2023-2024 Mentorship program expo & reception award winners
award winner
Healthcare Access
Project Title: Addressing Disparities of
Breast Cancer Through Risk Assessments
Group Members:
Jennifer Fieber, MD (Mentor)
Shruti Kolli (MS1)
Sydney Ray
Natalia Gonzalez
award winner
Health Education
Project Title: Preparing for Surgery,
an Anesthesia Checklist
Group Members:
Javier Garcia, MD (Mentor)
Benjamin Cipion (MS3)
Zoe Craig
Lauren Luzarraga
Annie Chen
Daniel Rojas
award winner
Community Outreach
Project Title: DenTok: Educating the Public on Oral Health and Dentistry
Group Members:
KMark Commean, DMD (Mentor)
Kelvin Gonzalez
Melissa Digon
Basheer Issa
Laura Carrasco
award winner
Overall Most Outstanding
Project Title: Mindfully Multicultural
Group Members:
Amanda Janner, Psy. D (Mentor)
Madelyn Walk
Kira Hernandez
Des Matos
2023-2024 Mentorship program judges
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2023-2024 Mentorship program project abstracts
Presenters: Jennifer Fieber, MD (Mentor), Shruti Kolli (MS1), Sydney Ray, Natalia Gonzalez
Addressing Disparities of Breast Cancer Through Risk Assessments
Presenters: Todd Brooks, R.N (Mentor), Angelo Yap, Brian Trinh, Kylene Byrne
The Three Tiers of Healthcare Facilities
Presenters: Yan Wang, PhD (Mentor), Andy Chavez, Elizabeth Gerwe
CARE Study
Presenters: Allison Sley, DMD (Mentor), Ashleigh Lanham (D4), Courtney Dingerson, Eva Galvez, Fernanda Gonzalez
Is Your Toothpaste Right For You?
Presenters: Amanda Janner, Psy. D (Mentor), Madelyn Walk, Kira Hernandez, Des Matos
Mindfully Multicultural
Presenters: Alicia Hardy, R.N (Mentor), Andrew Randolph, Juliana Bart, Chelsea Clark
The Underestimated Disease
Presenters: Dina Smith, LMHC, MCAP (Mentor), Lia Granela Ley, Bella Bravo
Barriers to Mental Healthcare Among Hispanic Adults in the US: A Survey Study
Presenters: Kevin Pierre, MD (Mentor), Abheek Raviprasad (Co-mentor), Alexandria Iakovidis (MS3), Isabella Carvalho, Alina Zankevich
Highlighting Resident Errors in Identifying Misplaced Lines, Tubes, and Devices: A Simulation-Based Study
Presenters: Kevin Pierre, MD (Mentor), Abheek Raviprasad (Co-mentor), Isabella Amador (MS3), Nicholas Rodriguez-Zingg, Kerolus Anis
Evaluation of Radiology Resident Proficiency in Diagnosing Non- Traumatic MSK Conditions: A WIDI-SIM Based Study
Presenters: Rose Hayes, OTD (Mentor), Zachary Sotomayor, Melissa Cruz, Annika Hubbard, Kiana Krutchaiyan, Lacey Rainey
Autism Awareness and Education
Presenters: Kiran Lukose, MD (Mentor), Ethan Huang (MS1), Karen Sem (MS1), Varsha Domini, Armando Cruz, Pedro Zanoelo, Jessica Purdy
E-Cigarettes and Vaping: Are We Asking the Right Questions?
Presenters: Sharon M. DiFino, CCC-SLP (Mentor), Maria Kynkor, Samantha Perez
Epidemiology of Vocal Health in College Students: The Behaviors of US College Students that Increase Risk Factors
Presenters: Caitlyn Carey, CCC-SLP (Mentor), Kathryn Davis, Sophie Spangrud, Mariana Pena
The Importance of Early Literacy in the NICU
Presenters: Andrea Munden, MD (Mentor), Kunal Hanchate (MS2), Zachary Verzwyvelt (MS2), Mariami Gogolishvili, Alana Grasso, Zach Foland, Amaya Black
Using YouTube to provide burn wound care education
Presenters: Beth Gadkowski, MD, MPH, MS (Mentor), Brooke Allnutt (MS1), Lleyton Beck, Elena Sandoval, Karim Assi
Community Education on Antimicrobial Resistance and Responsible Antibiotic Usage
Presenters: Cristoniel Abrenica, MD (Mentor), Aidan Vaughan, Emma Richmond, Leah Baker, Ashley Rodriguez
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Steroid Guide
Presenters: Anthony M. Casapao, PharmD (Mentor), Emma Bottjer, Marcus Scott
Kennel Cough: A Guide to Efficient and Effective Care
Presenters: Kellen Creech, DO (Mentor), Michelle Liu (MS2), Landon Richardson (MS1), Luke Zhang, Brandon Grassie, Tommy Nguyen, Jayden Scherer
An Educational Guide to UF Anesthesia Preoperative Care
Presenters: Brandon Lucke-Wold, MD, PhD (Mentor), Abdalla Asi (MS2), Chris Lamprecht (MS1), Niccolo Rugger, Ivy Li, Holly Kaplan, Katlyn Brown
Improving Helmet Utilization to Prevent Head Injury
Presenters: Michael Talerico, MD (Mentor), Erik Lavandeira, Pedro El Khaouli, Miguel Rivera
ScootSafe: Awareness for Safe Riding
Presenters: Ryan Roach, MD (Mentor), Abtahi Tishad (MS3), David Pfaehler (MS2), Sean Pedersen (MS1), Leanne Rosenbusch, Dario Bodnieks, Jonah Schwartz, Aaron Tran
Concussion and Exertional Heat Stroke: Know the Signs
Presenters: Ralisa Pop, BSN, RN, CCRC (Mentor), Karlie LeFor
Unraveling the Link between Nutrition Myths, Migraines, and Cardiovascular Disease
Presenters: Sukumar Suguna Narasimhulu, MD (Mentor), Mayank Kotadia (MS2), Kenneth Kho, Emma Dent, Coral Bell, Surleen Sahni
Multi-modal educational tool implementation for family members of patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) at UF Health
Presenters: Patrice Vigilia-Abrenica, MD (Mentor), Kristin Telford (MS3), Sally Lu (MS2), Sabrina Terracciano, Lopamudra Saha, Madison Manucy, Claudia Masmitja
Correlation Between Exercise and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Women
Presenters: Melissa Hall, AuD, CCC-SLP (Mentor), Natalie Ducut (2nd year AuD student), Kayla Wiechens, Walteria Phelps
Barriers to Proper Patient Care
Presenters: Ashley Rawls, MD, MS (Mentor), Vishal Perera (MS4), Jessica Gomez, Camyle Pliopa, Christian Ebo, Rian Freeman
Art Therapy In Parkinson’s Disease
Presenters: Anita Stephen, PhD, RN, CNL, CHSE (Mentor), Megan Pierre, Hannah Kirby, Jillian Jones
Nursing Brochure
Presenters: Stephanie Ihnow, MD (Mentor), Victoria Bindi (MS2), Andrea Hunt, Stephanie Ormsby, Rachel Garner, Felicia Zhong
Celebrating Brace Graduates
Presenters: Yomary Jimenez, MD (Mentor), Alex Shear, Raymond Singh, Jenna Lehman, Swayam Patel
Review of Healthcare Disparities in Cardiovascular Related Maternal Mortality Among African American Women
Presenters: Javier Garcia, MD (Mentor), Benjamin Cipion (MS3), Zoe Craig, Lauren Luzarraga, Annie Chen, Daniel Rojas
Preparing for Surgery, an Anesthesia Checklist
PRESENTERS: ANTHONY BOATENG, MD (MENTOR), DANIEL JEAN JACQUES, KERISCHNIE LAGUERRE, MADISYN MOORE, BERLENDA CHERELUS
Avoiding the Bystander Effect
Presenters: Peri Cavusgil, MMSc, CGC (Mentor), Joseph Maza, Audrianna Macchia
Patient and Family Resources for Pediatric Genetics Population
Presenters: Mark Commean, DMD (Mentor), Kelvin Gonzalez, Melissa Digon, Basheer Issa, Laura Carrasco
DenTok: Educating the Public on Oral Health and Dentistry
Presenters: Richa Vijayvargiya, MD (Mentor), Mindy Le (MS4), Jocelyn Rivera-Prado, Julia Amorde, Ethan Jochims, Chanelle Rahbany
Gainesville Wellness Guide: Community Resources for Mental and Physical Health
Presenters: Jake Wolf, DVM (Mentor), Nirali Pathak (3rd year veterinary student), Sasha Sandoval, Laila Duffey
Is that safe for my pet? A Look into Common Pet Toxins
Presenters: Ashley Skidmore, PA-C (Mentor), Lauren Herwitz (PA-S1), Gabrielle Klinkner, Hannah Rigali, Sarah Al-Turk, Nicole Ballesteros
Navigating PA Misconceptions
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