SScchhoollaarrllyy CCoonncceennttrraattiioonnss Program CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2015 UUnniviveersristiytyooffSSoouutthhFFlolorida MMoorsrsaanni iCCoolleleggeeooff MMeeddiicciine
SCHOLARLYCONCENTRATIONSPROGRAMThe purpose of the Scholarly Concentrations Program at the University of South Florida MorsaniCollege of Medicine is to provide opportunities for students to participate in areas of inquiry,scholarship and creative endeavors so they are prepared to become leaders in their fields and start alifetime scholarly approach to the practice of medicine. Goals for student participants include gaininginformation in fields that enhance their understanding of medicine, undertaking experiences thatcontribute to their development as physicians, and completing independent and creative capstoneprojects allowing for a 4-year scholarly experience.We realize that students have shared their academic careers with us while balancing the traditionaleducational experience of medical school. We hope that this program has broadened our students’horizons such that they have greater understandings and sensitivities to the medical journeys of theirpatients. Ultimately, we hope that our students will be life-long scholars as they move forward in theircareers.Special ThanksCharles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSenior Vice President, USF HealthDean, USF Health Morsani College of MedicineBryan Bognar, MD, MPH, FACPVice Dean for Educational AffairsUSF Health Morsani College of MedicineHarry R. van Loveren, MDSenior Associate DeanChief Medical Officer for the USF Physicians GroupAY13-14 Interim Dean USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Susan Pross, PhD Program Director Ingrid Bahner, PhD Associate DirectorRoberta (Bobby) Collins, BA Assistant Director
FACULTY LEADERS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PUBLIC HEALTH Ingrid Bahner, PhD Ricardo Izurieta, MD, Dr.PH, MPH Charurut Somboonwit, MD Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dawn Schocken, MPH, PhD Coordinator: Wanda Martinez HEALTH DISPARITIES MEDICAL EDUCATION Laurie Woodard, MD Frazier T. Stevenson, MD Desiree Rivers, PhD William Johnson, PhD Danielle Gulick, PhD Anne Wenders, MPH, CHES David Ecker, MD Daniel Haight, MD, FACP Coordinator: Jamie Cooper, MAHEALTH SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD BUSINESS IN MEDICINE Amit Kothari, MD Joann Strobbe, MsEd Grisselle Centeno, PhD Martin Silbiger, MD, MBA INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE MEDICINE AND GENDER John Sinnott, MD Judette Louis, MD, MPH Lynette Menezes, PhD Stephanie Romero, MD Andrew Myers, MD MEDICAL HUMANITIES Asa Oxner, MD Lois LaCivita Nixon, PhD, MPH, MAT, MLitt Coordinator: Courtney Johns-Rejano, BA Marrissa Cook, MA Coordinator: Barbara Pearce, MA LAW AND MEDICINE Jay Wolfson, Dr.PH, JD Megan Monroe, JD, MA
HEALTH LAW AND MEDICAL HEALTH INTERNATIONALDISPARITIES MEDICINE HUMANITIES SYSTEMS MEDICINE ENGINEERINGAlvarez, Jessica 10 Kent, Olivia R. 37 Djulbegovic, Mia 23 Cameron, Michael C. 15Blanco, Michelle 12 Seudath, Rajay D. 58 Bezalel, Spencer 11 Chung, Jae H. 19Howard, Dawn C. 33 Bruno, Jennifer C. 14 Cox, Darbi L. 19King, Rachel A. 38 Centonze, Doraiswamy, Vignesh I. 26Kunihiro, Susan K. 39 Christopher P. 18 Farooqi, Sonia 27Mayper, Stephen D. 46 Fang, Melinda G. 27 Ismail, Tahseen 34Pina, Yolanda 53 Fernandez, Jorge A. 28 Mancera, Norberto 44Ricciuti, Jason T. 54 Leonard, Grey N. 40 Mathew, Jancy K. 45Rosario, Michelle S. 56 Lewis, Trevor K. 43 Orekondy, Nayantara S. 50Schwartz , Adam J. 57 Patel, Vishal K. 52Tharpe, Rashida A. 63 Spence, Sean A. 60Williams , Sarah R. 65 Stratton, Lee M. 61 Taborda, Cesar A. 61 Vyas, Nikki S. 64 Zimmerman, Amanda M. 69
MEDICAL BIOMEDICAL MEDICINE PUBLIC INNOVATION,EDUCATION RESEARCH AND GENDER HEALTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND BUSINESSBhatt, Parva K. 12 Ahmad, Amier 10 Kamis, Danielle E. 36 Mora, Nelsi J. 47 IN MEDICINECarbonell, Anais C. 18 Aradi, Stephen D. 11Cronin, Kevin J. 20 Braue, Jonathan A. 14 Blackburn, Patrick W. 13Dansey, Kirsten 21 Cruz, Alex 20 Bradley, Sean M. 13Darragh, Brittany D. 22 Dailey, Travis W. 21 Capozza, Michael J. 15Greenberg, Erin L. 28 de Cuba, Raymond J. 22 DeClue, Christopher M. 23Haddox, Candace L. 29 Gunther, Steven R. 29 Doraiswamy, Vignesh I. 26Harb, Jennifer N. 30 Hayman, Thomas J. 31 Hayden, Andrew J. 30Horton, Melissa N. T. 31 Huang, Kevin L. 33 Irick, Michael R. 34Kaplan, Jori L. 36 Jackson, Erica E. 35 Kovacs, Steve Nicholas 39Kurian, Tony J. 40 Jiang, Amy Z. 35 Many, Jeffrey R. 44Levitt, Kimberley J. 42 Katzman, Adam 37 Patel, Jason E. 51Lorch, Robert A. 43 Kesayan, Tigran 38 Patel, Payal S. 51Marzban, Suroosh 45 Levin, Marc 42 Stibbe, Jason R. 60Nguyen, Midha, Shonali 46 Tailor, Mrunal P. 63Thu-Hoai Cecelia 47 Olson, Daniel A. 50 Zanolini, Bruna 67Sarangarajan, Sruthi 57 Pham, John F. 52Sellers, Eric M. 58 Rainey, Jessica A. 53 Table of ContentsWilson, Rachel E. 66 Ramos, Andres F. 54 Russell, Christopher M. 56 by program then alphabetically Shiani, Ashok V. 59 Snyder, Madeline 59 Vellanki, Meghana 64 Weber, Jaimie L. 65 Yang, George Q. 66 Zheng, Yin 67
A PROGRAM FORSTUDENTS TO DIVERSIFY,SPECIALIZE, ANDINDIVIDUALIZE THEIRINTERESTSSCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMClass of 2015
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE UInnMitvee. rodnMfiacAelinldaebCatrm. a Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Arising in the Amier Anophthalmic Socket: A Case Study and Review Ahmad, MD of Literature MENTORS Jose Lezama, MD Internal Medicine James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Ilya Leyngold, MD USF Department of Ophthalmology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The rSC gave me the tools and structure to be successful in conducting a research project. Over the past four years, I have learned not only to be a researcher, but also an educator. I would not have been able to achieve this without the help of all those involved in the rSC. MAJaTcCOksBHoGnHYMoNsepmitaolrial Jessica Alvarez, MD CAPSTONE Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Intervention Arm of a Community Based Participatory Research Infrastructure to Improve Vaccine Uptake Among Minority Communities in two Florida Counties MENTOR Dawood Sultan, PhD Department of Health Policy and Management USF College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Health Disparities I have been fortunate enough to explore my interest in health disparities through my involvement in the Scholarly Concentrations Program. The SCP has provided me with mentors and enabled me to develop the tools needed to make a difference. It has also been great to be a part of a project that will have a significant impact on the community to help bridge health disparities.10
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONSUniNv.eoufrPoelongnysylvanDiaevelopment of CAPSTONE Stephen D. Manganese-containing Chitosan Aradi, MD Nanoparticles for Intranasal Delivery of RNA Interference to the Brain MENTORS Juan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD USF Department of Neurology Vasyl Sava, PhD USF Department of Neurology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Entering medical school I knew I wanted to learn more about research. Through the rSC, I not only received fantastic mentorship regarding essential skills including study design, article critique, abstract composition, and poster drafting, but also learned more about how to incorporate research into an academic clinical career. I am incredibly grateful to my researchmentors, Drs. Sanchez-Ramos and Sava, and to the rSC faculty leaders Drs. Bahner, Somboonwit, and Schocken for helping to enrich my medical education in what I know will be a lasting way. MATCH MDaeyromSacthooloogl oyf GME Spencer CAPSTONE Bezalel, MD Implementation of Store-and-Forward Teledermatology and Its Associated Impact on Patient Access in a VA Dermatology Clinic MENTORS Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering Henry S. Park, MD Dermatology Section James A. Haley Veterans Hospital CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Enrolling in the Health Systems Engineering concentration has been one of the best choices I have made for my medical education and future career. The skill set I have acquired from Dr. Fabri and Dr. Park are valuable tools that I will use throughout my career. However, it is the relationships that I have made with these two mentors that I will value forever. 11
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE RIunMstheerUdnnaicilvi.nMe ed Ctr Is There Value Placed in Performing a Physical Exam to Inform Differential Diagnoses Ordering of Diagnostic Tests: An Observational Study MENTOR David Ecker, MD USF Department of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Parva K. Bhatt, MD Participating in the Medical Education concentration is definitely one of the most memorable experiences of my medical school. It solidified my career interests in academic medicine, broadened my knowledge base in medical education and has allowed me to participate in tutoring and pursue my curiosities through research. MATCH PeUdSiFaMtriCcsOM CAPSTONE Michelle A. Free Diabetes Education Program at the BRIDGE Blanco, MD Clinic - Group Project with Michelle Rosario, MD MENTORS Richard Roetzheim, MD USF Department of Family Medicine Frederick L. Slone, MD USF Department of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Helping to develop a free Diabetes Education program for the underserved diabetic population at the BRIDGE clinic has been a wonderful learning experience. Over the past 4 years I have helped to tailor and modify the program to best fit the needs of our spanish speaking patients via informative videos, an interactive workbook, Q&A sessions, and free glucometers, strips, and snacks. We have developed the program so that it can be sustainably run by medical students for many years to come, thus offering our patients a long term means of learning about and managing their diabetes.12
MAUnTiCvO. oBHGfMTYeeNnmnpehssiseeT, he Business of Medicine Bootcamp and CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS USF Health Patrick W.B.R.I.D.G.E. Clinic Partnership - Group Project with Blackburn, MD Vignesh Doraiswamy, MD MENTOR William G. Marshall Jr., MD, MBA Vice-Chair for Finance and Administration USF Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry CONCENTRATIONInnovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Completed the Business of Medicine Bootcamp The Scholarly Concentrations Program was a very rewarding four year journey that provided anopportunity to explore another facet of medicine not taught in most medical schools. I feel more confident in my abilities and knowledge base in dealing with the business side of medicine - something I believe to be crucial to becoming a sound community physician. MATCH InMtUeenrdnivai.cloinf eUtah Sean M. CAPSTONE Bradley, MD Free Clinic Start-ups: A Comprehensive Overview and Case Report on the Failure and Success of Local Free Clinic Start- ups - Group Project with Jason Stibbe, MD MENTORS Martin L. Silbiger, MD, MBA USF Department of Radiology Interdisciplinary Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine As a part of the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine concentration, I was able to explore a different side to medicine and use a different part of my brain. Whether it was learning more about the Accountable Care Act or hearing from a medical device company at an evening meeting, my time with the concentration was a nice break from the science of medicine and a great way to learn about the business of medicine. 13
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE DVearnmdaeMtoreblodiltgCUyntriv. Papular Palmar Granuloma Annulare Clears with Treatment of Synchronous Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma MENTOR Mary Lien, MD USF Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Jonathan A. Braue, MD Prior to starting at USF MCOM I did not have very much research experience. The rSC was wonderful in helping me find a research mentor and providing me the foundation I needed to become a proficient in research. When I found my passion in dermatology, I was able to use the tools rSC taught me to also find my passion for research in my chosen field. MAETWmCaeMkrHegedeFMonicrceeindysteCBatr.ptist Jennifer C. Bruno, MD CAPSTONE Identifying Unnecessary Laboratory Testing in the Inpatient Internal Medicine Service of the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital MENTOR Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Health Systems Engineering concentration provided me with the knowledge and tools to collaborate with engineers, statisticians, and quality officers to lead innovation in healthcare. Over the course of my work on this project I learned the fundamentals of project development, experimental design, and data-mining, skills that will serve me well in residency and in my future career.14
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONSDUenrimv. oaftoCloogloyTraedloedermatology at Bishop Masereka CAPSTONE Michael C. Medical Center Cameron, MD in Kasese, Uganda MENTORS Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International John Sinnott, MD, FACP Chairman, USF Department of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION International Medicine Thanks to the support of my mentors, my involvement in the International Medicine concentration has allowed me to engage in global health projects in Thailand, India, and Uganda. I look forward to continuing this type of work for the rest of my career. MATCH InMteeUrdnFaiSchlinaends CAPSTONE The Financial Effect of Social Media on Clinical Practice MENTORS Martin L. Silbiger, MD, MBA USF Department of Radiology Interdisciplinary Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Michael J. Capozza, MD The Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business in Medicine concentration was a terrific experience. Students were given the opportunity to think critically about business and financial matters that are otherwise not stressed in medical school. 15
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES WICOMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEAR
ITH A SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAMRNING Class of 2015
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE InMteUerSdnFaicMlinCeOM Educating Healthcare Providers on How to Appropriately Deliver Bad News to Patients MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Department of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Anais C. Carbonell, MD As a student in the Medical Education concentration, I engaged in discussions with faculty and fellow students about different learning styles and the importance of tailoring your teaching to a variety of learners. I plan to utilize the teaching skills I learned in the concentration to engage my students as I progress through residency and academic medicine. MATCH Christopher P. RaUHDdnoiiiaovs.glpoonigtfoaMysl-sti-iccAhnignaAnrbor Centonze, MD CAPSTONE Robust Analytical Techniques to Identify New Predictive Relationships to Improve Clinical Decision Making on Patients Admitted with the Diagnosis of Acute Small Bowel Obstruction MENTOR Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Being a member of the Health Systems Engineering concentration has been a tremendous experience. It has not only taught me about important topics and issues in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety but has helped equip me with many of the tools necessary to improve the care that future patients will receive.18
MATCH Med Ctr SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS VanIdnMeterebrndilaticUl inniev. CAPSTONE Jae H. A Comparison of Liver Transplantation in the Chung, MD Netherlands and the United States MENTOR Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine Being part of the International Medicine concentration was an immeasurably important component of my medical school experience. It gave me the opportunity to travel to theNetherlands where I was able to scrub into the OR in the middle of the night, and immerse myself in an entirely new culture. It also led to close relationships with truly wonderful and nurturing mentors who I will undoubtedly stay in contact with for the rest of my career. MATCH EmeMUrgeSFdeniMcciCnyeOM CAPSTONE Overcoming Sustainability Issues of Healthcare Provision for the Underserved in the US: The Migrant Farmworker Project MENTOR Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine Darbi L. Cox, MD Being a part of the International Medicine concentration challenged me to think more expansively and to have a broader perspective of our place in the global community. It kept me in touch with the reason I wanted to be a physician. Sounds overstated, but nonetheless, it is the truth. It is my jumping off point, and for that, I am grateful. “The essence of global health equity is the idea that something so precious as health might be viewed as a right.” Paul Farmer 19
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH OUrnthivo.poafMKeeeddnictCusctrky CAPSTONE What Factors Influence a Fourth Year Medical Student’s Rank Order List? MENTOR Frazier T. Stevenson, MD Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs USF Office Of Educational Affairs CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Kevin J. Cronin, MD Being part of the Medical Education concentration was a major part of both my personal and professional growth as a medical student. It allowed me the opportunity to pursue my interests in education and teaching outside of our established curriculum. The benefits I received from this program will stay with me throughout my years as a physician and an educator. MATCH CAPSTONE BaOylrothr oCpOaMed-iHcos uston Assessment of Acute and Late Toxicity from Treatment of Prostate Cancer with External Beam Radiotherapy, Low-Dose Rate Brachytherapy, and/or High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy MENTOR Matthew C. Biagioli, MD, MS Radiation Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Alex Biomedical Research Cruz, MD 2012 AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship Recipient When I first entered medical school, I was uncertain of how to go about conducting research and establishing connections with various faculty members. After joining the Scholarly Concentrations Program, I was able to make connections within the Radiation Oncology department, which led to various opportunities, including my capstone project and a 2012 AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship award. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Biomedical Research concentration.20
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONSNeuUroSFsuMrgCeOryM CAPSTONE Travis W. Dailey, MD Stem Cell Neuroprotection and Micro RNA Profile for Epileptic Brain MENTOR Cesar V. Borlongan, PhD Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair USF Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research 2015 Thomas & Elizabeth Flannery / William & Mary Tibbels Scholarly Award Recipient Over the last four years, with the guidance of the Biomedical Research concentration, I have been fortunate to combine my passion for neuroscience and basic research to participate in elucidating novel biomarkers for epilepsy while investigating neuroprotection afforded by neuronal stem cells. My time in the laboratory has guided my understanding of bench-side techniques with the goal of translational research, all while learning the process of writing and publishing. In moving forward in my career I will take these learned skills, along with my passion for research, to continue contributing to the medical science. MATCH B I DVeaaSscucorugnlaeerrsys - Harvard CAPSTONE Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident Satisfaction Survey MENTOR Murray Shames, MD USF Department of Vascular Surgery CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Kirsten Dansey, MD The Medical Education concentration has been a great part of my undergraduate medical education. It has taught me to reflect and think critically about teaching and how to maximize my role not only as a student but also as an educator and future physician. 21
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE UnPeivd. oiaftCricoslorado MyCareTeam and its Impact on Diabetes Care Management MENTOR Sureka Bollepalli, MD USF Department of Pediatrics USF Diabetes Center CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Brittany D. Darragh, MD Pursuing research in diabetes education allowed me to gain a sense of satisfaction from every participant interaction. I was able to appreciate each individual’s unique perspective on their sense of understanding their diabetes and to recognize how I could help increase their comprehension. I was also challenged because this was my first time as the principal investigator, and the role was instrumental in teaching me the struggles of the whole process from beginning to end. MATCH FMaUmeSdiFliycMinCeOM CAPSTONE Left Ventricular Non Compaction Syndrome in Athletes MENTOR Eric E. Coris, MD USF Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Raymond J. de Cuba, II, MD Being involved in the Scholarly Concentration Program has afforded me the opportunity to work alongside experienced faculty who have helped hone my analytical and reasoning skills through research and presentations. The skills learned through my involvement with the SCP served me well during my medical school education and will continue to be beneficial throughout my career.22
MATCH CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS RaDdiiUaoSgloFngMoys-CticOM Effects of Implementing a Fistulagram “Fast-Track” Christopher M. Program at a Tertiary Care Hospital for Improving DeClue, MD Quality of Care for Dialysis Patients MENTORS Kamal Massis, MD USF Department of Interventional Radiology William G. Marshall Jr., MD, MBA Vice-Chair for Finance and Administration USF Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry CONCENTRATIONInnovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Completed the Business of Medicine BootcampNot only did the SCP peak my interest in areas outside of medicine, but it also provided me with a strong foundation in research. My capstone project gave me the opportunity to investigate how those principles that I had learned in the “Business of Medicine Bootcamp” could be applied clinically. I am confident that these skills will not only help me take better care of patients in the future, but will also allow me to be more efficient along the way. MATCH YaleI-nNMteeewrndaHiclainveen Hospital CAPSTONE Visual and Verbal Insights: Medical Students MENTOR Lois LaCivita Nixon, PHD, MAT, MLitt, MPH USF Department of Internal Medicine Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Mia Djulbegovic, MD This capstone project is an anthology and analysis of medical students’ responses to poetry, film, and literature presented in the medical humanities course. As exercises that served to underscore the complexities and relevancies associated with patient stories, these assigned drawings and writings were collected for over two decades of medical education. This collection of visual and verbal reflections demonstrates subjective insights into the journey of medical school, by exposing students’ interests, challenges, and fears. 23
GAIN INFORMATION INFIELDS THAT ENHANCE THEUNDERSTANDINGOF MEDICINE
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2015
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MMAATTCCHH InHteerrsnhPaeelynMPnMeeedSdtdSiac.itcienaeUl-Cnievenrtseitry/ CAPSTONE Hypertension and Quality of Life in Rural Haiti MENTOR Michelle Tang, MD USF Pediatrics, Med-Peds Division DUAL CONCENTRATION International Medicine Vignesh I. Doraiswamy, MD MATCH UniFvaM. omef Kdilayicnisnaes, WichitatI ihmaedIvwisoitueldd the island of Hispaniola many times prior for medical trips but this was the first the go to Haiti. Many parts of rural Haiti were still reeling from the major effects of earthquake and this study gave us an opportunity to better tailor our medical care for this critically underserved population. DUAL CONCENTRATION CAPSTONE The Business of Medicine Bootcamp and USF Health B.R.I.D.G.E. Clinic Partnership - Group Project with Patrick Blackburn, MD MENTOR William G. Marshall Jr., MD, MBA Vice-Chair for Finance and Administration USF Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry DUAL CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in Medicine Completed the Business of Medicine Bootcamp Doctors are often criticized for being poor business people. The fantastic opportunity to collaborate with the College of Business and their faculty during the Business of Medicine Bootcamp and then apply that knowledge to help make our student-run B.R.I.D.G.E clinic a more sustainable and efficient organization was one of the best things I was able to do in my time here at USF.26
MAReTsCiDdeRHefenescreryeadurcnhtilY2e0a1r6 CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in Melinda G. Healthcare Fang, MD MENTOR Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems EngineeringAs a member of the Health Systems Engineering concentration, I have become more attune to human error and many of the dangers and inadequacies that exist in healthcare. At the same time, I have gained skills that will allow me to help mitigate these problems, so I will be betterprepared to care for my patients. We have received tremendous support through the scholarly concentration program enhancing our understanding of the art of medicine. MATCH PeUdSiFaMtriCcsOM CAPSTONE Poor Head Growth as a Presenting Sign of a Cortisol-Secreting Adrenal Adenoma in a 2-Year-Old Boy and Other Cases Seen Throughout the World MENTOR Dorothy Shulman, MD USF Diabetes Center USF Department of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION International Medicine Sonia Farooqi, MD Typical signs of glucocorticoid excess in children are weight gain and poor linear growth. We describe a 2-year-old boy with a cortisol-secreting adenoma who presented with a dramatic decline in head growth. This case underscores concern of adverse effects of excess glucocorticoid on brain growth in very young children. Other cases of adrenocortical tumors in children from around the world are predominantly seen in both Brazil and India. 27
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE InMteUerSdnFaicMlinCeOM Developing a Statistical Model to Understand and Predict Outcomes in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Undergoing Major Surgical Procedures MENTOR Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Jorge A. Fernandez, MD For me, the Scholarly Concentrations Program allowed me to cultivate interests, passions, and talents that would otherwise wilt during my medical school years. In it, I found both an escape from (and incredible complement to) the general medical curriculum. MATCH Erin L. OphUthSaFlmMoCloOgMy Greenberg, MD CAPSTONE Project World Health 101: A Curriculum in Preparation for a Medical Mission Trip MENTORS Hugo Narvarte, MD USF Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Eduardo Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP USF Department of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Looking back on my time at USF MCOM, my experience in the Medical Education concentration truly stands out. Through intriguing group discussion, tutoring, teaching Doctoring IV, and contributing to various curriculums, I have gained valuable skills and knowledge pertaining to medical education. I am confident this concentration will leave me equipped to successfully teach both my peers and my patients as I begin my career as a physician.28
MATCH CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PsUyScFhMiaCtryOM Assessment of Aesthetic Symmetry After Static Facial Re-animation with Acellular Dermal Matrix Steven R. Gunther, MD MENTOR Kathryn Hall, MD USF Deptartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research This project offered me the unique opportunity to work independently and become resourceful in my own academic endeavors. Learning outside of the classroom allowed me to becomeinnovative while navigating the challenges of uncertainty. In this regard, the rSC helped me grow as a lifelong learner. MATCH MaInyteornScahl Mooeldo.f GME CAPSTONE Education in Nutrition: Developing a Novel Curriculum for Medical Students to Promote Nutrition Counseling in Medical Practice MENTOR William Johnson, PhD USF Department of Pharmacology and Physiology CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Candace L. Haddox, MD My participation in the Medical Education concentration has enriched my medical school experience by giving me space to explore academic interests outside of the clinic. Through our meetings, rich discussions, and scholarly projects, I have made invaluable connections with my classmates and colleagues. Ultimately, the SC program gave me the foundation to pursue my career as an academician and clinical educator during my next level of training. 29
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH DermUFaStohlaongdys CAPSTONE Cinemeducation: Movies in Medicine MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Department of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Jennifer N. Harb, MD The Medical Education concentration has significantly enhanced my educational development as both a lifetime learner and empowered educator. Guided analysis of the methods of learning and mechanics of teaching have prepared me to excel as a confident leader, effective communicator, and skilled teacher, which I am confident will serve my peers, patients, and pupils for years to come. MATCH OrthSoSUpuNarYgeeBdrriyocoklyn CAPSTONE Teaching Entrepreneurship and the Basics of Business Planning to Medical Students MENTOR William G. Marshall Jr., MD, MBA Vice-Chair for Finance and Administration USF Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Completed the Business of Medicine Bootcamp Andrew J. Hayden, MD In the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business concentration, I was able to receive an outstanding education from USF Muma College of Business faculty. Learning alongside many of my USF Health peers, I’ve gained a much better understanding of the principles that influence the healthcare system and drive new medical innovations. A few of us later brought these core concepts to the rest of the USF Morsani College of Medicine in starting the Inaugural USF Health Healthcare Innovation/Venture Student Competition30
MAYaTlCRea-HNOdeinawctiooHlnoa-gveyn Hospital Outcomes CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS of Resected Pancreatic Cancer in Thomas J. Patients Age > 70 Hayman, MD, PhD MENTORS Sarah Hoffe, MD Radiation Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Ravi Shridhar, MD Radiation Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research concentration was an invaluable experience that allowed me tobegin to foster and develop my clinical research skills. These skills will provide a strong foundation for my future career endeavors. MATCH EPaesdteiaMrnteriVcdis.rgScinhia. CAPSTONE Education for Residents and Faculty to Distinguish Malig- nant from Benign Bone Lesions MENTOR Douglas Letson, MD Orthopaedic Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Melissa N. T. Horton, MD The Medical Education concentration is one I would recommend to all medical students, regardless of intention to enter an educational field in medicine. The experiences, seminars, and teachings we experienced afforded a greater understanding of the process of learning in medicine and helped me to extract more from my medical education than I would have otherwise without it. The concept of learning to be an educator to become a better learner, as well as to become a better educator in the future is paramount to the progress in the field of medical education. 31
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARLY ANDLEADERSHIP ENDEAVORS SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2015
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONSMATCH CAPSTONE InMteEermdnaoicrlyinUeniv. CATCH Grant: A Youth Needs Assessment MENTOR Carina Rodriguez, MD USF Department of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Dawn C. Howard, MDThe Health Disparities concentration has been a great additional extracurricular course of study for my medical training. Through this concentration, I was able to expand on my interests in Public Health as well as the underserved and gain further insight to not only health disparities as they effect population health, but also individual health. The vast opportunities that exists toresearch this area of interest and the availability supportive faculty mentors are some of the best features of this concentration. MATCH InMteUerSdnFaicMlinCeOM Kevin L. CAPSTONE Huang, MD Vascular Maturation and Cellular Infiltration of Electrospun Scaffolds for Fibrous Tissue Repair via VEGF and PDGF Delivery from Sacrificial Fibers MENTORS David Birk, PhD USF Department of Pathology and Cell Biology Robert L. Mauck, PhD Department of Orthopaedics Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research American Heart Association 2012 Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Recipient I enjoyed my experience in the Biomedical Research concentration; it was very eye-opening. I gained perspective on the translation of bench research to bedside outcomes, and a new appreciation for medical discovery and breakthroughs. I was very fortunate to have a great mentor in Dr. David Birk, who provided priceless advice and allowed me to use his lab to continue my previous work started at the University of Pennsylvania. 33
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE WakEemFMeorreegdsetiBncacinpyetist Med Ctr. An Analysis of Risk-Taking Brain Functions Michael R. Among High-Risk Professionals in Irick, MD Medicine, Business, Engineering, Law, and Entrepreneurship - Group Project with Payal Patel, MD MENTOR William G. Marshall Jr., MD, MBA Vice-Chair for Finance and Administration USF Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry Martin L. Silbiger, MD, MBA USF Department of Radiology Interdisciplinary Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Completed the Business of Medicine Bootcamp During my residency interviews, a major discussion point was regarding my experiences in the Business Foundations graduate certificate program. Faculty and residents alike had wished that they had the opportunity to learn about business and entrepreneurship in medical school as it was universally viewed as an extremely important aspect of real-life medicine. To me, that is what the SCP is all about. MATCH SOUNBGYYUNpstate CAPSTONE Underlying Reasons For The Low Level Of Fully Immunized Children In Rural Aligarh, India MENTOR Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine Tahseen Ismail, MD Through my project, I was able to travel internationally and gain first hand experience with the Indian healthcare system. While there, I was able to complete a project focused on improving vaccination rates in one of the areas of India with the lowest rates of fully immunized children. I carried this out via first hand field visits to villages in this area. This experience, made possible through the SC Program, has been an invaluable part of my medical school career, and for that I am truly grateful.34
MAOTLtSCoUlaHSrcyhnogoolloofgMy ed. CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS A First in Man Phase I Trial of the Oral Erica E. Immunomodulator, Indoximod, Combined with Jackson, MD Docetaxel in Patients with Metastatic Solid Tumors MENTOR Hatem Soliman, MD Comprehensive Breast Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research My experience in the Biomedical Research concentration has equipped me with the tools to pursue research in the future. MATCH CAPSTONE WrCIingethentrt-nePaar/lAttMeir reFsodor.nceMBeadse VRE infection in Heme Malignancy Patients MENTOR John N. Greene, MD, FACP Interdisciplinary Oncology Division of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Amy Z. Jiang, MD Doing research in medical school was great way to delve into a specific field as well a great CV builder. I was often asked about my research on the interview trail and was glad to be able to share my findings. 35
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE PSstyacnhfoiardtryUniv. Sex and Laterality Differences in Parkinsonian Impairment and Transcranial Ultrasound in Never- Treated Schizophrenics and Their First Degree Relatives in an Andean Population - Group Project with Lee Stratton, MD MENTOR Gabriel de Erausquin, MD, PhD, MSc USF Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Neurosciences CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender Danielle E. Kamis, MD Working on and completing my capstone project was the highlight of my medical school education. Not only did I get to work closely with my USF faculty mentor, but I also had the opportunity to collaborate and learn from colleges overseas. After four years of hard work, the culmination of my capstone project was having my research formally accepted to be published in the journal of Schizophrenia Research. MATCH InMteUerSdnFaicMlinCeOM CAPSTONE To Bedside Round or Table Round? The Impact on the Medical Student MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Department of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Jori L. Kaplan, MD Attending preference in Internal Medicine has changed over time from a period rounding almost solely at the patient’s bedside to a system dominated by table rounding. Although there is limited data to elucidate the current preferences, research has shown that while medical students may prefer the ease of table rounding, the act of bedside rounding has allowed medical students to become more patient-centered and stronger clinicians with a greater ability to understand the intricacies of the physical exam.36
MATCH CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS InMteUerSndFaiMcl iCneOM Necrotizing Pneumonia in Cancer Patients: Adam A Retrospective Observational Study Katzman, MD MENTOR John N. Greene, MD, FACP Interdisciplinary Oncology Division of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical ResearchThe Biomedical Research concentration gave me the resources and experience to be able to conduct clinical research with my summer scholarly project and have support through the process of collecting and interpreting data, presenting my work at poster sessions and submitting and having a manuscript accepted. MATCH AOlbBMeGretYdENinCsetenitner Olivia R. CAPSTONE Kent, MD Er… Um… So What I’m Trying To Say Is… I’m… Sorry. Tackling the Little-known and Even Less Understood Apology and Disclosure Laws - and What Every Medical Professional Should Be Aware Of MENTORS Megan Monroe, JD, MA USF Research Compliance and Information Jay Wolfson, DrPH, JD Associate Vice President Health Law, Policy & Safety CONCENTRATION Law and Medicine The four years I spent as part of the Law and Medicine concentration were, in a word, wonderful. Dr. Wolfson is one of the most caring, thoughtful and dedicated leaders at the College of Medicine. I consider him the very epitome of the word ‘mentor.’ There were definitely difficult days during my time as a medical student and, during those times, our concentration’s meetings were, for me, akin to ‘coming home.’ I loved our legal discussions and no matter how much I thought I knew I always, always, ended up leaving those meetings either knowing more or thinking about things differently. Or both. Usually both. I owe quite a bit to Dr. Wolfson and consider myself truly lucky to have met him. 37
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE NeUuSrFoMloCgyOM Distance and Tactile Pressure Estimation in Aging and Parkinson’s disease MENTOR Robert Hauser, MD, MBA USF Department of Neurology Bird Alzheimer Institute CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Tigran Kesayan, MD The Biomedical Research concentration (rSC) has been a very important part of my medical school education. As a member of the rSC we were introduced to creating a study design, the intricacies of obtaining Internal Review Board approvals, navigating seas of literature with a critical eye, and effectively analyzing data. The rSC has done a great job preparing its students for a successful career as clinician scientists. MAInTtCerUnHanilvM. oefdIlilcinioneis CAPSTONE Caribbean Outreach through Medical Missions Association (COMMA): Medical Mission Trip to Jamaica - Group Project with Rashida Tharpe, MD MENTOR Shirley B. Smith, MA USF Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Rachel A. King, MD Creating COMMA was a labor of love that helped me complete my goal of educating my classmates about the health disparities in the Caribbean population. I was able to accomplish much in COMMA with the help of some of my classmates but I think my biggest accomplishment was learning about myself in the process of creating and leading this organization.38
MADTeCferHredunRteils2id01e6ncy CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS USF Health Plexus Mentoring Program Steve Nicholas MENTORS Kovacs, MD Shirley B. Smith, MA USF Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment Catherine Lynch, MD Associate Vice President for Women’s Health and Faculty Development USF Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology CONCENTRATIONInnovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Completed the Business of Medicine Bootcamp Participation in the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business concentration has been an extremely valuable adjunct to my medical education. Through the program I was able to explore my interests other than clinical medicine, and have gained the knowledge and skillsneeded to incorporate these new principles into my career moving forward. Also, the Scholarly Concentrations Program encouraged and supported my passion for developing the Plexus mentoring program that connects current health professional students with undergraduates aspiring toward a healthcare career. MATCH UFMnaivme.doilifycCinoelorado CAPSTONE The Impact of Social Determinants of Health Course in USF Health PSEP Program MENTOR Shirley B. Smith, MA USF Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Susan K. Kunihiro, MD I have been fortunate enough to have my capstone project come full circle by doing a follow-up assessment on the social determinants of health course I designed as a rising MSII for undergraduate students who are underrepresented in medicine (URM). The Health Disparities concentration and the Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment have given me guidance to help me pursue the issues that interest me and provided me with great experiences to share on the interview trail. 39
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE ILnoMtyeoerndlaaicUl inneiversity Mobile Health Applications and Devices in Medical Education MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Department of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV Theory and Practice of Teaching Tony J. Kurian, MD The Scholarly Concentrations Program has cultivated my interest in medical education. I have enjoyed exploring theory and principles of education, and the “hands-on” teaching experiences have been invaluable. I hope to continue participate in medical education throughout my career. MAGTeUCnnS.HiovS.uuortghf ewTereyxsates rn CAPSTONE Specimen Labeling at Tampa General Hospital MENTOR Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering Grey N. Leonard, MD Working with Dr. Fabri in the hseSC has laid the foundation for a career in health systems, patient safety and quality improvement. I plan to build upon this base with an advanced degree during residency and work in it over my lifetime.40
EMPOWERED BY A FRESHPERSPECTIVE ON LEARNING SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2015
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH UnivG. oeSfnuMergraaeslsry- Worcester CAPSTONE The Impact of Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, and Psychiatric History on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth MENTOR Jay Mamel, MD USF Department of Internal Medicine Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Marc Levin, MD The Biomedical Research concentration provided me with the foundation and framework for my first experience in the world of academic research. I am thankful and consider us fortunate to have Ms. Collins, Dr. Pross and Dr. Bahner dedicated to furthering our education both in and out of the classroom. The relationships I have made with professional faculty that are a direct result of this program will last a lifetime. MATCH CAPSTONE UHnPoeivsd.poiaitfatMrlisci-csAhnignaAnrbor Comparison of Traditional versus Virtual Teaching Modalities for Medical Education MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD USF Department of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Kimberley J. Levitt, MD I feel that my participation in the Medical Education concentration has sincerely augmented my medical school career. It helped me to further develop communication skills which were applicable to my patient and preceptor interactions, as well as garner greater teaching opportunities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. I believe that serving as a Doctoring I teaching assistant has been a highlight of my education and something that residency programs are always eager to discuss on interviews. This concentration has endowed me with greater appreciation for academia and has helped to lead me down the path towards becoming a clinician educator.42
MABTRI CDadeDHaiioaclgoongnoyess-tsic- Harvard CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS Evaluation of CT Scan Use in Post-operative Trevor K. Management of Surgical Patients Lewis, MD MENTOR Peter J. Fabri, MD, PhD, FACS USF Department of Surgery USF Department of Industrial Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems EngineeringMy project allowed me to examine a real-life scenario which puts medical necessity up against patient safety, with no clear cut answer for the entire population. This question is just one ofhundreds that we face today with the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare and begs foranswers. I’m humbled to have been part of this project and hope that I can continue exploring questions in healthcare quality improvement and safety in the future. MATCH BayInlMotererCdnOaiclMine- Houston CAPSTONE What are the Barriers to Teaching Physical Exam at the Bedside to Medical Students? MENTOR David Ecker, MD USF Department of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Robert A. Lorch, MD The scholarly concentration in Medical Education provided me early on with terrific opportunities to learn about the evolution of medical education and education theory. As a preceptor for the Doctoring 2 course I have had the rewarding experience of practicing fundamental teaching techniques, as well as those skills unique to teaching medical decision-making. Additionally, in line with the program’s focus on scholarly investigation, my capstone project on teaching physical exam at the bedside is an investigation into ways in which the field of medical education may be improved for future physicians-in-training. 43
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE OphtUhSaFlmMoClOogMy Malaria in Antioquia, Colombia: A Five Norberto Year (2007-2011) Retrospective Clinical and Mancera, MD Epidemiological Study MENTORS Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International Carlos Callegari, MD, Med, DMSc, FAAP Medical Director, International Affiliations at CAMLS CONCENTRATION International Medicine My SCP experience allowed me to travel to Colombia and work at The Instituto Colombiano de Medicina Tropical doing a 5 year retrospective clinical review on the malaria patients treated there. This experience taught me the acute presentation of the malaria patient, medical workup, and treatment options depending on vector species. The retrospective analysis revealed the most common presentations for these patients, epidemiological trends, and supported the effective implementation of anti-malarial programs in this country. MATrFTiadCmenHiltyMMeeddicicainl Ceenter CAPSTONE Obstacles to Implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home MENTOR Martin L. Silbiger, MD, MBA USF Department of Radiology Interdisciplinary Oncology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in Medicine Jeffrey R. Many, MD Participating in the Scholarly Concentrations Program has allowed me to further explore my interests in medicine and has provided me with opportunities to learn that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. Thanks to the program, I have received a unique educational experience tailored to my interests. This has opened numerous doors as I prepare to begin my career.44
MAUnTiCvG. oeHSfnuCerhgraieclarygo Med Ctr CAPSTONE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS Mentorship in Surgical Training Suroosh MENTOR Marzban, MD Jonathan S. Zager, MD Cutaneous Oncology and Sarcoma Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Medical EducationTaught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of TeachingUpon entering medical school, we commit ourselves to a lifetime of learning and teaching in a field that emphasizes both tradition and innovation. In the Medical Education concentration, we’ve explored the history of medical school curriculum and its emerging trends, discussed in depth what it means to take on the roles of student and educator alike, and have come to understand our own individual strengths as lifelong learners and role models. Such skills will undoubtedly make us better doctors for our future patients, students, and mentors alike. MATCH InMteEemrdnoaicrliynUeniv. Jancy K. CAPSTONE Mathew, MD Causes, Incidence, Severity, and Progression of Opportunis- tic Infections in Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) Receiving HIV-Positive Patients in Thailand MENTORS Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International Woraphot Tantisiriwat, MD Infectious Disease Clinic at HRH Princess Sirindhorn Medical Center CONCENTRATION International Medicine Through the International Medicine concentration, I had the opportunity to travel to and conduct research at an infectious disease clinic in Ongkharak, Thailand. In addition to strengthening my research and clinical skills, the immersion into the Thai culture inevitably strengthened my interpersonal and professional skills. Living in a small, conservative, college town was a state of true cultural immersion - an opportunity I have never had before and an invaluable experience I will never forget. 45
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE MIntePeUderSndicFaiianMlterCic-Os M Family Perspectives on the Quality of Palliative Care at a Pediatric Tertiary Care Hospital MENTOR Laura L. Drach, DO, MSN, FAAP Pediatric Palliative Care Team All Children’s Hospital CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Stephen D. Mayper, MD Being a part of the Health Disparities concentration family has been an incredible and educational experience. It has provided an entrée to the world of research on providing care to vulnerable populations, and introduced me to incredible mentors, colleagues, and leaders who are passionate about making a difference for these populations. It has played a vital role in shaping my perspective on medical care and my friendships and experiences throughout medical school. MATCH InMteUerSndFaiMcl inCeOM CAPSTONE Understanding Epigenetic Modulation in Pathogenesis and Treatment of CLL MENTOR Javier Pinilla-Ibarz, MD, PhD Immunology/Malignant Hematology Division H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Shonali Midha, MD Learning more about immunotherapeutic approaches in oncology has always been an interest of mine, however being able to conduct cutting-edge research and correlate my findings in the laboratory with patients I saw in malignant hematology clinics introduced a unique level of sensitivity in the care of patients: Research no longer meant simply collecting data to understand the pathogenesis or treatment of a disease, but it associated a face to the lab sample and motivated me to continue to ask important questions. The research component of internal medicine plays an integral part in the evolution of medicine, and as a physician scientist I plan to continue conducting research and aim to make contributions to my field.46
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONSOUBFGSYhNands CAPSTONE Nelsi J. Mora, MD HIV Prevalence and Risk Factors for Transmission Amongst Indigenous Populations in Latin America: Considerations for Indigenous Populations of Ecuador MENTOR Ricardo Izurieta, MD, MPH, DrPH Tropical and Infectious Diseases Department of Global Health USF College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Public Health Participating in the Public Health concentration enhanced my understanding of public health factors as they relate to both community and global health. My investigation of HIV amongst indigenous populations in Latin America challenged me to consider the various cultural and socioeconomic factors impacting HIV transmission in at risk populations. MATCH Univ. oPlfSaTusertxgicaesryMed Branch CAPSTONE Thu-Hoai Cecelia An Approach to EVAR Simulation using Patient Specific Nguyen, MD Modeling MENTORS Gavin Davis, MD Murray L. Shames, MD, FACS Karl A. Illig, MD, FACS USF Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring IV: Theory and Practice of Teaching Being in the Medical Education concentration allowed me to explore my role as both teacher and learner during medical school. My participation in this concentration has been extremely rewarding and my journey through medicine would not have been the same without this concentration. 47
ASPIRE TO IMPROVE HEALTHCAREDELIVERY AND PRACTICE SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2015
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH CAPSTONE InMteUerSdnFaicMlinCeOM Escherichia Coli: An Important Pathogen in Daniel A. Patients with Hematologic Malignancies Olson, MD MENTORS John N. Greene, MD, FACP Interdisciplinary Oncology Division of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Gelenis Domingo, MD H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Looking back, I am very grateful for my involvement in the Biomedical Research concentration. The rSC provided me with strong foundation in the essentials of biomedical research, and connected me with a fantastic mentor in Dr. John Greene. MATCH RIunMstheerUndnaicilvi.nMeed Ctr CAPSTONE Thai Healthcare System Overview and Descriptive Review of the Opportunistic Infections Among HIV- infected Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Nakhon Nayok,Thailand MENTORS Lynette J. Menezes, PhD Assistant Vice President, International, USF Health Assistant Dean, USF Medicine International Woraphot Tantisiriwat, MD Infectious Disease Clinic at HRH Princess Sirindhorn Medical Center CONCENTRATION Nayantara S. International Medicine Orekondy, MD Participating in the Scholarly Concentrations Program at USF MCOM has been a very rewarding part of my medical school career. Not only did it afford me a unique opportunity to travel to Thailand to conduct HIV research, but it also allowed me to broaden my scope by studying topics regarding international health care. The Scholarly Concentrations Program is an invaluable experience that we as students are fortunate to be a part of.50
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