and persistence in mind, which means it is essential to build experiences into your schedule that re-energize your body and spirit.
SUMIYAH ENAYET Hometown: Cary, NC
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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Minors in Chemistry and Broadcast Journalism, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Masters of Science in Nutrition, Columbia
Hobbies: I love to spend time with my two cats named Zuko and Katara, play video games, run, sing, draw and sew! Research project title and role: “Outcomes for Intensive Interventions in Tertiary Clinical Pediatric Weight Management Program”, Research Assistant for Dr. Samareh Hill and Dr. Shirley Huang at WakeMed Why you chose to participate in the summer scholars program and what you are learning? Research is the foundation for new innovations in medicine and is vital for improving treatment and shaping policy. During my masters program, I enjoyed conducting research and learning more about nutrition and obesity. I saw Summer Scholars as a valuable opportunity to get more research experience and learn more about a topic I am passionate about. I have been able to learn about targeting the multiple facets of health when treating patients and meeting patients where they are in order to help them reach their health goals. Advice to MS-Is and future medical students: Take everything one day at a time and focus on becoming a better version of yourself everyday rather than comparing yourself to others. Find something you love to do outside of school for the days you need a break, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it!
MELISSA JENKINS SOARES
Hometown: LaSalle, IL (but I have spent the last 20 years in Asheville, NC and claim it as home!) Education: BS in Biology, minor in business management, UNCA Hobbies: Yoga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and hiking with my husband and 2 kids. Research project title and role? Urine Drug Screen Measuring Medication Absorption Rates in the Bariatric Population. My role is data collection and analysis plus shadowing in the bariatric clinic and OR. Why did you choose to participate in the summer scholars program and what did you learn? As a future family med physician, I want to understand the unique needs of any population that might seek my care. This project focuses on how different bariatric surgeries may affect the absorption rates of many common MEDICINE.C AMPBELL.EDU
medications prescribed in a family med setting. Advice to MS-Is and future medical students: When things seem overwhelming, stay focused, trust the process, and take it one day at a time. You’ve got this and you deserve to be here!
KELSEY TSCHOPP
Hometown: Orlando, FL Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Loyola University Chicago Hobbies: Plant Care and Art Research project title and role: Improving Hypertension Care with Checklist Use. PI: Dr. Victoria Kaprielian Why did you chose to participate in the summer scholars program and what did you learn? I was looking to gain experience in clinical research since my previous research has all involved bench research. I was really excited to take part in a research project which involves the CUCCC because I am a Floor Supervisor for the clinic. I spend most [Tuesday evenings] at the CUCCC, so it has been nice being able to contribute to research that involves the patients of the clinic. This research project is aiming to improve care for patients with hypertension by implementing a checklist at the clinic. While we are still auditing charts and gathering data, it appears using a checklist certainly helps the student-doctors during their patient visits. I am looking forward to analyzing whether an improvement in patient care was observed. I learned how to conduct a quality improvement study and how these studies are frequently used in medicine to improve patient care. It was great to perform a quality improvement study at the CUCCC and see the improvement in patient care by the student doctors. Advice to MS-I’s and future medical students: All of your professors at CUSOM are extremely helpful and want to see you succeed! Don’t be afraid to reach out to them to ask questions or get clarification on something. I also found that studying with a small group of peers occasionally really helped me prepare for quizzes/ exams since we would often test each other and help each other through difficult topics.
MELANIE DOMANN
Hometown: Saint Charles, IL Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Hobbies: Exercising, BIG AnimalLover, Football Season Fanatic Research project title and role: “Can Trauma be an Opportunity to Identify and Treat Non-Injury Medical Conditions in Young Adults?” PI: Dr. Jaclyn PortelliTremont My role in the project was to analyze trauma cases from within the last two years and to determine whether there were any previous diagnoses of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, substance/alcohol C AMPBELL MEDICINE NE WSLET TER
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