E. 61 Paul, Rahul 53 Madsen, Erik 43 Zreibe, Damien 70 Weche, McWayne 70 Markel, Jordan B. 44 Pedapudi, Anangamanjari D. 52 Perera, Yohan 53 Roberts, Michael S. 58 Samuels, Brian R. 58 Schultz, Kaela 62 Trotter, III, Jerry 66 Walker, Autumn Dawn 68
MEDICAL BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION,EDUCATION RESEARCH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, & BUSINESS IN MEDICINEAgoris, Corin P. 11 Abdo, Nicole T. 10 Binner, Michael 19Albert, Jacob W. 10 Bauer, Amy A. 13 Kattih, Zein 39Allen, Katherine R. 11 Bellur, Adarsh J. 14 Wilson, Chelsea H. 71Bilak, Michael A. 18Castner, Nicholas B. 20 Bender, Mark Ian 15 PUBLICDeng, Doris Z. 26Frauen, Haley D. 29 MEDICINE Benz, Andrew C. 14 HEALTHHague, Shayna F. 30 & GENDERHassani, Donna M. 33 Christopher, Zachary K. 20Kaul, Christopher T. 38 Bijan, Sara 15Lew, Alicia 42 Schmitz, Jourdan E. 61 Clark, Anthony M. 21Montane, Bryce Edward 46Patel, Nirav B. 51 Clark, Leah Nicole 22 DiGiacomo, Stephen T.G. 27Patel, Raj Amrish 51 Clayman, Eric S. 22 Hundley, Kelsey 35Perez-Mena, Luis A. 54 Fitzpatrick, Garrett 27 Shah, Jalak Bharat 63Pribish, Abby Marie 56 Francis, Jeffrey D. 28Ryan, Carrie Elizabeth 59Schattschneider, Mark A. 60 Galambo, Faris 28Story, Christopher T. 62Terpak, Lauren Ashley 64 Gravenmier, Curtis A. 30Tessiatore, Kristen Marcet65 Hawk, Fahad 33Toosi, Kavian 66Uhlar, Courtney 68 Ibanez, Jaime 36 n Jin, William 37 Jospitre, Elodie C. 36 Jung, Andrew 37 Kong, Min J. 39 NUTRITION Le, Christine 40 RESEARCH Leighton, Shane L. 42 & HEALTH Melody, Megan E. 45 Mills, Matthew N. 44 Morgan, Kevin N. 47 New concentration established Patel, Raj Ashok 52 in 2016-2017 academic year Pham, Vicky M. 55 Rathi, Alisha 57 Sankar, Dhyana Rajee 59 Taguchi, Meari 63 Tillis, Rose Theresa 64 Timmel, Mark A. 65 Table of Contents by concentration 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 2018 Class and areacknowledged herein by the inclusion of the RGHS Discovery Torch: Corin P. Agoris, MD Mark Ian Bender, MD Sara Bijan, MD Vinodh Chandra, MD Eric S. Clayman, MD Jeffrey D. Francis, MD Faris Galambo, MD William Jin, MD Zein Kattih, MD Megan E. Melody, MD Matthew N. Mills, MD Amanda C. Moale, MD Abby Marie Pribish, MD Alisha Rathi, MD Michael S. Roberts, MD Carrie Elizabeth Ryan, MD Lauren Ashley Terpak, MD Kristen Marcet Tessiatore, MD Rose Theresa Tillis, MD Kavian Toosi, MD
A PROGRAM FORSTUDENTS TO DIVERSIFY,SPECIALIZE, ANDINDIVIDUALIZE THEIRINTERESTSSCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMClass of 2018
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Nicole T. Abdo, MD EmMeUregSdFeinMcciCnyeOM CAPSTONE Penile Cancer Chapter in Urology Pocket Guide to Tumors and Cancers MENTOR Philippe Spiess, MD Genitourinary Oncology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research My book chapter gave me the opportunity to contribute to the literature in Urology, and it is particularly rewarding to be featured in the popular “Pocket Guide” book as this is a widely used and comprehensive review for Urologists of all professional levels and specialties. This chapter challenged me to gain expertise in the field, which enhanced my skills in literature review as well as my understanding of Urological Oncology. MAFaTBmCaiylyfHrMonetdMiceindeCtr Jacob W. Albert, MD CAPSTONE An Evaluation of the Adequacy of Nutrition Education for US Medical Students and Residents MENTOR Crystal Jacovino, DO Endocrine Diabetes & Metabolism USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching The Medical Education scholarly concentration gave me the chance to explore education systems and techniques from the perspective of the educator and develop skills for teaching. Through the capstone project, I was able to take the information I learned and evaluate the adequacy of medical education on the topic of nutrition.10
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAInTtGeCrrneaHelnSMvyielsltdeeiHmcien,aSeClth Corin P. Agoris, MD CAPSTONEManagement of Non-melanoma Skin Cancers MENTOR Basil S. Cherpelis, MD USF Dept. of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of TeachingAs a member of the Medical Education scholarly concentration, I chose to write a book chapter on themanagement of non-melanoma skin cancers for my capstone project. I have always been interested in skincancers living in Florida and it turned out to be one of my most notable accomplishments during my timeat USF MCOM. Working on the chapter gave me valuable insight regarding the process of peer reviewedpublications and with writing in such a style that is tailored to educate medical professionals and subsequentlytheir patients about skin cancers. MATCH Internal MUNeCdicine Katherine R. Allen, MD CAPSTONE A Quantitative Analysis Comparing Medical Student Burnout Rates Between Classes with Pass/ Fail and Four-tiered Pre-clerkship Grading Systems at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of TeachingBeing in the Medical Education scholarly concentration has allowed me to feel more confident pursuingscholarly activities in my field of interest during medical school. I taught for the Duke TIP Program the summerafter first year in Boone, NC, writing my own curriculum and teaching fifteen middle school students forthree weeks. I was also able to combine two of my passions by starting my own research project about therelationship between medical student burnout and the grading system. If I had to say what I was proud ofaccomplishing during medical school outside the core curriculum, these two experiences would be at the top ofthe list. 11
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHEPmreesregnecnecRyeMsuerdreiccitnioen, IL Erin Marie Angell, MD CAPSTONE A Comparative Study of German and American Medical Student Coping Strategies MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION International MedicineThe Scholarly Concentration Program was an excellent way for me to become involved in research duringmedical school. I was able to get a better understanding of the research process from start to finish includingdesigning a research process, collecting, and analyzing data. It was also a great opportunity for me to travelbetween first and second year and experience the medical system in a different country.MATCH Brian Atkinson, MD FMamouilnytaMinedAiHciEnCe-NC CAPSTONE Review of Hypertension Management at USF BRIDGE Clinic - Group Project with Yohan Perera, MD MENTORS Eduardo C. Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP Richard Roetzheim, MD USF Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Being in the Health Disparities scholarly concentration has had a huge effect on my life. Through this concentration and my involvement with BRIDGE clinic, I have developed a passion for serving the underserved and ultimately choosing Family Medicine as my specialty. I will always be thankful for this scholarly concentration!12
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAInTteCrnHUaSl FMMeCdiOciMne Mikaela C. R. Aradi, MD CAPSTONE A Profile of Walk-in Patients Who Access HIVTesting Services at an Integrated Counseling andTesting Center in Mumbai, India - Group Project with LesleAnn Hayward, MD MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP USF Health Medicine International CONCENTRATION International MedicineMy experience with the International Medicine scholarly concentration during medical school was invaluable. OrthUoSpF aMeCdOicMsIt allowed me to travel to India between my first and second year to conduct an HIV research study, which Ihave since continued to work on with another peer. It has expanded my perspective of public health, political,and medical issues facing individual countries as well as us globally. MATCH Amy A. Bauer, MD CAPSTONE Sensitivity and Specificity of Skyline and Carpal Shoot-Through Fluoroscopic Views of Volar Plate Fixation of the Distal Radius: A Cadaveric Investigation of Dorsal Cortex Screw Penetration MENTOR Francisco Schwartz-Fernandes, MD, MBA USF Dept. of Orthopaedics CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchI am very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration.The presentations, meetings, guidance, and support of the concentration provided the tools necessary tobe successful in my research endeavors. Additionally, the projects that I started through the concentrationconnected me with faculty mentors who became invaluable resources to help me in my overall career paththroughout medical school and beyond. 13
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHDMiaaginmoosntiicdReas dMioeldogCytr NY Adarsh J. Bellur, MD CAPSTONE Trends & Outcomes in the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease among the Elderly Population in the State of Florida from 2000 to 2014 MENTOR Peter R. Nelson, MD USF Depts. of Surgery and Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchThe Scholarly Concentrations Program has served as a very important component of my medical schooleducation. I developed the skills and confidence necessary to carry out my own research project and planto continue to do so during residency. In addition, this mentorship experience extends well beyond just theresearch project, but also toward career goals in general. Working with my mentor has been an amazingexperience that has helped shape the direction of my career. This is an invaluable resource that every medicalstudent should have the pleasure of being part of.MATCH Andrew C. Benz, MD WaOltBeGr RYeNed, MD CAPSTONETopically Applied Vancomycin Powder Reduces the Rate of Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing Craniotomies for Primary Brain Tumors MENTOR Nam D. Tran, MD, PhD Neuro-Oncology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration (rSC) was an amazing way for me to discover clinical research in medical school. The program itself helped me identify the appropriate resources and make the necessary contacts to initiate and complete research in Neurosurgery. Overall, I’ve been extremely satisfied with the Scholarly Concentrations Program, and think that my membership in the rSC has been vital to my medical school experience and residency application.14
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAEmTeCrgOHerlnacnydMo eHdeiaclitnhe Mark Ian Bender, MD CAPSTONE Early Outcomes and Fusion Rates in Patients Undergoing a “Hybrid” Lumbar Total Disc Replacement and Arthrodesis to AlleviateSymptoms Associated with Degenerative Disc Disease MENTOR James B. Billys, DO Florida Orthopedic Institute CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchI’ve really enjoyed my time working with the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration while at USF. TheOptUhSaFlmMoCloOgMyconcentration provided me with multiple opportunities to present my work both locally and nationally. I wasable to secure funding easily and I would have never been able to achieve the level of success I did withoutthe help and support of my concentration. I was given the opportunity to act as both a researcher as well asauthor on several manuscripts and I’m currently in the process of publishing several articles. When reflectingback on these experiences, I definitely had my share of difficulties but overall I thought the experience wasoverwhelmingly positive and I appreciate all of the support I received from both RISE and USF. MATCH Sara Bijan, MD CAPSTONE The Association Between Visual Health in Childhood and Duration of Breastfeeding MENTORS Stephanie Ros, MD USF Dept. of OBGYN Maximilian Padilla, MD USF Dept. of Ophthalmology CONCENTRATION Medicine & GenderThe best part about participating in the Medicine & Gender scholarly concentration was working with andlearning from my supportive mentors. Their encouragement gave me the motivation to pursue my mostchallenging career goals. 15
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Michael A. Bilak, MD PsUyFc-hSihaatrnyds CAPSTONE A Literature Review on Wellness Related to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Work Duty Guidelines MENTOR Deborah DeWaay, MD Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education MCOM Office of Educational Affairs CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of TeachingThe Medical Education scholarly concentration has let me examine areas of post graduate educationincluding the formation of the modern residency week. Residency touches every physician and through thiscapstone I explored how we came up with this 80 hour resident work week.MATCH Vanessa T. Bray, MD PeUdSiFaMtriCcsOM CAPSTONE Pediatric Dilemmas in Visual and Verbal Media Representations MENTORS Vinita Kiluk, MD USF Dept. of Pediatrics Lois Nixon, MAT, MLitt, MPH, PhD USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities The Scholarly Concentrations Program has been an incredibly unique and enriching experience during my medical school education. The program allowed me to diversify and individualize my medical education and complete a project in an area of interest to me. I chose to dedicate my capstone project to ethical dilemmas faced in pediatric practice, specifically vaccine refusal in pediatric patients.18
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMATCH Michael Binner, MD UnUivr.oolof gCyincinati CAPSTONE Residual Curvature after Penile Prosthesis: The Role for Peyronie’s Patch Grafts MENTOR Rafael Carrion, MD USF Dept. of Urology CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in MedicineI am very fortunate to have participated in the Scholarly Concentrations Program here at USF MCOM. Thefaculty and leaders are very resourceful and add value and diversity to the curriculum to the medical students. MATCH InteOrnaaklHMilel Hdoicsipn,eFL O’Shaine G. Brown, MD CAPSTONE Seroepidemiology of Hepatitis among Patients Receiving Care at Kasturba Hospital in Mumbai, India MENTORS Jayanthi Shastri, MBBS, MD Nair Hospital in Mumbai, India Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP USF Health Medicine International CONCENTRATION International MedicineThe Scholarly Concentrations Program (SCP) was a truly rewarding experience, providing me my firstopportunity to venture into the realm of research. As my first research experience there were certainlychallenges throughout the process, however this only served to make my scholarly project one of the mostrewarding accomplishments of my academic career. Throughout the activities within SCP, I developed skillsand characteristics I believe will be beneficial to my success going forward both professionally and personally. 19
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH DSteornmeaytBorlooogky, NY Nicholas B. Castner, MD CAPSTONE Medical Student Mistreatment: A Review with Emphasis on a Recent Internal Study MENTOR Kevin O’Brien, MD USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching The undergraduate medical education experience is an exciting time in the life of the developing physician; everyday medical students are put into new, intriguing situations. Because of these unique opportunities, every medical student will develop interests in topics that they may not have had prior to medical school. For me this was learning about how we can create an environment in which all medical students can feel comfortable while learning. The Scholarly Concentrations Program is unique in that it encourages students to educate themselves in topics that would often go otherwise unexplored by not stepping outside of the standard medical school curriculum.ZacharyMAMOaTrCythooHCplaineicd-iPchsoenix K. Christopher, MD CAPSTONE Pre-Referral Biopsies Of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Do Not Delay Time To Treatment at A Cancer Center MENTOR David Joyce, MD Sarcoma Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration was an exceptional program that helped me get involved in research early in medical school. I worked with mentors who helped me strengthen my clinical research skills and ultimately influenced my career choice.20
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAEmGTeeCrogregHnectoywMneHdoicsipn,eDC Vinodh Chandra, MD CAPSTONEClinical Course of Melioidosis in Patients TreatedWith Commonly Used Diabetic Medications - Group Project with Michael S. Roberts, MD MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD USF Evidence Based Medicine and Health Outcomes Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP USF Health Medicine International CONCENTRATION International MedicineParticipating in the International Medicine scholarly concentration was one of the best decisions I made inGUennievr.aolfSLuorugiesvryillemedical school. I had the opportunity to spend my summer researching an infectious disease in Thailand,and I now look back on that time as one of the most unique and rewarding experiences of my career. Not onlydid I learn a tremendous amount during my time in the program, but I felt I was part of a family, making thisexperience truly impactful and unforgettable. MATCH Anthony M. Clark, MD CAPSTONE Risk Factors Associated With An Extended Length of Stay Following Neurosurgery for Primary Brain Tumors MENTOR Nam D. Tran, MD, PhD Neuro-Oncology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchPrior to medical school, I had limited exposure to research but always desired to get involved. The BiomedicalResearch scholarly concentration provided me with the invaluable opportunity to explore clinical research andunderstand the rigorous efforts needed to develop a clinical project that could contribute to the advancementof medicine. This experience reaffirmed my desire to be involved in clinical research for the advancement ofmedicine during residency and beyond. 21
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Leah Nicole Clark, MD OUSBFGMYCNOM CAPSTONE Long Term Outcomes of Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome MENTORS Denise Maguire, PhD, RN, CNL USF Health College of Nursing Kathleen Armstrong, PhD USF Dept. of Pediatric Psychology CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchParticipating in the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration has provided excellent opportunities toget involved in research. The concentration leaders helped me to identify a mentor with similar interests,provided information about research and helped to guide me throughout the process. The SCP has helped meto better understand the importance of research in furthering medical knowledge.MAPlaTsCtUicSHFSMurCgeOrMy Eric S. Clayman, MD CAPSTONE The Impact of Perioperative Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer on TRAM Flap Abdominal Complications MENTOR Paul D. Smith MD Breast Oncology Program Division of Plastic Surgery H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration has provided a wonderfully supportive medium through which to conduct research, formally present research findings, and collaborate and discuss scholarly endeavors with my classmates and faculty. My Capstone project investigated the effects of hormonal therapy for breast cancer on surgical complications with breast reconstruction. We found that certain medications were associated with an increased risk of developing abdominal hernia and infection. These findings will help future patients undergoing breast reconstruction make more informed decisions regarding potential surgical complications associated with their particular hormonal therapy. It has been an honor to be a part of research that will help improve outcomes for patients recovering from breast cancer.22
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH UnNive.uorof DTloeagxllayassSW- Doris Z. Deng, MD CAPSTONE The Role of Medical School in Medical Students’ Choice of Specialty MENTOR Derrick Robertson, MD USF Dept. of Neurology CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching As a medical student hoping to pursue a career in academic medicine, being a part of the Medical Education scholarly concentration has given me the knowledge, experience, and confidence to become a successful physician educator. It highlights the importance of physicians not only as healers and scientists, but also equally as teachers and role models. MATCH Shailaja Emani, MD PsUyScFhMiaCtryOM CAPSTONE Retrospective Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of Intrasaccular WEB Device in the Management of Cerebral Aneurysms at Hull Royal Infirmary MENTORS Paul Maliakal, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR Neuro-Radiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK Ambuj Kumar, MD, MPH USF Division of Evidence Based Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine My experience with the capstone project and the International Medicine scholarly concentration has been an extremely rewarding experience. I was able to develop a project and work on the analysis with full support from faculty locally and abroad, which made the research experience meaningful and helped me develop professionally.26
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMStephen T. G. DiGiacomo, MDMAEmTBeaCrygsetHantceyMMeeddCictirn,eMA CAPSTONE Gastrointestinal Infections in Baños, Ecuador MENTORS Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MPH, Dr. PH Dept. of Global Health USF College of Public Health Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD USF Evidence Based Medicine and Health Outcomes CONCENTRATION Public HealthMy capstone project allowed me to experience a culture and health system vastly different than in the U.S. Igained a lot of perspective and skills that would not have been possible otherwise. The concentrations and thementors were excellent resources that enhanced my education and helped prepare me for the future. MATCH PaUtFh-oSlhoagnydsGarrett Fitzpatrick, MDCAPSTONEEfficacy of Preoperative MRSA Screening andDecolonization in a Thoracic Surgical OncologyClinicMENTOREric Toloza, MD, PhDThoracic Surgical Oncology ProgramH. Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterCONCENTRATIONBiomedical ResearchThe Scholarly Concentrations Program helped me refine my academic writing and presentation skills inaddition to encouraging me to find my true passions. Though I started as an undifferentiated medicalstudent, my SC-supported work helped me affirm my interest in going into academic pathology and progressprofessionally to help me get there. 27
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH EmeBrgroeonkclyynMHeodsicpinCetr Jeffrey D. Francis, MD CAPSTONE Utility and Feasibility of Sentinel Lymph Node Inking for Accurate Localization of Nodal Metastases MENTORS Vernon Sondak, MD Jonathan Zager, MD Cutaneous Oncology, Sarcoma Programs H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research During my time at USF, I was honored to be a student leader in the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration. I was able to undertake multiple research projects, some of which went on to publication or to presentation. Having access to lists of research mentors and to faculty who are capable of guiding students through the process of undertaking a scholarly project has been very helpful to me. It can be daunting to take on extra-curricular work, but knowing that I had the support of staff and connections to younger students who could continue projects made the process much less stressful. MAIntTerCvenHtRiousnhaUl Rnaivd.,ioILlogy Faris Galambo, MD CAPSTONE Development of a Co-Culture Injury Model for Studying Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration In Vitro MENTOR Peter R. Nelson, MD, MS USF Depts. of Surgery and Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research American Heart Association 2015 Medical Student Summer Fellowship Recipient Conducting research under Dr. Peter R. Nelson’s mentorship has given me firsthand insight into what it’s like to be a physician scientist. The support of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration, the Scholarly Concentrations Program leadership, and the American Heart Association was instrumental in sponsoring our work and providing me with a robust introduction to the field of academic medicine.28
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAEmTeWCrgeesHnt cVyirgMineidaicUinniev. Haley D. Frauen, MD CAPSTONE Flipped Classroom in Emergency Medicine Residency Education MENTOR Dawn Schocken, MPH, PhD Experiential Learning & Simulation MCOM Office of Educational Affairs CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of TeachingI like to think of scholarly concentrations as a “medical school minor” so choosing the Medical Education GeneUrSaFl MSuCrgOeMryscholarly concentration was a no-brainer for me as I have a strong desire to work in academics in the future.Through my time in the eSc I learned the intricacies of teaching and curriculum design and was able to putmy new-found knowledge to the test while teaching high school students in the community and criticallyappraising education literature. The concentration has given me a wonderful foundation on which to start myfuture career in academic medicine. MATCH Alena A. Golubkova, MD CAPSTONE Project Trust - Group Project with Janet Lee, MD MENTOR Frederick Slone, MD USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical HumanitiesMedical Humanities helped me learn about the patient as a real human, not just a group of symptoms. Evenmore, it helped me understand that physicians are also just people with the same kind of emotions, opinions, aswell as physical and mental abilities as any human can have. Realizing that can help us truly connect with ourpatients and make the patient-doctor relationship a lot more effective and valuable. 29
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH JohnsPaHtohpokloingsyHosp, MD Curtis A. Gravenmier, MD CAPSTONE Adaptation to Stochastic Temporal Variations in Blood Flow: The Warburg Effect as an Evolutionary Bet-hedging Strategy MENTOR Robert A. Gatenby, MD Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology Programs H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Mathematical models offer unique insights into biological processes and play a special role in advancing our understanding of complex biological systems, such as cancer. My research in this area has been a defining feature of my medical education and I plan to engage in similar projects as a resident and attending pathologist. MATCH Shayna F. Hague, MD FaBmaiylyfrMonetdMiceindeCtr CAPSTONE Pre-Collegiate Anatomy and Physiology (PCAP): A Continued Study of a Curriculum Developed to Increase the Medical Competency of URM High School Students and Promote Medicine as a Possible Career Option MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Teaching and a career in academic medicine has always been near and dear to me. I decided to pursue the Medical Education scholarly concentration (eSC), and I was able to teach high school students who were considered underrepresented in medicine as my Capstone project. The eSC has helped to prepare me to be a better learner, teacher, and for an eventual career in academic medicine.30
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SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMDonna Mahtash Hassani, MDMAEmUTenCrivg.eoHnfcTeyxMaes-dHicoiunseton CAPSTONE Technology in Medical Education MENTOR Kristy Andre, MPH, MSM USF Health Information Systems CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of TeachingThe Scholarly Concentrations Program has created a robust, cooperative community at USF. Specifically,involvement with doctoring through the Medical Education scholarly concentration has allowed me to benefitin my first 3 years with mentorship from upperclassmen. Now as a fourth year, I am able to continue thattradition of mentorship. MATCH InternUaSlFMMeCdOicMineFahad Hawk, MDCAPSTONEFaculty Evaluation Timeliness and Completion atthe University of South Florida Morsani College ofMedicineMENTORDeborah DeWaay, MDAssociate Dean forUndergraduate Medical EducationMCOM Office of Educational AffairsCONCENTRATIONBiomedical ResearchWorking on my capstone project has a been a rewarding way to combine my interests in research andmedical education, and I have been able to do so because of my mentor, Dr. DeWaay and the BiomedicalResearch scholarly concentration (rSC) at USF. The rSC has allowed me to network with a variety of mentorsand doctors in many different specialties. In addition, the rSC has taught me all about the research process,including getting IRB approval and has supported me in my research endeavors throughout my time at USFMCOM. 33
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHOIrnetgeornnaHl eMaeltdhic&inSecience LesleAnn Hayward, MD CAPSTONE A Profile of Walk-in Patients Who Access HIV Testing Services at an Integrated Counseling and Testing Center in Mumbai, India - Group Project with Mikaela Aradi, MD MENTORS Jayanthi Shastri, MBBS, MD Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L. Nair Ch. Hospital Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP USF Health Medicine International CONCENTRATION International MedicineBeing a part of the International Medicine scholarly concentration enhanced my medical school experienceand greatly impacted the way I approach the practice of medicine. I learned about the challenges andbarriers to healthcare people face in developing nations through my shadowing and research experience inMumbai, India.MAJoInhTtenCsrnHaHolpMkeindsicHinoesp, MD Audrey C. Hopkins, MD CAPSTONEOutcomes in Neonates Born with Gastroschisis atTampa General Hospital Between 2007 and 2014: A Gender Comparison MENTOR Jaime Flores-Torres, MD USF Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Scholarly Concentrations Program allowed me to explore the different ways I can work to “make life better” as a doctor. I anticipate using the insight I gained from the Health Systems Engineering and Health Disparities scholarly concentrations throughout the remainder of my career, as I work to address how the health system can be used to address disparities in care.34
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAInTteOCrnaaHklHMilel Hdoicsipn,eFL Kevin C. Hong, MD CAPSTONE Development of a Novel Automatic Reflex Hammer MENTOR Grisselle Centeno, PhD USF Dept. of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems EngineeringThe Scholarly Concentrations Program gave me the opportunity to apply my diverse skills. I always enjoymaking something useful out of something fun. MATCH EmergeUnScFyMMCeOdMicine Kelsey Hundley, MD CAPSTONE Assessment of Impact of a Formal Skin Cancer Education Session on Cosmetology Students’ Preparedness to Assess Future Clients for Skin Lesions MENTORS Nishit Patel, MD Christopher Nelson, MD USF Dept. of Dermatology CONCENTRATION Public HealthThe Scholarly Concentrations Program allowed me to explore my interests in public health. It gave meopportunities to develop projects from my very own ideas, conduct research in my community, and gainexperience presenting and publishing my work. 35
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH DiagnosUtiScFRMaCdOioMlogy Jaime Ibanez, MD CAPSTONE Surgical Management of Melanoma In Situ Using a Staged Marginal and Central Excision Technique MENTOR Jonathan Zager, MD Cutaneous Oncology, Sarcoma Programs H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Being involved in a research project under a great mentor such as Dr. Jonathan Zager was a true honor. It was a non-stop learning experience. In the project I worked on, we developed a revolutionary surgical technique which will lead to less melanoma related morbidity and mortality. I am proud of this work and it has ignited a desire to continue improving the field of medicine through research. MATCH Surgery LSU General Elodie C. Jospitre, MD CAPSTONE Comparison of Abdominal Morbidity Following Breast Reconstruction with Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) Flap versus Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap: A Cancer Center Experience MENTOR Deniz Dayicioglu, MD Division of Plastic Surgery H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration gave me the unique opportunity to not only investigate my own scientific inquiries but also add to the existing literature of my chosen field of specialty.36
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMARadJTaiaCctkiosHnonOMMncieaommlooigriyal- William Jin, MD CAPSTONE Impact of Sarcopenia Prior to NeoadjuvantStereotactic Body Radiation Therapy In BorderlineResectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer MENTOR Sarah Hoffe, MD Radiation Oncology, Gastrointestinal Oncology Programs H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchExtracurricular medical student success is the product of meaningful effort, opportunistic timing, andnurturing support. It’s up to the individual to provide the first ingredient, but I’ve been fortunate to participatein the SCP to receive the other two. Since starting in the SCP, I’ve particularly paid attention to my growth inthe rate at which I am able to bring a pre-conception hypothesis to published manuscript. MATCH InternUaSl FMMeCdiOcMine Andrew Jung, MD CAPSTONE Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation vs. Cryoablation for Treatment of Renal tumors: A Single-Center Experience. MENTOR Ghassan El-Haddad, MD, Interventional Radiology Department H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchOverall I thought the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration was a phenomenal way to get startedwith clinical research by putting me in contact with researchers, attendings, and residents of all specialties. Ithelped me discover my incredible interest in radiology, and I was able to present and publish multiple projectsin vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and diagnostic radiology. 37
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Timothy Juwono, MD UUrSoFloMgCyOM CAPSTONE Prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors In Indonesia MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP Medicine International Asa Oxner, MD USF Dept. of Internal Medicine Sissy Kartini Aminda, Sj.JP RSUD Koja CONCENTRATION International Medicine It is humbling to see how healthcare functions in a developing country. The disparity in access to healthcare is astonishing to say the least. Participating in this project has given me a new vision of how I want to use my skills as a physician to help those less fortunate. MATCH Christopher T. Kaul, MD PsychFiaAtUry CAPSTONE Nutrigenomics for Disease Prevention and Better Healthcare: The Role of Pro-Inflammatory Factors and Metabolic Stress in Disease MENTOR Yashwant V. Pathak, MPharm, EMBA, MS, PhD Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs USF College of Pharmacy CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Working on this project allowed me to gain experience performing academic writing in a topic that interests me. The experience has enriched my qualifications as a teacher as well as a researcher. Going forward I see myself working on many other academic works.38
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAInHTtoeCfrsntraHal NMoerdthicwineell, NY Zein Kattih, MD CAPSTONE A Sustainable Business Expansion Plan for a Student-Run Free Clinic MENTOR Eduardo C. Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP USF Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in MedicineParticipating in the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine scholarly concentration was one of DiaMganoyostiCcliRnaicd-iPohloogeynixthe most unique experiences at USF Morsani College of Medicine. I was able to gain a deeper understanding ofhealthcare policy and the business of medicine, and I will take this experience forward with me in my medicalcareer. MATCH Min J. Kong, MD CAPSTONE Troponins, Intrinsic Disorder, and Cardiomyopathy MENTOR Vladmir Uversky, PhD USF Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchThe Biomedical Research scholarly concentration provided me the first opportunities to participate inresearch in the field of my interest. Throughout the years in medical school, it taught me not only the essentialskills needed to successfully start and complete research projects but also the information on where to presentand publish my research. The skills I developed in SCP will benefit me throughout my future career as aphysician and a researcher. 39
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHOIrnetgeornnaHl eMaeltdhic&inSecience Christine Le, MD CAPSTONE Patient and Physician Communication in Regards to Cardiovascular Risk MENTOR Shaista Malik, MD, MPH, PhD Dept. of Cardiovascular DIsease University of California Irvine CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchWorking on my own project was an enriching and invaluable experience. I greatly valued my experience inthe SCP for it provided the resources and skills to develop my research skills and knowledge. The faculty hasbeen a tremendous help in my academic growth.MATCH Janet Ka-Man Lee, MD NeUuSrFoMloCgyOM CAPSTONE Project Trust - Group Project with Alena Golubkova, MD MENTOR Frederick Slone, MD USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Being involved in the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration program allowed me to explore the intersection of medicine and the human experience . Additionally, it gave me the opportunity to collaborate with my peers, develop and carry out an independent research project, and delve into my interests outside of the standard medical school curriculum.40
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMATCH MATCHLIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES WITH A COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2018 41
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH EmergEeanstceyrnMVeidrgicininiae Shane L. Leighton, MD CAPSTONE Renal Function and Outcomes With Use of Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation and Inotropes in EndS tage Heart Failure: A Retrospective Single Center Study. MENTOR Claude Bassil, MD Nephrology & Hypertension USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research American Heart Association 2015 Medical Student Summer Fellowship Recipient The Scholarly Concentrations Program at USF Morsani College of Medicine is a program fostering research, innovation and scholarly endeavors. The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration (rSC) cultivated an environment to create novel clinical studies and provided the tools to facilitate successful study design, implementation, statistical analysis and manuscript drafting. It also assisted in networking me with my research mentor, Dr. Claude Bassil, thereby facilitating my participation in drafting a clinical study. This study resulted in a grant award for the American Heart Association 2015 Summer Medical Research Fellowship and was published in July 2017. The rSC provided me guidance throughout the entire process from organizing a study to acceptance into a peer reviewed journal. MATCH Alicia Lew, MD PeUdSiFaMtriCcsOM CAPSTONE The Significance and Efficacy of Teaching Health Disparities in Pediatrics Residency MENTORS Vinita Kiluk, MD Amy Weiss, MD USF Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching My experience in the Medical Education scholarly concentration allowed me to view medical school from a new perspective. It gave me the opportunity to learn about teaching and to grow in a profession full of lifelong learners. I am beyond thrilled to continue pursuing education with the goals of practicing academic medicine.42
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMATCH Latashia-Lika Q. Lelea, MD OBGUYCNF CAPSTONE Physician’s and Traditional Healer’s Perspective, Use, and Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in American Samoa MENTORS Ingrid Bahner, PhD USF Dept. of Molecular Medicine Lois LaCivita Nixon, PhD, MAT, MLitt, MPH USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Participating in the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration has been a truly enriching experience. I haveEmerLgoemncayLiMndead,icCinAe learned that practicing medicine and caring for patients goes beyond their symptoms and treatment; it is how their story, culture, religion, traditions, etc. impact their health and their prognosis. Through the SCP, it has helped me become a well-rounded physician and has provided me the opportunity to travel to American Samoa to study traditional medicine as part of my Capstone Project. It has been one of my greatest experiences in medical school. MATCH Erik Madsen, MD CAPSTONE Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology: An Epidemic? MENTOR Claude Bassil, MD Nephrology & Hypertension USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION International MedicineParticipating in the International Medicine scholarly concentration really opened up many doors for me. Each meetingwas an opportunity to hear from experts in many different fields as well as hear about their unique experiences, such as theresponse to the Ebola epidemic. Outside of meetings, I was able to pursue my research interests as well as get connectedwith other like-minded organizations. I got to work with groups here in Tampa like Street Medicine and the USF BRIDGEclinic that emphasized serving underrepresented populations in the Bay area. I participated in a medical mission trip toDelaire, Haiti in both my third and fourth year where we saw thousands of patients over the course of a week each time.However, of all the opportunities I had in the program, the most rewarding was capstone project which involved designinga study looking into the prevalence of a poorly understood form of chronic kidney disease known as MesoamericanNephropathy in Peru. The work I did ended up being presented at several conferences. None of this would have been possiblewithout the dedication of the International Medicine concentration leader, Dr. Menezes, and the Scholarly ConcentrationsProgram providing students with ample opportunities as well as resources to pursue their ambitions. 43
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Research Jordan B. Markel, MD CAPSTONE Reprocessing Expired Single-use Surgical Devices: Re-sterilization Considerations MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD AVP USF Health Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine As an MS2, I developed a system to restore ‘expired’ single-use surgical devices critically needed in developing nations. I realized that charities dispose up to 40% of medical products donated by hospitals due to devices being ‘expired’, because only ‘in-date’ items can ship abroad per customs regulations. After obtaining FDA approval I launched JSurgical, Inc. in 2014, an initiative which involves repackaging the devices and providing them as sterile with a newly labeled expiration date. With a sterilization process validated as effective in achieving sterility without any adverse effect on devices, JSurgical keeps life-saving supplies out of the waste stream while bridging global health disparities. We have distributed ‘restored’ devices to 62 hospitals abroad. MARadTiaCtiUoHSnFOMnCcOolMogy Matthew N. Mills, MD CAPSTONE Retrospective Analysis of Technical Success Rate and Procedure-Related Complications of 867 Percutaneous CT-Guided Needle Biopsies of Lung Lesions MENTOR Bela Kis, MD, PhD Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology Programs H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Scholarly Concentrations Program support allowed me to prioritize this project over the summer. Dr. Kis was a fantastic mentor who allowed me full autonomy with this project, so it was an excellent learning experience.44
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMAMIanTyteoCrCnalHinl Mice- dJaicciknseonville Megan E. Melody, MD CAPSTONE Decoding Bone Marrow Fibrosis in Myelodysplastic Syndrome MENTOR Rami Komrokji, MD Malignant Hematology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchI have truly enjoyed my time as a part of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration. Through theScholarly Concentrations Program (SCP) I have had the opportunity to establish lasting mentor-menteerelationships, develop independent research projects, and attend and present numerous conferences across theUnited Sates. My experience with the SCP has greatly influenced my decision to pursue a career in academicmedicine and continue to pursue research endeavors throughout my career. MATCH EmergencyFMAUedicine Zuheir J. Mirza, MD CAPSTONE A Compendium of Short Stories Exploring the Human Condition: Patient Perspectives Beyond Illness MENTOR Mark E. Leib, MFA USF Dept. of English CONCENTRATION Medical HumanitiesThe SCP gave me the opportunity to pursue a project that wasn’t necessarily medical in the strictest sense.While the other scholarly pursuits have incredibly utility, I think focusing on more humanistic pursuits gaveme the chance round out my education and allowed me to remember other aspects of medicine that I think areeasily forgotten. This project gave me the chance to focus on my creative side, and while much of it isn’t strictlymedical, it allowed me play with ideas that may abstractly pertain to medicine. 45
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH JIonhtenrsnHaol MpkeindsicHinoesp, MD Amanda Copenhaver Moale, MD CAPSTONE Educational Intervention to Enhance Clinician Awareness of Christian, Jewish and Islamic Teachings around End-of-Life Care MENTORS Rab Razzak, MBBS, MD Palliative Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital Rahul Mhaskar, MD, MPH, PhD USF Evidence Based Medicine and Health Outcomes CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Over the past four years as an active member of the Health Disparities scholarly concentration, I have gained greater insight into the vast range of existing health disparities and have been involved in various volunteer opportunities. Additionally, my research endeavors were continuously supported and I am thankful for the mentors I have gained through the Scholarly Concentrations Program. Bryce Edward Montané, MDMAInCtTleeCrvneaHlal MndedCilcininice, OH CAPSTONE Impact of a Medical Student Taught Health Science Program on High School Student’s Interest and Confidence in STEM as a Future Career Choice - Group Project with Haley Frauen, MD MENTOR Dawn Schocken, MPH, PhD Experiential Learning & Simulation MCOM Office of Educational Affairs CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching The purpose of this project is to have medical students teach the basics of medicine to high school students. I have a passion for teaching and I would love if I am able to inspire the students at Blake High School into becoming a healthcare professional one day.46
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMATCH FL MemorPiaMl H&Realthcare, Abhinav Mohan, MD CAPSTONEDisparities in Two-minute Walk Test Scores dueto BMI in Veteran Amputees Receiving LowerExtremity Prostheses: A Quality Improvement Outcomes Study MENTOR Gail Latlief, DO Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation USF Dept. of Neurology CONCENTRATION Health DisparitiesThis project has been a great exposure to the realm of quality improvement, which is a developing and much- UroloLSgUyneeded aspect of clinical research and medicine. Furthermore, active learning is the best form of learning,and doing this project has been an invaluable experience in preparation for my residency training in PhysicalMedicine & Rehabilitation. MATCH Kevin N. Morgan, MD CAPSTONE Cardiovascular Complications and Mortality Determinants in Near Drowning Victims: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis MENTOR Enrico M. Camporesi, MD Florida Gulf-to-Bay Anesthesiology and TEAM Health Anesthesia USF/Tampa General Hospital CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchParticipating in the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration was an invaluable experience for me as amedical student. It provided accessible resources that made partnering with a research mentor and coming upwith a project very easy. I was able to learn the basics and nuances of clinical research, and I built a foundationso that I can continue research in residency and eventually in practice. 47
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SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMMATCH MATCH EMPOWERED BY A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON LEARNING SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2018 49
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCHAneInsdthiaensiaolUongiyv. Nafis Noman, MD CAPSTONE A Retrospective Cohort Study Evaluating the Impact of Implementing a Care Coordination Model at the BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic for Referral Services MENTOR Peter, J. Fabri, MD, PhD USF Depts of Surgery and Industrial Engineering - Emeritus CONCENTRATION Health Systems EngineeringThe objective of this retrospective cohort study was to address latency in clinic flow at the BRIDGEhealthcare clinic, using systems engineering methodology. There were many roadblocks to this study, butthe main hurdle which my colleague and I faced, was a delay in IRB approval. Given the emphasis on carecoordination in healthcare systems today, I still believe this project to have great potential if the appropriateresources are utilized.MATCH Nupur U. H. Patel, MD DerUmSaFtMolCogOyM CAPSTONE The Evolution of Chinese Medicine As Reflected Through Art MENTOR John Sinnott, MD USF Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Being part of the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration throughout my time at USF has allowed me to pursue my passion for history and literature within the scope of medicine. Pursuing my scholarly capstone project has given me the opportunity to explore a different aspect of medicine through the visual medium of art. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience to be able to explore the role of humanities in medicine with my peers and apply some of these findings to my own experiences. 50
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