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Effect Of The Intern Survival Book Handbook In Medical City Fort Worth Family Medicine Residency Program, Nancy Sang, Harry Pham, Tammy Nguyen, Zara Soomro, Patrick Feng Jan 2024

Effect Of The Intern Survival Book Handbook In Medical City Fort Worth Family Medicine Residency Program, Nancy Sang, Harry Pham, Tammy Nguyen, Zara Soomro, Patrick Feng

North Texas Research Forum 2024

Background: The optimization of medical training is a critical concern amid dynamic shifts in both medical and societal landscapes. Research indicates that a substantial proportion of medical trainees experience stress, anxiety, and depression, with an estimated depression rate of 29% among medical residents, compared to 8% among nonphysicians. Furthermore, the suicide rate among physicians is twice that of the general population. Difficulty in adapting to new environments, responsibilities, and training levels exacerbate these challenges. This study evaluates the efficacy of "The Intern Survival Handbook" in mitigating stressors among new trainees, enhancing their work performance, and promoting overall mental health. Methods: …


Pediatric Advance Life Support, Monique Edwards, Lance Mwangi Jan 2024

Pediatric Advance Life Support, Monique Edwards, Lance Mwangi

Gulf Coast Division Research Symposium 2024

No abstract provided.


Does Brief Intervention In The Form Of A Lecture Improve Resident Knowledge About Hep C Screening?, Mary Dacosta, Evelyn Chicas, Kiana Clem, Shelby Collymore Apr 2023

Does Brief Intervention In The Form Of A Lecture Improve Resident Knowledge About Hep C Screening?, Mary Dacosta, Evelyn Chicas, Kiana Clem, Shelby Collymore

North Texas Research Forum 2023

The prevalence for hepatitis C during 2013-2016 was about ~2.4 million. Screening helps to prevent chronic hepatitis C or start early curative treatment. USPSTF recently changed their guidelines in 2021 for Hepatitis C screening to now include all asymptomatic patients from ages from 18-79 years old without liver disease. Screening usually includes the Hepatitis C Antibody test. Further testing includes Hepatitis C mRNA PCR if screening test is positive. High risk patients should have periodic screening. Since the change, this project was done to ensure the appropriate screening and testing thereafter was done, as well as appropriate communication and documentation. …


Resident Schedule For Improving Continuity Of Care, Jake Allinson, Kenneth Chapman, Derek Kent, Luisa Hiendlmayr Jan 2023

Resident Schedule For Improving Continuity Of Care, Jake Allinson, Kenneth Chapman, Derek Kent, Luisa Hiendlmayr

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.


Musculoskeletal Lecture Series: Neck Pain, Ryan Brown, Pradeep D'Souza, Ryan Giang Jan 2023

Musculoskeletal Lecture Series: Neck Pain, Ryan Brown, Pradeep D'Souza, Ryan Giang

Gulf Coast Division Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.


A How-To Toolkit For Teaching Residents Common Musculoskeletal Injections Performed In Prinary Care, Elizabeth Suniega, Anush Pillai Jan 2022

A How-To Toolkit For Teaching Residents Common Musculoskeletal Injections Performed In Prinary Care, Elizabeth Suniega, Anush Pillai

Gulf Coast Division Research Day 2022

No abstract provided.