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A Web-Based Review Of Global Training In United States Ophthalmology Residency Programs, Shalini Shah, Chris Raif Alabiad, Zubair Ansari

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: To review the currently publicly available information on global ophthalmology experiences during residency training.

Methods: All 122 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)–approved ophthalmology residency programs’ websites were evaluated.

Results: Of the 122 ophthalmology residency programs, 30 (25%) list global ophthalmology experiences on their websites. Of these 30, 21 (80%) offer electives and 12 (40%) list the experiences as a mix of clinical and surgical exposure. One-third of these programs 2 weeks or less in length; one-third of programs do not list the duration of the experience. In total, 21 programs (80%) work with partner …

A Novel 3d-Printed Silicone Simulation Model For Effective Instruction Of Marginal Eyelid Laceration Repair, Nicole Lifson, David Booy, Spandana N. Jarmale, Joseph Crozier, John Nguyen, Bradley Thuro, Albert S. Woo, Jamie Lea Schaefer, Michael E. Migliori

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose We performed a prospective study to determine the efficacy of a novel silicone eyelid model in helping train residents to repair marginal eyelid lacerations. Methods 3D design software was used to create a scaffold for a silicone eyelid mold. A total of 18 ophthalmology residents participated in a training session on marginal eyelid laceration repair, practicing on these models. Prior to and following the session, residents anonymously responded to a survey assessing their degree of confidence in repairing marginal and non-marginal eyelid lacerations, as well as their overall opinion of the workshop. Questions related to their confidence and ability …

Ophthalmology Educators’ Perspectives On Supporting Medical Students To Become Competitive Residency Applicants, Meagan Shinbashi, Zane Zook, Zachary Elkin, Daniel Tu, Jeffrey M. Healey, Fasika Woreta, Ariane Kaplan, Anju Goyal, Neeti Parikh, Lorri Wilson, Ambar Faridi

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: Changes in medical education metrics challenge ophthalmology educators in preparing strong residency applicants. We surveyed ophthalmology educators on traits perceived to be the most important for matching into ophthalmology residency and how factors like program size, student rotation structure, and mentorship experience influence valued applicant traits and first-time match rates.

Methods: An anonymous, 12-question online questionnaire was approved and distributed by the Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology (AUPO) to program directors (PDs), associate program directors (APDs), and directors of medical student education (MSEs). Questionnaire responses were collected August-November 2023. Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc Dunn’s tests were …

Education Outcomes From An Ophthalmology Microsurgery Course For Medical Students, Michael Y. Zhu, Keke Liu, Joanne C. Wen, Sandra Stinnett, Jullia A. Rosdahl

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background: Microsurgery training programs are critical for developing the skills needed by ophthalmology residents, but they are not typically offered to medical students. However, incorporating a microsurgery course into medical school curricula may help students more carefully consider a career in ophthalmology and improve learning outcomes during their training. Purpose: This article describes a microsurgery course for medical students and evaluates its educational impact. Methods: A microsurgery course was developed and implemented for third (MS3) and fourth (MS4) year medical students at Duke University School of Medicine. The fourweek course included six didactic lectures, three hands-on skills sessions, and the …

Global Health Content On U.S. Ophthalmology Residency Program Websites, Nitya Devireddy, Nguyen Truong, Michael Wilkinson, Seth M. Pantanelli

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: There is high interest among ophthalmology applicants and current trainees to participate in global health experiences. The purpose of this study was to investigate the availability of information on global healthcare opportunities for prospective ophthalmology residency applicants on program websites, and to determine whether there is a correlation between residency program characteristics and availability of global opportunities for prospective trainees. Methods: All ACGME accredited U.S. postgraduate training programs in ophthalmology were included, except those without a website. A cross-sectional review of program websites was conducted from January to March 2023 to evaluate for the presence of 11 predetermined criteria. …

Analyzing The Role Of Ai In Resident Education: An Evaluation Of Chatgpt On Ophthalmology Trainee Examination Questions By Subtopic, Kimberly Cartagena, Simran Ohri, Carolina Ramos, Yaxel Levin-Carrion, Alexandra Sanchez, Marko Oydanich, Albert S. Khouri

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background: ChatGPT is a large-scale language model trained on various datasets to learn, analyze, and generate human-like answers to user’s questions. To assess its applicability to medical education, more information is required to understand whether its analyses can provide accurate and coherent responses to questions. The aim of this study was to characterize ChatGPT responses to ophthalmology questions according to subtopic to determine where the system might be used reliably in resident education and where its performance remains weak.

Methods: Ophthalmology questions were obtained from a widely utilized study resource, OphthoQuestions. Thirteen sections, each with a differing ophthalmic …

Implementing A “Surgery Olympics” In Ophthalmology Residency: A Pilot Study, Abhishek Manjunathan, Maxwell J Wilberding, Haroon Ismail, Robert S Feder, Manjot K Gill, Dmitry Pyatetsky, Nicholas J Volpe, J. Minjy Kang

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background/Purpose: Surgical residency programs seek innovative ways to teach and assess resident surgical skills. Significant barriers include motivating residents to practice given the time commitment of residency and limited availability of attending faculty outside of clinic time to lead teaching sessions. A Surgery Olympics program was implemented within the Northwestern Ophthalmology Residency program to promote mentorship between the senior and junior classes, resident camaraderie, and excitement for surgical training. This program was modeled after a similar program for medical students at the University of Michigan’s general surgery department. Methods: We divided residents into four families, with each family having one …

Integrating Artificial Intelligence And Evidence-Based Guidelines Into Nursing Education, Allyson Kornahrens, Kerriann Latten

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are transforming the healthcare system and patient care delivery. Due to this, there is an essential need for faculty to incorporate AI into the nursing curriculum to educate students about its use and improve preparation for clinical practice. This practice-based article addresses the integration of AI into nursing education for students using AI-driven academic learning activities. These activities, created in alignment with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials, explore clinical decision-making by comparing AI recommendations to evidence-based guidelines. Students are tasked with reflecting on AI’s accuracy and the ethical implications of …

Geometry Math Problem-Solving Ability In Grade Iv Elementary School Students Based On Learning Style, Mutiara Intan Lestari, Arinta Rezty Wijayaningputri, Ichsan Anshory

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

According to Miles and Huberman, this research uses a descriptive qualitative method with three steps of data analysis: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between students' learning styles and how they solve geometry math problems. Initial observations in class IV SDN Pulorejo III showed that students' literacy skills were low, especially in understanding story problems, obstacles in solving geometry problems such as memorizing formulas, and ignorance of students' learning styles. The results revealed that 54% of students have a visual learning style, 18% auditory, …

Living With Disability After Spinal Cord Injury: A Grounded Theory Methodology, Diaa K. Abd Ali

Al-Ameed Journal for Medical Research and Health Sciences

Study Design: A Grounded Theory Methodology is employed to investigate the study phenomenon. the entire study started from Jan. 15^th. 2021 to March, 1^st. 2022.

Aim: The study is conducted to explore the concepts that shape the experience of living with disability among patients with spinal cord injury, and to formulating a grounded theory regarding nursing care for patients with spinal cord injuries.

Setting: The study is conducted in Ibn Alkuf Hospital for Spinal Cord Injuries, Baghdad, Iraq.

Methods: A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select (12) patients with chronic (more than 5 years) …

Open Blueprint: 2025–2040 Roadmap For A Circular Orbital Megastation — Rebco Maglev Ring, 6d Spirulina–Mycelium Photobioreactor And Mof-Li Water–Air Loop, Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and GPT-5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) and therefore enters the prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). It discloses 160 enabling inventions for a circular orbital megastation: REBCO maglev gravity ring (mechanics, cryo, safety), 6D spirulina–mycelium photobioreactors (control, QA, imaging, biotech), and …

Sleep Disorder Diagnosis Using Eeg Signals And Lstm Deep Learning Method, Mohammad Reza Yousefi, Reza Rahimi

NJF Intelligent Engineering Journal

Diagnosing brain disorders, particularly sleep disorders, has emerged as a critical area of research in both basic sciences and engineering. Sleep disorders encompass a range of conditions, including excessive or insufficient sleep, frequent awakenings, difficulty falling asleep, and challenges in reaching deep sleep stages. A key application of sleep disorder diagnosis lies in supporting the medical community through the development of advanced algorithms and models capable of accurately identifying these disorders based on individual brain signals, such as those captured by electroencephalography (EEG). These sophisticated approaches facilitate the creation of personalized treatment programs, paving the way for more targeted and …

Stewardship, Generosity, And Percentage Giving Changing Attitudes On Financial Generosity Through Bible Study Concerning The Tithe For The New Testament Christians Of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church In Kingman, Az, Timothy A. Barkett

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

The Church today finds itself navigating a landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, generational shifts, and a growing sense of spiritual indifference. Within this context, generosity continues to serve as a profound expression of both faith and mission. The research presented in this project affirms that when generosity is taught with a spirit of grace, rooted in Scripture, and exemplified by leadership, it has the power to bring renewal—not only to individual believers but also to entire communities. In an era characterized by financial anxiety and spiritual consumerism, the biblical and theological foundations of stewardship and generosity provide both a necessary …

Enhancing Access And User Engagement Through The Implementation Of The Library Mobile App, Kebede H. Wordofa

The Southeastern Librarian

Mobile applications (apps) are prevalent across all sectors, including libraries. Today, libraries are in-creasingly adopting mobile technologies to enhance the delivery of resources and services to smartphone and tablet users (Singh & Madhusudhan, 2023). This article presents a case study of the implementation of the Ex Libris Library Mobile App by the Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University (APSU) to improve access to library resources, enhance service delivery, and promote user interaction. The article discusses the app platform, design features, the app’s benefits, and the various resources and services made available through the app. It also highlights the app …

Southeastern Librarian 73(2) Summer 2025 (Full Issue)

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian Volume 73 Number 2

Planetary Health: At The Crossroads Of Cvd Prevention, Tasveer Khawaja, Sanjay Rajagopalan

Faculty Scholarship

Purpose of Review: To highlight important recent findings demonstrating the interconnectedness of planetary and human health with a focus on cardiovascular disease. Recent Findings: Data continue to demonstrate a clear interconnectedness between the health of the planet and human health, with cardiovascular disease as an important outcome. The central roles of air pollution, non-optimal temperatures, water/waste management, and food/biodiversity are highlighted. We also highlight the clear opportunity for healthcare organizations to facilitate change that will yield positive environmental and patient outcomes. Summary: The undeniable interconnectedness of the health of the planet and human health serves as a call to action …

A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach For Lung Diseases Classification Using Vision Transformer And Densenet, Noor Abd Alrazak Shnain, Mohammed Abdulameer Aljanabi

NJF Intelligent Engineering Journal

Lung disorders, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COVID-19, remain significant global health issues. Accurate and early detection is of paramount significance to ensure effective treatment and control. Conventional CNN models like DenseNet have shown superior performance in the classification of medical images, whereas Vision Transformers (ViTs) have recently gained momentum as formidable models to capture global context information. Each of these models, however, has limitations when operated standalone. This manuscript suggests an innovative hybrid deep learning framework that synergizes the benefits of both ViT and DenseNet to advance lung disease diagnosis using chest X-ray images. The hybrid model uses both …

Gartor Brown V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency

An Evidence-Based Intervention To Increase Trypanosoma Cruzi, A Neglected Parasitic Infection, Diagnosis In Rural And Moderate-Size-City Us Clinics, M K. Lynn, Hunter M. Boehme, Jeffrey Hall, Patrick Kent, Alain H. Litwin, Quang H. Pham, Melissa Nolan Ph.D., Mph, Prisma Chagas Team

Faculty Publications

Background

Chagas disease is a chronic, insidious parasitic infection (Trypanosoma cruzi) that slowly develops to irreversible organomegaly over several decades. The disease is traditionally acquired in endemic Latin American countries during childhood; < 1% of foreign-born adult residents in the United States have been diagnosed or treated with this potentially fatal disease. Low physician knowledge is a primary factor leading to misdiagnosis.

Methods

Starting in April 2022, a 4-part T cruzi clinical education intervention began, which included (i) 2 grand rounds presentations to >100 internal medicine providers; (ii) implementation of a “clinical Chagas champions program” incorporating 14 key clinical staff at varying departments and administrative levels educated on their specific role related to T cruzi screening, diagnosis confirmation, clinical management, and medical billing; ( …

Jose Suchite-Salguero V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency

Advanced Robotic Multimodal Imaging With Real-Time Motion Compensation For Dynamic Structural Health Monitoring, George Papaioannou, Christos Mitrogiannis, Mark Schweitzer, Maria Pappa, Pegah Khosravi, Apostolos Karantanas, Chris Ruberg, Shawn Owens, Nikolaos Michailidis

Publications and Research

Modern composite materials promise superior performance and load-bearing capabilities, yet evaluating their structural integrity remains challenging. Current testing methods, such as visual, thermographic, ultrasonic, optical, electromagnetic, terahertz, shearography, X-ray, and neutron imaging, are hampered by long scan durations, limited field of view, suboptimal accuracy, and high costs, particularly when applied to large structures.

This paper addresses these issues by introducing a novel robotic multimodal imaging system that overcomes the limitations of traditional methods. This system dynamically captures both static and dynamic properties of materials using advanced motion compensation techniques. By integrating multiple radiographic modalities into a coordinated robotic platform, it …

The Origins Of "The Rule Of Law", Jeremy Kessler

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Campus Protests And The Rule Of Law, Shirin Sinnar

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Disentangling The Effect Of Criminal Legal System Involvement On Mental Health In The United States, Pui Ying Chan

Dissertations and Theses

BACKGROUND: Interactions with the criminal legal system (CLS), such as through arrest or incarceration, are relatively common in the United States (US) and are increasingly recognized as social risk factors for poor mental health. Previous studies have reported a positive association between CLS involvement and poor mental health, with some theoretical frameworks, including the ecosocial theory and the stress process paradigm, supporting a plausible causal relationship. However, prior research has significant limitations in providing casual evidence given possible reverse causation in cross-sectional studies and insufficient consideration for the dynamics between CLS exposures, mental health status, and related confounders over time …

Executive Functioning And Mental Health In Emerging Adults: Type 1 Diabetes Status As A Moderator, Hannah Margot Mcdaniel

Theses and Dissertations

Emerging adults (ages 18-26) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are especially vulnerable to diabetes management challenges when taking on increased disease responsibility during this critical period of development. They may experience higher cognitive and psychological demands compared to peers. The study examined whether having T1DM moderated the association between executive functioning (EF) and mental health symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress, and disordered eating) in emerging adults. Exploratory analyses investigated the associations between EF, disease management, and mental health symptoms. Participants were 35 emerging adults with T1DM and 35 healthy controls. Participants completed questionnaire measures of mental health and performance-based …

Don’T Hold Your Horses: Solutions To The Bureau Of Land Management’S Failure To Manage Wild Horse Populations, Sutaria, Kiran Mahendra

Santa Clara Law Review

Since the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act (WFHA) was enacted in 1971 – mandating protection and management of the wild horse and burro population – the BLM has triggered a public outcry over its mismanagement of wild horses. From inhumane roundup processes to a well-intentioned but poorly executed adoption program that inadvertently subjects horses to cruel conditions and slaughter, the BLM’s efforts have continuously undermined wild horse preservation. When an overwhelming majority of Americans push for wild horse protections, and wild horse preservation is a topic that largely receives bipartisan support, it is hard to understand the current status …

Bacteria Recovered From Ear Swab Samples Of Cats With Otitis Externa And Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles In Kayseri, Türkiye, Emre Karakaya, Doğancan Yarim, Özgür Güran, Cansu Güran, Umut Alpman, İzzet Burçi̇n Saticioğlu, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Seçi̇l Abay, Fuat Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to isolate and identify bacteria from ear swab samples from cats with otitis externa and to detect the antimicrobial resistance profiles of the recovered isolates. For this purpose, ear swab samples from 100 domestic cats that were detected to have otitis externa were used. The samples collected from the animals were inoculated onto 7% defibrinated sheep blood agar and MacConkey agar, and the media were incubated at 37°C for 24-72h under aerobic/microaerobic conditions. The definition of the isolates was carried out by phenotypic tests, MALDI-TOF MS analysis, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Antimicrobial susceptibilities of the obtained …

A Fluorescence Lifetime-Based Flim-Timer For Measuring The Protein Turnover Of Transcription Factor Nrf2 In Live Cells, Dina Dikovskaya, Claudia Bento-Pereira, Kanade Shiga, Andrea Corno, Maureen Higgins, Rachel Toth, Adrian T. Saurin, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova

Peninsula Medical School

Measuring protein turnover in cells has been greatly assisted by fluorescent timers (FT). However, FT quantification requires relatively high fluorescence intensity samples, prohibiting their use for proteins with low or non-uniform expression like transcription factor Nrf2, the master regulator of redox homeostasis. To visualise changes in stability/turnover of Nrf2, we constructed a genetically encoded tag combining sfGFP and mCherry and used intensity-independent Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) to measure Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) within the tag (named FLIM-timer). We show that the ability of mCherry to act as a FRET-acceptor develops as the protein matures, allowing the use of FLIM-FRET …

"Common Good Constitutionalism": Rule Of Law, Rule By Law, Or Something Else Entirely?, Jan-Werner Müller

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Law-Abiding Citizenship And Non-Violent Protest, David Bromwich

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.