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Staff Education On Timely Lab Result Notification And Documentation, Ekaete Eyara

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Deep Cuts: Bearing Witness To The Erosion Of Evidence, Maya Lakshmi Srinivasan Md

Masters Theses

In my Master of Fine Arts thesis in Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design, I examine the intersection of my dual practices as a general surgery resident and artist. Both disciplines require precision, incision, and tactility to navigate the human condition. My art practice is a method of processing the emotional toll of surgical training and the simultaneous societal erosion of scientific authority. My thesis work focuses on challenging the rise of medical pseudoscience and anti-intellectualism. The focal piece in this installation, In Tallow We Trust, consists of three woodblock relief prints at the scale of an …

International Multi-Center Study To Quantify The Effect Of Deep Venous Drainage After Surgical Resection Of Spetzler-Martin Grade Ii-Iii Brain Arteriovenous Malformations, Avi A. Gajjar, Rashad Jabarkheel, Mohamed M. Salem, Basel Musmar, Sandeep Kandregula, Hammam Abdalrazeq, Nimer Adeeb, Assala Aslan, Nathan Ramachandran, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Hamza Adel Salim, Adam A. Dmytriw, Christopher S. Ogilvy, Mustafa K. Baskaya, Douglas Kondziolka, Jason Sheehan, Howard Riina, Abdallah Abushehab, Kareem El Naamani, Najib Muhammad, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Natasha Ironside, Deepak Kumbhare, Sanjeev Gummadi, Cagdas Ataoglu, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, Abdullah Keles, Sandeep Muram, Daniel Sconzo, Arwin Rezai, Omar Alwakaa, Pierce Davis, Salem M. Tos, Ufuk Erginoglu, Johannes Pöppe, Rajeev D. Sen, Alan S. Boulos, John C. Dalfino, Christoph J. Griessenauer, Robert M. Starke, Laligam N. Sekhar, Michael R. Levitt, David J. Altschul, Neil Haranhalli, Malia Mcavoy, Hussein A. Zeineddine, Adib A. Abla, Saman Sizdahkhani, Sravanthi Koduri, Michael R. Gooch, Robert H. Rosenwasswer Md, Christopher Stapleton, Matthew Koch, Peng R. Chen, Spiros Blackburn, Ketan Bulsara, Louis J. Kim, Omar Choudhri, Bryan Pukenas, Joshua S. Catapano, Darren Orbach, Edward Smith, Pascal J. Mosimann, Alexandra R. Paul, Pascal Jabbour, Ali Alaraj, Mohammad A. Aziz-Sultan, Aman B. Patel, Amey Savardekar, Christina Notarianni, Hugo H. Cuellar, Bharat Guthikonda, Jacques Morcos, Michael Lawton, Jan-Karl Burkhardt, Visish M. Srinivasan

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Deep venous drainage (DVD) is considered a negative prognostic factor in AVM surgery, yet its effect on postoperative functional decline remains incompletely defined. This study evaluates whether DVD predicts worsened functional status after surgical resection of Spetzler-Martin Grade II-III AVMs. This retrospective multicenter study analyzed 129 patients with Spetzler-Martin Grade II-III AVMs across nine centers in North America and Europe who underwent primary surgical resection. We excluded cases with prior endovascular or stereotactic interventions. The primary outcome measured was poor functional status, defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score 3-6 at last follow up. Among 129 patients with Spetzler-Martin Grade …

Exploring Clinical Ladder Program Participation Among Operating Room Nurses, Camille Sistoso-Lorenzana

Doctoral Projects

Continuous professional development among nurses is vital, yet not all nurses embark on this career journey. The Clinical Ladder Program (CLP) is a retention strategy among various health institutions to retain talent and improve nurses' satisfaction, but this plan is unappealing or indifferent to some nurses. While the CLP is a motivation tool for nurses to focus on clinical expertise in bedside care (Riley et al., 2009), and resources are available to increase a nurse's chances of successfully advancing the ladder, participation in and perspectives on the CLP remain unknown, especially among operating room nurses. This project is guided by …

Floaters, Kyle Gyumin Dong

Masters Theses

The eye is often regarded as the primary sensory organ of the human body, and the ocular system as our most reliable means of perceiving the world.

With vision, we travel across vast distances through telescopes to expand our knowledge of the observable universe and peer into the hidden world of atoms through microscopes. At the same time, we seek divinity from apparitions in the clouds, broaden the range of colors visible under closed eyelids, and catch a brief glimpse of the future in clairvoyant dreams.

My photographic practice oscillates across this spectrum. Between reason and intuition, between the measurable …

Waterway: A Steam-Based Therapeutic Device System, Mingyuan Dong

Masters Theses

Across history and global cultures, water has played a central and often spiritual role in practices of care, from cleansing rituals to saunas and steam therapies. Yet, within contemporary product design, water is typically treated as a utility rather than as an experiential material capable of shaping perception, attention, and well-being. This thesis, Waterway, investigates how water, specifically in its steam state, can be designed as both a therapeutic medium and a ritualized experience that engages the body and mind.

Waterway proposes a steam-based wellness system that addresses physical pain and somatic discomfort while cultivating slower, more attentive interaction. Rather …

Somatic Prosthetics For Planetary Resonance, Disha Dharesh Kumar R

Masters Theses

This thesis investigates how industrial design can transcend extractive technological paradigms in favor of relational interfaces that foster planetary attunement. Framing the climate crisis as a 'crisis of imagination', the research challenges the Western bifurcation of nature and culture by drawing on Indic cosmologies- which recognize stones, plants, and ecosystems as conscious at different levels and participants in a shared cosmic field. By synthesizing research in Biosemiotics, Quantum Information Pansycishm, and Neuroscience, the project redefines intelligence as a distributed, more-than-human phenomenon.

The research materializes as a speculative design artifact: a device that functions as a somatic prosthetic for planetary resonance. …

Soft Power, Arab Media And Sports Mega Events: Coverage Of Fifa 2022 And Lessons For Future Arab Hosting, Lynne Kennedy, Maaira Shahbaz, Ala Al Rajabi

All Works

Sport mega-events (SMEs) increasingly transcend athletic competition, functioning as strategic instruments for national identity formation, statecraft, and soft power projection. This dynamic is particularly pronounced in the Gulf, where Qatar’s successful hosting reignited regional rivalries and attracted unprecedented global scrutiny. While existing scholars have extensively examined Western media portrayals of SMEs, a notable gap remains for academic engagement with Gulf media. Dismissed as state-controlled and analytically lacking, we contend that such media offer a rich site for exploring how small states use media as soft power, to construct and contest legitimacy, identity, and global influence. This analysis suggests how state-aligned …

Postpartum Depression: A National Crisis Calling For Federal Support, Sarah A. Stallsworth

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Postpartum depression (PPD) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States, yet it remains significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated. Despite decades of research illuminating its prevalence and detrimental consequences, federal intervention has been limited.  States retain responsibility to address the issue and possess inconsistent and limited legislation.  The purpose of this paper is to propose adding PPD screening as a National Performance Measure (NPM) within the Title V Maternal and Child (MCH) block grant. MCH is a longstanding and resourceful program that provides states funds to address maternal mental health needs. This proposal suggests leveraging a PPD NPM …

O-Glcnacylation As A Metabolic Integrator In Cardiovascular Physiology And Disease, Saima Shakil Malik, Xinchun Pi, Liang Xie

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.

Targeted Suppression Of Spp1 Inhibits Tumor Invasion And Metastasis In Nrf2 Hyperactivated Cisplatin Resistant Hnscc, Mutsuki Kawabe, Sujuan Yang, Lorena I Gomez-Bolanos, Shiro Takamatsu, Sylvia Flores, Patricia D Castro, Tsung-You Tsai, Arisa Nishikawa Kaga, Kento Okamoto, Mitchell J Frederick, Vlad C Sandulache, Humam Kadara, Jeffrey N Myers, Abdullah A Osman

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Cisplatin remains the standard systemic therapy for the definitive treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), however, resistance to cisplatin continues to be a major barrier to effective treatment, particularly in tumors with NRF2 hyperactivation. Recent studies identify secreted phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1/osteopontin) as a key NRF2 target frequently overexpressed in cancers, where it drives aggressive tumor behavior, metastasis, chemoresistance, and, in some cases, immune suppression. Our recent data highlight SPP1 as one of the top 10 NRF2-upregulated genes in cisplatin-resistant HNSCC. However, its specific role in therapy resistance and metastasis in HNSCC remains unclear. Here, we investigate …

Joint Disease And Demographic Factors In Clinical Populations Of Medically Underserved Communities, Blake C. Martin, Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, Michael Sander

School of Medicine Publications

Background: The Rio Grande Valley is a medically underserved, demographically unique population that warrants the exploration of various conditions.

Objectives: We sought to analyze the demographic disparities between the different types of common joint conditions in this community. We hypothesized that osteoarthritis would be the most common joint condition and that the demographics between the various joint conditions would vary depending on age, sex, BMI, and ethnicity.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort, from January 1, 2018, to September 4, 2024. Patients’ charts were obtained using the ICD-10 diagnosis codes M15-M19 for osteoarthritis, M05-M06 for rheumatoid arthritis, M10 or M1A …

Generalizability Of An Ai-Based Mammogram Risk Score (Mrs) For Breast Cancer Among Diverse Populations Of Women, Shu Jiang, Debbie L Bennett, Peter Kraft, Graham A Colditz

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Conventional prediction models incorporating genetic and clinical factors including breast density underperform in non-European populations. We investigated an artificial intelligence-derived mammogram risk score (MRS), a summary of texture features that captures intrinsic breast-tissue characteristics-the substrate for cancer development. This study leveraged data from two North American screening cohorts totaling >226,000 women, including non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic Black, East Asian, South Asian, and Indigenous women. MRS distributions showed nonsignificant shifts (and similar SDs) between cohorts and across race and ethnic subgroups. MRS increased with age and was significantly associated with breast cancer risk, with hazard ratios per SD ranging from 2.24 [95% …

Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonism With Lemborexant Enhances Microglial Clearance Of Β-Amyloid In Mice, Ashish Sharma, Emiko Segawa, Xiaoying Chen, Sohui Park, Shoutang Wang, Riley E Irmen, Nicholas J Constantino, Chanung Wang, Michael F Kanan, Marco Colonna, Shannon L Macauley, Jocelyn Y Cheng, Ken Hatanaka, Margaret Moline, Erik S Musiek

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Sleep disturbances elevate brain amyloid-beta (Aβ) levels and represent a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The orexin/hypocretin system regulates sleep-wake behavior and has emerged as a therapeutic target in AD; however, the effects of FDA-approved dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) on amyloid pathology remain unclear. We compared lemborexant, an FDA-approved DORA, to doxepin, an antihistaminergic sleep medication, on amyloid pathology and microglial responses in PSAPP mice.

METHODS: PSAPP mice received lemborexant (10 or 30 mg/kg/day), doxepin (35 mg/kg/day), or vehicle for 6 weeks beginning prior to plaque onset or 4 weeks after established pathology. Sleep was assessed …

Why Theory Matters In Infant And Toddler Practice: Unpacking Pikler, Gerber, Gesell, Piaget, & Vygotsky, Derrick Toups

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

This article is intended to help infant and toddler educators deepen the why behind the what and how of their daily interactions by unpacking and connecting the seminal early childhood theories of Pikler, Gerber, Gesell, Piaget, and Vygotsky, what they look like in the classroom, and why they benefit children.

Yoga And Young Children, Jayapriya Ranganathan, Cynthia F Dicarlo

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

Abstract:

This article examines the role of yoga as an effective pedagogical tool to support social-emotional learning (SEL) and physical development in early childhood education settings. Grounded in current understandings of mindfulness and executive functioning, the integration of yoga practices—such as breathing exercises, meditation, and developmentally appropriate postures—can promote self-regulation, attention, and emotional resilience in young children. Drawing on classroom-based observations from a toddler program, the article outlines practical strategies for incorporating yoga into daily routines, emphasizing accessibility, consistency, and engagement through imaginative play and storytelling. The findings suggest that regular yoga practice fosters a calm, focused learning environment and …

Implementing Preoperative Anxiety Screening To Enhance Patient-Centered Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Adam Chaban, Abigail Limary, Amir Ghafarian, Joyce Li, George Mckelvey, Wael Saasouh

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: Preoperative anxiety affects 40–80% of surgical patients and is associated with poorer perioperative experiences. Despite evidence linking preoperative anxiety to increase postoperative pain, sleep disturbances, morbidity and delayed recovery, structured anxiety assessment is not routinely integrated into outpatient pre-anesthesia workflows. The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) is a validated tool that quantifies patient anxiety and information needs. This quality improvement (QI) project aims to implement APAIS screening in a Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) clinic and evaluate its feasibility, workflow integration, and acceptability.

Methods: This QI initiative will be conducted in adult elective surgery patients at the Detroit Medical …

A Decade Analysis At An Academic Hospital Center Of The Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (Tips) Procedure With Intracardiac-Echocardiography (Ice) Guidance., Anointing Onuoha, Sonja Klumpp, Priya Gupta, Riley Draper, Gauthier Dongmo, Peter J. Massa

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title: A decade analysis at an academic hospital center of the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure with Intracardiac-echocardiography (ICE) guidance.

Authors- Anointing Onuoha, Sonja Klumpp, Priya Gupta MD, Riley Draper MD, Gauthier Dongmo MD, Peter J. Massa MD. 

Background: The TIPS procedure has been well established since 1989 and has undergone developments with the utilization of Intracardiac-echocardiography (ICE) guidance. The aim of the study is to analyze the utilization of ICE for TIPS procedures.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted, analyzing all TIPS procedures completed at Henry Ford Hospital from January 2010 to January 2024. TIPS procedures were …

Development And Assessment Of A Low-Fidelity Aortic Cross-Clamping Simulation Model, Abdul Naser Zamzami, Omer Abdullah, Trisha Ray, Lauren Malinzak

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title: Development and Assessment of a Low-Fidelity Aortic Cross-Clamping Simulation Model

Authors: Abdulnaser Zamzami(1), BS; Omer Abdullah(1), BS; Trisha Ray(1), BS; Lauren Malinzak(2), MD

Wayne State School of Medicine(1)

Division of Transplant Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan(2)

Background: Aortic cross-clamping is a high-stakes, technically challenging procedure typically reserved for highly-trained staff, which often excludes resident experience, leaving a crucial training gap for emergency situations. To address this, a mini-curriculum and 3-D hands-on simulation model for supra-celiac and infra-renal clamping were developed.

Methods: Participants, including medical students and up to fourth-year residents, completed pre- and post-surveys as well as hands-on …

Radiomics Analysis Of Deltoid Muscle On Preoperative Shoulder Imaging For Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Henry Lee Bs, Christina Hills Bs, Connor Sakis, Humza Bhatti Bs, Arya Sharma, Perra Razoky Md, Prateek Chintalapati Md, Lisa Doan Bs, Adam Alessi Phd, Jared Mahylis Md, Stephanie Muh Md, Chad Klochko Md

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title: Radiomics Analysis of Deltoid Muscle on Preoperative Shoulder Imaging for Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Authors: Henry J. Lee BS, Christina Hill BS, Connor Sakis BS, Humza Bhatti BS, Arya Sharma, Perra Razoky MD, Prateek Chintalapati MD, Lisa Doan BS, Adam Alessio PhD, Jared Mahylis MD, Stephanie Muh MD, Chad Klochko MD

Background: Studies have shown that increased preoperative deltoid volume is associated with improved postoperative outcomes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA). Radiomics is a field which uses mathematics and machine learning for image analysis. It shows promise as a tool for characterizing the deltoid preoperatively. This study …

Ghastly Growths And Bone Chilling Cases Pediatric Tumor Diagnosis Demystified, Alexander Aly Restum, Arif Musa

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

Pediatric skeletal tumors range from benign to malignant and require multimodal imaging for accurate diagnosis. Recognizing key features enables early detection, guides management, identifies underlying syndromes, and improves outcomes. This presentation provides an educational overview of pediatric tumor evaluation.

Methods:
We conducted a focused review of peer-reviewed literature and representative pediatric imaging studies to outline the radiologic characteristics of common benign and malignant bone tumors in children. Core imaging patterns, diagnostic challenges, and modality-specific advantages were synthesized to create a practical interpretive framework for radiologists.

Results:
The reviewed literature and imaging demonstrated consistent defining features across pediatric bone tumors. …

Enhancing Medical Student Readiness To Provide Care For Youth Involved In The Juvenile Justice System, Tara Rahmani, Noah Kos, Kristen Bartow, Sospeter Machani, Jonathan Hakim, Elyse Vanderwoude, Anastasia Sahu, Abigail Schuch, Jennifer Mendez Ph.D, Laura Benjamins Md,Mph, Faap, Aahivms, Anupama Devara, Adeel Khan D.O.

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title

Enhancing Medical Student Readiness to Provide Care for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System

Authors

Tara Rahmani, Noah Kos, Kristen Bartow, Sospeter Machani, Jonathan Hakim, Elyse VanderWoude, Anastasia Sahu, Abigail Schuch, Jennifer Mendez, Ph.D, Laura Benjamins, MD, MPH, Anupama, Devara, MD, Adeel Khan, DO

Background

Youth involved in the juvenile justice system face profound health inequities with higher rates of mental health needs, substance use, and trauma. Despite this, medical students rarely receive preparation to work in correctional health settings. Prior research has shown that youth in detention often exhibit behaviors shaped by past trauma and neglect, which …

Hot Spots: Zonal Cutaneous Functional Unit Analysis Of High-Risk Regions In Pediatric Shoulder/Hip Scald Burns, Christian Hudson-Bradford Md, Alexander J. Kallabat Bs, Candace R. Marquette Ms, Elika Ridelman Phd, Beth Angst Otr/L, Sarah Hackert Dpt, Pt, Justin Klein Md, Christina Shanti Md

Medical Student Research Symposium

Hot Spots: Zonal Cutaneous Functional Unit Analysis of High-Risk Regions in Pediatric Shoulder/Hip Scald Burns

Authors - Christian Hudson-Bradford, MD, Alexander J. Kallabat, BS, Candace R. Marquette, MS, Elika Ridelman, PhD, Beth Angst, OTR/L, Sarah Hackert, DPT, PT, Justin Klein, MD, and Christina Shanti, MD

Introduction

Pediatric scald burns present significant healing challenges. This study utilizes a novel zonal classification of cutaneous functional units (CFUs) of the shoulder and hip to identify anatomical risk factors and patient characteristics associated with poor outcomes, specifically delayed healing (>14 days) and the need for scar management (SM).

Methods

A retrospective review …

The Prevalence And Effects Of Gestational Maternal Allergy: A Narrative Review, Alice Werynski Bs, Kang Chen Phd

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title:

The Prevalence and Effects of Gestational Maternal Allergy: A Narrative Review

Authors:

Alice Werynski B.S, Kang Chen Ph.D

Background:

Maternal allergies are a prevalent yet overlooked category of gestational disease. Pregnancy is characterized by a Th2 dominant immunological environment, and because many allergic diseases also rely on Th2 cytokines and IgE-mediated pathways, allergy during pregnancy may impact symptoms and influence maternal and fetal outcomes.

Methods:

This narrative review summarizes and compares literature on the prevalence of allergic conditions in pregnancy, their immunologic mechanisms, and their effects on maternal health, fetal development, and treatment safety. The search was conducted through …

Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Variations And Strategies For Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review, Hana Abdelmeguid, Bamdad Tayyari, Yuvedha Senthil Velan, Michael J. Montalbano Md

Medical Student Research Symposium

Objective

Anatomical variations in the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), namely extra-laryngeal terminal bifurcation and non-recurrent inferior laryngeal nerve, are known risk factors for RLN injury during surgery and represent a considerable jeopardy for iatrogenic damage like vocal cord paralysis. This systematic review aims to identify strategies for protecting RLN during thyroid surgery from nerve damage.

Methods

A search was conducted using EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PUBMED for articles published till February 2023 while strictly adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Subject headings and keywords related to anatomical variations, recurrent laryngeal nerve, and surgical prevention …

Evaluating Normothermic Machine Perfusion For Dcd Liver Transplants: Outcomes, Costs, And Value Implications, Meet S. Patel, Alisha Williams, Kyrillos Ayoub, Noor Kamaladin, Charles S. Day

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: As liver transplantation expands to include marginal donor organs, technologies such as the TransMedics Organ Care System (OCS) offer the potential to improve graft viability and clinical outcomes. However, limited institution-level evidence exists evaluating the cost-outcomes balance of OCS use in Donation-After-Circulatory-Death (DCD) liver transplantation. This study assesses the clinical, operational, and economic value of OCS implementation within a high-volume transplant center.

Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted of all DCD liver transplants performed at Henry Ford Hospital from January 2021 to April 2024. Outcomes were compared between traditional cold storage (2021; n=23) and OCS perfusion (2023–2024; n=82). …

From Learners To Leaders: A Peer-Led Simulation Program For Anesthesia Procedural Skills Training In Medical Students, Noah S. Kos, Ryan Beyers, Chloe Sutlick, Benjamin Sun, Tochi Mbagwu, Dr. John D. Mitchell Md

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title: From Learners to Leaders: A Peer-Led Simulation Program for Anesthesia Procedural Skills Training in Medical Students

Authors: Noah Kos, Ryan Beyers, Chloe Sutlick, Benjamin Sun, Tochi Mbagwu, John D. Mitchell, M.D.

Background: Procedural skill competency is vital in medical education, but limited faculty availability poses challenges. We implemented a peer-led simulation program teaching peripheral IV insertion (PIV) and endotracheal intubation, with a focus on student leadership.

Methods: Sixteen peer educators, trained by attendings, conducted monthly workshops from July-October 2025. Students practiced at PIV and intubation stations, assessed via validated rubrics (17 items for PIV, 21 for intubation; 5-point scale). …

Vaccine Communication Through A Global And Local Health Lens, Ivan Kyagaba, Sydni B. Rosenfeld, Shridula Kotakondla, Sarah M. Okeke, Maria F. Pacheco Martinez, Muhammed Zahriyeh, Danielle J. Santoyo, Atta Illahi, Jennifer Mendez, Anupama Devara, Michal T. Ruprecht

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

Public trust in vaccines has plummeted. Physicians serve as trusted voices in their communities, so they should be trained to communicate vaccine science effectively. Tailored communication training can help medical students develop adaptable skills for diverse clinical situations. Vaccine inaccessibility in conflict-affected regions differs from vaccine hesitancy in the Global North. This study examines the impact of medical communication education on medical students’ understanding of immunization challenges in conflict zones and their readiness to communicate confidently with patients domestically.

Methods:

A medical communication curriculum was modeled on the impact of missed vaccinations in underserved communities. The curriculum included one …

Health Practices And Use Of Traditional Medicine Among Asian Indian Immigrants In The United States: A Pilot Study, Parita Patel, Anil N.F. Aranha

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title: Health Practices and Use of Traditional Medicine Among Asian Indian Immigrants in the United States: A Pilot Study

Authors

Parita Patel, MPH¹; Anil N.F. Aranha, PhD^1,2

Medical Education¹, Internal Medicine², Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Traditional and alternative medicine (TAM), including Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, and home remedies, remains widely used among Asian Indian (AI) immigrants in the United States alongside Western medicine. Cultural familiarity, family influence, and perceived safety shape these practices. This pilot study examined TAM prevalence, patterns, and perceptions among AI immigrants and …

Inter-Class Mentorship Improvements At Wayne Directed By Student Senate, Trevor P. Buck, David Abdelnour, Leah Abdallah, Daniel Molnar, Jason Booza

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: Incoming medical students at Wayne State SOM often face challenges adapting to the expectations and pace of medical school. To support this transition, the Class of 2028’s Student Senate created M101: Survival Guide, a comprehensive student-authored resource for the incoming Class of 2029.

Objective: This student-driven project aimed to provide a clear and consolidated resource to improve preparedness, reduce early academic stress, and foster smoother integration into medical school and extracurriculars.

Methods: The guide was developed through collaborative input from first-year students, incorporating personal experiences from the full M1 curriculum. Content was organized into sections covering themes such as …