Building Bridges: Community Building and Engagement: Coyote Gulch House Service Project Activity

Title: Building Bridges: Community Building and Engagement: Coyote Gulch House Service Project ActivityAuthors: Monica Fernandez; William Steiner, Emily Hill, Claire Stanley, David Kim, Alison Day, Rawad Farhat, Celina DiazDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The mission of the house structure is twofold: to foster a sense of community within the house structure and to engage meaningfully with the people …

Aligning Expectations Between Doctoring Curriculum and the Student-Led Clinics

Title: Aligning Expectations Between Doctoring Curriculum and the Student-Led ClinicsAuthors: Brooke Austin, Dallen Calder, Serin SpringerDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: A core component of the new SFESOM curriculum is early clinical exposure. First-year medical students (MS1s) are required to participate in a weekly clinic shift at a student-led clinic (SLC). Regular clinical exposure is intended for students to …

Medical Student Diabetes Education

Title: Medical Student Diabetes EducationAuthors: Tyler Drummond, Maggie Hale, Katherine WelchDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The objective of this project is to create diabetes educational modules for incoming University of Utah medical students, enabling them to teach and deliver diabetes education to patients in student-led clinics. Traditionally, diabetes education has been provided through scheduled onsite classes. However, based …

The Community Perspective of Community Health Workers’ Effectiveness in Public Health

Title: The Community Perspective of Community Health Workers’ Effectiveness in Public HealthAuthors: Jazmine Abril, Sonia Sehgal, Karishma ShahDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in improving public health, particularly in underserved communities, by bridging gaps in healthcare access and addressing social determinants of health. Despite their growing numbers and importance, challenges remain …

Using Epic Diagnosis Data to Create a Case Log Reference Repository

Title: Using Epic Diagnosis Data to Create a Case Log Reference RepositoryAuthors: Julia Michels, Ashley Khouri MD; Boyd Richards, PhDDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: University of Utah medical students in their clinical years are required to keep a case log to track clinical experiences they see during their rotations. These case log requirements include “umbrella” diagnosis categories, patient …

Standards of Culpability in Criminal Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Mens Rea Approach and its Implications for Student-Led Clinics

Title: Standards of Culpability in Criminal Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Mens Rea Approach and its Implications for Student-Led ClinicsAuthors: Jacob Taylor, Alise Williams, Rachel Polcyn MD, Jake Arbon, MDDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of mens rea—the mental state of an accused individual at the time of a crime— as a …

Situational Judgment Tests to Assess and Nurture Cultural Humility

Title: Situational Judgment Tests to Assess and Nurture Cultural HumilityAuthors: Jenna M. Weber, Jennifer L. Murray MPH, Kristine Snyder MPH, Siale V. Teaupa MD, Nadia Schellenberg, Matthew S. Prewett PhD, Brian Good MD, Paloma Cariello MD, Boyd Richards PhD, Rawad Farhat MDDate: 1/27/2025Background: Medical schools seek to graduate students with essential non-cognitive competencies like cultural …

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Care Transitions through a Student-Led Warm Handoff Initiative

Title: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Care Transitions through a Student-Led Warm Handoff InitiativeAuthors: Maggie Hale, Tyler Drummond, Georgia VeverkaDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Care transitions between inpatient and primary care settings are critical yet prone to information loss, especially for patients without a primary care provider (PCP). This gap can lead to missed follow-up appointments, medication errors, and …

Addressing Barriers to Visit Attendance and Improving Patient Communication for Gynecologic Specialty Care at Fourth Street Clinic

Title: Addressing Barriers to Visit Attendance and Improving Patient Communication for Gynecologic Specialty Care at Fourth Street ClinicAuthors: Marina Kern, Emma Singleton, Jennifer Kaiser MDDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The monthly Gynecology Clinic at Fourth Street Clinic (4SC) sees approximately one-third of scheduled patients. 4SC serves individuals experiencing homelessness, a population facing unique challenges in clinic communication, visit …

Impact of Monthly Orthopedic Clinic at Fourth Street Clinic

Title: Impact of Monthly Orthopedic Clinic at Fourth Street ClinicAuthors: Nate Behrens, Tanner HeatonDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The Fourth Street Clinic is a free clinic dedicated to addressing health disparities among underserved populations. Orthopedic conditions are prevalent in these communities due to manual labor, delayed care, and limited access to specialty services. The monthly orthopedic clinic, led …