2025
A mixed methods evaluation of an online climate change and health certificate program for working professionals
Carrión D, Prasanth S, Hurtado I, Lin-Schweitzer A, Braga M, Munson S, Hines E, Kotcher J, Daly-Haney H, Maibach E, Conlon K, Babcock-Dunning L, Timm K, Dubrow R. A mixed methods evaluation of an online climate change and health certificate program for working professionals. BMC Public Health 2025, 25: 2308. PMID: 40611009, PMCID: PMC12224474, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-23477-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPublic health challengeHealth challengesPeer-to-peer learningAllied health professionsNon-health professionsProgram completion ratesMixed-methods assessmentCohort of participantsOverall program evaluationFree-text elementsNon-healthHealth professionsProgram strengthsEnrollee dataProgram evaluationCompletion ratesProfessionalsPublic healthInsufficient opportunitiesHealthProfessional networksPeer-to-peerDiverse cadreConclusionsThe evaluationEducational offeringsPhysicians in Greece’s Emergency Departments: Attitudes, Readiness, and Need for Formal Training
Aly S, Babales D, Kouliou O, Ulrich A, Reid E, Tsiftsis D. Physicians in Greece’s Emergency Departments: Attitudes, Readiness, and Need for Formal Training. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2025, 0: 1002-1007. PMID: 40795001, PMCID: PMC12342500, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.39964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEM residency trainingEmergency medicineNationally Representative SurveyEmergency physiciansPearson chi-square testEMS certificationResidency trainingChi-square testRecognition of emergency medicineOnline consent formSurvey of physiciansPreparedness of physiciansUncomfortable caringHealth districtEmergency careCritical next stepsClinical preparednessEmergency departmentED patientsMixed-methodsMedical specialtiesFormal trainingLevel of competenceEmergency departments(EDTraining opportunitiesPediatric 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCertificationClinical CompetenceEducation, Medical, GraduateFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansPediatricsUnited StatesConceptsEntrustable 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
Administration of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s virtual APPLIED Examination: successes, challenges, and lessons learned
Keegan M, Harman A, McLoughlin T, Macario A, Deiner S, Gaiser R, Warner D, Suresh S, Sun H. Administration of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s virtual APPLIED Examination: successes, challenges, and lessons learned. BMC Medical Education 2024, 24: 749. PMID: 38992662, PMCID: PMC11241991, DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05694-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective Structured Clinical ExaminationIn-personAmerican BoardOSCE examinationStructured Clinical ExaminationIn-person evaluationStandardized oral examinationIn-person examsVirtual formatOral examinationClinical examinationAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology experienceCommunication skillsBoard staffIn-person experiencesThe National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect
Gill J, Christensen E, Dennison E, Ely S, Gilson T, Keyes K, Lear K, Lucas J, Mahar T, Quinton R. The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2024, 45: e1-e4. PMID: 38215052, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidentsCause of DeathCertificationChildCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesHomicideHumansConceptsPublic interestMedical examiner/coronerPediatric deathsDeath certificatesLocal customsPublic health determinantsNational AssociationCertificationHealth determinantsStatistical purposesUnsafe sleep practicesOpinionDeterminant issuesEnvironmental neglectPosition paperHomicideJudgesJurySleep practicesCertified trainingEnvironmental exposuresNeglectEnvironmentalInterestNational
2023
Primary Practice Emphasis Area and Diversity Among Board-Certified Ophthalmologists
Duarte Bojikian K, Mekonnen Z, Adan N, Rivera-Morales P, Kombo N, Feng S. Primary Practice Emphasis Area and Diversity Among Board-Certified Ophthalmologists. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2023, 260: 84-90. PMID: 38103875, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.11.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCertificationEthnicityFemaleHumansMaleOphthalmologistsRacial GroupsRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsFisher's exact testAmerican Board of OphthalmologyBoard-certified ophthalmologistsRetrospective reviewPacific Islander individualsExact testRegion of practiceOphthalmologistsSelf-reported race/ethnicityOphthalmologyYear of graduationEmphasis areasSelf-identified blacksAmerican BoardAlaska NativesIslander individualsStudent-tStatistical analysisURiMSelf-identifyGlaucomaMedical 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCertificationChildCOVID-19Education, Medical, GraduateEducational MeasurementHumansPandemicsUnited StatesConceptsPediatric 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCertificationChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleOphthalmologistsOphthalmologySelf ReportUnited StatesConceptsPrimary 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 testOphthalmologistsOphthalmologyMaintaining Your Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine The New ABIM Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment
Tanoue L, Evans L. Maintaining Your Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine The New ABIM Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment. CHEST Journal 2023, 163: 1020-1022. PMID: 37164574, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosition Paper: SGIM Sex- and Gender-Based Women’s Health Core Competencies
Henrich J, Schwarz E, McClintock A, Rusiecki J, Casas R, Kwolek D. Position Paper: SGIM Sex- and Gender-Based Women’s Health Core Competencies. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2023, 38: 2407-2411. PMID: 37079185, PMCID: PMC10117249, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08170-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWomen's healthInternal medicineGeneral internal medicine physiciansHealth careCare of patientsContext of patientsInternal medicine physiciansWomen's health careComprehensive careGeneral internistsMedicine physiciansMedicines CommissionGender diverse individualsCareFollowing position paperWomenPatientsHealthAccreditation CouncilAmerican BoardGraduate Medical Education program requirementsSexCore competenciesMedicinePivotal advances
2022
Medical Certification for Utility Shut-Off Protection and Health-Related Social Needs.
Rosenberg J, Rosenthal A, Castillo S, Edwards E, Erickson C, Nogelo P, Fenick AM. Medical Certification for Utility Shut-Off Protection and Health-Related Social Needs. 2022, 150 PMID: 36226533, PMCID: PMC9647589, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-057571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical-legal partnershipsMedical certificationHealth-related social needsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicMedical certificatesAcademic pediatric centersDisease 2019 pandemicPediatric centersPositivity rateObservational studyGreater oddsPsychosocial needsMultiple foodsPoor healthLegal PartnershipsDevelopmental problemsMedical formsPatientsHealthFinancial stressorsDescriptive analysisStudy of familiesSocial needsPayment plansPediatriciansOral Chemotherapy Metric Performance in Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Practices: Updated Trends and Analysis.
Blinder VS, Garrett-Mayer E, Jacobsen PB, Kozlik MM, Markham MJ, Siegel RD, Kamal AH, Crist STS, Rosenthal J, Chiang AC, _ _. Oral Chemotherapy Metric Performance in Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Practices: Updated Trends and Analysis. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2022, 20: 1099-1106.e2. PMID: 36240846, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2022.7024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRelationship Between Participation in ASCO's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Program and American Board of Internal Medicine's Maintenance of Certification Program
Siegel RD, Garrett-Mayer E, Lipner RS, Kozlik MMP, Vandergrift JL, Crist STS, Chen RC, Chiang AC, Kamal AH, Force O. Relationship Between Participation in ASCO's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Program and American Board of Internal Medicine's Maintenance of Certification Program. JCO Oncology Practice 2022, 18: e1350-e1356. PMID: 35363501, DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality Oncology Practice InitiativeInternal Medicine MaintenanceMedical oncologistsCancer care deliveryUS medical oncologistsHigh-quality patient careAmerican BoardPatient careCare deliveryOncologistsPractice levelIndividual basisPractice initiativesAssociationProficiency programPersonal factorsVariety of optionsIndividual practicesPhysiciansASCO
2021
The 2021 PhD Board-Certified Clinical Chemist Compensation Survey
Patel K, El-Khoury JM, Kataria Y, Wheeler S, Hackenmueller S. The 2021 PhD Board-Certified Clinical Chemist Compensation Survey. The Journal Of Applied Laboratory Medicine 2021, 6: 1655-1659. PMID: 34427677, DOI: 10.1093/jalm/jfab105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCertificationHumansProspective StudiesSalaries and Fringe BenefitsSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsAcademic medical centerModifying a comprehensive preclinical dermatology curriculum to better teach dermatology in skin of all colors: Response to “Improving cultural competency and practicing cultural humility in dermatologic training: Skin of color education and board certification”
Zhou AG, Hafler J, Tomayko MM. Modifying a comprehensive preclinical dermatology curriculum to better teach dermatology in skin of all colors: Response to “Improving cultural competency and practicing cultural humility in dermatologic training: Skin of color education and board certification”. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2021, 85: e403-e405. PMID: 34375668, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.06.898.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
The history of workforce concerns in pediatric pulmonary Medicine
Oermann CM, Lahiri T, Peterson‐Carmichael S, Weiss P. The history of workforce concerns in pediatric pulmonary Medicine. Pediatric Pulmonology 2020, 58: 683-689. PMID: 32986316, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCertificationChildFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansPulmonary MedicineUnited StatesWorkforceAddiction Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine: The Evolution of Addiction Physician Specialists
Nunes EV, Kunz K, Galanter M, O'Connor PG. Addiction Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine: The Evolution of Addiction Physician Specialists. American Journal On Addictions 2020, 29: 390-400. PMID: 32902056, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersAddiction medicineUse disordersAddiction psychiatryAddiction medicine fellowshipsAmerican BoardPublic health challengeWorkforce of physiciansMedical comorbiditiesGeneral medicalSpecialty settingsPhysician specialistsClinical settingPractice pathwayHealth challengesPrimary specialtyFellowship trainingPreventive medicineActive diplomatesMedical specialtiesTraining program requirementsAccreditation CouncilDisordersMedicineDiplomatesMedical marijuana certification for patients with sickle cell disease: a report of a single center experience
Curtis SA, Lew D, Spodick J, Hendrickson JE, Minniti CP, Roberts JD. Medical marijuana certification for patients with sickle cell disease: a report of a single center experience. Blood Advances 2020, 4: 3814-3821. PMID: 32790846, PMCID: PMC7448584, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020002325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnemia, Sickle CellCannabisCertificationHumansMedical MarijuanaRetrospective StudiesConceptsOpioid useMedical marijuanaSickle cell disease (SCD) reportBaseline opioid useSingle-center experienceHealth care utilizationSickle cell diseaseOpioid utilizationClinical characteristicsMost patientsCenter experienceCare utilizationSCD patientsInpatient hospitalizationRandom patientsAdmission ratesCell diseasePatientsRetrospective dataDisease reportsStudy periodHealth careCannabis productsCannabisEdible cannabis productsDetermining the Need for Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers Based on Travel Time to the Nearest Comprehensive Stroke Center
Baker D, Tschurtz B, Aliaga A, Williams S, Jauch E, Schwamm L. Determining the Need for Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers Based on Travel Time to the Nearest Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2020, 46: 501-505. PMID: 32736996, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Stroke Center Certification and Performance: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Northeast Cerebrovascular Consortium Region.
Wira CR, Melluzzo S, Beasley TM, Magdon-Ismail Z, Day D, Madsen TE, McCullough LD, Stein J, Schwamm LH, Gropen T. Stroke Center Certification and Performance: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Northeast Cerebrovascular Consortium Region. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2019, 92: 587-596. PMID: 31866774, PMCID: PMC6913814.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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