- Innovations in Medical Education
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Circular RNAs in diseases
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Nova Southeastern University
2020-2024
Wright State University
2022-2024
Eastern University
2023
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
2022
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
2022
Tulane University
2015
Ochsner Medical Center
2015
Background and Purpose— Atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability is accompanied by changes in the molecular cellular function shoulder, including a decrease vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. We aimed to determine whether expression of 3 miRNAs that regulate proliferation (miR-145, miR-221, miR-222) altered with rupture, suggesting role regulating stability. Methods— were measured shoulder carotid plaques obtained from patients undergoing endarterectomy (CEA) for distinct clinical...
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) patients report experiences of discrimination within healthcare settings due to a lack provider knowledge biases workers. There is an identified need among all health professions provide more culturally competent for this community. Early interventions during profession training programs may be effective address need. The overall goal study was assess the educational impact active learning session that...
Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental characterized by communication difficulty and social deficits. The current treatment employs the use of psychosocial therapy medication as well alternative treatments. This pilot study that assessed whether participation in judo improved behavior skills children with ASD. Methods: Twenty-four students from Riverside Youth Judo Club were included study, after obtaining consent their parents to participate. Inclusion criteria...
Impostor phenomenon (IP) is described as a pattern typified by doubting one's accomplishments and persistent fear of being exposed fraud. These feelings self-doubt are pervasive along the medical education continuum, beginning with students where IP has been associated emotional stress, physical exhaustion, depression, anxiety. We, therefore, conducted an interactive workshop first-year to educate them about manifesting patterns risk factors strategies mitigate these feelings. The 60-min...
Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) seniors are generally a medically underserved population that faces unique healthcare challenges. When compared to younger patients, LGBT at greater risk for social isolation have higher rates of smoking, disability, physical mental distress, lack access services. They often reluctant discuss their sexual orientations gender identities with providers due fear discrimination receiving inferior care based on prior unsatisfactory...
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an established method in medical education that uses small groups to address a "problem" the form of patient's condition. Compared lectures, there compelling evidence PBL performs better numerous areas including student basic knowledge and satisfaction. Inquiry case (IQ) modified PBL, which can be described as faster-paced requires more responsibility. Here, novel strategy transition students from IQ format introduced adopted by other programs engaging PBL.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected numerous subpopulations of people in unique ways. This study evaluated the impact on mental health status Broward County's aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) seniors identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for interventions to enhance positive outcomes. was performed from April 2021 through July 2021.
Abstract BACKGROUND: Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares future health professional learners for IP collaboration and teamwork can navigate the existing organizational culture, enhance patient safety, reduce errors, improve quality of care patients through collaborative practice. METHODS AND FINDINGS: This study IPE sessions with students from 10 healthcare programs was conducted during a virtual day across three consecutive years (2021-23). The session involved active learning...
Background It is generally accepted that breastfeeding a practice provides valuable health benefits to both mother and baby. However, the COVID-19 pandemic unveiled questions regarding safety of breastfeeding, leading potential hesitation among public. Our study seeks appreciate public’s understanding attitudes toward during pandemic. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed online through social media platforms. Demographic information collected with specifically analyzing knowledge...
The fifth annual summer research summit organized by the Center of Excellence (COE) in Health Equity, Training and Research, Baylor College Medicine (BCM), was held on May 17, 2022. theme this year’s ‘Academic-Community Partnerships: Change Agents for Advancing Equity.’ Given ongoing pandemic, conducted virtually through digital platforms. This program intended both BCM external audiences interested advancing health equity, diversity, inclusion healthcare among providers trainees, biomedical...
Background The relevance and importance of using racial ethnic categories in medical education is an area requiring richer discussion engagement among all health professions educators. Objectives There a genuine need to identify opportunities for leveraging social structural determinants address disparities within education. We designed focus session led by team diverse clinical basic science faculty analyze how curricula can integrate racial/ethnic identity as indicator. sought develop...