All residents are required to complete a scholarly activity during their residency. Staff mentors are available to guide residents through this process. Additionally, a grand rounds presentation for pediatrics is required during the fourth year of training. Below is a list of recent abstracts, publications and ongoing research by the IM/Peds residents.

Abstracts/publications

Cotarlan V, Ho D, Pineda J, Netrebko P, McConnell T, Quershi A: “A Clinical Prediction Rule for Early Emergency Department Discharge of Lower Risk Patients with Chest Pain.” Presented at American Heart Association: Scientific Sessions. November 2007.

Puher R, Girard S: “TB Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Male, Presenting as a Change in Mental Status.” Poster Presentation. Society of General Internal Medicine. April 2008.

Zawisza J, Craft M, Girard S: “Neutropenia Associated with Piperacillin-Tazobactam.” Poster Presentation. American College of Osteopathic Internists. October 2007.

Ho D. “Protecting Young Athletes from Sudden Cardiac Death: An Approach to Screening.” Pediatric Grand Rounds presentation. Geisinger Medical Center. September 2007.

Mehr, J. “Genetic Basis of Arrhythmias in Children and Adolescents”. Pediatric Grand Rounds Presentation. Geisinger Medical Center. October 2007.

Mehr J, Ellison N. “Chemotherapy Associated Peripheral Neuropathy”. Fast Facts and Concepts. #197.

Olex H. “Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Presenting as a Change in Mental Status.” Clinical vignette submission. National Med Peds Resident Meeting. October 2007. 

Olex H. “Overview of Osteopathy: Principles and Practice.” Pediatric Grand Rounds Presentation. Geisinger Medical Center. February 2008.  

Thompson M, Del Castillo J, Santos E. “The Hospital As A Learning Lab: A Hands-On Quality Improvement Curriculum”. Poster Presentation. APPD. Toronto, Ontario. May 2007.

Del Castillo J: “Sleep Disorders in Pediatrics.” Pediatrics Grand Rounds Presentation, Geisinger Medical Center. Danville, PA.    

Novak, G. “Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy with Biventricular Failure: A Unique Presentation of Broken Heart”, Cardiology Clinics. In press.

Novak, G. “Pediatric Myocardial Infarction”, Pediatric Grand Rounds presentation. Geisinger Medical Center. May 2007.

Clark, M:  “Isolated Neurosarcoidosis Presenting as Aseptic Meningitis.” Poster Presentation at the American College of Physicians Conference. April 2006.

Johns, Martin:  NT Pro-BNP and Troponin T: Development of a Cardiac Panel for Diagnosis, Therapeutic Monitoring and Prognosis for Neonates. Submitted JAMA August 2005

Capp, K. “Training Needs for Rural Practitioners”. Ongoing research project, Geisinger Medical Center.