2025
Pediatric Fellows and Their Ability to Meet Minimum Supervision Levels at Graduation.
Weiss P, Schwartz A, Boyer D, Chess P, Fussell J, McGann K, Moffatt M, Herman B, Turner D, Pitts S, Langhan M, High P, James S, Karnik R, Aye T, Stafford D, Rama J, Robinson B, Hsu D, Sauer C, Mehta J, Atlas M, Curran M, Mahan J, McFadden V, Kamin D, Kesselheim J, Czaja A, Dammann C, George R, Lopez M, Torres O, Mink R. Pediatric Fellows and Their Ability to Meet Minimum Supervision Levels at Graduation. 2025, 156 PMID: 40518135, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2025-070682.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEntrustable professional activitiesPediatric fellowsSupervision levelPediatric subspecialty fellowsAmerican Board of PediatricsCertificate dataClinical Competency CommitteeSubspecialty board certificationPatient careCertification ratesSubspecialty fellowsBoard certificationProgram directorsCompetency committeeAmerican BoardSubspecialty certification examinationsCertification examinationSubspecialtyGraduating fellowsPediatricFellowGraduatesSupervisionReadinessCare
2024
Frailty integration in medical specialties: Current evidence and suggested strategies from the Clin‐STAR frailty interest group
Singh N, Faye A, Abidi M, Grant S, DuMontier C, Iyer A, Jain N, Kochar B, Lieber S, Litke R, Loewenthal J, Masters M, Nanna M, Robison R, Sattui S, Sheshadri A, Shi S, Sherman A, Walston J, Wysham K, Orkaby A. Frailty integration in medical specialties: Current evidence and suggested strategies from the Clin‐STAR frailty interest group. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2024, 73: 1029-1040. PMID: 39584362, PMCID: PMC11971025, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStudent Urology Conference Increases Participant Knowledge of Urology Match and Confidence in Research
Kim I, Allu S, Whittelsey M, Kent V, Onal E, Nguyen C, Haleblian G, Kim I, Hyams E, Wu H, Caldamone A, Pareek G. Student Urology Conference Increases Participant Knowledge of Urology Match and Confidence in Research. Urology 2024, 197: 242-249. PMID: 39547277, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrologic subspecialtiesUrology MatchMedical studentsUrology facultyUS medical schoolsUrologyMedical schoolsSurgical skillsAssociated with increased knowledgeFaculty membersUrological conferencesClinical rotationsSubspecialtyAssess student perspectivesPresentationCareer decision-makingUS regionsStudent perspectivesIncreased comfortFaculty panelFellow studentsStudent postersMyocardial Recovery in the Systemic Context: A Philosophic Shift for the Heart Failure Subspecialty to Optimize Patient Care
Kapoor A, Kayani J, Saad M, Lala A. Myocardial Recovery in the Systemic Context: A Philosophic Shift for the Heart Failure Subspecialty to Optimize Patient Care. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal 2024, 20: 98-108. PMID: 39184157, PMCID: PMC11342849, DOI: 10.14797/mdcvj.1416.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDelivery of careImprove functional capacityPatient careHealthcare systemFunctional capacityHeart failure managementCareHeart failureAging populationFrequent hospitalizationsMedical optimizationIncreased prevalenceModern patientsHolistic definitionMortality rateAmbulatory heart failureSpectrum of diseasesPhilosophical shiftFailure managementClinical outcomesMyocardial recoverySystem contextHealthcareSubspecialtyPatientsThe Recovery of Consciousness via Evidence-Based Medicine and Research (RECOVER) Program
Fischer D, Abella B, Bass G, Charles J, Hampton S, Kulick-Soper C, Mendlik M, Mitchell O, Narva A, Pino W, Sikandar M, Sinha S, Waldman G, Ware J, Levine J. The Recovery of Consciousness via Evidence-Based Medicine and Research (RECOVER) Program. Neurology Clinical Practice 2024, 14: e200351. PMID: 39185092, PMCID: PMC11341005, DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000200351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based medicineVulnerable patient populationAvoidable mortalityLongitudinal careSevere acute brain injuryCarePatient populationBrain injuryNeuroprognosticationRecovery of consciousnessClinical approachProgramRecovering programProvidersSubspecialtyEvolving literatureGuidelinesEducationMortalityMedicineMorbidityAcute brain injuryInjuryPopulationPracticeSubspecialty Choices Among Medicine-Pediatrics Graduates: Results From a Four-Year National Program Director Survey
Agrawal A, Wells D, Kisielewski M, Misra S, Doolittle B. Subspecialty Choices Among Medicine-Pediatrics Graduates: Results From a Four-Year National Program Director Survey. Cureus 2024, 16: e65665. PMID: 39205729, PMCID: PMC11353556, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65665.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical EducationMedicine-pediatricsMed-PedsSubspecialty choiceResidency graduatesProgram directorsMed-peds residentsGraduate Medical EducationProgram director surveySubspecialty workforceUnique subspecialtyPediatric subspecialistsCritical careMedical educationResidency programsSubspecialty trainingDirector surveyFellowship trainingIncreased participationAggregate survey dataPediatric cardiologyAnnual surveySubspecialtyAdult cardiologyAdult infectious diseasesVirtual Remote Pathology Education in Support of Virtual Remote Gynecologic-Oncology Training.
Hassell L, Wong A, Parkash V, Ng J, Tran N, Huynh L, Han T, Quynh T, Ngoc P, Quy T. Virtual Remote Pathology Education in Support of Virtual Remote Gynecologic-Oncology Training. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2024, 149: 597-601. PMID: 38802102, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2023-0449-ep.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternational Gynecologic Cancer SocietyTumor boardAccuracy of pathological diagnosisMentoring sessionsIncreased confidenceGYN ONCsPathological diagnosisCancer SocietyMonths of studySubspecialty workforceObservations of cliniciansAssessment of qualityDiagnostic scoreModern therapyPracticing pathologistsPathology workforceEducational effortsCase sharingParticipating pathologistsPathology supportSubspecialtyCollaborative modelPilot projectPathological issuesMonthsHow Can I Deal With Asthma Symptoms Over the Telephone Safely and Efficiently?
Tolomeo C. How Can I Deal With Asthma Symptoms Over the Telephone Safely and Efficiently? 2024, 141-144. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523611-33.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExploring Factors for Implementation of EPAs in Pediatric Subspecialty Fellowships: A Qualitative Study of Program Directors
Czaja A, Mink R, Herman B, Weiss P, Turner D, Curran M, Stafford D, Myers A, Langhan M. Exploring Factors for Implementation of EPAs in Pediatric Subspecialty Fellowships: A Qualitative Study of Program Directors. Journal Of Medical Education And Curricular Development 2024, 11: 23821205231225011. PMID: 38268726, PMCID: PMC10807342, DOI: 10.1177/23821205231225011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEntrustable professional activitiesQualitative studyPediatric subspecialtiesProgram directorsConstant comparative methodIterative data collectionCoded transcribed interviewsSelf-reported usersImplementation of entrustable professional activitiesFellowship program directorsIdentified themesTheoretical sufficiencyWorkload burdenThematic analysisSemistructured approachVariable knowledgeImplementation strategiesStudy coordinatorsSubspecialty trainingGroup discussionsInductive approachEngaging stakeholdersSubspecialty fellowshipsSubspecialtyPediatric subspecialty training
2023
Addition of dexamethasone to prolong peripheral nerve blocks: a ChatGPT-created narrative review
Wu C, Cho B, Gabriel R, Hurley R, Liu J, Mariano E, Mathur V, Memtsoudis S, Grant M. Addition of dexamethasone to prolong peripheral nerve blocks: a ChatGPT-created narrative review. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2023, 49: 777-781. PMID: 37295794, DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2023-104646.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral nerve blocksNerve blockGenerative Pre-trained TransformerAddition of dexamethasonePre-trained transformersPain medicineArtificial intelligence chatbotsRegional anesthesiaIntelligent chatbotHuman expertsChatGPTNarrative reviewDexamethasoneSearch methodologyLack of noveltyLay audiencesReview articleSubspecialtyAudienceMedical Knowledge Acquisition during a Pandemic: Pediatric Subspecialty in-Training Examination and Board Certification Exam Passing Rate
Ngo T, Yanek L, Caglar D, Bailey J, Roskind C, Langhan M. Medical Knowledge Acquisition during a Pandemic: Pediatric Subspecialty in-Training Examination and Board Certification Exam Passing Rate. Academic Pediatrics 2023, 24: 147-154. PMID: 37245666, PMCID: PMC10219674, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.05.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric subspecialtiesRetrospective observational studyEmergency medicineCritical care medicineCOVID-19 pandemicObservational studyCare medicineClinical careFellowship traineesInfectious diseasesClinical programsTraining ExaminationBoard certification examsSignificant decreaseScoresSignificant increaseSubspecialtyFellowship programsAmerican BoardExamSubspecialty programsSummative dataCertification examT-test analysisPandemicGender Distribution and Trends of Ophthalmology Subspecialties, 1992-2020
Steren B, Yee P, Rivera P, Feng S, Pepple K, Kombo N. Gender Distribution and Trends of Ophthalmology Subspecialties, 1992-2020. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2023, 253: 22-28. PMID: 37142172, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.04.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary practice areaSubspecialty practicePrimary practiceProportion of menPractice areaCross-sectional studyProportion of womenAmerican Board of OphthalmologyYears of certificationBoard-certified ophthalmologistsFisher's exact testOphthalmology subspecialtiesPractice trendsAmerican BoardPractice emphasisSubspecialistsSubspecialtyVitreoretinal surgeryNo significant differenceGender trendsPercentage of malesWomenExact testOphthalmologistsOphthalmologyThe Majority of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Faculty in the United States are Allopathic Males
Ranson R, Peabody T, Saker C, Lucido A, Lin J, Gianakos A, Stamm M, Mulcahey M. The Majority of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Faculty in the United States are Allopathic Males. Journal Of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation 2023, 4 DOI: 10.60118/001c.57673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgery residency programsOrthopaedic surgery residency programsUpper extremitySports medicineResidency programsHigh prevalenceOrthopaedic surgery facultyOrthopedic oncologyOrthopaedic surgeonsOrthopedic surgeryPaucity of informationSex discrepancyGeneral orthopaedicsAdministrative titlesAdult reconstructionMD facultyResidency Electronic Interactive DatabaseDemographic characteristicsAnalysis of varianceFellowship directorsSurgery facultyFollowing informationSubspecialtyExtremitiesOncologyCauses for Retraction in the Biomedical Literature: A Systematic Review of Studies of Retraction Notices
Hwang S, Yon D, Lee S, Kim M, Kim J, Smith L, Koyanagi A, Solmi M, Carvalho A, Kim E, Shin J, Ioannidis J. Causes for Retraction in the Biomedical Literature: A Systematic Review of Studies of Retraction Notices. Journal Of Korean Medical Science 2023, 38: e333. PMID: 37873630, PMCID: PMC10593599, DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e333.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Evaluation of the Content of Ophthalmology Fellowship Program Web sites
Alsaloum P, Alsaloum M, Kim T, Zheng D, Valentim C, Muste J, Goshe J, Singh R. Evaluation of the Content of Ophthalmology Fellowship Program Web sites. Journal Of Academic Ophthalmology 2022, 14: e127-e132. PMID: 37388469, PMCID: PMC9928003, DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1747673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMAIN OUTCOMEOphthalmology subspecialtiesCross-sectional studyFellowship programsHospital affiliationWellness programsSignificant heterogeneitySubspecialtySurgical statisticsSignificant differencesCurrent fellowsOutcomesProgram demographicsDemographic criteriaProgram Web sitesCase diversityCriteriaAverage numberProgram description
2021
Fellow Entrustment for the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities Across Subspecialties
Pitts S, Schwartz A, Carraccio CL, Herman BE, Mahan JD, Sauer CG, Dammann CEL, Aye T, Myers AL, Weiss PG, Turner DA, Hsu DC, Stafford DEJ, Chess PR, Fussell JJ, McGann KA, High P, Curran ML, Mink RB. Fellow Entrustment for the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities Across Subspecialties. Academic Pediatrics 2021, 22: 881-886. PMID: 34936942, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.12.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommon Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional ActivitiesClinical Competency CommitteePediatric subspecialtiesTraining yearEntrustable professional activitiesMost EPAsThird-year fellowsMilestone levelsFellowship training yearPediatric fellowship programsYear fellowsAdolescent medicineSubspecialtyCompetency committeesEffects modelFellowship programsSupervision ratingsYearsTrainee performanceLevelsAchieving Entrustable Professional Activities During Fellowship
Weiss PG, Schwartz A, Carraccio CL, Herman BE, Turner DA, Aye T, Fussell JJ, Kesselheim J, Mahan JD, McGann KA, Myers A, Stafford DEJ, Chess PR, Curran ML, Dammann CEL, High P, Hsu DC, Pitts S, Sauer C, Srivastava S, Mink RB. Achieving Entrustable Professional Activities During Fellowship. 2021, 148: e2021050196. PMID: 34667096, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-050196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFellowship program directorsCommon Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional ActivitiesEntrustable professional activitiesRank sum testLevel of entrustmentPediatric subspecialtiesQuality careSum testSubspecialistsInvestigator networksContinued assessmentSubspecialtyFriedman rank sum testPediatric fellowsNonclinical skillsProgram directorsFellowship graduatesPractice periodLinear regressionPatientsLevelsWell-being in trainee and faculty physicians
Frishman G, Raker C, Frankfurter D. Well-being in trainee and faculty physicians. Medical Education Online 2021, 26: 1950107. PMID: 34252014, PMCID: PMC8276666, DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2021.1950107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstetrics and GynecologySubspecialty fellowsCross-sectional studyOB/GYN residentsGynecology traineesProgression of trainingDuty hoursPost-graduate traineesOB/GYNU.S. traineesNo differenceGynecologyObstetricsCore facultySubspecialty facultyFaculty physiciansPhysician traineesAssessed differencesSubspecialtyImpacted traineesPhysiciansPhysician well-beingHoursProgressionIntervention
2020
113. MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTIES: PHYSICIANS’ BELIEFS AND CONFIDENCE PROVIDING CARE
Reardon J, Lembeck P, Murray T, Weiss P. 113. MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTIES: PHYSICIANS’ BELIEFS AND CONFIDENCE PROVIDING CARE. Academic Pediatrics 2020, 20: e53-e54. DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.06.134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic medical conditionsPhysician Belief ScaleGeneral pediatriciansMedical conditionsRates of screeningMajority of providersBehavioral health issuesPediatric facultyPediatric subspecialtiesHealth outcomesSubspecialistsPBS scoresMental healthHealth issuesCareSignificant differencesPatientsPediatriciansLess satisfactionResults SurveysAmerican BoardHigher scoresSubspecialtyAttendingsScores
2016
Understanding the Barriers to Hiring and Promoting Women in Surgical Subspecialties
Valsangkar N, Fecher AM, Rozycki GS, Blanton C, Bell TM, Freischlag J, Ahuja N, Zimmers TA, Koniaris LG. Understanding the Barriers to Hiring and Promoting Women in Surgical Subspecialties. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2016, 223: 387-398.e2. PMID: 27109779, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.03.042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiothoracic surgerySurgical facultyDepartment of SurgeryNIH fundingOverall median numberCertain subspecialtiesSurgical departmentSurgical oncologyMedian numberFraction of womenHigher NIH fundingPublications/citationsObserved lower numberSurgerySurgical subspecialtiesPotential disparitiesWomenDemographic characteristicsFunding detailsSubspecialtyFemale assistant professorsAssistant professor levelDivision chiefsDepartmentMore recent citations
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