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The Fortify Resilience Initiative, Deepu George, Salvador Arellano Iii, Maria Hernandez, M. Ruiz, Tanya Eychner

Research Symposium

Purpose: The Fortify Resilience Initiative focuses on building and sustaining a culture of wellbeing for Residents and Fellows (R/Fs) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine’s (SOM) Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency and fellowship programs. In order to address the multitude of threats to physician wellness and to mitigate the silent, but pernicious effects of burnout on these physician learners serving in the RGV, this Initiative from the Office of GME will strengthen existing wellbeing pathways while expanding additional solutions that will work to sustain wellbeing. Utilizing a combination of prevention, promotion, and intervention strategies …

Fibroblasts And Osteoblasts Behavior After Contact With Different Titanium Surfaces Used As Implant Abutment: An In Vitro Experimental Study, Jose Henrique Cavalcanti De Lima, Patricia Cristina Matos Robbs, Elena Mavropoulos Oliveira Tude, Piedad N. De Aza, Eleani Maria Da Costa, Antonio Scarano, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos, Gustavo Fernandes, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Background: The goal of this in vitro study was to compare three different surfaces: two types of implant surfaces commercially available ([a] smooth/machined and [b] acid-treated surface) versus (c) anodized surface. Discs were manufactured with commercially pure titanium (CP) grade IV, which were subsequently analyzed by scanning microscopy and fibroblastic and osteoblastic cell cultures. Methods: Ninety-nine discs (5 × 2 mm) were manufactured in titanium grade IV and received different surface treatments: (i) Mach group: machined; (ii) AA group: double acid etch; and (iii) AN group: anodizing treatment. Three discs from each group were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) …

The Effects Of Liftng Belts On Power Output, Julio Aguilar, Benjamin Coldwell, Patrick Jackson, Cade Pippen, Zane Thornton

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

JULIO AGUILAR, BENJAMIN COLDWELL, PATRICK JACKSON, CADE PIPPEN, ZANE THORTON.

Kinesiology & Health Science; Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches, TX

Category: Undergraduate

Advisor: Chelette, Amber, [email protected]

Lifting belts, when lifting heavy weights, are purportedly used to support, stabilize, and attenuate the load on the spine. With the additional support, potential questions arise about whether weightlifting belts affect the power performed when squatting. This study aimed to examine the power produced during a squat with a weightlifting belt compared to a squat performed without one. Ten subjects, five male and five female, performed squats of two sets of 3 repetitions, …

Tips For Teaching Ebm In The Busy Clinical Setting, Sonam Kiwalkar, Basil Verghese

Faculty Development Lunch and Learn

Tips for Teaching EBM in the Busy Clinical Setting. Sonam Kiwalkar, MD, FACP, Associate Program Director, Legacy Salmon Creek IMRP; Basil George Verghese, MD, FACP, FHM, Associate Program Director, Rochester General Hospital IMRP

Discussion:

• What is evidence-based medicine?
• What are the steps to evidence-based medicine?
• Why is it important to teach evidence-based medicine?
• How to teach evidence-based medicine in the busy clinical setting?

2024 January 16 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Osces’ Impact On Occupational Therapy Student Learning: Insights From Second- And Third-Year Focus Groups, Craig R. St. Jean, Karin Werther, Mary R. Roberts

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are widely used in health programs to assess clinical skills. We present results of a qualitative study investigating occupational therapy students’ perceptions of OSCEs’ impact on their learning and readiness for clinical practice.

Method: Six second and six third year students in the University of Alberta’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program were interviewed in separate focus groups. Independent reviewers applied thematic analysis to the focus group transcripts to identify, analyze, and report themes in the data.

Results: Five themes were constructed from the data: from learning to action, transition …

Intouch Week Of January 15, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library, Hosts Community Book Discussion
• First-Year Medical Students Participate in Career and Wellness Intersession Program
• LCME Element of the Week
• NYMC NSSLHA Chapter Hosts Fundraiser for Smile Train
• Medical Student Published in Leading Plastic Surgery Journals

Beyond Collaborative Learning: A Comparison Of Small Groups In Face-To-Face And Online Settings, Xiaomei Song

Faculty Scholarship

Small group-based instructional approaches such as case-based learning (CBL) and team-based learning (TBL) are widely used in medical education to promote collaboration and team learning. During the pandemic, many medical schools shifted from face-to-face instruction to online settings. While CBL/TBL are intended to foster collaborative skills, it is unclear how its use evolves in an online setting and whether the online setting impacts students’ perceptions and behaviors in collaboration. This study examined how the change from in-person to online CBL/TBL impacted students’ collaboration. We used a mixed-methods sequential design, first collecting and analyzing retrospective cohort quantitative data with the Class …

Digital Phobia: An Inquiry For Mapping The Unseen Dimension Of New Digital Anxiety, The ‘Digiphobia’, Amarjit Kumar Singh ,Library Assistant, Md. Arshad Ali , Professional Assistant, Dr. Pankaj Mathur, Deputy Librarian,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: As technology continues to advance, individuals' interactions with digital platforms have become integral to daily life. Amidst this technological evolution, a novel concern emerges—Digital Phobia, hereafter referred to as “Digiphobia.” This phenomenon, although not previously explored in scholarly literature, necessitates an in-depth investigation due to its potential impact on individuals' well-being. Our research employs a two-step methodology to investigate its existence, implications, and manifestations.

Introduction: This research paper introduces and proposes the term "Digiphobia" as a comprehensive conceptualization of anxiety arising from interactions with digital spaces, applications, and environments. The proliferation of digital technologies has led to the emergence …

The Challenges Of Implementing And Documenting Ottawa Ankle Rules In The Pediatric Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study, Emmalee M. Kugler, Michael Gillman, Olivia Toner

Cooper Rowan Medical Journal

INTRODUCTION
Acute ankle sprains account for nearly 2% of visits to the pediatric emergency department (PED). The Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR) were developed as a safe and effective clinical decision-making tool for detecting the need for radiographs in adults with acute ankle pain. OAR state radiographs are required with at least one of the following:

1. Inability to bear weight immediately following the injury and for four steps in the ED 2. Bony tenderness at the posterior edge of the lateral or medial malleolus

OBJECTIVE
Few prospective cohort studies have attempted to assess OAR pediatric populations. This study investigates the …

The Diagnostic Yield Of Endoscopic Ultrasound In Asymptomatic Patients With Unexplained Dilated Common Bile Duct, Or Double Duct Sign With Normal Transaminases A Retrospective Study From A Single Urban-Based University Endoscopy Center, Mina Fransawy Alkomos, Shaker Barham, Youssef Botros, Nader Mekheal, Ariana Tagliaferri, Alisa Farokhian, Hardikkumar M. Shah, Gabriel Melki, Yana Cavanagh, Walid Baddoura, Matthew Grossman

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Background Common bile duct dilatation alone or double duct sign (both CBD and dilated pancreatic duct dilatation ) and abnormal liver enzymes are highly predictive of biliary disease. This can be identified on ultrasound (US), CT scan, and/or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). Unexplained dilatation on imaging might warrant endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to identify any occult causes. Supporting literature about the importance of using EUS in these conditions is evolving with no clear evidence-based approach to evaluate asymptomatic dilated ducts. We aim to investigate the diagnostic yield of EUS in unexplained CBD dilatation or double duct sign with normal liver enzymes. …

De-Implementation Of Fecal Occult Blood Testing In The Emergency Department And Hospital Units: A Quality Improvement Project, Adewale Ajumobi, Joline De Castro, Ammar Qureshi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Background: Fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) are inappropriately used in patients with melena, hematochezia, coffee ground emesis, iron deficiency anemia, and diarrhea. The use of FOBT for reasons other than screening for colorectal cancer is considered low-value and unnecessary. Methods: Quality Improvement Project that utilized education, Best Practice Advisory (BPA) and modification of order sets in the electronic health record (EHR). The interventions were done in a sequential order based on the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) method. An annotated run chart was used to analyze the collected data. Results: Education and Best Practice Advisory within the EHR led to significant reduction in …

From Static Web To Metaverse: Reinventing Medical Education In The Post-Pandemic Era, Kadriye O. Lewis, Vitaliy Popov, Syeda Sadia Fatima

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

The World Wide Web and the advancement of computer technology in the 1960s and 1990s respectively set the ground for a substantial and simultaneous change in many facets of our life, including medicine, health care, and medical education. The traditional didactic approach has shifted towards more dynamic and interactive methods, leveraging technologies such as simulation tools, virtual reality, and online platforms. At the forefront is the remarkable evolution that has revolutionized how medical knowledge is accessed, disseminated, and integrated into pedagogical practices. The COVID-19 pandemic also led to rapid and large-scale adoption of e-learning and digital resources in medical education …

Expansion Of Osteopathic Medicine Practitioner Education On Substance Use Disorders, Joanna Petrides, Stuti Jha, Alexander Kowalski, Suzanna Hosein, Philip B Collins, Joshua Coren

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

CONTEXT: Medical school graduates are generally not well prepared to treat patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), even though opioid overdose deaths in the United States have increased in recent years. When it comes to training in SUDs, osteopathic medicine lags far behind allopathic medicine. It was only in 2019 that the American Osteopathic Association approved Board Certification in Addiction Medicine to help combat the opioid epidemic. Few articles have been published in the literature pertaining to substance use education for osteopathic students and trainees.

OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study was to expand the education of osteopathic medical students …

Minimally Invasive Periodontal Regeneration With The Buccal Approach: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Studies, Elisa Pasqualini, Filipe Castro, Denise Curado, Ana Martelete, Artak Heboyan, Muhammad H. Saleh, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Gustavo Fernandes

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate clinical periodontal parameters after treatment using the Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique (MIST), Modified Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique (M-MIST), and/or any technique for papilla preservation, such as Entire Papilla Preservation (EPP), modified-papilla preservation technique (M-PPT), or simplified-papilla preservation technique (SPPT). METHODS: The focus question was “For patients with periodontal intrabony defects (P), what is the best minimally invasive regenerative approach (I), comparing MIST, M-MIST, and papilla preservation techniques’ outcomes (C) to improve PD, CAL, GR, and periodontal stability (O)?” An online search was conducted on PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase. Only randomized …

Is The Facial Bone Wall Critical To Achieving Esthetic Outcomes In Immediate Implant Placement With Immediate Restoration? A Systematic Review, Sergio Charifker Ribeiro Martins, Marcio Da Costa Marques, Michael Gomes Vidal, Pedro Henrique Moreira Paulo Tolentino, Roberto Galvão Dinelli, Gustavo Fernandes, Jamil Awad Shibli

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Background. Rehabilitation in the anterior region requires specific conditions for success, such as the presence of papilla, emergence profile, and balance between pink and white esthetic. Objectives. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the esthetic risk associated with immediate implant placement with immediate restoration in the anterior superior area, where the facial bone plate may be absent or deficient. Materials and methods. The search was done in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Lilacs, Scopus, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. The investigation involved clinical studies and observational studies published between January 2012 and July 2023. Studies were excluded if there was less than …

Critical-Size Defects Reconstruction With Four Different Bone Grafts Associated With E-Ptfe Membrane: A Histomorphometric Experimental In Vivo Study, Gustavo Fernandes, Filipe Castro, Rafael Martins Pereira, Wendel Teixeira, Sergio Gehrke, Julio Cesar Joly, Juan Blanco Carrion, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the newly formed bone and the remnant biomaterial by comparing four different bone grafts used to treat critical-size defects, associated or not with the non-resorbable membrane.

Materials and methods: Two calvaria critical-size bone defects were created in 50 male Wistar rats. They were divided into blood (G1), autogenous (G2), bioglass (G3), hydroxyapatite (G4), and xenograft (G5) groups, associated or not with e-PTFE. The experimental periods were 15 and 45 days. Sections were prepared for histomorphometric assessment. All data were analyzed by the mixed-effects model with multiple comparisons (significance level, p < .05).

Results: …

Conflict With Peer: Workload Sharing, Alyssa Fabrizio, Elnaz Guivatchian, Joshua Rayham, Nico-Luis Ayala, Nikolas Minanov, Sidney Caudell, Sahalia Rashid, Rahul Vyas

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Patient: Late Physician And Patient Wait Time, Anisha Patel, Annelise Gordon, Jonathan Toma, Maximilian Wehner, Rohit Goru, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Patient: Disrespectful Patient, Breanna Ramsey, Michelle Chung, Nevil Khurana, Olivia Decker, Riley Wistrom, Sinyu Yang, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Conflict With Peer: Handling Microaggressions, Desiree Duncan, Hazem Alata, Kyle O'Hollaren, Kyriacos Vlachos, Nicole Oska, Rebecca Cameron, Sahalia Rashid

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Late Team Member, Alexander Minos, Carline Dugue, Ethan Mathew, Katherine Sommers, Lauren Fleckenstein, Peter Zakaria, Sahalia Rashid, Rahul Vyas

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Scheduling Conflicts, Saleh Al-Juburi, Alexa Kalaj, Amrutha Kotlure, Hannah Lee, Juwan Taylor, Salvatore Serra, Mariam Raheem

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Administration Conflicts And Its Impact On Patient Care, Adam Chaban, Ajay Pradhan, Aminah Fayyaz, Cyrus Amirfazli, Karina Haleblian, Nina Brahmbhatt, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Addressing Inappropriate Language, Alexander Buendia, Brizzy Brown, Emmanuel Meram, Hasti Nema, Madilyn Mason, Samaah Saifullah, Sahalia Rashid

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Administrator Makes An Insensitive Joke, Alexa Bernard, Elli Johnson, Jackson Ferris, Jose Lopez, Susan Hartzell, Theodore Schiff, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Administration And Colleague Conflict, Aalia Siddiqui, Anna Zhao, Brian Hughes, Neeraj Ochaney, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Documentation And Administrator Conflict, Arainya Durham, Jacob Hall, James Soetedjo, Khush Hussain, Samantha Markowitz, Shruthi Ilango, Amanah Fatima, Fadi Kathawa

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Addressing Inappropriate Dress Code, Eve Sherbin, Brock Bradley, Jeremy Taigman, Nathan Li, Pranally Desai, Tiffany Mckenney, Ayman Salem

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Communication Professionalism Conflict, Cyra Kharas, Mihika Sridhar, Paul Villa, Robert Leone, Sophia Gandarillas, Kenan Abou Chaer, Astha Saini

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.