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Communicating Effectively And Compassionately During Covid-19, Cameron Mcpherson

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Shattered Violence In Richmond Leaves Its Mark On Dr. Randy Adams’S Pediatric Dental Office, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Complying With The July 14 Epa Amalgam Separator Rule In These Challenging Economic Times, Alfred L. Frost Iii, Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Keeping Your Patient Buckets Filled After Covid-19, Theresa Stenger

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Five Principles Of Highly Ethical Dentists, A. Garrett Gouldin Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Value Of A Cure, Marvin E. Pizer Dds, Ms, Ma, Ficd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Moving Forward Uncomfortably- The Effects Of Covid-19 And Racism In America, D. Omar Watson Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Recovery, Kirk Norbo Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

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Preventable Tragedy: A Negligence Case Study In University Recreation Programs, John J. Miller, Jeffrey F. Levine, Jason W. Lee

Global Sport Business Journal

This case study examines the lightning strike that killed a player during a university intramural softball game, emphasizing the importance of understanding legal responsibilities in sport and recreation settings. The incident occurred after visible lightning was observed yet play continued due to the absence of a formal severe-weather policy and uncertainty among student officials and administrators. Although industry standards for lightning safety were widely available, the lack of clear institutional guidance contributed to delayed decision-making and confusion at a critical moment.

This case study is important to students because it demonstrates how legal concepts discussed in class can have real, …

Pedagogical Strategies For Training Psychology Graduate Students: Examining Graduate Students' Satisfaction, Confidence, And Learning Across Three Approaches For Teaching A Standardized Assessment, Emma R. Slade

Ramifications

Competence in assessing mental health concerns, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is essential for psychologists. However, students can learn to use assessment tools in many ways, and students’ preferences and satisfaction with various instructional techniques may predict the extent to which they learn and gain confidence in their ability to apply such learning. The current study was an experiment designed to test how to best teach graduate students to assess ADHD. An instructional paper, a PowerPoint presentation with an included voiceover narration, and a case study applied example were each created to teach students how to administer and interpret the …

From Mogadishu To Minneapolis: Transnational Political And Social Ties In The Somali Diaspora, Kate E. Mcfarland

Young Historians Conference

Beginning in the 1980s, Somalis have fled Somalia in order to escape persecution and political violence, find new economic opportunities, and achieve a better life. One major destination of these migrants is Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is now home to over 80,000 Somalis, making up 18% of Minneapolis’ population. Due to this sizable Somali enclave, Minneapolis and Somalia have created and maintained a transnational relationship. This paper examines that relationship, focusing on the causes of the Somali diaspora, evidence of transnational connections (such as remittances, cultural exchange, and political effects), and the challenges that threaten this tie. Understanding this relationship is …

The Great Plague Of Marseille, Lucy Herzig

Young Historians Conference

This paper examines the causes and consequences of the Great Plague of Marseille (1720-1722), which was one of Western Europe's last major outbreaks of the bubonic plague. Although European port cities had developed quarantine systems to prevent epidemics, Marseille’s outbreak revealed how these protections failed in practice. This paper argues that the plague became so devastating not because of a lack of institutional systems, but due to fragmented local authority, delayed government intervention, and the prioritization of economic interests over public health. Focusing on the arrival of the merchant ship Grand-Saint-Antoine, this paper analyzes how merchant elites influenced quarantine decisions, …

Rhetoric, Shakespeare, And Tony Soprano: The Influence Of Suetonius's The Life Of Julius Caesar In Personalizing The Leader, Eben N. Cole

Young Historians Conference

History has presented a group of leaders who have been frequently studied and written about; Julius Caesar is among these leaders. The common historical narrative which examines his life has brought particular attention to not only Julius Caesar's leadership, but also Caesar as an individual. During the 2nd century CE, in Ancient Rome, the writer Suetonius published his 12 Caesars, a collection of biographies that included Suetonius's biography of Julius Caesar. Throughout the 12 Caesars, Suetonius would depict his subjects in a manner that was less factual than other biographies which preceded his, yet the 12 Caesars became more influential …

Taxidermy And Technology: A History Of Climate Change Exhibitions At American Museums Of Natural History, Laura Haushalter

Undergraduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

M4health: A Multi-Modal, Multi-Domain, Multi-Platform, And Multi-Task Benchmark For Video-Driven Health Communication On Social Media, Nick Aurino, Raihana Zahra

Undergraduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Mitochondrial Dysfunction And Immunometabolic Reprogramming In Lyme Disease Associated Fatigue, Presley A. Taylor

Undergraduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Under Chiron's Care, Deethya Trivedi

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

This painting depicts young Asclepius under the guidance of Chiron, the wise centaur renowned for his knowledge of healing and medicine. In Greek mythology, Asclepius was entrusted to Chiron after Apollo recognized his potential. Within the nurturing environment of Chiron’s home, Asclepius absorbed lessons on the use of medicinal herbs, wound treatment, and the foundational principles of care, skills that would eventually elevate him to become the Greek God of Medicine. The herbs symbolize hands-on learning and the practical foundation of healing, while the book signifies the accumulation and sharing of knowledge, showing how medical innovation progresses through study, collaboration, …

Ethical Use Of Artificial Intelligence For Clinical Vignettes, Henna Iqbal, Jennifer J. Park, Yelena Burklin

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

The purpose of this report is to introduce a systematic process model for publishing clinical vignettes through vignette-based learning (VBL), with an emphasis on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). We have provided a comprehensive walk-through outlining the process from initial case identification to the final dissemination of clinical vignettes, and we have highlighted how AI tools can support each step. This guide is intended to be especially beneficial for clinicians and early-career medical professionals aiming to develop and submit their cases for presentations, publications, and other avenues of knowledge sharing.

Artificial Intelligence In Medicine: Barriers, Solutions, And Strategies, Anil Harrison, Melissa Stradley Moreno, Caroline E. Williams, Munevver Mine Subasi, Ersoy Subasi

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into health care holds the potential to revolutionize patient care by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving diagnostic accuracy, and reducing costs. Despite this promise, adoption remains limited due to a range of technical, regulatory, educational, and cultural barriers. This paper examines these challenges and proposes strategies to support safe and effective implementation of AI in clinical practice.

Key barriers include the lack of model interpretability, often referred to as the "black box" problem, which undermines clinician trust and accountability in clinical settings, evolving regulatory frameworks and unresolved questions surrounding liability, and …

The Role Of Simulation In General Surgery Residency: Advancing Technical Proficiency And Clinical Confidence, Matthew A. Daniel, Alyssa Mcmandon, Rachel Daley, Andrew Gustetic, Alexis Howarth, Meghana Jacob, Holden Lewis, Kushali Patel, Taylor Locklear, Saptarshi Biswas

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Surgical training has changed significantly over the past several decades, largely due to advances in technology. After the introduction of laparoscopic and robotic surgery into residency programs, simulation-based training (SBT) has become an important addition to surgical education. Simulation-based training offers a safe and structured environment to practice skills, receive feedback, and develop technical and non-technical abilities. While its benefits are well recognized, wider use of SBT continues to face challenges, including high costs, limited faculty availability, and time constraints within residency schedules. New technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and standardized simulation frameworks may help address …

An Innovative Model For Graduate Medical Education Faculty Development Through Physician-In-Training Delivery, Daniel A. Nguyen, Dustin Wilkes, Marshall Hall, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Faculty development is a core requirement for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency programs. Successfully delivering content to faculty can be challenging. This pilot study aimed to assess expert-developed sessions delivered by resident physicians to faculty at the completion of their clinical rotations.

Methods

A prospective cohort project was conducted, involving precepting faculty and resident physicians in a dermatology residency program. Each resident, at the end of their rotation, delivered a faculty development program to their attending physician. Each resident participated in the program for 1-3 years. The faculty development programs were based on faculty development programs …

A Scalable Model For Resident And Faculty Well-Being: Applying Self-Determination Theory And The Job Demands-Resources Framework In Graduate Medical Education, Gregory Guldner, Adam Neufeld

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Despite growing attention to burnout in graduate medical education (GME), many institutional efforts remain fragmented and lack theoretical coherence. In response, HCA Healthcare developed a system-wide initiative grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) framework to guide leadership development, learning climate improvement, and resident and faculty well-being. What began as a single-program effort evolved into a multi-year, system-wide initiative involving more than 5800 residents across 366 programs at 85 hospitals. In collaboration with workplace psychologists from Claremont Graduate University and Immersyve Health, the initiative integrated theory-informed leadership workshops, validated assessment platforms, and continuous quality-improvement processes to help …

Fostering Leadership Competency And Professional Identity Formation Through Near Peer Educator Programs, Justin Choi, Gabriela Martin Gonzalez, Tahina Ahmed, Shirley Eisner

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Leadership competency development is a pivotal component of physician professional identity formation (PIF), and its instruction across undergraduate medical education (UME) institutions is diverse. Near-Peer Educator Programs (NPEPs) foster experiential leadership development through teaching junior learners. We evaluated the impact of participation in a structured longitudinal NPEP on medical students’ self-reflections of their leadership growth.

Methods

Medical students serving as Near-Peer Educators (NPEs) were invited to complete a baseline survey prior to facilitating any sessions and a follow-up survey after facilitating more than 1 session. The surveys, measured using a 7-point Likert scale, were modeled on a validated clinical …

Resident Scholarly Activity Plan And Scorecard Implementation In Graduate Medical Education, Michele L. Mccarroll, Afsha Rais Kaisani, Joseph Kessler, Tasaduq H. Mir

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Scholarly activity (SA) is a requirement of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); however, many programs struggle with interpreting ACGME trainee requirements and lack standardized tools to effectively communicate, document, and track individualized, resident-centered approaches to SA. This educational project aimed to develop a universal educational graduate medical education (GME) SA plan and scorecard tool to establish shared program expectations, provide formative and summative feedback on SA progression, track SA, and support individualized SA pathways aligned with residents’ professional goals.

Methods

In May 2022, faculty, associate program directors, and program directors within the North Texas Division of …

Icare Compassionately: An Innovative Approach To Improving Nursing Education, Lori M. Brodie

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Historically, compassionate care has been briefly introduced in nursing education, without a sustained focus throughout nursing programs. Compassionate care models define the essential qualities needed to deliver meaningful care. Many of the traditional compassionate care models rely on high-level concepts that can be difficult to operationalize in academia. Further, current compassionate care models are typically limited to specific settings and are taught separately from other parts of the nursing curriculum. To address these concerns, a single purpose nursing college created and implemented the iCare Compassionately Model, which emphasizes both measurable behaviors and concepts related to compassion. As a result of …

Owning Difficult Outcomes: Navigating Medical Error Disclosure For Trainees In Accordance With Acgme Standards, Sara Andrabi, Anita Rohra, Kelly Keene, Alison Haddock, Daniela Ortiz

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

The American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandates that physicians promote patient safety and high-quality care, including training trainees in disclosing adverse events to patients and families. Despite its importance, many trainees lack formal preparation in error disclosure, leading to inconsistent practices. Structured training programs are essential to meet societal expectations and professional responsibilities.

Methods

A simulation-based curriculum was integrated into our annual "Difficult Communications" simulation day in response to feedback from residents. The curriculum employs standardized patients to create realistic error disclosure scenarios. Sessions include pre-briefing with faculty facilitators and standardized patients, simulated encounters, and structured debriefings. …

Building A Better Clinical Competency Committee: A Multi-Institutional Approach To Improving The Quality Of Resident Feedback Through Appreciative Inquiry, Nikita Khetan, Emma Omoruyi, Elizabeth Hanson

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires pediatric faculty to convene twice yearly as a Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) to review resident performance and provide feedback. Variability in review processes and limited feedback quality remain common challenges. Incorporating Appreciative Inquiry within a Deliberate Practice framework may enhance the quality of summative feedback provided to residents.

Methods

This project was conducted with pediatric residents and faculty during the 2019–20 academic year at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Health San Antonio (UTHSA) and during the 2021-22 academic year at The University of Texas Health Science Center …

Novel Strategies To Optimize Individual Performance On The In-Service Training Exam: A Case Series, Julie Zemaitis Decesare, Christina Deangelis, Ana I. Decesare, Elizabeth Teets

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Obstetrics and gynecology residents in the United States take the Council on Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) in-service training exam on an annual basis. Performance on the exam is essential to assess any deficits in a resident’s knowledge as well as to evaluate the probability of passing the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) qualifying board exam. Given the substantial number of residents who experience performance issues during the exam, residency programs and individual learners benefit from the development of personalized learning plans to ensure trainee success. Test-taking anxiety is a big part of these performance …

The Distinguished Humanitarian Society, Ashley Charales, Grace Desrochers, Lakshmi Tatineni, Shane Jenks, Rajeev Raghavan

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is a nationally recognized organization present at over 80% of medical schools in the United States to promote humanism, integrity, and volunteerism among students. There is no equivalent national honor society present at the majority of Graduate Medical Education (GME) training programs.

Methods

Our institution created the Distinguished Humanitarian Society (DHS) as a local honor society in 2022 to recognize trainees who exemplified the ideals espoused by GHHS. In January and February 2025, we conducted semi-structured interviews to extract themes regarding inductees’ experiences with the DHS. Both interviewers used the same list of …

Gamification To Improve Emergency Medical Service Personnel Knowledge Of Medical Capacity Determination, Ross Sinicrope, Nasim Motaghedi, Zackary Yates, Elliott Richardson, Stephanie Schiffert, Jacob Wright, Abigail Alorda, Jeffrey Katz, Linh Nguyen, Shayne Gue, Christine Van Dillen, Ayanna Walker

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

As medical education evolves, innovative techniques are being explored to enhance learning and engagement. While existing literature on gamification in medical education primarily focuses on graduate medical education, its application in other fields, such as nursing or emergency medical services (EMS), remains underexplored. This study evaluates the feasibility of using gamification to teach EMS personnel about patient capacity assessment and examines its impact on the frequency of pre-hospital transport.

Methods

A relay race with 3 stations was developed by emergency medicine residents, EMS fellows, and emergency medicine and emergency medical services teaching faculty to teach capacity assessment. Each station …