Scholarly Activity

St. Vincent residents have an abundance of opportunity for research, quality improvement, and scholarly activity. With a fully operational Research Department which includes an Institutional Review Board and experts in Study Design and Statistical Analysis on campus, our residents present and publish on a variety of topics. Past residents have received project support through a St. Vincent Foundation grant. Most of our faculty are trained in supporting resident research and several (both internal medicine and subspecialists) lead clinical projects. Our program is ready to assist you in your clinical or educational research and QI interests!  

Publications, Presentations and Awards

  • Manuscripts Published   
    • Knaus S, Fick R, Baker K, Medda R, Place A. Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection in an Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic: Resident Perspectives and Patient Outcomes, JCHIMP, accepted, July 2022.
  • Abstracts Accepted 
    • Adlam, J, Kaphle, R, Nallamala, H, Cation, L. Chlorthalidone Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap. Presented at National American College of Cardiology National Meeting in San Antonio TX March 2023.
    • Adlam J, McMahon K, Ravichandran A. Unanticipated Consequences of Treating Hypertension: Cor Triatriatum Dexter and Atrial Septal Defect. Case Report. Presented at American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session April 2022 in Washington DC.
    • Bains, P, Massaro, M, Fick, L. Wellness, Our 6 Year Experience, presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.
    • Barnett, M, Mehta, K. A Case of Acquired Hemophilia. Presented at Indiana ACP Chapter Meeting October 2022.
    • Bundy, A. My Sympathies to the Spleen, An Unusual Case of Pleural Effusion. Presented at American Thoracic Society Conference in Washington DC, May 2023. 

    • Bundy A, Pearce B, Patel V. An Interesting Case of Pulmonary Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis. Presented at Society of Critical Care Medicine’ Critical Care Congress February 2022 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium June 2022.
    • Bundy A, Palmisano K. More Than Tylenol: An Unusual Case of Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Patient with Advanced Age. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium June 2022.
    • Caccamo, J. Werewolves, Vampires, and Patients? A Case of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.

    • Caccamo, J, Dudley, A, Span, A, Fick, L. Campylobacteremia. Presented at Indiana ACP Chapter Meeting October 2022.

    • Caccamo, J, Nallamala, H, Tingare, A, Cochard, E. Mortality and neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest patients who received targeted temperature management compared to those who. Presented at Ascension St Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.
    • Dougherty, C. Warrick, A, Patel, V. The unhappy triad: Acute pancreatitis as a result of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. Presented at Indiana ACP Chapter Meeting October 2022.
    • Gadd, S. Tick Tick Boom: A Case of Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection in a 34-year old Female with Suspected Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Presented at Indiana ACP Chapter October 2022.
    • Gadd, S, Mathis, E, Williams, A. Too Much, Too Fast: Thyrotoxicosis leading to Arrythmia Induced Cardiomyopathy. Society of General Internal Medicine - Midwest Conference, Chicago, IL. October 2023. 
    • Hilaire, K, No, D, Ozurumba, A. TB or not TB? A Rare Cause of a Common Chief Complaint. Presented at National ACP Meeting in San Diego CA May 2023.
    • Hilaire K, Patel P, Bailey M. Cavitary lung lesions and bilateral pneumothoraces in a healthy patient following COVID-19 pneumonia. Presented at SHM conference April 2022 in Nashville, TN.
    • Kaphle, R. Campylobacter Fetus Infective Endocarditis. Submitted to IDweek April 2023.

    • Kaphle, R. Hyperthyroidism Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Oral presentation at Indiana ACP Chapter Meeting October 2022.

    • Kaphle, R, Fick, L. Different Strokes for Different Folks. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium.

    • Kaphle R, Mounsey D, Mehta K. Don’t be Conn’d. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium June 2022.
    • Kaphle, R, Nelson, P, Foster, T, Daffinee, S, Walsh, M, Ravichandran, A. Utilization of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). National ACC Quality Summit, Orlando, FL. October 2023. (2nd place abstract)
    • Kloha, A, Namburi, D, Richardson, L. A Case of ARDS Stemming from EVALI. Presented at the Ascension St Vincent Research Symposium.
    • Li, A, Caccamo, J, Mathis, E, Fetters, J. Is It a Real STEMI. Presented at the Indiana ACC 2022 Annual Meeting September 2022.
    • Loeser, S. Teaching Telemedicine through Simulation. SGIM Regional Meeting Poster Presentation October 2022.
    • McGrath, K. Assessing outcomes of LVAD patient with right ventricular failure on chronic inotropes. Presented at Heart Failure Society of America October 2022.
    • McGrath, K, Morris, K, Patel, A, Ravichandran, A, Chaudhry, S, Salerno, C, Garcia-Cortes, R. An Unusual Case of Cardiogenic Shock in a Cardio-Oncologic Patient. Presented at National American College of Cardiology Meeting March 2023.
    • McMahon K, Adlam J, Ravichandran A. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Updating the Proposed Mechanism. Case Report and Poster Presentation. Presented at American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session April 2022 in Washington, DC.
    • Mobley, M, Mehta, K. Refractory Ascites as the Initial Presentation of Sarcoidosis. Presented at the National ACP Meeting in San Diego April 2023.
    • Mounsey D, McGrath K, Gannon S. Leukostasis-Induced Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report of AML Inducing Right Heart Failure. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium June 2022.
    • Nallamala, H. Renal replacement therapy after Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) placement: a single center post hospitalization outcome analysis. Presented at ASAIO Conference in San Francisco CA June 2023.

    • Nallamala, H, Adlam, J, Morris, K. Plasmapheresis and intra-aortic balloon pump in the setting of refractory cardiogenic shock secondary to thyrotoxicosis mediated cardiomyopathy. Presented at American College of Cardiology Conference New Orleans March 2023.
    • Nallamala, H, Hasnie, A, Nfor, T. COVID-19 induced mitral annular disjunction and valve prolapse causing sudden cardiac death. Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology March 2023.
    • Nallamala, H, Kakar, S, Mitchell, M. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Secondary to SLE, EBV and HSV. Presented at Society of Hospital Medicine in Austin TX March 2023.
    • Nallamala H, Mitchell M, Kakar S. A rare case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis secondary to undiagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ebstein-Barr and Herpes Simplex Viruses. Presented at American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting in Chicago, IL April 2022 and presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium June 2022.
    • Nallamala, H, Stepler, C, Cochard, E. Are We Practicing What Is Preached? A Single-center Retrospective Analysis of Compliance Rates to Low Tidal Volume in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Presented at International American Thoracic Society Conference in Washington DC May 2023.
    • Namburi, D. Polymyositis Manifesting as Dysphagia. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.
    • Namburi, D, Richardson, L, Kloha, A, Perkins, B. A Case of ARDS Stemming from EVALI. CHEST Conference, Honoluu October 2023.
    • Pangburn, J. Thrombocytopenia: A Unique Presentation of Invasive Aspergillosis. Presented at the International American Thoracic Society Conference May 2023.
    • Pangburn, J, Pearce, B. ICU Resident Wellness Support Group during COVID: A Pilot Program. Submitted abstract to CHEST April 2023.
    • Pangburn, J, Pearce, B. A Case of the Importance of Bedside POCUS in the Diagnosis of PE in the Setting of a Low Well’s Score. Submitted Abstract to CHEST April 2023.
    • Pearce, B, Forys, P. Brain Abscess from Streptococcus Anginosus. Podium presentation at National CHEST conference October 2022.
    • Pearce, B, Forys, P. Human Rhinovirus Causing ARDS in Immunocompetent Male. Poster presentation at National CHEST conference October 2022.
    • Pearce B, Mundell J. Pepper Spray Induced Cardiomyopathy. Presented at International CHEST Conference in Bologna, Italy June 2022
    • Pearce B, Mundell J. A Rare Complication From Percutaneous Tracheostomy Paving Way for Preoperative Ultrasound. Presented at International CHEST Conference in Bologna, Italy June 2022
    • Rodman, K, Cation, L. Thoracic endometriosis presenting as recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax. Presented at CHEST meeting October 2022
    • Siddiqui, M. SERT Meetings,  Presented at National ACP Conference in San Diego CA April 2023.

    • Siddiqui M, Greist G, Mehta K. SERT: An educational experience. Presented at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium June 2022.
    • Siddiqui, M, Mehta, K, Greist, G. SERT Quality Improvement. Presented at Indiana ACP Chapter Meeting October 2022 and National ACP Meeting.
    • Stevens, I. A Rare Case of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure caused by Left Ventricular Noncompaction. Presented at Ascension St Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.

    • Stevens, I, Pangburn, J, Mehta, K. A Rare Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis caused by Atopobium spp. Presented at the Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.
    • Tingare, A. Asthma Exacerbation leading to Stress induced Cardiomyopathy with full recovery despite no GDMT. Presented at the Ascension St Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.
    • Tingare, A. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection with Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Brain Aneurysms: A Case Report. Presented at the Ascension St Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.
    • Tingare, A, Greist, G. A Case of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. Presented at Indiana ACP Chapter Meeting October 2022.
  • Oral Presentations  
    • Fick, R. Updates in Ambulatory Medicine. Indiana ACP Chapter. October 2022.

    • Gadd, S. Initiating HFrEF GDMT in the Inpatient Setting. Society of General Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL. October 2023. 

    • Kaphle, R, Nelson, P, Foster, T, Daffinee, S, Walsh, M, Ravichandran, A. Utilization of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). National ACC Quality Summit, Orlando, FL. October 2023. 

    • Li, A, Meyer, M. Chronotropic Incompetence. Presented at the Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium, May 2023.

    • Massaro, M, Bains, P, Fick, L. Improving Resident Wellbeing: Our Six Year Experience. Presented at Ascension St Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.

    • Tingare, A, Gadd, S, Place, A, Fick L. Healthcare disparity in Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction and accessibility to Entresto and Jardiance: Quality improvement in the Primary Care Clinic. Presented at the Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium May 2023.


  • National Conference Workshop Presentations   
    • Fick L, Solik M, Martin A, Alicea C. Operation Culture Change. Presented at Academic Internal Medicine Week (AAIM) April 2022 in Charlotte, NC.
    • Solik M, Yadav R. The Pursuit of Fellowship. Presented at Academic Internal Medicine Week (AAIM) April 2022 in Charlotte, NC.
  • Other Peer-Reviewed Publications   
    • Ackil A, Lessing J, Pearce B. l May 11, 2022. 29-year-old man presenting with cough and hematemesis. l The Human Diagnosis Project, Global Morning Report
    • Adlam, J, Kaphle, R, Nallamala, H, Cation, L. Chlorthalidone Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap. Published in Journal of American College of Cardiology March 2023
    • Casale F, Nallamala H, Alicea C, Foster T, and Fick L, “Sexual Wellbeing Among Medical Residents at a Community-Based Academic Institution”, Journal of Wellness, accepted June 2023
    • Knaus, S, Fick, R, Place, A, Baker, K, Medda, R. Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection in an Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic: Resident Perspectives and Patient Outcomes. Published in JCHIMP July 2022.
    • Nallamala, H, Cation, L. An Uncorrected Atrial Septal Defect Presenting as a Rare Cause of Cardiac Cirrhosis. Published by Consultants 360 March 2023
    • Pangburn, J, Gibbs, J. Two Cases of COVID 19 Patients with Associated Purpura Fulminans. Published in Journal of  Burn Care & Research November 2022.
    • Pangburn, J, Sternad, S, Johnston, C, Rowe, D. Death Due to Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome: A Case Report. Published in HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine May 2023.
    • Pearce B, Kumfer A. l May 1, 2022. 47 y/o male presents with headache. l The Human Diagnosis Project, Global Morning Report
  • IRB Protocols Accepted   
    • Pearce B, Bundy A, Cochard E. The Utilization of Bedside Ultrasound to Measure Jugular Venous Pulsation. Accepted July 2022.
    • Knaus S, Rothchild G. Effectiveness of LGBT Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents on Primary Care of Patients Identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. Accepted May 2022.
    • Kurian, C, Knaus, S, Loeser, S. 3 + 1 Y Week Resident Experience Survey. Accepted April 2023.
    • Li, A, Meyer, M. Chronotropic Incompetence. Accepted May 2023.
    • Li, A, Nallamala, H, Walls, M. Analyzing Fractional Flow Reserve-Computed Tomography to Invasive Coronary Angiography. Accepted April 2023.
    • Nallamala, H, Fiore, C, Alicea, C. Sexual Wellbeing Amongst Resident Physicians at a Community-Based Academic Institution Pre- and Post- COVID. Accepted January 2023.
    • Nallamala, H, Stepler, C, Cochard, E. Part 2: Low Tidal Volumes in ARDS Management. Accepted March 2023.
    • Nallamala, H, Tingare, A, Caccamo, J, Cochard, E. Targeted temperature management in cardiac arrest patients. Accepted March 2023.
    • Pangburn, J, Kuo, M.E, Cochard, E. A Retrospective Cohort Study on the Effect of Tube Feed Goal Rates on Pressure Ulcer Development in the ICU. Accepted October 2022.
    • Stepler, C, Pangburn, J, Foster, T, Fick, R, Azar. EVALI among Young Adult Populations. Accepted February 2023.

    • Tingare, A, Gadd, S, Place, A, Fick, L. Health Care Disparity in HFrEF: Quality Improvement in the Primary Care Clinic. Accepted May 2023.
  • Podcasts/Digital Scholarship   
    • Mundell, J. Cholecystitis. Published in Human Diagnosis February 2023.
    • Mundell, J. CNS Lymphoma. Published in Human Diagnosis January 2023.
    • Mundell, J. CRVO. Published in Human Diagnosis April 2023.
    • Mundell, J. DAPTO AEP. Published in Human Diagnosis October 2022.
    • Mundell, J. Diss Histo in Renal Transplant. Published in Human Diagnosis February 2023.
    • Mundell, J. Diss Nocardia. Published in Human Diagnosis March 2023.
    • Mundell, J. Typhilitis. Published in Human Diagnosis March 2023.

    • Mundell, J, Bailey, M. Hepatitis A. Published in Human Diagnosis April 2023.
    • Namburi, D, Pearce, B. A 63 y/o F with Weakness. Published in Human Diagnosis May 2023.
    • Pangburn, J, Pearce, B. 63 year-old female presents melena. Published in Human Diagnosis March 2023.
    • Pangburn, J, Pearce, B. A Case of Henoch-Shonlein Pupura Initially Presenting as a GI Bleed in an Elderly Adult Male. Published in Human Diagnosis March 2023.
    • Pearce, B. 66-year-old male with suicidal ideation and altered mentation. Published in Human Diagnosis Project May 2023.
    • Tingare, A, Pearce, B. 35-year-old Female G3P2002 35 weeks pregnant with shortness of breath. Published in Human Diagnosis Project May 2023.
  • Curricular Creation   
    • Mobley, M., Fick, R. Addiction Medicine
  • Graduation Awards   

    Internal Medicine Residency Distinguished Service Awards:

    Hannah Ramirez, Program Coordinator 

    Robert Fick, MD 

    Grace Greist, MD

    Marie Lewis, MD

     

    Outstanding Clinic Associate Award:

    Susan Kuhn, NP

     

    Resident Procedure Master Award:

    Alyson Bundy, DO


    PGY2 Procedure Champion Award:

    Cameron Stepler, DO


    PGY1 Procedure Champion Award:

    Megan Barnett, DO


    POCUS Champion Award:

    Cameron Stepler, DO


    PGY-1 Resident of the Year Award:

    Robyn Wieten, DO


    PGY-2 Resident of the Year Award:

    Meaghan Mobley, DO


    PGY-3 Resident of the Year Award:

    Derek Mounsey, DO


    Humanism in Medicine Award:

    Greg Rothchild, DO


    Resident Teacher of the Year Award:

    Derek Mounsey, DO


    Ambulatory Resident of the Year Award:

    Derek Mounsey, DO


    PGY-3 Resident Scholar Award:

    Hinduja Nallamala, DO


    PGY-2 Resident Scholar Award:

    Jane Pangburn, DO


    Clinical Reasoning Conference Master:

    Derek Mounsey, DO


    Internal Medicine Faculty Scholar of the Year Award:

    Jennifer Mundell, MD


    Internal Medicine Hospitalist Teacher of the Year Award:

    Jennifer Mundell, MD


    Internal Medicine Outpatient Teacher of the Year Award:

    Samantha Loeser, MD

     

    Internal Medicine Nocturnist Teacher of the Year Award:

    Jay Mast, MD


    Internal Medicine Subspecialist Teacher of the Year Award:

    Omar Elsheikh, MD


    Internal Medicine Intensivist Teacher of the Year:

    Phil Forys, MD


    Internal Medicine Cardiology Teacher of the Year:

    Amanda Lyon, MD