Outstanding Medical Education Research Poster Award

The °×С½ãÈýФÈýÂë±ØÖÐÒ»ÆÚ President’s Osteopathic Tenets Research Award recognizes the research efforts made to promote one or more of the four tenets of osteopathic medicine. °×С½ãÈýФÈýÂë±ØÖÐÒ»ÆÚ’s President and CEO, Dr. Robert A. Cain, reviews posters that meet the documented criteria. If a winner is determined, the poster's authors will be recognized during Educating Leaders.

The °×С½ãÈýФÈýÂë±ØÖÐÒ»ÆÚ Outstanding Medical Education Research Poster and Presentation Award is presented to the individual(s) whose poster and presentation at the °×С½ãÈýФÈýÂë±ØÖÐÒ»ÆÚ Annual Conference is found to achieve the highest standards of professional, scientific and educational rigor.

2024

2024 President's Osteopathic Tenets Award

Advancing Osteopathic Principles Through Traditional Knowledge and Community Engagement&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​

  • Caleb Watson, OMS II​, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine - Tahlequah​ (OSUCOM-Tahlequah)
  • Marli Nagel, OMS II​, OSUCOM-Tahlequah
  • Rylee Dunlap, OMS II​, OSUCOM-Tahlequah
  • Aiden Ramirez-Tatum, OMS II​, OSUCOM-Tahlequah

Osteopathic Principles in Teaching and Achieving Population Health with Partnering Communities&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​

  • Brookshield Laurent, DO​, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University​

2024 Faculty Posters

First Place

Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration Skills Through Small Group Case-Based Learning&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​

  • Martin Schmidt, PhD​, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine​ (DMUCOM)
  • Andrew W. Mannisto, OMS II​, DMUCOM
  • Cali J Bills, OMS II​, DMUCOM

Second Place

Changes in Carpal Tunnel Dimensions Following a Novel Osteopathic Manipulative Technique​

  • Mario G Loomis, MD, FACS​, Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine​

Third Place

Quantification of Risk Associated with Poor Performance on COMLEX Level 2CE​

  • Linda R. Adkison, PhD, MS​, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

2024 Student/Fellow Posters

First Place

Social Congruence and Demographics As Factors in Medical Student Support

  • Julie E. Doty, OMS III​, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine​ 

Second Place

Does Clerkship Religious Affiliation Influence Family Planning Training for Medical Students?​

  • Rachel N. Feltman, OMS III​, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine​

Third Place

Stressbusters: Investigating the Effects of OMT on Stress Management in Medical Students​

  • Gowtham Anche, OMS III​, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York​

2023

2023 President's Award

Bringing OMT to the Streets: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Cleveland’s Homeless

  • Rebecca Bracken, OMS III, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM)
  • Olga Grech, DO PGY-2, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, MD, MEd, OU-HCOM

2023 Faculty Posters

First Place

Survey of Physician Stress Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Disparity: Potential of OMT

  • Jennifer Fischer, PhD, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Sherry Jimenez, EdD, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
  • Debasis Mondal, PhD, LMU-DCOM
  • David Tolentino, DO, Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Sarah Zahl, PhD, Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine

Second Place

Using Interactive Learning Activities to Predict Learning Outcomes in Medical Education

  • Sumathilatha Sakthi Velavan, MBBS, DGO, MS, Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MUCOM)
  • David Strom, PhD, MUCOM
  • Guang Xu, PhD, MUCOM

Third Place

An Evaluation of Program Support for the Implementation of Osteopathic Recognition into Residency Programs

  • Russell Maier, MD, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM)
  • Michelle Chadek, MS, PNWU-COM
  • Yvette Gross, DO, Multicare Tacoma Family Medicine

2023 Student/Fellow Posters

First Place

Evidence-Based Practice: Implications of a Guided Activity for the Skull Base

  • Brittney Link, MA, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
  • Mark Terrell, EdD, LECOM
  • Sarah McCarthy, PhD, LECOM
  • Leah Labranche, PhD, LECOM
  • Stephany Esper, DO, LECOM
  • Randy J. Kulesza, PhD, LECOM

Second Place

Correlations of Tolerance for Ambiguity to PBL Curriculum, Reduced Mental Health and Stage of Training

  • Brandon Goodwin, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM)
  • Arielle Hall, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Kevin Johnsen, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Alexander Kaunzinger, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Shiyuan Wang, PhD, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Jennifer Fischer, PhD, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Melvin Paulose, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua SOM

Third Place

The Positive Impacts of Mentoring in Undergraduate Medical Education

  • Savannah Whitfield, OMS IV, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM)
  • Caryn Hazard, OMS III, ICOM
  • Todd Coffey, PhD, ICOM
  • Launa Lynch, PhD, ICOM
  • Sarah Davis, DO, ICOM
  • Britnee Hayes, DO, ICOM

2022

2022 Faculty Posters

First Place

Education in Equitable, Inclusive Care for Diverse Patients: An Updated, Competency-Based Approach

  • Julia R. Van Liew, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Lisa Streyffeler, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Lauren Young, BS, OMS II, DMU-COM

Second Place

Relevance of Research Experiences for Practice and Placement of DMU-COM Students

  • Martin Schmidt, PhD, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Third Place

Improving Interprofessional Practice & Cultural Competence with Interprofessional Education

  • Emily Madrak PhD, LAT, ATC, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) Department of Athletic Training
  • Jennifer L. Volberding PhD, LAT, ATC, OSU-CHS Department of Athletic Training Department of Physician
  • Amy Harrison MHS, PA-Cb, OSU-CHS Department of Physician Assistant Studies
  • Natasha Bray, DO, MSEdc, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM)
  • Nicole Farrar, Doc, OSU-COM
  • Kelly Murray, PharmDc, OSU-COM
  • Matthew O’Brien, PhD, LAT, ATC, OSU-CHS Department of Athletic Training Department of Physician
  • Randy Wymore, PhD, OSU-COM
  • Brenda Davidson, MSc, OSU-COM
  • Sally Drinnon, DPh, Southwestern State University College of Pharmacy

2022 Student/Fellow Posters

First Place

The Impact of the Physician Letter of Recommendation on Medical School Admissions Demographics

  • Justin Fox, OMS III, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus (VCOM-Carolinas)
  • John Burgess, OMS III, VCOM-Carolinas
  • Alexis Stoner PhD, MPH, VCOM-Carolinas
  • Harold Garner, PhD, VCOM-Carolinas
  • Heather Bendyk, MBA, CPHQ, VCOM-Carolinas

Second Place

Symptoms Of Major Depressive Disorder in Medical Students Before and After Examinations

  • Taxiarhia J. Arabatzis MS, DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM), Geisinger Medical Center Med-Peds Residency Program
  • Justin Doroshenko DO, MEd, UNE COM
  • Muhammad Ashraf, MS, DO, UNE COM, Hartford Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program
  • Ryan Smith DO, MSEd, UNE COM

Third Place

Assessing Mental Health Differences in Medical Students

  • Shelly Sharma, OMS IV, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM)
  • Deval Jhaveri, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Maxim Jestin, OMS III, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Kathryn C. Lambert, DO, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Brittany Mitchell, MS, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Dean Micciche, MPA, Rowan-Virtua SOM

2021

2021 Presidents Award

Impact of Philosophy-Based Teaching on Professional Identity Formation in First-Year Osteopathic Medical Students

  • Sharon Gustowski, DO, MPH, SHSU-COM
  • Maria Botero, PhD, SHSU-COM
  • Michele Haight, PhD, SHSU-COM

2021 Faculty Posters

First Place

Contact-based NAMI Program Has Sustained Impact on Students’ Perspectives on Psychiatric Illness

  • Julia R. Van Liew, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Chunfa Jie, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Sonia Kumar, OMS-II, DMU-COM
  • Maximillian Striepe, OMS-II, DMU-COM

Second Place

Change In Opinions of Residents Before and After a Domestic/intimate Partner Violence Training

  • Veronica Takov, DO, McLaren Macomb
  • Grace Brannan, PhD, GDB Research and Statistical Consulting LLC
  • Mariah Burnell, DO, McLaren Macomb
  • Shannon McMann, DO, McLaren Macomb
  • Kegan Michael Rummel, DO, MSU-COM-Shannon

Third Place

Quiz-Enhanced Podcasts for Cutting Redundancy and Excessive Detail

  • Martin Schmidt, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Jonathan Pederson, MS, DMU-COM
  • Wayne A. Wilson, PhD, DMU-COM

2021 Student/Fellow Posters

First Place

The Effect of Drawing Microbiology Concepts on Short-Term Retention Before and After Interrupted Learning

  • Robert Waters, MS, LECOM
  • Delbert Abi Abdallah, PhD, LECOM
  • Mark A.W. Andrews, PhD, LECOM
  • Nancy Carty, PhD, LECOM
  • Christopher C. Keller, PhD, LECOM

Second Place

Assessing The Relationship Between Infection Citations and Covid-19 Infections in Nursing Homes

  • Nur Mirza, BS, TUNCOM
  • Meghan Mahalawat, BS, TUNCOM
  • Cheryl Vanier, PhD, TUNCOM

Third Place

The Impact of The Single-accreditation System on Residency Application and Match Trends

  • Joseph David Marinelli, OMS-III, NYITCOM

2020

2020 Faculty Posters

First Place


  • Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD, OU-HCOM
  • Sebastian R. Diaz, PhD, JD, OU-HCOM
  • Rashmi Singh, DO, Central Appalachian Consortium of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

Second Place


  • Vivian M. Stevens, PhD, OSUCOM
  • Alicia Ford, PhD, OSUCOM
  • Ashley Keener, MS, OSUCOM
  • Sarah Hall, DO, OSUCOM

Third Place

 

  • Shiyan Wang, PhD, Rowan-Virtua SOM

2020 Student/Fellow Posters

First Place


  • Jamie J. Beckman, VCOM-CC
  • Mark R. Speicher, PhD, °×С½ãÈýФÈýÂë±ØÖÐÒ»ÆÚ

Second Place


  • Clarissa Dass, DO, McLaren Macomb Hospital
  • Melissa Ianitelli, DO, McLaren Macomb Hospital
  • Grace Brannan, PhD, GDB Research and Statistical Consulting

Third Place


  • Nida Fatima, OMS-II, NYITCOM
  • Amanda Milburn, OMS-II, NYITCOM
  • Rutul Patel, MBS, OMS-II, NYITCOM
  • Nikesh Shah, OMS-II, NYITCOM
  • Liat Jarkon, DO, NYITCOM

 

2019

2019

Faculty Posters

First Place

A Pilot Study of the NAMI Provider Education Program at a College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Jeritt Tucker, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Lisa Streyffeler, PhD, DMU-COM
  • Alexis Hanson, OMS-II, DMU-COM
  • Sydney Westfield, OMS-II, DMU-COM
  • Teri Brister, PhD, National Alliance on Mental Illness

Second Place

Does Clinical Training Affect Medical Students' Tolerance for Ambiguity?

  • Mary Wurm-Schaar, PhD, OU-HCOM
  • Wayne Carlsen, DO, OU-HCOM
  • Yang Lai, MA, OU-HCOM

Third Place

Curriculum Mapping Using an Artificial Intelligence Approach

  • Randall K. Harris, PhD, WCUCOM
  • Dolph Ellefson, PhD, Sarcix, Inc.
  • Timothy K. Gallaher, PhD, Sarcix, Inc.
  • Brian T. Sutch, PhD, Sarcix, Inc.
  • Ian S. Haworth, PhD, University of Southern California
  • Elizabeth K. McClain, PhD, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

2019 Student Posters

First Place

Prevalence, Attitudes, and Effects of Sexual Assault and Harassment in Osteopathic Medical Schools, A Pilot Study

  • Jordan A. Johnstone, OMS-II, WesternU/COMP-NW
  • Kali Chiriboga, OMS-II, WesternU/COMP-NW
  • Cameron Hadley, OMS-II, WesternU/COMP-NW
  • Matthew LaPlante, OMS-II, WesternU/COMP-NW
  • Chaya Prasad, MD, WesternU/COMP-NW
  • Matthew A. Zeller, OMS-II, WesternU/COMP-NW

Second Place

What Works? A Big Data Analysis of the Effectiveness of COMLEX Level 1 Study Tools

  • Ryan Dyches, DO, AZCOM/MWU
  • Mitchell Gleed, DO, AZCOM/MWU
  • Colt Kennington, DO, AZCOM/MWU
  • Mark R. Speicher, PhD, °×С½ãÈýФÈýÂë±ØÖÐÒ»ÆÚ

Third Place

HPV: Understanding Perceived Barriers to Vaccination by Healthcare Providers

  • Nikki A. Medina, OMS-II, ARCOM
  • Taylor M. Bates, OMS-II, WCUCOM
  • Elizabeth K. McClain, PhD, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

2019 Trainee Posters

First Place

Is Ultrasound First the Correct Approach for Pediatric Appendicitis in a Community Hospital?

  • Roland Haj, DO, Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • Kyle Leneweaver, DO, Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • E. Kessler, MD, Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Second Place

Smallpox Vaccination in the Setting of Autoimmune Disease: A Case Report on Accelerating Autoimmune Processes

  • James Wilson, DO, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Internal Medicine
  • Adam Ladzinski, OMS-IVO, CCOM/MWU
  • Hardick Rand, OMS-II, CCOM/MWU
  • Madyson Riddell, OMS-IV, CCOM/MWU
  • Chris Snitchler, DO, United States Naval Hospital Okinawa