SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAEmTDeCenrgHveenr HcyeMaltehdMiciende. Ctr. Kelly McWilliams, MD CAPSTONE Guidelines for Acquiring and Managing Medications and Supplies for Short Term Medical Mission Trips MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine, Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine As a member of the International Medicine scholarly concentration, I was encouraged and continuously supported by faculty and staff to pursue global health endeavors. My time in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic was one of my greatest pleasures of medical school. Overall, this program has prepared me for a career in emergency medicine with a global health focus. MATCH Elnara Muradova, MD DermUaCtoOloNgNy CAPSTONE Bariatric Surgery Improves Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Contemporary Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Michael M. Murr, MD Dept. of Surgery - Bariatric Center CONCENTRATION Public Health Engaging in a summer research project with SCP was an amazing experience! Even though my career interest was in a different field, working on this project along with my mentors and colleagues in Public Health scholarly concentration helped me to learn ins and out of conducting a systematic reviews with meta-analysis. As a result, I am more confident taking on projects that require extensive literature review and critical assessment of the published data. I hope to become a mentor myself and help students in their scholarly endeavors upon completion of my training. 51
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Suraj Nagaraj, MD InteUrnnailvM. oefdIlilcininoeis CAPSTONE Inhibition of Casein Kinase 1δ/εimproves Cognitive-Affective Behavior and Reduces Aamyloid Load in the APP-PS1 Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health My capstone project allowed me opportunities to engage in cutting edge research on a unique and fascinating subject. It allowed me an opportunity to hone my abilities in scientific inquiry as well as in presentation and dissemination of information. The Scholarly Concentrations Program was an extremely rewarding experience. MATCH Nana Yaa Nimo, MD UPnsiyvc. hoifaMtrayryland CAPSTONE Assessing Late Feeding Tube Dependency in Head and Neck Cancer Veteran Patients Treated MENTOR Ryan J. Burri, MD Radiation Oncology Bay Pines VA Healthcare System CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Health Disparities scholarly concentration opened my eyes to the various socioeconomic factors in play that may impact a patient’s healthcare outcomes. Veterans are over-represented in poor healthcare outcomes for various reasons; as such, I am grateful for the opportunity to shed some light into what can be done to improve our quality of care for this special patient population. Although I ultimately decided against pursuing radiation oncology, I think what I learned through this project will prove to be beneficial in my future career as a psychiatrist. 52
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAfoPTrFaGaClmmraHBidlyeuaMacteehdMCicoeinndseicoartliEudmucation Jonathan Nilson, MD CAPSTONE Survey of Sentiments on Tracking and Completing Student Requirements for Clinical Training MENTORS Karim Hanna, MD Eduardo Gonzalez, MD Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering With my background in computer science and quality improvement engineering, the hseSC was one of the first things that attracted me to USF MCOM. We spent four years immersed in rigorous study of statistical analysis and qualitative models which prepared me for many insightful opportunities in medical school. I traveled to China, comparing QI internationally with US systems; I led a QI project within USF to improve our lecture format and efficacy; I participated in QI research on one of my mission trips to Bolivia; and finally I performed QI research in the department of Family Medicine at USF. These skills and experiences have prepared me with confidence to lead teams on QI projects as well as faithfully analyzing and implementing new clinical strategies from insight into published literature. MATCH Jarrod Olafson, MD GeneUraSlFSMurCgOeMry CAPSTONE Comparing the Efficacy of Transforaminal, Interlaminar, and Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections in the Treatment of Radiculopathy from Lumbar Disc Herniations MENTOR Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine The Law & Medicine scholarly concentration has been a great opportunity to gain a broader view of medical care from an outside perspective. The concentration gives a great insight in to how healthcare policy greatly impacts physicians day to day and how as physicians we can deal with various legal and ethical dilemmas that can arise. 53
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Amelia Ordonez, MD InterFnlaalSMtaetediUcinniev. CAPSTONE Early Acyclovir Therapy for Suspected Viral Encephalitis - Group Project with Ian Ciesielski, MD MENTORS Thammasorn Jeeraaumponwat, MD, PhD Khon Kaen Hospital, Thailand Kaley Tash, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease CONCENTRATION International Medicine Being from rural Indiana, it was hard for me to imagine ever even leaving the country at all, let alone living in Thailand for two months to do research with Thai medical students. It was an absolutely amazing experience. The International Medicine scholarly concentration and the RISE office truly allowed me to have some once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that I will never forget. MATCH Kapland Owens, MD VascularLSSuUrgery CAPSTONE Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Median Sternotomy: A Meta-Analysis MENTOR Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core CONCENTRATION Public Health Being in the Public Health scholarly concentration (phSC) has given me many opportunities to grow as a learner and discover new interests. Through the phSC, I learned about the global impact of many infectious diseases. Finally, I met mentors and worked with other highly motivated students interested in public health. 54
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAEmTCergHAevnecnytuMraedHiocisnpe. Rodney Owen, MD CAPSTONE Optimizing Medical Missions: A Retrospective Cohort Study of NSAID Prescription to Hypertensive Patients at a Humanitarian Medical Clinic in Haiti MENTORS Jose Barboza, PharmD, CDE Dept. of Family Medicine College of Pharmacy Javier Cuevas, PhD Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology CONCENTRATION International Medicine Participating in the SCP has really been a defining part of my time here at USF. Engaging in monthly Global Health discussions through the International Medicine scholarly concentration has helped broaden my understanding of and grow my interest in the field. This project helped me see the importance of constantly reassessing the care delivered to patients in the international setting and gave me a framework for how to make improvements to that care. MATCH MPheydUs.niS&ciaovRleuertshhiatFybloorfida 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. 55 Not only it has complimented the formal classroom and clinical education, but it has allowed me to take into SCHOLARLYcoCntOexNt tCheEimNpTorRtaAnTceIOofNunSdePrsRtaOndGinRg AheMalth disparities to better provide care and find solutions to see Class of 202ht0heoasltehdciasrpeaarintdieas llleoswsefnreodmifanbortoealidmeirn, raitcehde.r,Eavnedrymonoere, firmompomrteannttolyr,sctoonmsceionuteseusn, gdievrestaaunndiiqnugeopfehresaplethctciavreei,nittos limitations and ways to improve it.
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH EmUeCrFgGenMcEy CMoendsiocirntieum Sri Harsha Palakurty, MD CAPSTONE Application of CDC Recommended HIV Screening Guidelines to the Emergency Department MENTOR Jason Wilson, MD, MA, FACEP Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Emergency Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health The Public Health scholarly concentration allowed me to gain experience in general research. These skills translated me to gain interested in public health and population screening. These skills are fundamental to my specialty. MAFaTKmaCiislHeyrMPeeSdramnicaiJnoneseente Kevin Phan, MD CAPSTONE Exemption Laws to Mandatory Vaccinations and Their Relationship to the Occurrence of Disease - Group Project with Daniel Ramon, MD MENTORS Katherine Drabiak, JD Bioethics & Health Law Miguel Reina Ortiz, MD, PhD, CPH Global Communicable Diseases USF College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Public Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program, specifically the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration, helped me to find my research mentor and work on my first research project which has served as my capstone. The program also provided me with the necessary knowledge base to successfully work on multiple other research projects resulting in 2 peer reviewed publications, an accepted abstract at a national symposium, and several other manuscripts currently in various stages of preparation for submission. 56
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAInTteCrnHaPl MeUdeSidaFtiMcriicnCseO-M Ashley Perry, MD CAPSTONE Increased Incidence of Philadelphia Negative B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Among Adults of Hispanic Ethnicity: A Population Based Study MENTOR Amir T. Fathi, MD Hematology/Oncology Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital CONCENTRATION Public Health The Public Health scholarly concentration taught me ways in which healthcare can be address at a population level. These changes have the potential to impact a greater number of people, and I hope to be able to incorporate this into my future practice. Working on this capstone project allowed me to develop relationships with faculty mentors while further exploring my research interests in identifying at risk patient populations. I would highly recommend this program to future MCOM students. MATCH Elliot Pressman, MD NeuUroSFsuMrgCeOryM CAPSTONE Effects of an Anti-Beta-Amyloid Vaccine on Tau Pathology in a Mouse Model of Amyloid Deposition MENTOR David G. Morgan, PhD Translational Neuroscience Michigan State University CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research My time spent in the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration was easily some of the most valuable throughout my time in medical school. My concentration and its directors guided me from not knowing how to conduct research to a confident, competent researcher. I enjoyed participating in concentration conferences and helping younger medical students with their research endeavors. 57
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Katherine Pressman, MD OUBSGF YMNCOM CAPSTONE Clinical Outcomes of Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma MENTOR Odion Binitie, MD Sarcoma Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Drs. Mhaskar and Izurieta were wonderful resources for exploring the world of public health with a research- oriented mindset. The lectures we attended showed how broad (with international projects) and deep (with detailed, in-depth case studies) the field could be. The Public Health scholarly concentration was a great way to settle into medical school. MAInTtCerHnUalSMF MedCicOinMe Anna Radisic, MD CAPSTONE Assessment of Impact of a Skin Cancer Education Session on Cosmetology Students’ Knowledge and Preparedness to Assess Future Clients for Skin Lesions MENTOR Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core CONCENTRATION Public Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program is a wonderful way for students to explore not only the various branches of medicine, but also the interplay between medicine and various other disciplines including public health, education, and the humanities. I am grateful for the support provided by the SCP to be able to see my research idea come to fruition from the early planning stages to being accepted for publication. 58
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MIAntTerBCnlaaHkl Me Medeidci.nCetr. Cory Quinlan, MD CAPSTONE Pre-Collegiate Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum (PCAP) MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching Being a part of the Scholarly Concentrations Program has been an incredible experience, and has provided ample opportunities to improve my abilities an educator. Working on the PCAP curriculum to inspire the many wonderful students of Upward Bound and BEST programs to pursue careers medicine was among the most rewarding experiences I had over the past four years. I have a deep appreciation for the growth I have seen in both myself and my students as a member of the education scholarly concentration. MATCH Daniel Ramon, MD FWaemsitlyKeMneddailcliBnaeptist CAPSTONE Exemption Laws to Mandatory Vaccinations and Their Relationship to the Occurrence of Disease - Group Project with Kevin Phan, MD MENTORS Katherine Drabiak, JD Bioethics & Health Law Miguel Reina Ortiz, MD, PhD, CPH Global Communicable Diseases USF College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine My time in the Law & Medicine scholarly concentration has shown me the importance of understanding health law and how it affects current medical practice. The laws and policies I learned through this concentration will be invaluable in my future career. 59
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SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Indira Ranaweera, MD BethOIsBraGeYlNDeaconess CAPSTONE Correlates of STI Prevalence Among Adolescents in Panama - Group Project with Nisha Sunku, MD MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine Amanda Gabster, MSc Departamento de Genómica y Proteómica, Panama CONCENTRATION International Medicine I loved learning about global health through the lecture series as part of the International Medicine scholarly concentration. Through my capstone project, I had the opportunity to conduct field research in Panama. This experience was instrumental to developing my plans to incorporate sustainable global health as part of my future academic OB/GYN practice. MATCH MedOSttoalrarGyenogrogleotgoywn Univ. Jackson Randolph, MD CAPSTONE Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Influenza Vaccination Among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka, India MENTORS Seetha Lakshmi, MD Lynette Menezes, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine G Arunkumar, MSc, PhD Manipal Institute of Virology Karnataka, India CONCENTRATION International Medicine The International Medicine scholarly concentration supported the unique opportunity to collect data and complete a research project in India. While there, I was able to collaborate with the Virology Department to survey health care providers and learned more about their perspective on disease and vaccination. I am thankful to the concentration for this educational experience. 61
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH RadiologUySF- DMiaCgOnMostic Michael Reintgen, MD CAPSTONE Conditional Survival in Women with Breast Cancer: An Analysis of 24,210 Patients from a Single Institution MENTOR Charles Cox, MD Dept. of Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research I found the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration to be a great introduction into the world of clinical research. With the help of my mentor and faculty involved in the scholarly concentration, I feel prepared to perform and interpret research throughout my career in medicine. MAInTtCerHnUalSMF MedCicOinMe Alan Roberts, MD CAPSTONE Quantitative Assessment of the Intracellular Uptake of Chlorotoxin in the U87 Human Glioma Mouse Model for the Targeted Drug Delivery System MENTOR Marzenna Wiranowska, PhD Dept. of Pathology and Cell Biology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration connected me with a research mentor where I could blend my undergraduate research with the medical field. Developing my capstone project also led to a presentation at a prestigious national conference where I established important connections and insight into the direction of the field. The concentration’s research discussions also helped me break down and incorporate medical research into my practice that will be valuable throughout my career. 62
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Gabriel Rivera-Delgado, MD UPsnyicvh. oiaftVryirginia CAPSTONE Disposable Surgical Tool Use in Select Neurosurgeries at the Guigang City People’s Hospital MENTOR Tsz Lau, MD Dept. of Neurosurgery CONCENTRATION International Medicine My experience in the International Medicine scholarly concentration was one of my favorite parts of medical school. Not only did I get to spend 7 weeks immersed in the beauty of Chinese culture, but I was able to conduct a research project in an entirely different healthcare system. These experiences were tremendously eye opening, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. MATCH Madeline Rollins, MD FamiUlySMF eMdCicOinMe CAPSTONE Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Professional Health Students MENTOR Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core CONCENTRATION Public Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program allowed me to carry over my interests from my undergraduate degree to my medical school experience. I took a deeper dive into public health then the typical medical school curriculum would generally allow. I learned so much by taking the reins on my own study that aligned with my interests, it made research so much more engaging for me. 63
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH RadBioalrongeys--JeDwiaigshnoHsotsicp. Chelsea Schmitt, MD CAPSTONE Curriculum Enhancement of Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Setting Colloquium: Incorporation of a Medical Humanities Perspective through Literature MENTOR Antoinette Spoto-Cannons, MD Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender While my research interests have often spread beyond the boundaries of medicine and gender, my advisors and peers within this group have always been supportive and enthusiastically willing to provide advice and feedback on my many projects. A highlight of my mgSC experience has been the collaborative atmosphere. Fellow student Ali Wells and I engaged in several scholarly endeavors together, including the teaching and curriculum augmentation of a small group course focused on addressing human trafficking and an evaluation of medical student simulation curriculum focused on adolescent human trafficking. MATCH Khalid Shakfeh, MD GeneUraSlFSMurCgOerMy CAPSTONE Evaluating Access and Utilization of Health Care Services by the Tampa Bay Arab Refugee Population - Group Project with Nabeel Zafrullah, MD MENTOR Ulyee Choe, DO Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine I had an amazing opportunity to work with refugees and hear their struggles. I realized as I spoke to them and heard their stories, that many of them deserved far more than what I have. It is a constant reminder to be thankful for what I have, no matter how insignificant it may be. 64
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAITntCeCrHnitarul Ms Medeimcinoerial Andrew Sephien, MD CAPSTONE The Impact of an Early Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery on Match Rate into Orthopaedic Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study MENTORS Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine Charles C. Nofsinger, MD Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching Being involved in the Medical Education scholarly concentration was a rewarding experience during my four years of medical school. My interest in academics was further enriched through participation in research in medical education with my mentors. This has encouraged my interest in research and improved both my critical thinking and public speaking skills. Additionally, I gained experience as an educator which has allowed me to develop an understanding of how we learn through my participation in teaching underclassmen. MATCH RadiologUySF- DMiaCgOnMostic Kyle Sheets, MD CAPSTONE Hypoalbuminemia at Day +90 Is Associated with Inferior Nonrelapse Mortality and Overall Survival in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipients: A Confirmatory Study MENTOR Mohamed A. Kharfan-Dabaja, MD, MBA Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Scholarly Concentrations Program prepared me for doing research in medical school and equipped me with the tools and resources to be successful. My accomplishments in research would not be possible without this emphasis on scholarly work along with the ongoing guidance and support from the faculty. I came into medical school with no research experience and leave with 2 published papers and an award-winning poster presentation at our annual Research Day. 65
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH RadiBoelotghyIs-raInetleDrveeancotionnesasl Dhiraj Sikaria, MD CAPSTONE Identification of Specific Feed-Forward Apoptosis Mechanisms and Associated Higher Survival Rates for Low Grade Glioma and Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma MENTOR George Blanck, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Scholarly Concentrations Program played a crucial role in allowing me to participate in biomedical research early on in medical school. Doing so has given me a great framework for how to approach research projects in the future. I hope to continue participating in research at a major academic center throughout residency and as an attending. MATCH Hosp. MassaPcshycuhseiatttrsyGen. Andrea Soto Ordoñez, MD CAPSTONE Adherence to JNC8 Guidelines by Free and Low-Cost Clinics in Tampa Bay MENTORS Laurie Woodard, MD Dept. of Family Medicine Adithya Mathews, MD, MBA Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Health Disparities scholarly concentration was an amazing experience. It was special to have a group of people that shared my same interests who I could learn from and also go to for anything that I needed throughout medical school. Taking part in a research project taught me so much. I learned how labor intensive it can be to do chart reviews but then how rewarding it is to get the results. My mentors taught me how to write an abstract from scratch to finish which I had never done before. The Health Disparities scholarly concentration was an instrumental experience during my time in medical school. It help further show me the importance of physicians dedicated to marginalized communities and it is my wish to continue helping these patients throughout my career. 66
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAFVTaemnCtiulHyraMCetdyi.cMineed. Ctr. Elizabeth Simoneit, MD CAPSTONE EHR Workflow Revisions and an Online Resource Directory: A Quality Improvement Project for Case Managers MENTORS Deborah Lerner, MD, MPH Eisner Health, Los Angeles Hector Llenderozos, MD, MPH USC Keck School of Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Being a part of hdSC was a rewarding part of my experience at MCOM. Not only was I surrounded by colleagues and mentors with similar passions, but I was a part of an academic network that came together to deepen our understanding of the injustices surrounding the medical field and how we could be a part of the solution. My scholarly project in Los Angeles allowed me to better understand the safety net healthcare system and helped make the hard work of case management staff more visible, both valuable experiences that have better informed the context in which I will practice medicine. MATCH IntOerlnivael MVieewdicUinCeLA Nisha Sunku, MD CAPSTONE Correlates of STI Prevalence Among Adolescents in Panama - Group Project with Indira Ranaweera, MD MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Department of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine Amanda Gabster, MSc Departamento de Genómica y Proteómica Panama CONCENTRATION International Medicine Participating in the Scholarly Concentrations Program was a highlight of my time at MCOM. I had the opportunity to pursue my passion for global health and gain valuable research skills with my capstone. Learning about the challenges that refugees face was extremely humbling and continues to ignite my dedication to serve those most vulnerable in our communities. 67
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH GenMSearianliltASaurnyrtgoMeneriyod. Ctr. Katryna Thomas, MD CAPSTONE A Test of the Stress-Buffering Hypothesis of Social Support among Bariatric Surgery Patients - Group Project with Jordana Herr, MD MENTOR Diana Rancourt, PhD Dept. of Psychology College of Arts & Sciences CONCENTRATION Health Disparities As a part of the Health Disparities scholarly concentration, I have had the opportunity to learn about healthcare in a scope that is often neglected in the medical school curriculum. Working with Drs. Diana Rancourt and Kevin O’Brien was an invaluable experience laying the foundation of research throughout my next steps in medical education. MATCH Alexandra Towne, MD PEemdioatrryicUsniv. CAPSTONE Depression in the Uninsured: Assessing the Prevalence and Management of Depression in Tampa Bay’s Free Clinic Population MENTORS Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core Abu-Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, CPH Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health My experience in the Scholarly Concentrations Program has been extremely rewarding as it has facilitated my exposure to our local free clinic populations. The support I received from my mentors and peers in the Public Health scholarly concentration was integral to my ability to delve further into the needs of our uninsured patients; I am very thankful for their support and guidance! 68
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH WesternOPBeGnnYsNylvania Hosp. Amanda Vakos, MD CAPSTONE Assessment of Growth in Pediatric Syrian Refugee Populations in Jordan - Group Project with Nadia Khalil, MD MENTORS Minal Ahson, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Hospital Medicine Lynette Menezes, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine Participating in the Scholarly Concentrations Program was a highlight of my time at MCOM. I had the opportunity to pursue my passion for global health and gain valuable research skills with my capstone. Learning about the challenges that refugees face was extremely humbling and continues to ignite my dedication to serve those most vulnerable in our communities. MATFaCmNHiolyrtMhseiddeicHinoesp. Saksham Varshney, MD CAPSTONE Promoting Mental Health Wellness for Students of USF Morsani College of Medicine MENTOR Joann Farrell Quinn, PhD, MBA Dept. of Medical Education CONCENTRATION Law & Medicine The research project that I worked through over the summer really helped me understand the importance of multidisciplinary research in medicine. My project in looking at the business process management in healthcare really helped me understand the important of efficiency in health care. 70
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAInTteUCrHnnHoaivsl.pMoitfeadPl ieocnfintnheseylvania Herman van Besian, MD CAPSTONE Investigating the “Weekend Effect”: Reasons for and Solutions to Delay in Lumbar Puncture for CAR-T Cell Patients Developing Neurotoxicity MENTORS Timothy Kubal, MD, MBA Malignant Hematology Program Frederick Locke, MD Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy Program Sepideh Mokhtari, MD Neuro-Oncology Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration was helpful not just in opening up opportunities for research, but also for teaching me the fundamentals of quality improvement and patient safety. The longitudinal curriculum provided me with a unique viewpoint on how medical errors can come about. Through the LEAN/Six-Sigma training, we were equipped with the tools for solving systematic problems and creating a culture that values safety and avoids shaming individuals. MATCH Ali Wells, MD ReseYaercahr CAPSTONE Curriculum Enhancement of Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Setting Colloquium: Incorporation of a Medical Humanities Perspective through Documentary Film MENTORS Vinita Kiluk, MD Amy Weiss, MD Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender I love being part of this small, close-knit scholarly concentration and its monthly meetings for dinner, discussion, and the support of peers and mentors. My mgSC experience has provided me with some of my most meaningful research opportunities and has encouraged my service efforts. I have been involved in a handful of projects within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology that would fit the bill for a gender-focused capstone project, but ultimately chose this because it reflects the group’s spirit of health advocacy. With my classmate and friend Chelsea Schmitt, I helped incorporate new perspectives into the curriculum of the human trafficking colloquium, which we now teach to first- and second-year medical students. Our goal is to compile and share their reflections written throughout the course to underscore the value of human trafficking awareness in our medical education. 71
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH EUmneivr.gHeonscpy. MCleevdeiclainned, OH Anna Williams, MD CAPSTONE Improving Feedback on Medical Student Documentation - Group Project with Hailey Krzyston, MD MENTORS Shanu Gupta, MD, FACP Candace F. Mateja, DO Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Hospital Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Participation in the Health System Engineering scholarly concentration allowed me to develop my skill set as a problem solver in the health care setting. I was grateful to be trained in Lean Six Sigma and then be able to apply the principles to my capstone project. The training in my concentration gave me a framework for creating the ACEs screening tool and a guide on how to implement the finished product into an existing clinic. MATCH Hosp. BrGanendeornalRSeugrigoenrayl Nicholas Zamith, MD CAPSTONE The Association Between Chronic Renal Disease and Cognitive Decline in Ambulatory Patients in a University Hospital in Curitiba, PR, Brazil MENTOR Asa Oxner MD Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine Doing my research project with the International Medicine scholarly concentration allowed me to gain valuable experience both in navigating through the IRB approval process and also in learning how to coordinate with colleagues overseas who work within a healthcare system much different from our own. This is, in particular, will be a valuable skill when I seek to pursue my interest in participating in medical missions later in my career. 72
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATOpChHtUhaSlFmMoCloOgMy Nabeel Zafrullah, MD CAPSTONE Evaluating Access and Utilization of Health Care Services by the Tampa Bay Arab Refugee Population - Group Project with Khalid Shakfeh, MD MENTOR Ulyee Choe, DO Dept. of Internal Medicine Div. of Infectious Disease & International Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine Being a part of the International Medicine scholarly concentration I believe will be crucial to my future career. It gave me the skills and connections I could use in the future to practice medicine on an international level. At the same time I was given the opportunity to be able to pursue a fulfilling project during my time in medical school. MATCH UnGive.noefrFaLl -SSuhrgaenrdys Hosp. Lawangeen Zeb, MD CAPSTONE Real-World Reasons and Risk Factors for Treatment Discontinuation of Biologics and Apremilast in Patients with Psoriasis in an Academic Center MENTORS Lucia Seminario-Vidal, MD, PhD Nishit Patel, MD Dept. of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Being a part of the Scholarly Concentrations Program was incredibly valuable to my career development in dermatology. Through the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration I was able to work with mentors with whom I have built strong relationships. These experiences and connections will be invaluable in my future career as an academic dermatologist. 73
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