Occupational and Environmental Medicine Grand Rounds consist of a case presentation by a first or second-year resident followed by a discussion led by a Harvard Chan School of Public Health faculty member or medical specialist. Presentations center on real cases encountered by residents during their training.
Grand Rounds normally take place every other Friday from 1:10pm – 1:50 p.m. at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, however, due to the pandemic they are being conducted over Zoom. If you would like to attend a seminar or receive e-mail notices about future Grand Rounds, please contact Ann Backus at abackus@hsph.harvard.edu.
| Academic Year | Title | Resident | Faculty/Discussant |
| 2020-2021 | TB Exposure in the Workplace: What do you do now? | Stephen Kasteler, MD, MPH | Eirini Iliaki, MD, MPH |
| 2020-2021 | Protecting Physician Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic | Glen Cheng, MD, JD, MPH | Ed Baker, MD, MPH |
| 2020-2021 | Lead Toxicity due to Embedded Buckshot Pellets | Richard Abitria, MD, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2020-2021 | Ergonomic Evaluations in an Era of Remote Work | Gabriel Gaviola, MD, MPH | Linda Terella-Morse, PT, CLEAS II |
| 2020-2021 | Work-Related Asthma: It’s Breathtaking | Stephen Kasteler, MD, MPH | David C. Christiani, MD, MPH, SM |
| 2020-2021 | Crisis Control and Worker Protection in Inpatient Psychiatric Wards | Glen Cheng, MD, JD, MPH | Thomas H. Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2020-2021 | Are his Wires Crossed? An electrician with Phthalate-induced Infertility | Richard Abitria, MD, MPH | Carmen Messerlian, PhD |
| 2020-2021 | Reducing Unnecessary Musculoskeletal Work Disability Using a State-Based Intervention Strategy (RETAIN-CT) | Gabriel Gaviola, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2020-2021 | Federal Workers’ Compensation | Guido Guidotti, MD | Erik Blowers, JD |
| 2019-2020 | Is Lead Poisoning Something in the Past? | Hussam Kurdi, MD, MPH | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2019-2020 | The Trials and Tribulations of Tuberculosis in Health Care Personnel | Michael Parenteau, MD, MPH | Deborah N. Barbeau, MD, PhD, MSPH |
| 2019-2020 | A Case of (unproven Work-related Asthma in a Ship Manufacturer | Nathan Jones, MD, MPH | David C. Christiani, MD, MPH, SM |
| 2019-2020 | The Role of Psychological Testing in Impairment and Disability Determination | Robert Filler, MD, MPH | David D. Nowell, PhD |
| 2019-2020 | The Case of Occupational Dermatitis in a Professional Cellist | Nathan Jones, MD, MPH | Abdullah Aljaji, MD |
| 2019-2020 | Protecting Pregnant Workers During Infectious Disease Exposures | Michael Parenteau, MD, MPH | Thomas H. Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2019-2020 | Occupational Manganese Exposure: Toxicity and Management | Christopher Scheibler, MD, MPH | Timothy B. Erickson, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT |
| 2019-2020 | Lead Poisoning Mimicking Porphyrias! | Hussam Kurdi, MD, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2019-2020 | Opioid Dependence and Weaning Trends in Workers: A Preliminary Review of Intervention Outcomes in Massachusetts | Christopher Scheibler, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM and Omar Hernandez JD |
| 2019-2020 | PrEP and the Traveler | Robert Filler, MD, MPH | Laura Kogelman, MD |
| 2019-2020 | Uncertain Exposure: Infectious Diseases and the Workplace – A Closer Look at COVID-19 | Stephen Kasteler, MD | Eirini Illiaki, MD, MPH |
| 2019-2020 | An Unusual Case of Elemental Mercury Poisoning | Gabriel Gaviola, MD | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2019-2020 | Heavy Metal Musician: A Case of Remarkably Elevated Serum Aluminum | Richard Abitria, MD | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2019-2020 | Treatment Resistant Lead Poisoning? | Glen Cheng, MD, JD | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2018-2019 | Wi-Fi Makes My Head Hurt: A Case of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance | Leslie Cadet, MD, MPH | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2018-2019 | Health Effects of Lead Poisoning: An Exposure Case from Creating and Using Leaded Bullets at a Shooting Range | Justin Yang, MD, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2018-2019 | Sudden Cardiac Death in a Volunteer Fire Chief | Jeff Kiser, MD, MPH | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2018-2019 | Should it stay or should it go? | Jacob Ankeny, MD, MPH | Debra Mulley, MD |
| 2018-2019 | “I got fentanyl through a handshake”: Brief Discussion on Drug Screen Collection, Interpretation, and Transdermal Exposure | Justin Yang, MD, MPH | Thomas Winters, MD |
| 2018-2019 | Chronic Solvent Encephalopathy and Role of Neuropsychological Testing | Jeff Kiser, MD, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2018-2019 | What is the Bigger Pain in the Neck? | Jacob Ankeny, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2018-2019 | Mercury Exposure in Seafood and Freshwater Fish- Reason to Worry? | Chris Scheibler, MD | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2018-2019 | Got Stuck…Now What? (A case of occupational blood-borne pathogen exposure and next steps) | Nathan Jones, MD | Eirini Iliaki, MD, MPH |
| 2018-2019 | Mercury Exposure in Gold Mining Community and Pregnancy | Hussam Kurdi, MD | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2017-2018 | How to Address Substance Related Disorders When Performing Department of Transportation (DOT) Examinations | Michael A. Parenteau MD, JD | Jeffrey E. Vogel, MD, MPH |
| 2017-2018 | Military Firefighter Exposure to Perfluoralkyl Substances (PFAS) and Adverse Reproductive Outcomes | Leslie Cadet, MD | Carmen Messerlein, PhD |
| 2017-2018 | Commonly Missed Uncommon Hand and Wrist Injuries | Jacob Ankeny, MD | Debra Mulley, MD |
| 2017-2018 | Now Where Did I Put My Epi-Pen? A Refresher in Anaphylaxis | Jeff Kiser, MD | Albert Rielly, MD, MPH |
| 2017-2018 | Latex Allergy: True Versus Pseudo Latex Allergy | Justin Yang, MD, MPH | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2017-2018 | Physiological and Clinical Importance of Stretching Fascia | Michael Chin, MD, MPH | Helene M. Langevin, MD |
| 2017-2018 | Scratching the Surface of Laboratory Animal Allergy | Clifton J. Wilcox, MD, MPH | Tom Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2017-2018 | Challenges in tuberculosis surveillance: documentation, treatment and follow up | David Rainey, MD, MPH | Deborah Barbeau, MD, PhD, MSPH |
| 2017-2018 | Current recommendations and patient education regarding the management of low back pain | Michael Chin, MD, MPH |
Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM & Dominic Lorusso, Director Health Partnerships Consumer Reports and Choosing Wisely
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| 2016-2017 | How to Treat Herpes B Virus Exposure | Michael Chin, MD, MPH | Tom Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2016-2017 | Acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain: Efficacy and mechanisms of action | Neil T. Jenkins, MD, MPH, PhD | Helene M. Langevin, MD, CM |
| 2016-2017 | Crush Injuries in Occupational Health | John D. Clarke, MD, FAAFP | David V. Diamond, MD, CSS, FACOEM |
| 2016-2017 | Preventing the Incurable Wound: Rabies Exposure Management | Neil Jenkins, MD, MPH, PhD | Deborah N. Barbeau, MD, PhD, MSPH |
| 2016-2017 | Substance Abuse in the Workplace: An Overview of Common Signs Among Workers | Clifton J. Wilcox, MD | John D. Clarke, MD, FAAFP |
| 2016-2017 | Utility Worker Fatalities in a Manhole: Preventing Confined Space Hazards | John D. Clarke, MD, FAAFP |
Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM & David DiGregorio, MS
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| 2016-2017 | Sudden Cardiac Death in a Corrections Officer | John Clarke, MD, FAAFP | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACOEM |
| 2016-2017 | What is Mixed-Dust Pneumoconiosis? | Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH | David Christiani, MD, MPH, MS |
| 2016-2017 | Interpretation and use of flow in medium and small airway diseases | Neil Jenkins, MD, MPH, PhD | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2016-2017 | How should we treat head injuries in the workplace? | Patthrarawalai Pichalai, MD, MPH | Albert Rielly, MD, MPH |
| 2016-2017 | Asymptomatic Progressive Lung Disease in a Sausage Maker | John Clarke, MD, FAAFP | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACOEM |
| 2016-2017 | Asymptomatic Elevation of Blood Mercury | Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH | Stefanos Kales, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACOEM |
| 2015-2016 | Prescribing to Prevent Chronic Pain | Erin Teeple, MD, MPH | Tom Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2015-2016 | Low Back Pain and MRI: Improving Decision Making and Avoiding Patient Harm | Samuel Turner, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2015-2016 | An Obstructive Sleep-apnea Related Accident in a Commercial Driver | Jeff Vogel, MD | Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
| 2015-2016 | TB or Not TB: Challenges in Latent TB Diagnosis | Deborah N. Barbeau, MD, PhD, MSPH | Tom Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2015-2016 | Benzodiazepines for Work Related Conditions: A Tale of Caution | Samuel Turner, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2015-2016 | Firearm Violence at Work | Kevin Loh, DO, MPH | Dieter Affeln, MD, MPH |
| 2015-2016 | A Bite on Occupational Byte Injuries | Erin Teeple, MD, MPH | Tom Winters, MD, FACOEM, FACPM |
| 2015-2016 | Should it stay or should it go? Common hand injuries/problems in occupational health: What cases can be managed in a primary care setting? What cases should be referred to a specialist? | Kevin Loh, DO, MPH | Debra Mulley, MD |
| 2015-2016 | Evaluation and treatment of occupationally-related burns in the primary care setting | Jeff Vogel, MD | Albert Rielly, MD, MPH |
| 2015-2016 | Altered mental status in an alcoholic: When routine is not so routine | Kevin Loh, DO, MPH | John M. Price, PhD |
| 2015-2016 | Killer in the building? The health risks of radon exposure | Samuel D. Turner, MD, MPH | Philip Parks, MD, MPD, MoccH |
| 2015-2016 | Shortness of breath in a high school vocational teacher | Deborah N. Barbeau, MD, PhD, MSPH | Robert J. McCunney, MD, MPH, MS & Anna Moniodis, MD |
| 2015-2016 | Cobalt poisoning following hip replacement | Deborah N. Barbeau, MD, PhD, MSPH | Rose H. Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2014-2015 | Septic Elbow | Mason Harrell, MD, MPH | Dieter Affeln, MD, MPH |
| 2014-2015 | Ebola Outbreak: Keeping Health Care Workers and Researchers Safe | Mason Harrell, MD, MPH |
Thomas Winters, MD, FACOEM & Nahid Bhadelia, MD, MALD
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| 2014-2015 | Occupational Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure: Post Exposure Prophylaxis and Management | Laurent Benedetti, MD, MPH | Laura Kogelman, MD |
| 2013-2014 | Wood Dust Exposure and Occupational Asthma | Sharon S. Lee, MD, MPH | David Christiani, MD, MPH, MS |
| 2013-2014 | Management of Laboratory-Acquired Vaccinia Virus Exposure | Sharon S. Lee, MD, MPH | Thomas Winters, MD, FACOEM |
| 2013-2014 | Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears | Sharon S. Lee, MD, MPH | Nitin Jain, MD, MSPH |
| 2013-2014 | Marijuana for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain and Occupational Medicine Considerations | Diane Chen, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2013-2014 | Disability: Workplace Considerations | Diane Chen, MD, MPH | Carolyn Langer, MD, JD, MPH |
| 2013-2014 | Case Presentation and Acute Management Considerations for Patients with Low Back Pain | Michael Shusko, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2013-2014 | Management of Occupational Exposure to Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus | Sharon S. Lee, MD, MPH | Thomas Winters, MD, FACOEM |
| 2013-2014 | Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Diesel Fuel Exposure: A Causal Relationship? | Michael Shusko, MD, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2013-2014 | Diagnostic Dilemmas of Patients with Neck and Shoulder Pain | Diane Chen, MD, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2013-2014 | Occupational Radiation Exposure in Hospital Workers | Michael Shusko, MD, MPH | Philip Parks, MD, MPH, FACOEM |
| 2013-2014 | Opioid Therapy for Non-Cancer Pain in Worker Populations | Diane Chen, MD, MPH | Lee Okurowski, MD, MPH, MBA |
| 2013-2014 | Aluminum Exposure and Work-Related Asthma | Michael Shusko, MD, MPH | Al Rielly, MD, MPH |
| 2012-2013 | Work Related Fatalities: Mitigation through Occupational Risk Management | Kevin Johnson, DO, MPH | Michael D. Lappi, DO, PhD, MPH |
| 2012-2013 | Diagnosis and Management of Asbestosis | Dennis Teehan, MD, MPH | David Christiani, MD, MPH, MS |
| 2012-2013 | Herpes B Virus: Implications in Lab Workers, Travelers, and Pet Owners | Kevin Johnson, DO, MPH | Thomas Winters, MD, FACOEM |
| 2012-2013 | A Case of Acute Elemental Mercury Poisoning | Jennifer Carey, MD | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2012-2013 | Common Eye Trauma | Dennis Teehan, MD, MPH | Vincent James Patalano II, MD |
| 2012-2013 | Opioid Pain Reliever Overdose: Case Presentation and Public Health Considerations | Kevin Johnson, DO, MPH | Michael Erdil, MD, FACOEM |
| 2012-2013 | The Hybrid Leader: An Integrated Leadership Approach for Health Care Professionals | Paul Medrek, MD, MPH | Philip Parks, MD, MPH; Joseph Flynn, MBA |
| 2012-2013 | Complex Emergency Management in the Healthcare Setting | Dennis Teehan, MD, MPH | Christian Lanphere, PhD |
| 2012-2013 | Cardiomegaly, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, and Sudden Cardiac Death in Firefighters | Kevin Johnson, DO, MPH | Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH |
| 2012-2013 | Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers | Paul Medrek, MD, MPH | Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH |
| 2012-2013 | Lower Back Pain: Common Conditions | Dennis Teehan, MD, MPH | Dieter Affeln, MD, MPH |
| 2012-2013 | Arsenic Toxicity: An Approach to Evaluation | Kevin Johnson, DO, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2011-2012 | Occupational Skin Reactions: An Approach to Evaluation and Diagnosis | Marie-Christine David, DO, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |
| 2011-2012 | Review of Refractory Ceramic Fiber Toxicology | Paul Medrek, MD, MPH | F. Joe Celona, MD |
| 2011-2012 | Managing Low Back Pain in the Injured Worker | Marie-Christine David, DO, MPH | Janet D. Pearl, MD, MSc |
| 2011-2012 | Health conditions related to recent deployment in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan: A descriptive analysis of compensation and pension claims | Paul Medrek, MD, MPH | Jay Mobo, MD, MPH |
| 2011-2012 | Influenza Disease and Prevention | Paul Medrek, MD, MPH | Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha, DO |
| 2011-2012 | Needle Stick Injury with Ewing’s Sarcoma Cells: A Discussion of Post Exposure Procedures for Clinicians and Researchers | Marie-Christine David, DO, MPH | Thomas Winters, MD, FACOEM |
| 2011-2012 | Nausea, Headaches, and Lab Abnormalities in a Dental Worker: No Laughing Matter | Al Rielly, MD, MPH | Rose Goldman, MD, MPH |