House Staff Research Symposium Presentations (June 8, 2023)

In this special session, the winners of the 2023 Department of Medicine House Staff Research Symposium discuss their research hypotheses, methodologies, and findings. Dr. Joshua Keefe's presentation is "Macrophage-Mediated Interleukin-6 Signaling Drives Ryanodine Receptor-2 Calcium Leak in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation," Dr. Danny Diab's presentation is "Two Novel Cases of False-Positive Cardiac Scintigraphy in the Setting of Cardiac Fibrosis," Dr. Megan Duffey's presentation is "Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Neurocysticercosis in Mexican-Americans in Starr County, Texas," Dr. Melandrea Worsley's presentation is "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Anatomic Location of Arteriovenous Access for Hemodialysis Initiation," and Dr. Trevor Jamison's presentation is "A Mini-Chalk Talk Workshop for Fourth-Year Medical Students."
This Department of Medicine Grand Rounds session took place on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 12:15 p.m.

Activity Information

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Needs Statement

Faculty and trainees within the Department of Medicine who are involved in the care of patients need to receive regular updates on recent advances and guidelines in the field of internal medicine. Clinical scenarios will be used to review the current management of common medical conditions, including chronic pain and opioid abuse. Multidisciplinary sessions will be also used to educate learners about human trafficking and the role of physicians in identifying and assisting victims in the community. The overall aim of the series is to advance clinical knowledge, enhance the quality of patient care, and improve treatment outcomes.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Appraise current understanding of the diagnostic approach to suspected transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, given the possible limitations of cardiac scintigraphy.
  • Describe the epidemiology and risk factors of cysticercosis in a population living along the Texas-Mexico border.
  • Analyze the racial and ethnic disparities in the anatomic location of arteriovenous access placement, comparing the likelihood of black and white patients to initiate hemodialysis with the preferred forearm access, and propose strategies to address and reduce these disparities.
  • Define the cellular and molecular drivers of ryanodine receptor-2 calcium leakage in postoperative atrial fibrillation.
  • Identify the role and value of workshops centered on preparing an educational deliverable in developing medical students' teaching skills.

Target Audience

Professional Categories

  • Physicians
  • Medical Students
  • Fellows
  • Residents

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine

Interest Groups

  • Hospital Medicine

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Activity Director

  1. Allison Heinen, D.O.

Term of Approval

June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. Original release date: June 1, 2023.

Disclosure Policy

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Disclosures

The following individual(s) has/have reported financial or other relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products/services may relate to the educational content of this activity:

Presenters

  1. Danny Diab, M.D.

    Danny Diab, M.D.

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Megan Duffey, M.D.

    Megan Duffey, M.D.

    Infectious Diseases Fellow
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  3. Trevor Jamison, M.D.

    Trevor Jamison, M.D.

    Internal Medicine Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  4. Joshua Keefe, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Joshua Keefe, M.D.

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  5. Melandrea Worsley, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Melandrea Worsley, M.D.

    Nephrology Fellow
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Activity Director

  1. Allison Heinen, D.O.

    Allison Heinen, D.O.


    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Planning Committee Members

  1. Galant Chan, M.D.

    Galant Chan, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Richard J. Hamill, M.D.

    Richard J. Hamill, M.D.

    Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Advisory Committee Membership: Moderna TX, Inc. (Chair, Adjudication Committee)
  3. Kristen Lavere, M.D.

    Kristen Lavere, M.D.

    Internal Medicine Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  4. Zaven Sargsayan, M.D.

    Zaven Sargsayan, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine and Ben Taub Hospital

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  5. Stephanie Sherman, M.D.

    Stephanie Sherman, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Presenters:

Danny Diab, M.D.

Danny Diab, M.D.

Baylor College of Medicine
Megan Duffey, M.D.

Megan Duffey, M.D.

Infectious Diseases Fellow Baylor College of Medicine
Trevor Jamison, M.D.

Trevor Jamison, M.D.

Internal Medicine Resident Baylor College of Medicine

Joshua Keefe, M.D.

Baylor College of Medicine

Melandrea Worsley, M.D.

Nephrology Fellow Baylor College of Medicine

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