2018-Present
Kelley Anderson, DO
Presentations
“Haven’t Got Time for the Pain: The Practical Shoulder Exam.” Breakout session at the 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 29, 2018.
Vince Balestrino, MD
Publications
Carr M, Felton M, Balestrino V, Shelesky G. Are N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors more effective in slowing cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease dementia. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(6):E7-8.
Shelesky G, Sauereisen SC, Balestrino V. Do antibiotics reduce the risk of infection in first trimester medical abortion? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(4):E17-18
Richard Bruehlman, MD
Publications
Bruehlman, R and Castelli G. “Rising from the cabbage patch and treating osteoarthritis.” Diving for PURLS. Evidence Based Practice, Sept 2018; (8); 4-5.
Bruehlman, R. “Problem cancers.” (CME video lecture). In Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine. Middleton, D (course director.) Oakstone Publishing, 2019.
Wilson, S., Stem, L., and Bruehlman, R. “Hypothyroidism.” American Family Physician. 2021; 103(10): 605-613.
Presentations
“Common thyroid conundrums.” 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine, UPMC-St. Margaret and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, March 30, 2018.
Other topics presented in 2019-2021 for resident education for UPMC-St Margaret Family Medicine Residency include outpatient alcohol withdrawal; peripheral arterial disease; screening for colorectal cancer; atrial fibrillation; thyroid disorders
Gregory Castelli, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM
Publications
Kirpekar P, Turco N, Castelli G. In patients with hypertension, does chlorthalidone lead to better outcomes than hydrochlorothiazide? Spotlight on Pharmacy. Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(9):24.
Feng X, Sambamoorthi U, Innes K, Castelli G, LeMasters T, Xiong L, Williams MU, Tan X. Predictors of Major Bleeding Among Working-Age Adults with Atrial Fibrillation: Evaluating the Effects of Potential Drug-drug Interactions and Switching from Warfarin to Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2018 Oct 12.
Castelli G, Schaffer M. Crisaborole (Eucrisa) for Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis. Am Fam Physician 2018 Sep 15;98(6):379-380.
Castelli G, Bacci JL, Dombrowski SK, Osborne M, Difilippo A, Klatt PM, McGivney MS. Pharmacist-Delivered Comprehensive Medication Management Within Family Medicine Practices: An Evaluation of the SCRIPT Project. Fam Med 2018 Sept; 50(8): 605-612.
Feng X, Sambamoorthi U, Innes K, LeMasters T, Castelli G, Dwibedi N, Tan X. Healthcare Utilization and Expenditures in Working-Age Adults with Atrial Fibrillation: The Effect of Switching from Warfarin to Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2018 Aug 25.
Friedlander MP, Castelli G. PURL: Time to switch to nonsterile gloves for these procedures? J Fam Pract 2018 Aug;67(8):507-508.
Neutze D, Evans KL, Koenig M, Castelli G, Mounsey A. PURLs: Does fish oil during pregnancy help prevent asthma in kids? J Fam Pract 2018 Feb;67(2):100-102.
Karsh A, Castelli G. Countering the Blow: Effectiveness of sertraline after traumatic brain injury. Evidence-Based Practice. 2018;21(1):4.
Bruehlman R, Castelli G. Rising from the cabbage patch and treating osteoarthritis. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice, Sept 2018;21(8):4-5.
Friedlander MP, Castelli G. Comparing rates of infections between sterile and nonsterile gloves for common outpatient procedures. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(7):6.
Castelli G, Yuan D. Does vancomycin make a difference for treating C difficile infections? Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(5):E22.
Haver A, Castelli G. CV safety of celecoxib for arthritis comparable to traditional NSAIDs. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(5):4.
Castelli G, Wilson SA.Artificial sweetener consumption and risks of dementia and stroke. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(4):4.
Refereed Presentations
“Making FMRP Curriculum Changes From an Emerging Leader’s Perspective.”Poster presentation at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 30, 2019.
“Giving Feedback Throughout Your Career: Feedback Made Easy and Hard. [Seminar] Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Conference. Rye Brook, NY. November 11, 2018.Co-presenter:Shelesky G.
“Who Wants to Be a Million Times Better With Game Presentations? ” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Hogan L, Jaffe G, Kirpekar P, Bobrzynski E, Weinstein S.
“Evaluation of the Use of In-Office Spirometry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Family Medicine Practice.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Copenhaver A, Koenig ME, Sauereisen S, Friedlander MP, Farrah R.
“The Habits of Highly Effective Posters.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 7, 2018. Co-presenters: Bragg S, Desai K.
“DOAC and Forget-It? Necessity of direct oral anticoagulant monitoring services in family medicine health centers.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 6, 2018. Co-presenters: Fargo E, Castelli G, Copenhaver A, Turco N.
Invited Presentations
“Safety and Efficacy of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Extreme Body Weights.” Poster presentation at the 1st Annual UPMC Family Medicine Scholarship Day. Altoona, PA. May 10, 2019. Co-presenters: Cardinal RM, D’Addezio A, Dakers K, D’Amico F, Yee A.
“Aspirin Update – Navigating Conflicting Evidences and Controversy. Session at the 46th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 15, 2019.
“Case Based Approach to Diabetes Management.” Grand Rounds. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. Pittsburgh, PA. May 10, 2018.
“Diabetic Care: Glycemic Control During Acute Illness.” Breakout session at the 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 30, 2018.
Amy DiPlacido, MD
Publications
Proddutur S, DiPlacido A, Skef S, Haugh A. “In patients maintained on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder who undergo surgery, does discontinuing buprenorphine preoperatively improve post-operative pain control? Spotlight on Pharmacy Evidenced-Based Practice 2019;22(8):28.
DiPlacido A. Reflections from writing fiction. Bulletin of the Allegheny County Medical Society [Materia Medica]. March 2018;108(3):90.
Copenhaver A, DiPlacido A, Springer S, Haugh A. Is acupuncture better than prophylactic pharmacotherapy for reducing the frequency and intensity of episodic and chorine migraines? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(5):E21
Ie K, Chaudhri P, DiPlacido A, Haugh A. Is sleep-disordered-breathing associated with poor maternal-fetal outcomes? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(1):E6-7.
Invited Presentations
“The Basics of Pressure Ulcers.” Presentation at the 27th Annual Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine. Marriott Pittsburgh City Center. Pittsburgh, PA. April 27, 2019.
“The Basics of Pressure Injuries.” Grand Rounds presentation. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. Pittsburgh, PA. April 2018
Roberta Farrah, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Refereed Presentations
“Evaluation of the Use of In-Office Spirometry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Family Medicine Practice.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Copenhaver A, Castelli G, Koenig ME, Sauereisen S.
Allison Flaherty, DO
Publications
Koenig ME, Flaherty A, Schaffer TC. What are effective nonopioid medications for treating chronic neck pain? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice, Sept 2018;21(8):52–53.
Medical Complications of Pregnancy (CME Video Lecture>) In Middleton, D. (Course Director), Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine. Birmingham, AL: Oakstone Publishing, 2019
Mary Pat Friedlander, MD
Publications
Friedlander MP, Castelli G. Comparing rates of infections between sterile and nonsterile gloves for common outpatient procedures. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(7):6.
Refereed Presentations
“Brighter Futures: Changing Office Flow to Improve Well-Child Care.” Lecture at the STFM Conference on Practice Improvement. Tampa, FL. December 7, 2018 Co-presenters: Das N, MacGregor S, Meck E, Schaffer Monica, Vogl A.
“Evaluation of the Use of In-Office Spirometry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Family Medicine Practice.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Copenhaver A, Castelli G, Koenig ME, Sauereisen S, Farrah R.
Jonathan Han, MD
Referred Presentations
“The Promise and Challenge of Reflective Writing.” Seminar at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenter: Paul Gross MD.
“The Promise and Challenge of Reflective Writing.” FMEC Annual Meeting, Rye, New York. November 2018. Co-presenters: Paul Gross MD
“A Primer on Treating Opioid Addiction in a Family Medicine Residency Program,” FMEC Annual Meeting, Rye, New York. November 2018. Co-presenters: Jeanne Spencer MD, Holly Russell MD, Paul Brayer MD.
Chronic Pain Management, Responsible Opioid Prescribing, MAT and Physician Wellness.” Workshop for FMEC Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio. November 2017. Co-presenters: John Boll MD, Jim Ledwith MD Erik Brown MD, Shelley Burchstadt MD, Sybil White MD, Matthew Nutt LCSW.
Invited Presentations
“Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Family Medicine.” Online CME Lecture Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine 2019, edited by Donald B. Middleton. April 1, 2020.
“Careers in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).” Pennsylvania Primary Care Annual Networking Event. November 11, 2019. Pittsburgh, PA.
“Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Family Medicine.” Family Medicine Refresher Course, University of Pittsburgh Department of Family Medicine. March 28, 2020. Pittsburgh, PA Invited and scheduled, however cancelled secondary to COVID 19 Pandemic.
“Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder with Buprenorphinein Family Medicine.” Session at the 46th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 15, 2019. Co-presenter: Finklestein A.
“Addiction Medicine Elective – Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.” University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, First/Second Year Student lecture series. Pittsburgh, PA. March 14, 2019. Co-lecturer: Das N.
“Responsible Opioid Prescribing and Harm Reduction to address the Opioid Overdose Epidemic.” Baker Fellowship Lecture, Univerity of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Pittsburgh, PA. Jan 9, 2019. Co-presenter: Mercuri J.
“On Being a Patient – Introduction to Narrative Medicine.” Osher Life-long Learning seminar, Carnegie Mellon University. October 30, 2018. Pittsburgh, PA. Co-presenter: Merenstein J.
“Integrated Behavioral Health in a Primary Care Setting.” Mental Health America of Southwestern PA Annual Meeting. September 27, 2018. Monroeville, PA. Co-presenter: Mercuri J.
“Addiction Mini-elective for UPSOM Students.” Panel Presentation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. March 14, 2018. Co-presenters: Proddutur S, Nightingale B.
“Advocacy Primer.” Presentation, University of Pittsburgh St. Margaret Faculty Development Fellowship Program. March 8, 2018. Co-Presenter: Klatt T.
“Law in Public Health: The Opioid Epidemic.” Presentation, University of Pittsburgh School of Law and School of Public Health. March 1, 2018. Co-presenter, Elizabeth Van Nostrand, JD.
“Responses to the Opioid Epidemic in Allegheny County.” Presentation, Pittsburgh Foundation Opioid Giving Circle, Pittsburgh, PA. February 20, 2018. Co-presenter, Aaron Arnold, Prevention Point Pittsburgh.
“Responsible Opioid Prescribing and Harm Reduction with Naloxone.” Presentation, Cannon Fellowship Seminar. University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, Pittsburgh, PA. January 10, 2018. Co-presenter: Mercuri J.
Narrative Medicine /Peer Reviewed Refereed Articles
Han, JK. The Kindest Insult. British Medical Journal 2003;326(7396):991.
Han, JK. Welcome to the Arctic Circle. JABFP 2004;17:78-79.
Han, JK. Malignant Neglect. JAMA 2005;294(20):2546-2548.
Han, JK. Serious Side Effects. Health Affairs 2009; 28(2);533-539, (podcast available at http://content.healthaffairs.org
Han, JK. Bereavement. JAMA. 2010;303(11):1016. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/11/1016
Han, JK. Minutes. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 2014 (March);4:104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000617
Han J, Hill L, Koenig M, Das N. Naloxone Counseling for Harm Reduction and Patient Engagement. Family Medicine 2017;49(9):730-733. http://www.stfm.org/FamilyMedicine/Vol49Issue9/Han730
Han, JK. Procedure Note. The Pharos (Autumn) 2008;71(4):29-32.
Han, JK. Calculating Caring. Health Affairs Blog; http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2010/07/21/calculating-caring/ ; July 21, 2010.
Han, JK. Steep Sledding. Pulse – Voices From the Heart of Medicine, http://www.pulsemagazine.org/Archive October 2, 2009; anthologized in “Pulse – More Voices From the Heart of Medicine – a second anthology” (2012).
Han, JK. Passing the torch – A day in the life of an attending physician. Health Affairs Blog; http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2012/02/01/passing-the-torch-a-day-in-the-... February 1, 2012
Merenstein J, Han J, Middleton J. “The Human Side of Medicine – Three Generations of Family Physicians Share Their Stories.” CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2016. 245 pp. Charleston, SC. ISBN-13:978-1523856800
Amy Haver, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
Publications
Turco NJ, Lamberton N, Haver A. High-dose vs. standard dose heparin for VTE prophylaxis in obese patients. Am Fam Physician 2018;97(11):online.
Niedermier V, Hill-Daniel J, Haver A. What are effective treatments for tinea capitis in children? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(5):9.
Haver A, Castelli G. CV safety of celecoxib for arthritis comparable to traditional NSAIDs. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(5):4.
Refereed Presentations
“Evaluation of a Geriatric Correctional Insulin Scale in Patients with Diabetes.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 3, 2019. Co-presenters: Bobrzynski E, Cassidy L.
“An Evaluation of Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Patients in Bundled Payment Episodes in a Skilled Nursing Facility.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 3, 2019. Co-presenter: Kirpekar P.
“Antibiogram-Based Antibiotic Algorithm for Treatment of Cystitis in a Nursing Facility .” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 3, 2019. Co-presenters: Wilson E, Kryger E, Pickering A, D’Amico F.
“Antibiogram-Based Antibiotic Algorithm for Treatment of Cystitis in a Nursing Facility.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 7, 2018. Co-presenters: Wilson E, Pickering A.
Invited Presentations
“Getting to Yes: Alternative to Beers List Drugs.” Breakout session at the 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 29, 2018.
Richard Hoffmaster, MD
Refereed Presentations
Coyne M, Hoffmaster R, Sakely H. “Identifying Unintentional Weight Loss in a Gerontology Clinic.” J Am Geriatr Soc. 68(Suppl 1):S210,2020
“Advanced Care Planning Quality Improvement Project for Family Medicine Residents.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 2, 2019. Co-presenter: Wilhelmy K.
“Powassan Virus: An Uncommon Cause of Viral Encephalopathy.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 2, 2019. Co-presenter: Arif H.
Invited Presentations
“Palliative Care in the Nursing Home.” Presentation at the 26th Annual Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine. Marriott Pittsburgh City Center. Pittsburgh, PA. April 7, 2018.
Linda Hogan, PhD
Refereed Presentations
“Pursuing Scholarship: Creating Effective Conference Submissions.” Workshop at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 30, 2019.
“Presentation Skills Revamped: How to Take Your Presentation to the Next Level.” Seminar at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 30, 2019. Co-presenters: Cardinal R, Bobrzynski E, Raghavan A, Weinstein S, Wissman K.
“How to Hack Your (Scholarly) Life Featuring Letters to the Editor and Publication Tips and Tricks.” Lecture at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 28, 2019. Co-presenters: Williams AM, Skef S, Wissman K, Hendry S.
“Co-located Family Medicine and Trauma Services: The First Twenty Months.” Poster presentation at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. November 2018. Co-presenters: Karsh A, Sauereisen S.
“A Sensational HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Study by Staff and Physicians with Community Encouragement.” Poster presentation at the 46th NAPCRG Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: McGaffey AL, Payette N, Lamberton N, Siegel J, Hogan L, Middleton D, Hughes K, Michael Susick M, Lin C, Nowalk MP.
“Who Wants to Be a Million Times Better With Game Presentations?” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Castelli G, Jaffe G, Kirpekar P, Bobrzynski E, Weinstein S.
“Enhancing Teaching Skills.” Japanese Resident Teaching: Teaching visiting family medicine and GIM residents from AIH Hospital, Japan. Seminars presented for University of Pittsburgh Faculty Development Fellowship Program. Pittsburgh, PA. October 2018.
Marianne Koenig, PharmD, BCPS
Publications
Koenig, ME, Farrah B. ‘Medication Management Rotation for Family Medicine Physician Residents and Pharmacy Residents’. Ambulatory Care Survival Guide, 4th Edition. Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2019, 343-351. Print
Koenig, ME. Asthma Pharmacotherapy. (CME Video Lecture). In Middleton, D. (Course Director), Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine. Birmingham, AL: Oakstone Publishing, 2019.
Weinstein S, Koenig M, Copenhaver A. Do patients on extended courses of systemic corticosteroids benefit from oral bisphosphonate therapy to prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(6):13-4.
Koenig ME, Flaherty A, Schaffer TC. What are effective nonopioid medications for treating chronic neck pain? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice, Sept 2018;21(8):52–53.
Fargo EL, Bondar A, Haugh A, Koenig ME. Which nonbisphosphonate therapies are effective for decreasing fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice, Sept 2018;21(8):38-39.
Refereed Presentations
“Maximizing Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs): An Interprofessional Approach to Improving Medical AWV Rates, Reimbursing Home Visits and Coordinating Chronic Care Management.” Lecture at the STFM Conference on Practice Improvement. Tampa, FL. December 7, 2018. Co-presenters: Das N, Weinstein S.
“Promoting InterProfessional Team Communication/Training via Case Conferences.” Focused Lecture Discussion at the 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. Oct. 13, 2018. Co-presenters: McGuire P, Sauereisen S, Lu J, Mercuri J.
“Incorporation of Addiction Medicine Curriculum Into a Family Medicine Residency.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 9, 2018. Co-presenters: Proddutur S, McGuire P, Lu J, Mercuri J.
“Evaluation of the Use of In-Office Spirometry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Family Medicine Practice.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Copenhaver A, Castelli G, Sauereisen S, Friedlander MP, Farrah R.
Invited Presentations
“Treatment of Chronic HCV in an Outpatient Primary Care Setting.” Poster presentation at the 1st Annual UPMC Family Medicine Scholarship Day. Altoona, PA. May 10, 2019. Co-presenters: Hall A, Krueger J, Murga G, Prater J, Weinstein S, Kirpekar P, Ferdock A, Das N.
“Statin Therapy Assessment and Team-Based Integrative Partnership (STATIN).” Poster presentation at the 1st Annual UPMC Family Medicine Scholarship Day. Altoona, PA. May 10, 2019. Co-presenters: Weinstein S, D’Amico F.
Krista Leman, DO
Refereed Presentations
“Orthostatic Hypotension in the Outpatient Setting After a Fall.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 3, 2019. Co-presenters: Wilson E, D’Amico F, Sakely H.
“Catatonic delirium in a 94 year-old female.” Presidential Poster session. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 5, 2018. Co-presenter: Udyawar N.
“Non-traumatic unilateral adrenal hemorrhage in an older adult.” Poster presentation. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenter: Udyawar N.
“Impact of a cardiology curriculum for interprofessional learners t a skilled nursing facility.” Poster presentation. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Mohan E, Riarh A, Sakely H.
“Catatonic delirium in a 94 year-old female.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Udyawar N.
“Non-traumatic unilateral adrenal hemorrhage in an older adult.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenter: Udyawar N.
“Impact of a cardiology curriculum for interprofessional learns at a skilled nursing facility.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Mohan E, Riarh A, Sakely H.
Invited Presentation
“Thyroid Storm in the Setting of Newly Diagnosed Graves’ Disease in a Geriatric Patient.” Poster session. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Nix W.
“Thyroid Storm in the Setting of Newly Diagnosed Graves’ Disease in a Geriatric Patient.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Nix W.
"Nutrition & Hydration in the Elderly.” Faculty Core Topic Presentation. UPMC St. Margaret Geriatric Medicine Care Conference. Pittsburgh PA. Jan 2018.
"Feeding Tube Myths.” Faculty Presentation. UPMC St. Margaret Core Content Series. Pittsburgh PA. Jan 2018.
"Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention.” Guest Faculty Presentation. UPMC McKeesport Core Content Series. McKeesport PA. Jan 2018.
Jeffrey Lineman, DO
Refereed Presentations
“OMM Workshop – Upper Respiratory ENT and Lower Respiratory.” PAFP CME Conference. Nemacolin, PA. Nov 3, 2018. Co-presenters: Chabra R, Sweeney K.
“OMM Workshop – Osteopathic Approach to the Patient With Low Back Pain.” PAFP CME Conference. Nemacolin, PA. Nov 3, 2018. Co-presenters: Chabra R, Sweeney K.
Invited Presentation
“A Comprehensive Review of OMM in Family Medicine.” Presentation at the annual SCHOLAR conference, UPMC Medical Education and Osteopathic Program. Cumberland Woods. Pittsburgh, PA. September 20, 2019.
“OMT for Lower Respiratory Infections. Session at the 46th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 15, 2019. Co-presenter: Chabra R.
“OMM for Carpal Tunnel with Joint Injection.” Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
“OMM for the Lower Extremity.” Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
“OMM in GERD: Viscerosomatic Dysfunction.” Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
“OMM for the Shoulder: Adhesive Capsulitis.” Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
“OMM for Inpatient Pneumonia: an Evidence Based Approach.: Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
“OMM in Neck Pain and Headaches.” Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
“OMM in Upper Respiratory Infections.” Clinical Teaching Lecture Series. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. 2002-present
Ann McGaffey, MD, FAAFP
Publications
McGaffey AL, Lombardo NP, Lamberton N, Klatt P, Siegel J, Middleton DB, Hughes K, Jeng Lin C, Nowalk MP. A “Sense”-National HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Project in a Family Medicine Residency Practice. Journal of the National Medical Association, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2019.06.004
Refereed Presentations
"Improving Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Rates by Entire Primary Care Medical Home Involvement." Poster presentation at the 2019 NAPCRG Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada. November 19, 2019.
“A Sensational HPV Vaccination Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement Study with Community Encouragement.” Poster presentation at the Prevention 2019 American College of Preventive Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. May 22 & 23, 2019.
“Fitwits Intervention for Children Ages 6-9 and Parents: Brief Office Based Tool for BMI Discussion.” Poster presentation at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: Meck E, Wilhelmy K, D’Amico F, Hughes K.
“A Sensational HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Study by Staff and Physicians with Community Encouragement.” Poster presentation at the 46th NAPCRG Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: Payette N, Lamberton N, Klatt P, Siegel J, Middleton D, Hughes K, Michael Susick M, Lin C, Nowalk MP.
“Fitwits Intervention for Children Ages 6-9 Years and Parents and Improved BMI Understanding.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 7, 2018. Co-presenters: Meck E, Wilhelmy KH, D’Amico F.
Invited presentation
Quality Improvement Projects UPMC St. Margaret BGFHC HPV Vaccination. [presentation]. Jewish Healthcare Foundation luncheon meeting to welcome national leaders from Rotary International, interest in improving HPV vaccination worldwide. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 28,2019.
Our Family Health Center Communicates, Advocates, and Vaccinates. [presentation]. Allegheny County Immunization Coalition. Moderator: Chairman, Ronald Bair. Allegheny Intermediate Unit, McGuffey Room, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. February 21, 2019.
“Our Family Health Center: Vaccination Destination for East End Pittsburgh.” [presentation and panelist]. Health Activism-Leaving Your Mark on Healthcare, Salk Health Activist Fellowship. Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania October 30,2018.
“Our Sensational HPV Vaccination Trial.” Update on the Science and Public Health Implications of HPV, [panelist]. Pittsburgh, PA. November 2, 2016.
“Our Sensational HPV Vaccination Trial.” Oral Presentation. HPV Advisory Committee, Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Pittsburgh, PA. March 3, 2016. Co-presenter: Payette N.
“‘ABLE2’– A Better Life through Exercise and Eating: A Collaborative Approach to Obesity in the Primary Care Office.” 25th Annual Research Day, Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Research Day, Hershey, PA. Shah K presenter, Hyde E, Balestrino M, Funair L, Kimes S, Lewis A, Mohan E, McGaffey A. March 8, 2014
Patricia McGuire, MD
Publications
McGuire P. Examination of the risk of relapse and time to relapse after discontinuation of antidepressants in patients with anxiety disorders.” Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(10):4.
Lu J, Ketterer E, McGuire P. Implementation of psychiatric e-consultation in family medicine community health centers. The Int J of Psych in Med. 2019;54(4-5):296-306.
McGuire P. “ADHD and Autism.” (CME A/V Lecture). in Middleton, D. (Course Director), Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine. Birmingham, AL: Oakstone Publishing, 2019.
Refereed Presentations
“Medication Assisted Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder.” Clinical Update at the 40th Forum on Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. September 20, 2019. Co-presenters: Bruehlman A, Koenig M.
“Assessing Attitudes and Barriers in Residents’ Management of Chronic Suicidality.” Poster presentation at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 30, 2019. Co-presenter: Mercuri J.
“Psychiatric E-Consult: Advancing Behavioral Health Integration via EHR Consultation.” Lecture at the STFM Conference on Practice Improvement. Tampa, FL. December 7, 2018. Co-presenter: Lu J.
“Promoting InterProfessional Team Communication/Training via Case Conferences.” Focused Lecture Discussion at the 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. Oct. 13, 2018. Co-presenters: Sauereisen S, Lu J, Koenig M, Mercuri J.
“Incorporation of Addiction Medicine Curriculum Into a Family Medicine Residency.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 9, 2018. Co-presenters: Proddutur S, Lu J, Koenig M, Mercuri J.
“Towards Better Integration: Psych E-consult.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 7, 2018. Co-presenters: Ketterer E, Lu J.
Jim Mercuri, LCSW
Refereed Presentations
“Assessing Attitudes and Barriers in Residents’ Management of Chronic Suicidality.” Poster presentation at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 30, 2019. Co-presenter: McGuire P.
“Promoting InterProfessional Team Communication/Training via Case Conferences.” Focused Lecture Discussion at the 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. Oct. 13, 2018. Co-presenters: McGuire P, Sauereisen S, Lu J, Koenig M.
“Incorporation of Addiction Medicine Curriculum Into a Family Medicine Residency.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 9, 2018. Co-presenters: Proddutur S, McGuire P, Lu J, Koenig M.
Invited Presentations
“Suicide Risk Recognition and Prevention.” Patient Safety Grand Rounds. Core Content Series. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, Pittsburgh PA. April 4, 2019.
Donald Middleton, MD
Publications
McGaffey AL, Lombardo NP, Lamberton N, Klatt P, Siegel J, Middleton DB, Hughes K, Jeng Lin C, Nowalk MP. A “Sense”-ational HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Project in a Family Medicine Residency Practice. Journal of the National Medical Association, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2019.06.004
Refereed & Invited Presentations
“Immunization Update.” Grand Rounds. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, Pittsburgh PA. August 8, 2019.
“Sticks for Prevention: Adult Immunizations.” UPMC Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 16, 2019. Co-presenter: Zimmerman R.
“Getting to the Point: Pediatric Immunizations Update.” UPMC Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 16, 2019. Co-presenter: Zimmerman R.
“Disease You Will See” Grand Rounds. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, Pittsburgh PA. January 31, 2019.
“Adult Immunization Update.” PAFP CME Conference. Nemacolin, PA. Nov 3, 2018.
“A Sensational HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Study by Staff and Physicians with Community Encouragement.” Poster presentation at the 46th NAPCRG Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: McGaffey AL, Payette N, Lamberton N, Klatt P, Siegel J, Hughes K, Michael Susick M, Lin C, Nowalk MP.
“Vaccine knowledge, attitudes, and hesitancy among residents in pediatric and family medicine programs.” Poster presentation at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2018 Meeting, May 5-8, 2018, Toronto, Canada. Co-presenters: Pahud B, Williams SE, Clark S, Lee BR, Humiston SG, Middleton D, Lewis K.
“Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes, and Hesitancy among Residents in Pediatric and Family Medicine Programs.” Poster presentation at the 2018 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR), April 23-25, 2018, Bethesda, MD. Co-presenters: Clark SE, Lee BR, Williams SE, Lewis KO, Humiston SG, Middleton DB, Pahud BA.
“Fun in the Sun.” UPMC St. Margaret Patient Safety Grand Rounds. Pittsburgh, PA 2018
“Immunizations Across the Lifespan.” Breakout session at the 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 29, 2018. Co-presenter: Zimmerman R.
Elizabeth Mohan, MD
Refereed Presentations
“Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis Secondary to NSAIDs in a Geriatric Patient.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 2, 2019. Co-presenter: Wilhelmy K.
“An atypical presentation of B cell lymphomas in the setting of advanced dementia.” Poster session. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Riarh A.
“Myxedema Coma Secondary to Levothyroxine Noncompliance in a Geriatric Patient.” Poster session. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Nix W.
“Impact of a cardiology curriculum for interprofessional learners t a skilled nursing facility.” Poster presentation. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Leman K, Riarh A, Sakely H.
“An atypical presentation of B cell lymphoma in the setting of advanced dementia.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Riarh A.
“Myxedema Coma Secondary to Levothyroxine Noncompliance in a Geriatric Patient.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 3, 2018. Co-presenter: Nix W.
“Impact of a cardiology curriculum for interprofessional learns at a skilled nursing facility.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Leman K, Riarh A, Sakely H.
Invited Presentations
“Frailty: A Clinician’s Approach.” Presentation at the 26th Annual Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine. Marriott Pittsburgh City Center. Pittsburgh, PA. April 7, 2018.
Karen Moyer, MD
Publications
Moyer, KM. Conception and Contraception (CME Video Lecture). In Middleton, D. (Course Director), Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine. Birmingham, AL: Oakstone Publishing, 2019
Refereed Presentations
“Common Primary Care Medical Conditions Affecting Women in the Year Following Childbirth.” Lecture and panel discussion at Magee Women’s Hospital first annual “Focus on the Fourth” Conference. January 23, 2020
Invited Presentations
ALSO course director. UPMC St. Margaret ALSO course. Allison Park, PA. February 27-28,2020.
“Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy.” Seminar at the FMECA Annual Meeting. Lancaster, PA. Nov 2019
“Top 10 Issues in Women’s Health.” Professor Grand Rounds. UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. Pittsburgh, PA. September 19. 2019
ALSO instructor. Washington Hospital ALSO course. Washington, PA Sept 12-13,2019
“Top 10 issues in Women’s Health.” Presentation at PAFP CME Conference. Nemacolin, PA. Nov 3, 2018.
“Abnormal Uterine Bleeding:Initial Assessment and Management.” Breakout session at the 45th
“Routine Prenatal Care” – Webinar for Gateway Health Plan.January 11, 2018
Lindsay Nakaishi, MD, MPH, DipABLM
Publications
Sonoda K, Nakaishi L, Salter C. Standardizing sign-out with I-PASS handoff in family medicine residency. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine PRiMER. 2021;5(8).
Good, CB, Kolb NR, Nakaishi, L, Meyer, M. Ethical obligations are important, but should not dissuade physicians from Participation in short-term global health experiences. A published comment on Ethical obligations regarding short-term global health clinical experiences. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2018 Oct 16;169(8): 588-590.
Nakaishi L. Enhancing training for primary care physicians to expand addiction medicine services beyond specialty care. J Addiction Medicine. 2020 Feb 06;00(00):1.
Nakaishi L, Cardinal R, Haugh A, Shelesky G, Larson P. Completion rates of direct observation versus self-administration in latent tuberculosis treatment. Family Physicians Inquiries Network HelpDesk Answers. Accepted 1/2020.
Poster Presentations
Nakaishi L, Panchal H, Huijon M, Landers J, Bruehlman, Castillo T, and Meyer M. Utilizing the Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) Model to Measure, Characterize and Address the Burden of Mental Health in A Rural Honduran Community. Poster session presented at: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference; 2018 May; Washington, DC.
Kamprath S, Nakaishi L, Yoshida H, Shindo Y, Meyer M. Community oriented primary care (COPC) to facilitate improved utilization of primary care in the elderly living alone in Kaita, Japan. Poster session presented at: AAFP Global Health Summit; 2018 Sept; Jacksonville, FL.
Salter C, Weaver-Agostoni J, Ballard S, Nakaishi L. Quality Improvement Project Outcomes of a Residency Longitudinal Outpatient Practice Improvement Rotation (LOPIR). Poster session presented at: Med Ed Day, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; 2018 Sept; Pittsburgh PA.
Rifkah M, Davis A, Richards S, Nakaishi L, Phelps P. Pooling together: the collaborative care model and improvements in depression management in the primary care setting. Poster session presented at: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Conference; 2019 March; Hershey, PA.
Downs N, Nakaishi L, Phelps P, Richards S. Improving unhealthy alcohol use screening at the Shadyside Family Health Center. Poster session presented at: UPMC Scholar Conference; 2019 Sept; Pittsburgh, PA.
Paladino L, Nakaishi L, Phelps P, Richards S. Increasing adolescent depression follow up rates at the Shadyside Family Health Center. Poster session presented at: UPMC Scholar Conference; 2019 Sept; Pittsburgh, PA.
Sonoda K, Nakaishi L, Salter C. Improving patient safety with transitions of care. Poster presentation at: 2nd Annual GME Quality and Safety Symposium; 2019 Sept; Pittsburgh, PA.
Nakaishi L, King K. Creating a residency family system builds a peer support infrastructure and fosters a culture of wellness. Poster session presented at: UPMC Wellbeing Symposium; 2020 Jan; Pittsburgh, PA.
Schoenle M, Brown S, Nakaishi L, Ballard S. Ready to RIME n’ ROLE: assessing and adjusting precepting techniques. Poster session accepted at: STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2020 Aug; Virtual.
Sonoda K, Nakaishi L, Salter C. Improving patient safety with a standardized communication protocol at transitions of care—sign-out-safety (SOS) project. Poster session presented at: STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2020 Aug; Virtual.
Kosak ZJ, Goddard J, Phelps P, Nakaishi L. Combating physician burnout with shared expressions of appreciation and gratitude. Poster session accepted at: UPMC Physician Thrive Wellbeing Symposium; 2021 Jan; Pittsburgh PA. Poster session canceled due to COVID.
Sonoda K, Nakaishi L, Salter C. Standardizing Sign-Out with I-Pass handoff in Family Medicine Residents. Poster session presented at: UPMC 3rd Annual Quality and Safety Symposium; 2021 April; Pittsburgh PA.
Oral Presentations
Nakaishi L, Panchal H, Huijon M, Castillo T, Meyer M. Community Support Groups to Sustainably Address the Burden of Mental Health in Rural Honduras. Presented at: UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Annual Resident Scholarly Day; 2018 June; Pittsburgh, PA.
Wadlinger R, Phelps P, Richards S, Nakaishi L. Smells like teen spirit: increasing adolescent depression screening rates at the Family Health Center. Presented at: UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Scholar Day; 2019 June; Pittsburgh, PA.
Phelps P, Nakaishi L. Burnout: Is it just a yoga deficiency. Presented at: 41st Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine; 2020 November; Chicago, IL (presented virtually).
Sanketh Proddutur, MD
Publications
Proddutur S, DiPlacido A, Skef S, Haugh A. “In patients maintained on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder who undergo surgery, does discontinuing buprenorphine preoperatively improve post-operative pain control? Spotlight on Pharmacy Evidenced-Based Practice 2019;22(8):28.
“First, do no harm… with short term oral steroids.” Diving for PURLs. Evidenced-Based Practice 2018;21(9):9.
Heather Sakely, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
Publications
Wilson E, Turco N, Sakely H. Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret®). Allegheny County Medical Society Bulletin [Materia Medica]. October 2018;108(10):374-6.
Refereed Presentation
“Evaluation of Statin use in Nursing Facility Patients with Diabetes given Goals of Care.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 2, 2019. Co-presenter: Bobrzynski E.
“Orthostatic Hypotension in the Outpatient Setting After a Fall.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 3, 2019. Co-presenters: Wilson E, Leman K, D’Amico F.
“Shared Physician-Pharmacist Visits as a Model for Geriatric Training.” Poster session. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Ayers G, Yuan D.
“Impact of a deprescribing curriculum on family medicine residents’ knowledge of safe deprescribing.” Poster presentation. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Jarrett JB, Sakely H, Pruskowski J.
“Impact of a cardiology curriculum for interprofessional learners t a skilled nursing facility.” Poster presentation. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Mohan E, Leman K, Riarh A.
“Shared Physician-Pharmacist Visits as a Model for Geriatric Training.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Ayers G, Yuan D.
“Impact of a deprescribing curriculum on family medicine residents’ knowledge of safe deprescribing.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Jarrett JB, Pruskowski J.
“Impact of a cardiology curriculum for interprofessional learns at a skilled nursing facility.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Carr M, Mohan E, Leman K, Riarh A.
Invited Presentation
“Medications Under Scrutiny.” Session at the 26th Annual Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine. Marriott Pittsburgh City Center. Pittsburgh, PA. April 5, 2018.
Sandy Sauereisen, MD
Publications
Stem LA, Sauereisen SC, Kirpekar, P, Haugh A. Does long-term stimulant treatment increase the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with ADHD? Evidence-Based Practice 2020 [accepted manuscript].
Sauereisen SC. Four months of rifampin is noninferior to nine months of isoniazid for latent TB. Evidence-Based Practice 2020;23(2):4-5.
Sauereisen SC, Castelli G. PURL: A better approach to preventing active TB? J Fam Pract 2020;69(1):37-38.
Bobrzynski E, Fargo E, Sauereisen SC, Shelesky G, Haugh A. Are renin-angiotensin system inhibitors beneficial to kidney transplant recipients? Evidence-Based Practice 2019; 22(11) 17-18.
Skef S, Ie K, Sauereisen SC, Shelesky G, Haugh A. Treatments for de Quervain tenosynovitis. Am Fam Physician 2018; 97(12) Online https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/od2.html
Shelesky G, Sauereisen SC, Balestrino V. Do antibiotics reduce the risk of infection in first trimester medical abortion? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(4): E17-18
Refereed Presentation
“Co-located Family Medicine and Trauma Services: The First Twenty Months.” Poster presentation at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. November 2018. Co-presenters: Karsh A, Hogan L.
“Promoting InterProfessional Team Communication/Training via Case Conferences.” Focused Lecture Discussion at the 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. Oct. 13, 2018. Co-presenters: McGuire P, Lu J, Koenig M, Mercuri J.
“Evaluation of the Use of In-Office Spirometry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Family Medicine Practice.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Copenhaver A, Castelli G, Koenig ME, Friedlander MP, Farrah R.
Matthew Schaffer, MD
Invited Presentations
“Hip and Knee Evaluation and Diagnosis.” Session at the 46th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 14, 2019.
Ted Schaffer, MD
Publications
Schaffer, Monica; Carr M; Schaffer, Ted; Haugh A; Shelesky G. In patients with knee osteoarthritis, do higher doses of intra-articular steroids reduce pain better than lower doses? Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(6):14-5.
Koenig ME, Flaherty A, Schaffer TC. What are effective nonopioid medications for treating chronic neck pain? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice, Sept 2018;21(8):52–53.
Invited Presentations
“Let’s Get Plastered: Casting and Splinting Workshop.” Breakout session at the 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 29, 2018.
Maryellen Schroeder, MD, MPH
Invited Presentations
“Common Questions and Challenges in Breastfeeding.” Breakout session at the 45th Refresher Course in Family Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA. March 29, 2018.
“Jeopardy.” Grand Rounds. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, Pittsburgh PA. June 28, 2018, June 27, 2019
Gretchen Shelesky, MD, MS
Publications
Wissman K: Ferdock A; Skef S; Shelesky G. Does dexamethasone improve outcomes in adults with bacterial meningitis? Accepted for publication. Evidence-Based Practice 2019.
Shelesky G, Haugh A. Is polyethylene glycol effective and safe in children 5 years of age and under with constipation? Evidence-Based Practice 2020; 23 (3): 15-16
Ferdock AL Turco N; Farrah R; Shelesky G. In patients with COPD, dose a LABA plus LAMA improve outcomes over a LABA plus an ICS? Evidence-Based Practice 2020;23(1):22-24
Chu Q; Skef S; Haugh A; D’Amico F; Shelesky G; Middleton D. In patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, does medical management reduce stroke risk? Evidence-Based Practice 2020;23(1):9-10.
Shelesky G. Ulipristal acetate decreases unscheduled bleeding days in etonogestrel implant users. Diving for PURLS, Evidence-Based Practice, 2019;22(12):5.
Bobrzynski E; Fargo E; Sauereisen S; Shelesky G; Haugh A. Are renin-angiotensin system inhibitors beneficial to kidney transplant recipients? Evidence-Based Practice 2019:22(11):17-18.
Schaffer, Monica; Schaffer Mathew; Schaffer, Ted; Haugh A; Shelesky G. In patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing intra-articular corticosteroid injection, does the type of steroid affect outcomes? Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(10) : 19-21.
Schaffer, Ted; Haugh A; Shelesky G. In patients with knee osteoarthritis, do higher doses of intra-articular steroids reduce pain better than lower doses? Evidence-Based Practice 2019:22(6): 14-5.
Wilson E; Ayers G; Leman K; Shelesky G. In patients with history of Clostridium difficile colitis who require antibiotics for a different infection, does oral vancomycin prophylaxis decrease the risk of recurrence: Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(2): 16-17.
Riarh A, Shelesky G, Hogan L. More Evidence Needed Regarding the Utility of Genetic Testing for Alzheimer Dementia. Am Fam Physician 2018, 98(12): 708.
Shelesky G. Don’t pull the trigger: Subcutaneous injections of triamcinolone and lidocaine for postherpetic neuralgia. Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice, 2019;22(8):4.
Schaffer, Monica; Carr M; Schaffer, Ted; Haugh A; Shelesky G. In patients with knee osteoarthritis, do higher doses of intra-articular steroids reduce pain better than lower doses? Evidence-Based Practice 2019;22(6):14-5.
Niedermier N, Giruzzi N, Shelesky G, Haugh A. How effective is exercise training in improving symptoms in adults with obstructive sleep apnea? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(7):E12-13
Carr M, Felton M, Balestrino V, Shelesky G. Are N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors more effective in slowing cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease dementia. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(6):E7-8.
Shelesky G, Sauereisen SC, Balestrino V. Do antibiotics reduce the risk of infection in first trimester medical abortion? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(4):E17-18
Ayers G, Frazier WT, Shelesky G. Is doxycycline more likely to result in teeth staining than tetracycline? HDA. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(1):9-10.
Refereed Presentations
“High Stakes Feedback: Practice using the ARCH-SPIKES Model. Seminar at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Lancaster, PA. November 1, 2019. Co-presenter: Greg Castelli, PharmD; Suzan Skef, MD; Marie DeFrances, MD
“Escaping the Average Teaching Technique: First Solve and Then Build an Escape Room!” Workshop at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Lancaster, PA. November 2, 2019. Co-presenters: Greg Castelli, Pharm D; Leah Stem, MD, MS; Greg Jaffe, MD, MS; Scott Brown, DO; Suzan Skef, MD, MS.
“BEDSIDER Patient-Friendly Contraception Postcards: Do They Work to Educate Patients?” Poster presentation at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 30, 2019. Co-presenters: Chu Q, D’Amico F.
“Escaping the Average Teaching Technique: First Solve and Then Build an Escape Room!” Workshop at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 28, 2019. Co-presenters: Cardinal R, Ferdock A, Panjwani S, Stem L, Weinstein S, Raghavan A, Schaffer M.
“The Art of Deprescribing.” Lecture at the 52nd STFM Annual Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. April 28, 2019. Co-presenters: Bobrzynski E, Cardinal R, Raghavan A, Panjwani S.
“Giving Feedback throughout Your Career: Feedback Made Easy AND Hard.” Seminar at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. Nov 11, 2018. Co-presenter: Castelli G.
“Teaching Skills for Community Based Family Physicians (Part 2 of 2).” Workshop at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: Paladine H, Symon A, Middleton J.
“Teaching Skills for Community Based Family Physicians (Part 1 of 2).” Workshop at the FMEC Annual Meeting. Rye Brook, NY. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: Paladine H, Symon A, Middleton J.
“Video Inter-Professional Inter-Reliability Study.” Poster presentation at the 46th NAPCRG Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Nov 10, 2018. Co-presenters: Skef S, D'Amico F, Wilson S.
“Outpatient Safety Rounds: Retooling the Morbidity and Mortality Conference and Your Medical Error Curriculum.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 8, 2018. Co-presenters: Das N, Schaffer Monica.
“Video Inter-Professional Inter-rater Reliability Study.” Presentation at the 51st STFM Annual Spring Conference. Washington, DC. May 6, 2018. Co-presenters: Skef S, D’Amico F, Wilson SA.
Invited Presentations
Contraception: Types and Counseling. Bread & Butter Series. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency. February 27, 2020.
“Escaping the Average Teaching Technique: First Solve and Then Build an Escape Room!” UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty Meeting, PA; 1/7/20, co-presenters: Rachael Cardinal PharmD, Kristel Chatellier PharmD; Cassidy Williams PharmD. Integrated Fellows Session, University of Pittsburgh, PA; 2/11/20, co-presenters: Greg Jaffe, MD, MS; Leah Stem, MD, MS.
How to Work with Medical Learners: Tips and Expectations. UPMC McKeesport Family Medicine Residency Faculty Meeting, PA; 11/20/19. UPMC Altoona Family Medicine Residency Program, PA; 5/28/20.
Conflict Management. UPMC Altoona Family Medicine Residency Program, PA; 7/9/19. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty Meeting, PA; 8/6/19, co-presenter: Sehrish Panjwani, PharmD.
Time & Energy Management. Washington Family Medicine Residency Program, PA; 10/30/19, co-presenter, Leah Stem, MD, MS.
Did My Attending Just Say That? UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty Meeting, PA; 10/24/19, co-presenters: Sam DeMarco PharmD; Leah Stem, MD, MS; Anne Williams, PharmD.
Preventing Burnout. Washington Family Medicine Residency Program, PA; 5/29/19, co-presenter, Leah Stem, MD, MS.
Providing Effective Feedback. Washington Family Medicine Residency Program, PA, 1/29/19. Heritage Family Medicine Residency, PA; 10/2/19. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty Meeting, PA; 9/10/19, co-presenters: Amisha Patel, PharmD, Archana Raghavan PharmD, Kevin Wissman PharmD.
Defining Hypertension, Treating HTN Emergency, Treating Outpatient HTN. Bread & Butter Series. UPMC St Margaret Family Medicine Residency. July 11, 18, 25, 2019.
“High Stakes Feedback: Delivering Bad News in a Good Way.” Presentation at the 18th Annual UPMC ME GME Leadership Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. February 22, 2019. Co-presenters: Skef S, DeFrances M.
“Enhancing Teaching Skills.” Japanese Resident Teaching: Teaching visiting family medicine and GIM residents from AIH Hospital, Japan. Seminars presented for University of Pittsburgh Faculty Development Fellowship Program. Pittsburgh, PA. October 2018 & Nov 2018
“Stop! Look! Talk With Me! How to Create an Effective Poster.” Presentation to Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. Latrobe, PA. December 19, 2018.
David Yuan, MD, MS
Publications
Castelli G, Yuan D. Does vancomycin make a difference for treating C difficile infections? Diving for PURLS. Evidence-Based Practice 2018;21(5):E22.
Refereed Presentations
“Anaplasmosis in a Patient with Non-Specific Febrile Illness and Pulmonary Emboli.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Portland, OR. May 3, 2019. Co-presenters: Koperwas M, Manov N.
“Shared Physician-Pharmacist Visits as a Model for Geriatric Training.” Poster session. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Ayers G, Sakely H.
“Shared Physician-Pharmacist Visits as a Model for Geriatric Training.” Poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2018. Co-presenters: Ayers G, Sakely H.