Afternoon Session: Research Project Presentations

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COVID-19 hotspot prediction: Performance of selected metrics

Glen Cheng, MD, JD, MPH

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the critera used by the CDC to define a COVID-19 hotspot; 2) discuss the main epidemiological metrics currently in use to describe pandemic severity; and to 3) explain the relative performance of epidemiological metrics in predicting COVID-19 hotspots.

Healthy lifestyle interventions across diverse workplaces

Gabe Gaviola, MD, MPH

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) name 1-2 trends in workplace lifestyle interventions; and to 2) discuss directions for future research.

CAC score as a predictor of CVD risk in asymptomatic adults

Richard R. Abitria, MD, MPH

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the current knowledge gaps in using coronary artery calcium score to assess cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic, working-age adults; and to 2) describe the process used to conduct a systematic literature review.

Sharps injuries in medical trainees and an update on the utility of serology

Stephen D. Kasteler, MD, MPH

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe observed patterns of needlestick injuries in medical trainees; and to 2) discuss the utility of serology in evaluating healthcare workers with COVID-19.

 2021 AWARDS CEREMONY

Dr. Stefanos N. Kales and Dr. Stephen D. Kasteler

Congratulations Graduates!