9th Annual Medical Education Day – Presentations

Podium Presentations

Jared Barkes, M4, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Denise Elizondo, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Mary Lenfestey, MD, Dmitry Tumin, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University
Incorporating Combined Near-Peer and Peer-to-Peer Teaching into the Pediatric Clerkship to Increase Student Exam Performance and Preparation for Residency

K. Ryan Dickerson, M2, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Kori Brewer, PhD, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University
Use of Supplemental Spaced Digital Image Identification Improves Student Performance on Medical Neuroanatomy Digital Practical Exams

Hayley Behm, M2, Research Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Ryan Dickerson, M2, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Rachel Stiglitz, M2, Research Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; David Nacouzi, MS, M2, Brody School of Medicine; James Fletcher, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University
Effects of interprofessional mass casualty incident simulation on role perception and communication between medical, physician assistant, and nursing students

Kristina Simeonsson, MD, MSPH, Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, East Carolina University; Jill Jennings, MS, RD, Hannah Dail-Barnett, MPH, Department of Public Health, East Carolina University; Jamie Castle, DO, PGY-1, Department of Pediatrics, ECU Health; Jenelle Brison, MS, M3, Brody School of Medicine; Boluwatife Aluko, M4, Brody School of Medicine, ECU
All Aboard the Magic School Bus – Enhancing Medical Learners’ Experience Through Community Outreach Across Rural ENC

Michael Denning, MPH, MBA, M2, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Jared Ratz, Medical Student Education; Philip Boyer, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, East Carolina University
Pathology Laboratory Sessions in the Pre-Clinical Medical Curriculum – Assessment of Construct and Effectiveness

Heather Hubeli, DPT Candidate, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University; Natalie Bryie, SPT, Gabrielle Lane, SPT, East Carolina University; Christine Lysaght, PT, DPT, CSCS, Department of Physical Therapy, East Carolina University
Medical Students’ Perceptions of Physical Therapy – An Opportunity for Interprofessional Collaboration

Poster Presentations

Felicia Branch, M2, Research Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Krupa Trivedi, M2, Brody School of Medicine; Meek Myoung, M2, Brody School of Medicine; Tyler Niles, UNC at Greensboro; Allyson Meyer, MS, Genetic Counselor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Carolina University
The Impact of Interpersonal Violence Prevention (IPV) Education of Youth and Young Adults in the Foster Care Program

Alexandra Doherty, M3, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; K. Ryan Dickerson, M2, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Emily Askew, PhD, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, East Carolina University
Near-Peer Created Full-Length Practice Laboratory Practicals in Gross Anatomy and Embryology – Medical Student Support and Perceived Impact on Emotional Well Being

Mark Hand, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, College of Nursing, East Carolina University; Stephanie Gedzyk-Nieman DNP, RNC-MNN, Duke School of Nursing
Graduating Nursing Students Preparedness and Comfort in Caring for the LGBTQ+ Patient

Catherine Gray, M2, Brody School of Medicine; Jhojana L. Infante Linares, MS, Director, Office of Data Analysis and Strategy, Brody School of Medicine; Karlene Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research, and Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, East Carolina University; Dmitry Tumin, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University
Scholarly productivity of US medical schools before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ashish Khanchandani, MS, M3, Brody School of Medicine; Jenna Garris, MA, Office of Medical Education, Brody School of Medicine; Jill Sutton, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Carolina University
The Impact of Using a Health Systems Sciences (HSS) Signposting on Student Health Systems Sciences Knowledge During the OB-Gyn Clerkship

Kelly Davis, M4, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Karen Stiles, PhD, ABPP, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University
Preparing Future Physicians to Identify and Treat Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder – An Educational Intervention

Rachel Stiglitz, M2, Research Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Hayley Behm, M2, Research Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Holly Sobon, M2, Brody School of Medicine; Annie Knight, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Carolina University
APEx pilot program – group educational sessions for pregnant adolescents on caretaking for themselves and their infants

Samuel Pankey, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University, Claire Mills, MPH, RN, FACHE, Director, Elizabeth City Office, Eastern AHEC, Robin Tudor, Jason Hack, MD, Chief Division of Medical Toxicology; Jennifer Parker-Cote, MD; William Meggs, MD, PhD, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina
Medical Education Needs for Rural Practitioners Concerning Farm Toxicology

Boluwatife Aluko, M3, Brody School of Medicine; Jill Sutton, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Carolina University, Mary Lenfestey, MD, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University
Wellness Elective can Decrease Feelings of Burnout in Medical Trainees and Lead to Improved Personal and Professional Outcomes

Brady Buchanan, M4, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Amanda Higginson, MD, Interim Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University; Philip Boyer, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, East Carolina University
Preparation of Fourth Year Medical Students for Residency Interviews – An Important Educational Opportunity

Krupa Trivedi, M2, Brody School of Medicine; Amanda Haberstroh, PhD, Laupus Library, East Carolina University; Morgan Maner, M1, Brody School of Medicine; Karlene Cunningham, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, East Carolina University
Addressing Perinatal Mental Health Equity for Indigenous Birthing People in the US

Taha Lodhi, M2, LINC Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; David Nacouzi, MS, M2, Brody School of Medicine; Brady Buchanan, M4, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Philip Boyer, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, East Carolina University
Evaluating Second Year Medical Student Perceptions of a Combined Anki Deck for Spaced Reptation-Based Pathology Course Study

Charles Johnson, MD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brody School of Medicine; Arjun Bhatt, M3, Brody School of Medicine; Jared Ratz, Medical Student Education; Philip Boyer, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, East Carolina University
The Brody Mnemonic Challenge – Deploying Mnemonics in Medical Education Instruction

Work in Progress Presentations

Melisa Pasli, M3, Research Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Titilola Babatunde, M3, LINC Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Jared Barkes, M4, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Ryan Moore, MD, Director of Neonatology, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University; Jamie Lemons
Effectiveness of Medical Play in Decreasing Stress and Anxiety in the Siblings of N.I.C.U. Patients

Divya Srinivas, M3, MET Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; Walter C. Robey III, MD, FACEP, CHSE, Assistant Dean, Safety and Simulation, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University; Rebecca M. Gilbird, MPH, CHSOS-A, CHSE, Administrative Director, Clinical Simulation Program and Center, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University; Dmitry Tumin, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University; Jennifer M. Bennett, MD, Medical Director; Melanie Rodriguez Carrion, MD; Mehdi Bilgrami, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University
Using a Self-Directed Learning Technique for Learning Suturing Skills- Does Medical Student Self Assessment Agree with that of Faculty Observers?

Kay Craven, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES, Nutrition and Patient Education; Jonathon Firnhaber MD, MAEd, MBA, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs; Ricky Watson MD, MSPH; Brittany Smith MS, RDN, LDN, Nutrition and Patient Education; Kathryn Kolasa PhD, RDN, LDN; Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine
Culinary Medicine Training

Juliana Roupas, M2, Brody School of Medicine, Manthi Dissanayake, M2, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University
Food is Medicine – Community Kitchen

Jonathan Bowling, M2, LINC Scholar, Brody School of Medicine; David Meyer, M4; Catherine Gray, M2; Sydney Taylor, M2, Research Scholar; Ashish Khanchandani, M3; Michael Larkins, M3; John Fallon, MD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, East Carolina University
Improving Patient Health Literacy for Oncology Patients Initiating Chemotherapy Treatment

Michael Burt, M3, Brody School of Medicine; Ilya Boykov, M3, Research Scholar; Taha Lodhi, M2, LINC Scholar; Philip Boyer, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, East Carolina University; Simone Montoya, MD, Director of Radiology Education, ECU Health, Eastern Radiologists
PRIME – Promoting Radiology Integration through Medical Education

Mehdi Bilgrami, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University; Kimberly Alford, MD; Allison Schiller, DO; Juliana Adedoyin, MD; Nicollette Baldwin, DO, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University
Take 5 – An East Carolina University Emeergency Medicine Clerkship Teaching Tool