Every day, medical research opens doors to cutting-edge treatments and better patient care.
“Research fuels medicine,” explained endocrinologist Dr. McAnto Antony, SCMA Young Physician Section Chair and Director of the 2024 Poster Competition.
The SCMA encourages medical students, residents, and fellows from all over the state of South Carolina to submit an abstract of their clinical or scientific work for poster presentation at the Annual SCMA House of Delegates Meeting.
“Their abstract can either be a case report or case series, QI project, analysis from a retrospective or prospective study,” noted Dr. Antony. “Good research clearly states the objective(s) and pays close attention to ensure precise presentation of data, methods, and results. But what makes research great is its originality, its relevance to the existing literature, and its insight towards future perspectives.”
With mentorship and collaboration at the heart of their success, the following students were the three winners in the 2024 poster presentation.
First Place: CLABSI Risk “Beyond the Bundle
Marissa Jansen, Medical University of South Carolina
Judge’s Comments: CLABSI risk “Beyond the Bundle” is a retrospective chart review looking at the common causes of central line associated bloodstream infection in a pediatric ICU setting. The Study was not only well-analyzed but also highlighted its current use in practice and suggested future areas to explore.
Jansen’s Comments: I chose to do this project because quality improve research in pediatric critical care does not tend to have as much attention as our adult population. Despite what Grey’s Anatomy’s Arizona Robbins says, kids are not little adults, and understanding different risk factors for central line associated blood infections is important in improving pediatric inpatient experience.
Second Place: Benefits of a Community-Based, Virtual Reality Tandem Cycling Program for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners
Alia Sadek, USC School of Medicine Greenville
Judge’s Comments: This program is a pilot study that showed health benefits in a neurological disorder via non-pharmacological treatment approach. At a time when most neurological conditions are challenging to treat with pharmacological agents, this study shows promising results for the future.
Sadek’s Comments: Exercise and the practice of lifestyle medicine is my passion. Working under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Trilk and Dr. Fredy Revilla, I was able to explore how a physical activity intervention could improve chronic disease management, and this is the type of research I plan on continuing to improve the lives of my future patients.
Third place: Self-Paced Online Learning for Improved Handheld Ultrasound Use Among Fourth-Year Medical Students in the Critical Care Setting
Hannah Pressler, Medical University of South Carolina
Judge’s Comments: Pressler’s presentation was an impressive study conducted by medical students looking at ways to improve their clinical skills and utilization of point of care ultrasound to evaluate critically ill patients. It was inspiring to see the medical students identify an area of improvement in their own curriculum and propose ways to further hone their clinical skills.
Pressler’s Comments: I am passionate about medical education and find fulfillment in making positive changes within my learning environment. The faculty at MUSC have been incredibly supportive, empowering me and my fellow students to take an active role in shaping our educational experiences.
20th Annual SCMA Resident, Fellow & Medical Student Poster Presentations
Purpose: To showcase the work in medical research and case studies by South Carolina residents, fellow physicians, and medical students by providing a forum for poster presentation and discussion.
Eligibility: A current resident physician, fellow or medical student in good standing at their South Carolina medical school or residency program may submit one abstract application for presentation.
The research submitted for inclusion in the poster presentation should have been conducted by the individual submitting the abstract. Abstracts should be written in a format similar to that used in scientific papers so that it may be cited in a curriculum vitae. Abstracts are eligible if they have been published or presented elsewhere. However, abstracts are not eligible if they are based upon full papers that have been published.
The application must be signed by the applicant’s residency program director or a faculty research sponsor.
Learn More: Rebecca Branon: rbrannon@scmedical.org
