AACOM Research Grant Awardees
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) congratulates all the recipients of the AACOM Research Grant Awards in Osteopathic Medical Education.
AACOM research grant awardees receive funding of up to $10,000 in support of their osteopathic medical education research topics. Grants are awarded to educators at colleges of osteopathic medicine for a period of 18 months and are non-renewable.
AACOM congratulates all grantees of its annual Research Grant Program. This program supports research in osteopathic medical education by providing topic-specific medical education and institutional study grants to qualified applicants from colleges of osteopathic medicine.AACOM's Research Grants Program includes awards for medical education research and institutional research. Visit AACOM Research Grants for details.
2023
Promoting excellence in medical eduation, policy, research and service
The Nutrition Kitchen: An Interdisciplinary Culinary Medicine Elective to Enhance Nutrition Literacy and Personal Dietary Habits
Primary Investigator:
Annie Kirby, PhD, RD, LD, CCMS, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus (VCOM-Auburn)
Co-Investigators:
Katie Wolter, (VCOM-Auburn); Josh Hollingsworth, (VCOM-Auburn); Phillip Snider, (VCOM-Auburn); Joy DeBellis, Auburn University; Jeanna Sewell, Auburn University
Exploring a Novel “Policy in Health Care” Curriculum: A Needs Assessment
Primary Investigator:
Janet Lieto, DO, FACOFP, CMD, CPP, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC-TCOM)
Co-Investigators:
Amany Hassan, UNTHSC-TCOM; Lin Nelson, UNTHSC-TCOM; Lillee Gelinas, UNTHSC-TCOM
Increasing awareness of osteopathic medical education and osteopathic medicine
Investigation of Suboccipital Release, Muscle Energy, and Combination Therapy, respectively evaluating their effect on vertebral artery blood flow
Primary Investigator:
Per Gunnar Brolinson, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus (VCOM-Virginia)
Co-Investigators:
Sydney Moriarty, OMS-II, VCOM-Virginia; Ishan Perera OMS-II, VCOM-Virginia
Changes in Carpal Tunnel Dimensions Following the Application of a Novel Combined Myofascial Release and Muscle Energy Osteopathic Technique
Primary Investigator: Mario Loomis, MD, Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM)
Co-Investigators:
David Moeler, SHSU-COM; Jamie Eller, SHSU-COM; Lilian Zhan, SHSU-COM; Sharon Gustowski, DO, MPH, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fostering innovation and quality throughout medical education
The Impact of Early Educational Intervention Programs for Struggling Medical Students
Primary Investigator:
Shiyuan Wang, PhD, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM)
Co-Investigators:
Dyron J. Corley, EdD, Rowan-Virtua SOM
The Development of a Medical Education Faculty Development Program Quality Inventory Toolkit
Primary Investigator:
Lise McCoy, EdD, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University
Co-Investigators and Institutions:
Sebastian Diaz, PhD, JD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Effectiveness of a Small Group Activity (SKIPPs) for Interprofessional Learning
Primary Investigator:
Martin Schmidt, PhD, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Use of a Study Tracker to Characterize the Influence of Study Process on Pre-Clinical Exam Performance in First- and Second-Year Medical Students
Primary Investigator:
Robert Tyler, DO, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine – Joplin (KCU-COM Joplin)
Co-Investigators:
Nicholas Lukish, KCU-COM Joplin; John Lukish, KCU-COM Joplin; Annamarie Lukish, KCU-COM Joplin; Arleah Aguilar, KCU-COM Joplin
2022
Osteopathic Inter-Institutional Research
Understanding COMLEX Level 1 as a Pass/Fail Exam – Impact and Opportunities
Primary Investigator:
Donald Sefcik, DO, MBA, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Co-Investigators and Institutions:
Patricia S. Sexton, DHEd, FNAOME, A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Melissa Efurd, EdD, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ashley N. Gerhardson, PhD, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Institutional Research
Exploring Undiagnosable Syndromes in Medical Students: The Prevalence and Implications of Imposter Syndrome and Medical Student Syndrome
Primary Investigator:
Mikhail Volokitin, PhD, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
The WellMESS Project
Primary Investigator:
Joshua C. Hollingsworth, PhD, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
Improving Anatomy Education Through Evidence-based Practice: Testing a Hands-On Resource for Teaching Neurovasculature and Spatial Relationships of the Skull Base
Primary Investigator:
Randy J. Kulesza Jr., PhD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Mark Terrell, EdD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brittney Link, MA, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Evaluating the Impact of Narrative Medicine Workshops on Reflective Learning, Empathy and Burnout: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study and Systematic Review
Primary Investigator:
Timothy J Barreiro, DO, MPH, Mercy Health Youngstown St. Elizabeth Health Center and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine in Osteopathic Medical Education: Assessment of Student’s Personal Nutrition Goals and Effect on Future Medical Practice
Primary Investigator:
Amanda T. Parker, PhD, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Robert Bateman, PhD, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Danielle Fastring, PhD, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Experiential Learning as a Tool to Grow Empathy in Osteopathic Undergraduate Medical Students
Primary Investigator:
Rosemary Niedens, MA, Kansas Health Science Center- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What Comes After ACGME Accreditation: Identifying and implementing Academic Enrichment Plan to Improve Residents' performance on the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination
Primary Investigator:
Amro Ilaiwy, MD, Cape Fear Valley Health System and Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Donald Maharty, DO, Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
2021
Osteopathic Inter-Institutional Research
Using hands-on interprofessional culinary medicine education to increase the confidence and ability of medical and dietetic students to address lifestyle and nutrition related disease.
Primary Investigator:
Kathryn H. Thompson, PhD, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigators and Institutions:
Anne Mathews, PhD, RDN, Medicine, University of Florida
Carolyn G Carter, MD, MS, University of Florida College of Medicine
Leslie Ouellette-Todd, MS, RD, LD, MPH, University of New England
Celeste Bouchard, DO, Mayo Clinic
Determination of the Most Effective Visualization Technologies for the Instruction of IN SITU Heart Anatomy by Anatomical Context and Question Type to First Year Medical Students
Primary Investigator:
Kenneth Hisley, PhD, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Mark Terrell, PhD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
Medicine
Osteopathic Institutional Research
Pursuing an internal medicine subspecialty: a review of the factors influencing female medical students’ intentions for fellowship
Primary Investigator:
Sheeba Varughese Tano,
DO, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator:
Gina Sun Gilderman, OMS-II, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
A Pilot Program Studying the Effects of Student, Peer-Facilitator Development in Support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Curriculum Learning Activities
Primary Investigator:
Edward Barnes, MD, Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest
Co-Investigators:
Mirabelle Fernandes-Paul, EdD, Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW
Vicki Wedel, PhD, Western University of Health Sciences College of
Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Stephanie White, DO, Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
A Faculty Development Training Program to Improve Communication about Medical Uncertainty in Graduate Medical Education
Primary Investigator:
Anna M. Kerr, PhD, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Charee Thompson, PhD, University of Illinois
Alexander
Rakowsky, MD, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Claire Stewart, MD, Nationwide Children's Hospital
John D. Mahan, MD, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Standardizing Cadaveric-based Lab Experiences and Assessments for Multiple Campus Medical Schools
Primary Investigator:
Kent Smith, PhD, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine – Tahlequah
Co-Investigator:
Denna Wheeler, PhD, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine – Tahlequah
The impact of 3-D printed and computer models on learning cranial nerve anatomy
Primary Investigator:
Randy J Kulesza Jr, PhD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Mark Terrell, EdD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brittney
L. Link, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sideline Sonography for Ankle Fracture Evaluation (SSAFE): A Pilot Study
Primary Investigator:
Jacob Turnbull, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Co-Investigators:
Stephanie Aldret, DO, CAQSM, Edward Via College
of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Randy Aldret, EdD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Travis Smith, DO, CAQSM, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
John
Lipka, MD, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Lin Kang, PhD, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Enablers and incentives to promote research participation by osteopathic medical students
Primary Investigator:
Sarah Zahl, PhD, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator(s):
Jonathan Lowery, PhD, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michael Baumann, PhD, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Enriching the Preclinical Medical Genetics Curriculum through OSCE Learning
Primary Investigator:
Martin Schmidt, PhD, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigators: n/a
Efficacy of an OMM Virtual Reality Program on Medical Student Learning
Sheldon C. Yao, DO, FAAO, DO, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Investigator:
Randy Stout, Jr., PhD, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine