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Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Case Report Of Rapidly Progressive Dementia, Diane Olski, Karissa Charles, Cristin Grant, Courtnee Harpine, Shannon Leonard, Sarah Puim

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Where Housing And Healthcare Meet: Ed Utilization Through On-Site Nursing And Fmr Collaboration, Bennett Gosiker, Tara Ahmadi, Bessie Liu, Naeemah Munir, Viet Nguyen, Carrie B Rubenstein

All Poster Presentations

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Navigating The Nicu Without Words: A Case Study Of A Spanish-Speaking Mother’S Healthcare Experience, Emma Norris

Poster Presentations

Research on NICU experiences largely focuses on majority-language families; non-English-speaking families are understudied (Cleveland, 2008). The Family Integrated Care model promotes parent-infant connection and shared decision-making to improve outcomes (Wreesmann et al., 2020). Language barriers impede parent-provider communication, increasing miscommunication and parental anxiety (Kynoe et al., 2020; Ardal et al., 2011). The purpose of this research is to explore communication experiences and barriers between English-speaking and bilingual NICU nurses and a Spanish-speaking NICU mother.

Breakthroughs In Cervical Cancer Screening: Hpv Self-Collection At Pmg Milwaukie Family Medicine Clinic, Brandon Bartlett, Sataj Johnson, Emily Miyasako, Rachel Gallagher, Daniel Ruegg

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

Background: Cervical cancer screening is a cornerstone of preventative healthcare and cancer screening in primary care. Based on data from the CDC, in the US alone, the rate of new cervical cancers each year is ~13,000, accounts for ~4,000 deaths annually, and disproportionally effects people of color and people of low SES (CDC, 2025). In our clinic (PMG Milwaukie), the rate of cervical cancer screening has remained around 70% for years, which is below the national average of ~75% (Healthy People, 2021). Primary HPV screening with self-collected swabs has been used successfully for years outside of the US, improving screening …

Increasing Structured Inpatient Teaching In A Family Medicine Residency, Eric Waelbroeck, Mh Choe

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

Background: What is not measured cannot be improved. Residents at Providence Milwaukie Family Medicine Residency identified a need to increase structured teaching on inpatient rotations. Other projects aimed at increasing structured teaching during family medicine training have demonstrated improvements in resident confidence in key areas of practice, licensing exam performance, and resident satisfaction with their training. However, without a system of measurement, the number of teaching opportunities cannot be reliably improved. Objectives: Develop a method of documenting structured inpatient teaching that occurs at Providence Milwaukie Hospital. Then, implement interventions using a quality improvement model to increase structured teaching over time. …

Measurable Gains In Understanding Interprofessional Competencies: Insights From Medical Student Clerkship Observation Of A Nicu Graduate Follow-Up Clinic, Grace Berentson, Liliana Bronner, Neil Kalsi, Paige Hardy, Brianna Brei, Kerry Miller

Posters and Presentations: Family Medicine

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Building Health Career Pathways Early: A Community- Engaged Mini Medical School Model For Urban 4th Graders, Riley Kilzer, Liliana Bronner, Shirley F. Delair

Posters and Presentations: Family Medicine

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Gritty Residents: Starting Residency With Resiliency, R Levi Sundermeyer, Brock Cardon

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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Making The Most Out Of Advanced Directives: A Qi Project, Brissa Mundo-Santacruz, Joseph Freeze, Jesus Dorado, Nina Ball

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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A Joint Effort: Quality Improvement Using Joint Injection Drawers, Grant Thomas, Brissa Mundo-Santacruz, Joseph Freeze, Talon Aitken, Nina Ball

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Pulmonary Cystic Echinococcosis In An Immigrant Adolescent: Diagnostic And Therapeutic Challenges In A Non-Endemic Rural Setting, Alexander Cummock, Nathan Cross

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Strep Pasteurianus Toxic Shock Syndrome Revealing Colon Adenocarcinoma, Kendal Hansen, Enrique Urrutia

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

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Education For Residents And Patients On Pain Management For Gyn Procedures, Claire Moen, Jeffrey Edwards, Dominique Rehl, Kenyon Weidle

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case Highlighting The Critical Role Of Vitamin Adherence And Intensive Rehabilitation., Srikrishna Karnatapu, Neha Garg, Arjun Panicker, Francois Du Toit, Chamonix Kinimaka

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Kawasaki Disease In Disguise: Atypical Presentation In The 5-Month-Old Infant, Grace Mccorkle, Veronica Thompson, Carlos Ojeda, Meghan Rosenquist

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Insidious Abdominal Pain Masked By Kratom Abuse; A Case Of Lynch Syndrome, Grant Read, Khloe Gu, Jessica Klingensmith, Ameet Patel

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

The Scope Effect: A Quality Improvement Initiative To Enhance Communication, Awareness, And Connection In Family Medicine Residency, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Amy Nguyen-Pham, Tasaduq Mir

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

No abstract provided.

Influenza A Precipitation Of Motor Dysfunction In Dandy-Walker Variant: A Case Of Viral-Induced Spasticity, Scott Scher, Joseph Johnson, Alex Bandea, Tyler Otto, Zarina Marie Guevarra Balde, Abbie John, Carlos Cano

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

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Beyond The Assumption: A Comparison Of Resident And Attending Prescribing Errors In Ambulatory Care, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Megan Wesling, Keneisha Houston, Isabel Vecino, Tasaduq Mir

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND: Medication prescribing errors remain a leading cause of preventable patient harm in ambulatory care. This study examined whether the severity, frequency, and distribution of medication prescribing errors differ between residents and attendings in outpatient settings to inform graduate medical education (GME) and system-level medication safety strategies.

METHODS: This retrospective observational study was conducted across a multi-specialty ambulatory care network. Ambulatory medication-related events involving residents and attendings occurring between January 1 and December 31, 2025, were identified through voluntary reporting in a cloud-based risk management system. Events were categorized by prescriber role and classified using the National Coordinating Council for …

Concurrent Hnf1a (Mody3) And Pdxi (Mody4) Variants In A Young Adult And Critical Therapeutic Implications, Shay-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Matthew Doan, Megan Wesling

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND: Monogenic diabetes accounts for approximately 1–5% of diabetes cases and is frequently misclassified. Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) includes 14 subtypes with distinct pathophysiology and therapeutic implications. Digenic MODY, caused by pathogenic variants in more than one MODY gene, occurs in well under 1% of cases and poses unique diagnostic and management challenges. We report the first known case of concurrent HNF1A (MODY3) and PDX1 (MODY4) mutations, highlighting important clinical and therapeutic considerations.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 19-year-old male with digenic MODY due to MODY3 (HNF1A) and MODY4 (PDX1) mutations presented for team-based adult outpatient diabetes management following transition …

Efficacy Of Zuranolone In The Treatment Of Postpartum Depression: An Evidence-Based Review, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Tasaduq Mir

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and potentially severe condition frequently managed in primary care, where delayed treatment adversely affects maternal and infant outcomes. Neuroactive steroid therapies targeting γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptors represent a novel therapeutic class. Brexanolone, the first FDA-approved treatment for PPD, required prolonged inpatient administration and was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2025. Zuranolone is currently the only FDA-approved medication specifically indicated for PPD, offering a short-course oral treatment suitable for outpatient use. This review evaluated the efficacy of zuranolone and its applicability in primary care practice.

METHODS: This evidence-based review was conducted in …

Rethinking Acute Pain Management: Evidence For Suzetrigine As An Opioid-Sparing Strategy In Outpatient Care, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Tasaduq Mir

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND: The ongoing opioid epidemic underscores the urgent need for effective nonopioid options for acute pain management. Suzetrigine, a selective voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.8 inhibitor, represents a mechanistically novel analgesic targeting peripheral nociception and may reduce reliance on opioid therapy. It received FDA approval on January 30, 2025, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. This evidence-based review evaluates the efficacy and safety of suzetrigine as an opioid-sparing option for outpatient acute pain management.

METHODS: A structured literature search of PubMed was conducted from database inception through January 2026 using the terms “suzetrigine” and “NaV1.8.” Eligible studies were …

Beyond The Temporal Lobe: Atypical Presentation In Adult Hsv-2 Encephalitis, Analekha Chesnick, Michaela Littlefield, Brock Cardon

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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Elevated State Of Mind: A Case Of High-Altitude Worsening Chiari 1 Malformation, Lauren Walters, Brock Cardon, Levi Sundermeyer

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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West Nile Encephalitis Complicated By Urinary Retention, Morgan Reich, Sabra Rahme, Mattie Brand, Jordan Conley

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Harmonizing Healing: Examining Music Therapy As An Adjunctive Treatment For Mental Health, Shalin Patel, Karen Foote

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Hypercalcemia Due To Hyperparathyroidism In Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Case Report, Geonho Koh, Ryan Ansari, Amit Kashyap

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Anticoagulation Monitoring Through Standardized Warfarin Management In A Primary Care Clinic, Ali Hader Arsiwala, Ryan Ansari, Karin Cha, Shalin Patel, Natalie Powell, Aliza Tan, Karen Foote

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Cauda Equina Syndrome With Atypical Presentation, Natalie Powell, Karen Foote

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Impact Of A Resident-Created Family Medicine Clerkship Guide On Medical Student Preparedness, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Tasaduq Mir, Fredricka Barr

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND: Third-year medical students enter the family medicine clerkship with strong foundations in the basic medical sciences. However, they can feel underprepared to meet the demands of outpatient care, including navigating clinic workflows, documenting efficiently, and leading patient-centered visits. This transition-to-clerkship learning curve may contribute to stress during a critical phase of clinical development. Structured educational support during this transition has the potential to enhance learner confidence, promote meaningful learning, and foster positive engagement with family medicine. Through resident-led quality improvement, this project aimed to improve medical student preparedness and confidence for the family medicine clerkship using a resident-created intervention. …