Med students, clinicians present research in meeting of Family Medicine group

A group of clinicians, residents and students from the Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Medicine (CUSOM) offered their latest research during an osteopathic family medicine conference in Durham.

The work was presented as part of a two-hour research poster session competition during the annual meeting of the N.C. Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Medicine Physicians (NC ACOFP) on Aug. 9.

Campbell medicalstudents and clinicians presented 35 posters, including case studies and original research, as well as quality improvement or education projects.

"It's a nice blend between a scientific session, where students and residents are presenting, and a clinical meeting," Dr. Terri Hamrick said of the Durham conference.

Hamrick is the associate dean for Research and chair and professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Campbell.

Family Medicineassistant professorDr. Robert Agnello, chairofFamily Medicine at CUSOM,is a member of the NCS-ACOFP board. Dr. Jennifer Hill, a CUSOM alumnus and core faculty member with the Harnett Health Family Medicine Residency program, is president-elect
The Family Physicians Society, the group's website says, is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the standards of family practice in the field of osteopathic medicine.

The society partners with osteopathic family physicians from around the state to fulfill its mission statement, including, for example, serving as leaders in the field of family practice within the osteopathic profession and providing ongoing educational opportunities for the training and advancement of family physicians in osteopathic medicine, the website says.

"I encourage students to present at this meeting," says Hamrick.
The meeting of family physicians is relatively small, she says, and the clinicians are engaged and excited to share their knowledge and offer advice.

"It's a very positive experience for the students," Hamrick said of the meeting and poster competition.

Campbell poster award winners in Durham were:

Original research

A Model of Age-Friendly Care: Integrating A Geriatrician Into Community-Based Primary Care Practices - Student Drs. Megan Ragusa and Veronica Butler and Campbell's Dr. Christine Khandelwal, professor of Family Medicine and director of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

Nasal Anatomy Differences Across Populations: Implications On Patient Care - Student Dr. Tate Sandman and Dr. Alexa Kelly, assistant professor of Anatomy at Campbell

The Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy as a Direct Treatment for Anxiety and Depression: A Review - Student Dr. Robert Thornhill and Dr. Thomas Motyka, chair and associate professor, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, associate professor of Internal Medicine and Osteopathic program director at Campbell

Case reports

Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome· A Case Report and Literature Review on the Challenges of Diagnosis - Student Drs. Danielle Barry, Emma Rivellese and Annette Pietraru, Dr. Robert Agnello, associate professor of Family Medicine and chair of Family Medicine, and Dr. Bernadette Riley, from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicinein Old Westbury, Ny.

Disadvantaged Global Medicine· A Fatal Pediatric Case of Gastroenteritis with Chloramphenicol Use - Student Drs. Arin Murray and Anastasia Bilyk and Campbell Drs. James Cappola, chair and associate professor of Internal Medicine, and Lori Langdon, assistant professor and clinical chair of Pediatrics at CUSOMand the Campbell University Health Center director

Ibogaine Treatment for TBI and Associated PTSD - Student Drs. Bailey Wells and Emily Wernsing and Dr. Agnello

Quality improvement/education

Primed for Precision - ExaminingHeterogeneous Treatment Effects in Diabetes Distress Interventions Among Adults with Type I Diabetes - Student Dr. Jacob Ortega from Campbell and Drs. Anna R. Kahkoska, L. Alissa Prickett, and Laura Young from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, School of Medicine.

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