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Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA)

27th Annual Medical Education Research ForumSubmission Title:Four Extremity Compartment Syndrome Fasciotomy Resulting From Influenza-A Viral Myositis; a Rare Complication

4th Annual Michigan QI SummitSubmission Title:Fast Track to OR - Standardization of Hip Fracture Admissions

74th Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference Submission Title:Third Time’s a Charm: How to Spot a Marjolin’s UlcerAdditional awards:3/18/16 - All School Research Consortium (ASRC) - Best Research Poster

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• Observed Dr. Richard Abe, D.P.M• Chemocautery of planar warts• Mycotic nails, dystrophic nails• Cortisone injection of plantar fasciitis • Sclerosing injections of neuromas• Assisted with ankle range of motion tests• Assisted with fiberglass casting

• Observed Dr. Steven Hager, D.O, Oncologist

• Observed Dr. Gloria Wu, M.D, Ophthalmologist, Retinal Surgeon• Performed visual acuity tests with Snellen chart and autorefractor• Performed optical coherence tomography examinations• Performed visual field examinations• Performed Electroretinogram and Visual Evoked Response examinations• Took photos of patients with Funduscope• Clinical management, scheduling

Internet Survey of Childhood HypothyroidismAuthors: Eric Chen, Samantha Madala, Steven Young, Vinna Nam, Anh Tran, Gloria WuAccepted by the American Endocrine Society for presentation at the June 2013 San Francisco conference

Choroidal thickness in glaucoma and diabetic patients with good visual acuityAuthors: Gloria Wu, Anh Tran, Steven Young, Eric Chen, Vinna Nam, Agastya Gupta, Jane Xu, Susan Hailpern Accepted by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology for presentation at the May 2013 Washington conference

•Investigated the effects of phosphorous deficiency on the NOD21 and LAMATE genes in White Lupin

• Subjects included: organic chemistry, virology, developmental genetics, microbiology and physics

• Observed Dr. Angela Anagnos, M.D, Sleep Neurologist• Observed patients being treated for sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders • Learned about the various continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices

• Observed Dr. Olivia Hsia, M.D, Internist• Assisted with procedural diagnostics • Input patient vital information into computer interface• Attended thoracic oncology board meeting at Stanford Cancer Center

• Observed Dr. Ming Li, M.D, Endocrinologist• Observed ultrasound testing• Observed biopsy on cervical lymph nodes

• Observed Dr. Frank He, L.Ac, Acupuncturist• Exposure to alternative medicine and pain management• Observed muscle channeling • Observed use of therapeutic needles • Observed subcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

• Isolated grape cell protoplasts• Functional characterization of membrane-bound malate transporters• Performed transformations, sequencings and other gene manipulations under a post-doc researcher

• Improved rudimentary motor, social, and verbal skills in children with developmental disabilities

• Organized emergency room environment• Offered information to patrons• Reduced triage nurse workload

• Assisted the elderly with a wide range of therapeutic exercises• Participated in group meditation and singing

• Supervised group activities • Educated children about marine biology• Raised ecological awareness

• Assisted a child with autism spectrum disorder in soccer camp• Encouraged him to participate in group activities