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Intouch Week Of September 30, 2024, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Celebrates Visionary Public Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
• NYMC.edu Gets a Makeover
• TCDM Expands to New Mexico
• NYMC Places Fourth in the 2024 American Heart Association Westchester Heart Walk
• Together in Wellness: An Immersive Experience for Mind, Body, and Community
• Chavi Eve Karkowsky, M.D., Shares Powerful Stories and Insights on High-Risk Pregnancy During Community Book Discussion
• Students, Staff, and Faculty Find Relief at Pet the Stress Away Event
• 10 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
• Study Highlights Racial Inequities in Foster Care Placement Following Non-Accidental Trauma

Accelerated 3ymd Programs: The Last Decade Of Growth Of The Consortium Of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs (Campp)., Catherine L Coe, Sally A Santen, Annette Reboli, Jeffrey R Boscamp, Amanda M Stoltz, Erin Latif, Lisa Grill Dodson, Matthew Hunsaker, Anuradha Paavuluri, Judith Brenner, Seethalakshmi Ramanathan, Allison Macerollo, Shou Ling Leong, Lisa Strano-Paul, Christin Traba, Betsy Goebel Jones, Kristen Rundell, Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, William J Crump, Mark Vining, April O Buchanan, Debaroti Tina Mullick Borschel, Christina M Vitto, Joan Cangiarella

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Departmental Research

INTRODUCTION: Over the past decade, the growth of accelerated three-year MD (3YMD) programs has flourished. In 2015, with support from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, the Consortium of Medical Pathway Programs (CAMPP) started with eight North American medical schools. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the current state of the 3YMD programs.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Since 2015, the CAMPP has tracked new and prospective 3YMD programs. An electronic survey collecting curricular and programmatic information about the programs was disseminated to all members of the CAMPP in August 2023. The survey included elements related to year of initiation, number …

Knowledge And Confidence Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Residents In The Evaluation And Management Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Due To Inherited Bleeding Disorders, Patricia S. Huguelet, Irmel A. Ayala, Laurel Beaty, Christina Bemrich-Stolz, Claudia Borzutzky, Tazim Dowlut-Mcelroy, Sweta Gupta, Kendra Hutchens, Corinna L. Schultz, Lakshmi Srivaths, Maria C. Velez, Neeraja Swaminathan

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is common, and 20-30% of patients presenting with HMB are diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder (IBD). Despite the frequent association of HMB with bleeding disorders, specific learning objectives on this topic are lacking for Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) residents. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the exposure of OBGYN residents to didactics, clinical training, and confidence in evaluation and management of patients with HMB due to IBDs. METHODS: Prospective survey of OBGYN residents through email solicitation. Residents were invited to complete an anonymous 26-item survey, querying residents' confidence in evaluation and management of HMB in …

Using Training Videos For Learning Clinical Skills Can Influence Perceptions On Expertise: Observations Through A Metacognitive Lens, Kennedy A. Forest, Sydney L. Bormann, Roy Mortinsen, Colin J. Greengrass

Aesculapius Journal (Health Sciences & Medicine)

Introduction

Video-based instruction is a valuable method for imparting clinical skill knowledge. The aim of this study is to investigate the broader impact of training videos beyond perceived performance measures. This study seeks to determine whether instructional video exposure can enhance knowledge of procedures in the cognitive domain and improve metacognitive monitoring of performance.

Methods

Third-year medical students created instructional videos demonstrating musculoskeletal examination skills as a supplement to in-person instruction for first-year medical students. Students completed an online survey before and after video exposure, assessing perceptions of preparedness, anxiety, confidence, and their understanding of expectations related to performing specific …

Providing End-Of-Life Counseling: A Narrative Inquiry, Carol Hecht, Sibyl West

Adultspan Journal

This qualitative study aimed to address the gap in the research related to end-of-life counseling by exploring the experiences of counselors working with clients at end of life. While counseling literature and education are lacking regarding end of life, many counselors will work alongside clients approaching death. The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to better understand the nuanced experiences of counselors providing end-of-life counseling and (b) to explore the supports and preparations helpful for counselors to provide end-of-life counseling. A narrative approach, using the Listening Guide (Gilligan, 2015), was employed to analyze and present the stories of three …

Considerations Of Medicare Telehealth Services With Older Adults, Sonah Kho, Amanda Dediego

Adultspan Journal

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic set in motion a rapid expansion of mental health services offered via telehealth. With this rapid expansion came the need to examine how policy and practice should be shaped in a future where telehealth is considered common in counseling practice. For counselors to understand how to support older adult clients in using telehealth services, they must understand telehealth policy. Following the eligibility of licensed counselors to participate in Medicare, counselors need to stay abreast of regulatory changes regarding restrictions and regulations on use of telehealth for mental and behavioral health services, including video and …

Case Title: Uncovering The Truth: The Unexpected Incidental Discovery Of Metastatic Carcinoid Tumor In An Elderly Patient., Kavitha Chittaragi Dr, Shwetha R. Poojary Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms with varied clinical presentations. We report a case of a 70-year-old female patient who presented with history of loose stools, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Imaging revealed a small hyper-enhancing nodule in the small bowel, multiple liver lesions, and a mesenteric mass, all suggestive of metastatic carcinoid disease. Biopsy confirmed a neuroendocrine tumor. As these tumors can remain indolent for years, early detection and treatment are critical for effective management and better prognosis.

Interprofessional Education To Support Alcohol Use Screening And Future Team-Based Management Of Stress-Related Disorders In Vulnerable Populations, Taylor Fitzpatrick-Schmidt, Scott Edwards

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a psychiatric disease that affects approximately 10% of the population. Individuals suffer from a myriad of causes and consequences of AUD, and team-based management of patients is often required for given the chronic and complex nature of the disease. Interprofessional education (IPE) for biomedical science and health professional students that incorporates patient-centered cases focused on AUD and adjacent stress-related disorders may improve future collaboration in managing these conditions and community outcomes related to wellbeing. Methods: This study assessed the impact of a single, 90-minute IPE exercise on improving confidence in possessing the knowledge and …

The Abfm Core Outcomes: The Next Step To Outcome-Based, Time-Variable Training In Family Medicine., Bryce A Ringwald

Medical Education Articles

No abstract provided.

2024 September 17 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Opportunities In Grand Rapids For Oral Surgeons And Dentists With Advanced Training, Brandon Francis Md, Mph

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is a 385-bed, Level 2 Trauma Center located in the heart of Grand Rapids. We service a diverse patient population with varied acute care needs. As a Leapfrog Safety Grade A facility, we remain focused on providing safe, high-quality care as we are firmly on a path towards Zero Harm.

Intouch Week Of September 16, 2024, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• NYMC Welcomes First-Year Students to SHSP
• Medical Students Awarded Touro Research Fellowships
• Meghan Drummond, Ph.D., Presents at the Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
• Shock Index Critical Predictor of Outcomes for Elderly Trauma Patients
• Academic Catalogs Now Available Online
• Student Spotlight: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Presents Significant Health Challenge for Marginalized Populations

Enhancing Diagnostic Confidence: The Impact Of Ultrasound Training On Family Medicine Residents, Rachel E. Salinas, Juan Carlos Lopez Alvarenga

Research Colloquium

Objective: The musculoskeletal evaluation is a vital part of the physical exam for physicians. Imaging modalities are frequently used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various musculoskeletal pathologies, and of these modalities, point of care ultrasound is quickly gaining popularity as part of the musculoskeletal exam due its accessibility, cost effectiveness, and This project was created to increase the exposure of family medicine residents to point of care ultrasound in conjunction with specialist supervision, and use of Sonosim, an ultrasound training software, with the aim of increasing residents’ comfort level using this imaging modality.

Methods: Surveys were collected …

Unmasking Atrial Flutter In An Elderly Patient With Complex Cardiac History: A Case Report On Diagnostic Challenges And Effective Management, Cesar F. Ortega, Roy Kondapavuluru, Nida Asif, Johanne Chaglasian, Fatimah Bello

Research Colloquium

Introduction: About 200,000 new patients each year are affected by atrial flutter. It is an abnormal cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid regular atrial depolarizations at a rate of approximately 300 beats/minute and a regular ventricle rate of about 150 beats/minute. It can go undiagnosed because it is often asymptomatic and usually diagnosed when patients are being evaluated for other health issues. This case report emphasizes the importance of thorough evaluation of symptoms suggestive of arrhythmia even if they occur intermittently.

Case Presentation: An 81-year-old lady with history of coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass graft, valvular heart disease …

Pulmonary Fibrosis As A Presentation Of Short Telomere Syndrome: Case Report, Roy Kondapavuluru, Jian Garcia Cruz, Sreejith Pillai, Andres Suarez Parraga

Research Colloquium

Introduction: Short telomere syndrome (STS), also known as accelerated aging syndrome, is an inheritable gene mutation resulting in decreased telomere length causing high cell turnover of organ systems such as skin, bone marrow, liver, hair, lungs, and immune system. Due to diverse clinical manifestations, STS poses a diagnostic challenge, with bone marrow failure and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis being frequent manifestations. The inherited form of STS demonstrates genetic anticipation occurring at an earlier age with more severe manifestations in the affected progeny. We present a rare case of inherited STS in a young patient with severe pulmonary fibrosis.

Case Presentation: A …

Utrgv Som Stroke Prevention Education Program, Briana Gonzalez Digrazia, Mia Rose Schmolze, Chantal Uzoma, Paul Digrazia, Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar

Research Colloquium

Purpose: The UTRGV SOM Stroke Prevention Education Program is a patient education initiative for uninsured patients in Hidalgo County, where the prevalence of the five major risk factors for strokes, like diabetes and hypertension, are especially high. Texas Medical Association student members collaborated with the UTRGV SOM Area Health Education (AHEC) Scholars program, which aims to help reduce the significant shortage of primary health care providers in rural and medically underserved communities in the Rio Grande Valley.

TMA and AHEC students from multiple disciplines like medicine, dietetics, nutrition, and exercise studies offered specific techniques (i.e. home workout programs and culturally …

Revolutionizing Medical Education: Harnessing Ai To Cultivate Critical Thinking Skills, Alex Zuo, Anthony L. Alanis

Research Colloquium

Our study intends to integrate AI-enabled tools in medical education, including but not limited to adaptive learning systems, virtual patients, and AI-enhanced assessment methods, to develop and foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the engagement of medical students. It is expected that this provides for a good environment for both teachers and students through workshops, online resources, and collaborative academic projects. We also consider AI-generated images and open educational resources that could augment curricula and personalize the experience for learners. Medical educators use storytelling, including AI for data storytelling, to package complex clinical data in approachable yet revealing ways …

Editorial: Centering Humanism In Stem Education, Desirée Forsythe, Sheila S. Jaswal, Bryan Dewsbury, Susannah Mcgowan

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Books and Book Chapters

"To understand why this Research Topic exists, it is important to recall the original goal from our call for proposals: to reorient STEM researchers and practitioners to reconsider the actual purpose of the practice of teaching and learning. Bryan Dewsbury often invokes us in his writing and talks to understand our why. As educators, we wish to provide insights, practices, and proposed theories to reflect on our WHY in STEM education—from one instructor’s empathetic approach to understanding the undergraduate student experience in gateway courses to the cultural initiation ceremonies at the disciplinary level. These components of humanism and the lens …

Intouch Week Of September 9, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Regeneron's Immersive Drug Development Elective Equips Future Physicians with Unique Industry Insights
• Alumni and Friends Unite During an Evening of Updates and Camaraderie
• Asthma Found to Have Profound Impact on COVID-19 Patients in New Study
• Valerie Romeo-Messana Named GSBMS Associate Dean of Admissions
• Wear Gold and Join Us for a Photo-op for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Student Spotlight: Medical Student Helps Pioneer New Tool for Pediatric Pacemaker Implantation

Awareness Of Undergraduate Nursing Students Regarding Psoriasis Disease At The British University In Egypt, Mahmoud Aaa Elfeky

Nursing

Abstract Background: Psoriasis represents one of the most common autoimmune skin diseases worldwide, causes high burden and impacts on patients' quality of life. Aim of the study: To assess awareness of undergraduate nursing students regarding psoriasis disease at the British University in Egypt. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at faculty of nursing- the British University in Egypt. Sample: A convenience sample of 520 nursing students from different study years. Tools: A structured questionnaire includes 3 main parts: Demographic characteristics, nursing students' knowledge, and nursing students' attitude toward psoriasis disease. Results: …

Disability Education In Medical Schools: A Paradigm Shift For Inclusive Care, Hannah Ship Md, Mph, Sahana Shankar M.D., Rochelle Baer Lcsw, Jeffrey Brosco M.D., Ph.D., Jairo Arana, Damian Gregory, Robert Irwin M.D., Gauri Agarwal M.D., Sabrina Taldone Md, Mba, Sheryl Eisenberg Michalowski Ma, Daniel Quintero M.D., Anna Shah M.D., Frank Woo M.D., Michelle Schladant Ph.D., Ashley Falcon Phd, Mph

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

Disability education for medical students is often insufficient and can contribute to health disparities for people with disabilities. Our interdisciplinary curriculum development team created a longitudinal 4-year disability education model aimed at improving patient care for people with disabilities. Central to our curriculum are progressive sessions aligned with students' medical journey, including three required sessions covering interdisciplinary healthcare teams, implicit bias, health disparities, disability culture, shared decision-making, communication, and self-determination. Through the inclusion of people with disabilities, an interdisciplinary curriculum development team, and trainee-driven advocacy, our longitudinal multi-phasic disability education curriculum seeks to mitigate health disparities. Our innovative approach addresses …

Barriers To Health Care Among Adults With Disabilities In Connecticut, Mary Beth Bruder Phd, Tara M. Lutz Phd, Kelly E. Ferreira Phd

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

It is estimated that 25% of adults in the US are living with one or more disabilities. Persons with disabilities (PWD) have unmet health care needs, experience health disparities compared to those without disabilities. Barriers to quality health care include structural barriers such as access to transportation, physical access to facilities, and lack of accessible medical equipment. Other barriers include the knowledge, skills, beliefs, and attitudes of health care providers to meet the needs of PWD. To examine the barriers to health care experienced by adults with disabilities in Connecticut, the University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities …

Emotional Design Of Lecture Slides During Anatomy Lectures: Effect On Mood, Cognitive, Load And Memory Retention, Joshua Raj Narayanan

Student Works (2020-2029)

This study investigates the efficacy of emotional design in Anatomy and Medical education, a subject hitherto unexamined in emotional design studies. Further, unlike previous studies, this study utilised a natural learning environment rather than computer-based lessons. We investigated how the emotional design of lecture slides impacts mood, cognitive load and memory retention in first-year anatomy students studying medicine and dentistry in Universiti Malaya across three separate lectures. The control group (medical students) were exposed to emotionally neutral slides, while the experiment group (dental students) were exposed to emotionally positive slides. Questionnaires were used to assess changes in participants' mood, as …

In Touch Week Of September 3, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC to Celebrate Visionary Public Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
• Dr. Vikas Grover Named Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
• College Announces New Leadership Appointments
• GSBMS Greets Incoming Students for the New Academic Year
• NYMC Club Fair 2024 Highlights Student Involvement and Inclusion
• COVID-19 Symptoms During the Omicron Surge Differ Between Boosted and Vaccinated Non-Boosted Individuals
• NYMC Enhances Campus Parking with New Parking Lot
• Student Spotlight: SOM Student Advances Reproductive Health Science on the Global Stage

Investigation Of Change And Stability In Medical Students’ Ophthalmology Specialty Intention From Matriculation To Graduation: Gender And Racial/Ethnic Differences, Douglas Grbic

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose

Using data from a national sample of graduating medical students, this study describes the patterns of change and stability in ophthalmology intentions relative to various other specialties and explains how those patterns vary by the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity.

Method

National survey data from MD-granting medical school graduates who matriculated between 2013-2014 and 2018-2019 and graduated by 2021-2022 were examined. The outcome consisted of four groups based on ophthalmology specialty intention at matriculation and graduation: non-ophthalmology, switched out, switched to, and reaffirmation. Percentages for “reaffirmation” and “switched to” were each compared to the median values for 13 major …

Understanding Your Sepsis Diagnosis (Español), Providence Mmhm

Posters with QR Codes

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1. Patient Education Graphic: Understand Your Sepsis Diagnosis
2. Patient Education Flyer: SEPTICEMIA Todo lo que necesita saber / SEPSIS What You Need to Know (Spanish)

Understanding Your Sepsis Diagnosis (English), Providence Mmhm

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Please see additional files:

1. Patient Education Graphic: Understand Your Sepsis Diagnosis
2. Patient Education Flyer: Sepsis What You Need to Know

System-Based Integrated Comprehensive Simulation Program In Pediatric Residency Education: Our Institutional Experience, Mahmoud Jaara, Jenn M. Zimmerman, Jean Ann Hutton, Nancy Joseph, Maritza Plaza-Verduin

Posters

Background: Simulation provides the opportunity for learners to bridge the gap between evidence-based theoretical knowledge and clinical practice experience. Residency programs often utilize simulation to expose the learners to various patients who are presenting in extremis in a safe environment. This empowers the trainee by providing them with tools and experiences to enhance their pediatric education. Simulation is also utilized to practice non-technical skills like team dynamics and communication in a psychologically safe setting. Despite the widespread use of simulation in pediatric residency programs, there remains a gap in standardization. In response to this gap, we sought to create a …

Low-Acuity Pediatric Emergency Department Utilization, Lisa Ziemnik, Noah Parker, Kyra Bufi, Kristen Waters, Jacob Almeda, Adrienne Stolfi

Medical Education Faculty Publications

Objectives: Proper emergency department (ED) utilization is a hallmark of population health. Emergency department overcrowding due to nonurgent visits causes increased stress to healthcare staff, higher costs, and longer wait times for more urgent cases. This study sought to better understand post pandemic reasons caregivers have when bringing in their children for nonurgent visits and devise effective interventions to improve caregiver choice for non-ED care for nonurgent conditions.

Methods: Surveys were conducted at an urban pediatric hospital for Emergency Severity Index (ESI) level 3 to 5 visits. A total of 602 surveys were completed with 8 being excluded from analysis. …

Competency-Based Medical Education And The Education Continuum: Establishing A Framework For Lifelong Learning, Ann E. Burke, Daniel J. Sklansky, Hilary M. Haftel, Andrew Mitchell, Keith J. Mann

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) is built on the concept that the competencies of learners, both graduates and practicing physicians, should ensure they are ready to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs of patients.1, 2, 3 Education outcomes in a CBME system are defined based on the needs of patients, and in healthy CBME systems, there is a paradigm shift from a focus on process and teachers to outcomes and learners.2,4 CBME should occur across the continuum of one's career, from undergraduate medical education through retirement. Furthermore, learners must be accustomed to driving their own educational processes.4,5 This learner-centered perspective requires …