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 

  • Abstracts Accepted  
    • 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. 
    • 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)

    • 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.

    • Namburi, D, Richardson, L, Kloha, A, Perkins, B. A Case of ARDS Stemming from EVALI. CHEST Conference, Honoluu 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. (2nd place abstract)
    • Namburi, D, Richardson, L, Kloha, A, Perkins, B. A Case of ARDS Stemming from EVALI. CHEST Conference, Honolulu, HI. October 2023.
    • Kaphle, R., Li, A., Chauhdry, S. (2023, Sep). Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy after treatment of polycythemia Vera in a young patient with a Unicuspid Aortic Valve. American College of Cardiology, National and Indiana chapter.
    • Kaphle, R., Mcgrath, K., Patel, A., Gilge, J; Clark, B. (2023, July). Retrospective analysis of leadless pacemaker implant and potential pacing induced cardiomyopathy.
    • Foti, J., Stevens, I., Kaphle, R., McCollum, J., Fick, L. (2023, Sep). Curious Case of Constrictive Pericarditis. American College of Cardiology, Indiana Chapter.
    • Namburi, D., Kaphle, R., Kloha, A. (2023, Sep). Not Just a Disease at Sea: A Case of Scurvy. American College of Physicians, Indiana.
    • Castleman, DO, M. Massaro, DO, M. Mundell, MD, J. (2024, April). Tongue in Cheek: Acquired hemophilia masquerading as angioedema. Poster presentation at 2024 American College of Physicians National Conference. Boston, MA.
    • Massaro, DO, M. (2024, February). Be a Blue Zone: Strategizing your medical longevity. Presentation at 2024 Finding Inspiration and Resilience in Medicine Conference.
    • Massaro, DO, M., Green, DO, A., Cation, MD, L. (2023, November). Isolated Thrombocytopenia: A Tiny Clue to HIV Infection. Case presentation at 2023 American College of Physicians Indiana Chapter Conference.
    • Williams, H., Patel, R., Kurian, C., Frink, M. Mundell, J., Cation, L. (May 2024). Felty Syndrome: Beyond the Triad. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Wei, M.; Caccamo, J., Cation, L. (May 2024). Workup of a pancreatic mass: the importance of not anchoring your diagnosis. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Wei, M.; Caccamo, J., Cation, L. (May 2024). A Case of Warm Antibody Hemolytic Anemia in a Patient with History of Immune Thrombocytopenia. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Namburi, D., Harmon, C., Aman, T., Mehta, K. (May 2024). Poster presentation at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Gadd, S., Anderson, B. Solik, M. (April 2024).  An Eosinophilic Enigma: Decoding Acute Heart Failure in a Young Patient. Poster presentation at National ACP Meeting, Boston and Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium (May 2024).
    • Pangburn, J., Anderson, M. (October 2023). Poster Presentation at National CHEST Conference, Honolulu, HI.
    • Arman, M., Li, A. (April 2024). Unmasking Idiopathic Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: The Power of Genetic Profiling. International ACC 2024, Atlanta, GA. 
    • Barnett, M. (April 2024). Poster Presentation. National ACP Meeting, Boston, MA. 
    • Barnett, M, Gunderman, L, Christian, K, McCollum, J. (May 2024). Poster Presentation at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Li, A, Namburi, D, Wei, M, Barnett, M. (April 2024). Poster presentation: Ultmann Lymphoma Conference. International Conference in Chicago. 
    • Barnett, M. (November 2023). Poster Presentation. Regional ACP Meeting, Carmel, IN. 
    • Caccamo, J., Stevens, I., Morris, K. (April 2024). End-stage Left Ventricular Noncompaction Requiring Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Placement. Poster Presentation at National ACC, Atlanta, GA.
    • Caccamo, J., Stevens, I., Morris, K. (September 2024). End-stage Left Ventricular Noncompaction Requiring Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Placement. Poster Presentation at Regional ACC, Indianapolis, IN. 
    • Castleman, M. (May 2024). Poster Presentation at National ATS Conference. San Diego, CA. 
    • Namburi, D., Stevens, I., Fick, L. (May 2024). Poster presentation at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Stevens, I., Gadd, S., Fick, L. (May 2024). Poster presentation: Sick Sinus Syndrome: A Potential Deadly Sequela of COVID. National SGIM, Boston, MA. 
    • Gadd, S., Stevens, I., Loke, M., Morris, K. (April 2024). Poster presentation: Perimyocarditis with Cardiogenic Shock Treated with Rilonacept. National American College of Cardiology Conference, Atalanta, GA. 
    • Gadd, S., Clark, B., Solik, M. (April 2024). Poster presentation: Acute Neovascular Glaucoma: A Rare Complication of Recurrent AVNRT Supraventricular Tachycardia.  National American College of Cardiology Conference, Atlanta, GA. 
    • Gadd, S., Clark, B., Solik, M. (April 2024). Poster presentation: Acute Neovascular Glaucoma: A Rare Complication of Recurrent AVNRT Supraventricular Tachycardia.  Regional American College of Cardiology Conference, Indianapolis, IN.  
    • Gadd, S., Kloha, A., Solik, M. (May 2024). Poster presentation: Therapeutically-Dosed Methadone induced QTc Prolongation leading to Cardiac Arrest. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Gadd, S., Solik, M. (May 2024). Poster presentation: Tongue-Tied, Transaminitis, and Tumultuous Gait: Amiodarone Toxicity Presenting as Multiorgan System Dysfunction. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Dowden, B., Gadd, S. (May 2024). Poster Presentation: A Case of Probable Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Myocarditis. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Gadd, S., Mathis, E. (October 2023). Poster Presentation at Society of General Internal Medicine Midwest Conference, Chicago, IL. 
    • Gadd, S. Stevens, I., Tingare, A., Morris, K. (April 2024). Poster Presentation: Novel Use of CardioMEMS Reduces Recurrent Heart Failure Exacerbations in Patient with AL Amyloid Cardiomyopathy and End-Stage Renal Disease. National ACC. Atlanta, GA.
    • Li, A., Ishola, F. (April 2024). Poster Presentation at  Society of Hospital Medicine Conference. San Diego, CA.
    • Gadd, S., Mundell, J., Solik, M. (September 2023). Poster Presentation Case Report. Indiana Regional ACC, Indianapolis, IN. 
    • Gadd, S., Stevens, I., Easley, M., Solik, M. (May 2024). Poster Presentation: Unprovoked or Anatomically-Provoked? An Uncommon Cause of Deep Venous Thrombosis. National SGIM Conference, Boston, MA. 
    • Gadd, S., Abdel-Mageed, S., Solik, M. (May 2024). A Case of Abdominal Wall Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. National SGIM, Boston, MA. 
    • Ishola, F., Stepler, C., Rigueiro, G., Gehring, L. (May 2024). Poster presentation: Pemphigus Vulgaris. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Georgas, A., Gehring, L. (May 2024). Poster presentation at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Harmon, C., Mehta, K., (November 2023). Poster Presentation at Indiana ACP Regional Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. 
    • Li, A., Ishola, F., Arunthamakun, J. Poster presentation at 2024 American College of Cardiology 73rd Annual Scientific Session. Atlanta, GA. 
    • Stevens, I., Namburi, D., Kloha, A. (May 2024). Poster Presentation: HAVoc Unleashed: A Rare Case of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy After Hepatitis A Vaccination. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Kuo, M., Namburi, D., Kloha, A. (May 2024). Poster Presentation at National ATS, San Diego, CA.
    • Knaus, S. (April 2024). LGBT Health Topics in an Internal Medicine Residency. Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM / APDIM) Conference, Columbus, OH. 
    • Loeser, S., Knaus, S. (April 2024). Changes in Resident Satisfaction, Continuity of Care and Quality Measures After Implementation of a 3 + 1 Block Scheduling Model. Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM / APDIM), Columbus, OH.
    • Namburi, D., Stevens, I., Kuo, M., Fick, L. (May 2024). Poster presentation at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Li, Anita. (September 2023). Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Regression After Polycythemia Vera Treatment with Incidental Finding of Unicuspid Aortic Valve. Regional ACC Indianapolis, IN. 
    • Li, Anita. (September 2023). Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Regression After Polycythemia Vera Treatment with Incidental Finding of Unicuspid Aortic Valve. National ACC, Atlanta, GA. 
    • Li, A., Samuels, S. (November 2023). Chronotropic Incompetence. Regional Indiana ACP Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. 
    • Tatineni, V., Namburi, D., Mehta, K. (April 2024). Hydralazine induced lupus in patients with negative ANA. National Conference, San Diego, CA.
    • Stevens, I., Mehta, K. (November 2023). A Rare Case of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure caused by Left Ventricular Noncompaction. Indiana ACP Regional Meeting. 
    • Namburi, D., Kaphle, R., Kloha, A. (May 2024). Poster Presentation at Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 
    • Samuels, S., Li, A., Arunthamakun, J. (April 2024). Poster Presentation at National ACC, Atlanta, GA. 
    • Smith, A. (June 2024). Case Report Poster Presentation. ENDO 2024 National Conference, Boston, MA. 
  • Oral Presentations   
    • 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. 

    • 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, Arman, M. Overcoming the Odds: Successful Management of Peripartum EGPA-Induced Cardiomyopathy Through Multidisciplinary Care. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. May 2024.

    • Stepler, C., Fick, L. Rapid Fire Case presentation of Transdiaphragmatic Intercostal Hernia. CHEST National Conference, Honolulu, HI. October 2023.

    • Solik, M., Fick, L., Dupras, D., Bates, K. Enneagram Workshop. Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM/APDIM), Columbus, OH. April 2024.

    • Li, A., Loke, M. (April 2024). Hypothyroid's Hidden Impact: Pericardial Effusion. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 

    • Li, A., Arman, M. (May 2024).  Overcoming the Odds: Successful Management of Peripartum EGPA-Induced Cardiomyopathy Through Multidisciplinary Care. Ascension St. Vincent Research Symposium. 

    • Pangburn, J. (October 2023). Quality Improvement Oral Presentation at CHEST National Conference, Honolulu, HI. 

  • National Conference Workshop Presentations 
    • Knaus, S. (April 2024). LGBT Health Topics in an Internal Medicine Residency. Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM / APDIM) Conference, Columbus, OH. 
    • Loeser, S., Knaus, S. (April 2024). Changes in Resident Satisfaction, Continuity of Care and Quality Measures After Implementation of a 3 + 1 Block Scheduling Model. Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM / APDIM), Columbus, OH.
    • Solik, M., Fick, L., Dupras, D., Bates, K. Enneagram Workshop. Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM/APDIM), Columbus, OH. April 2024.
       
  • Other Peer-Reviewed Publications 
    • 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
    • Hakgor, A, Dursun, A, Kahraman, B, Yazar, A, Savur, U, Akhundova, A, Olgun, F, Arman, M, Boztosun, B. (February 2024). Prognostic impact of main pulmonary artery to ascending aorta diameter ratio in patients with severe aortic stenosis underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions Journal.
    • Stevens, I., Caccamo, J., Morris, K., Ravichandran, A., Chaudhry, S., Patel, A., Garcia-Cortes, R. (April 2024). End-stage Left Ventricular Noncompaction Requiring Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Placement. Journal of American College of Cardiology.
    • Casale, Nallamala, Foster, Alicea, Fick, L. (September 2023). Sexual Well-being Among Medical Residents at a Community-Based Academic Institution. Journal of Wellness. 
    • Fick, L et al. (November 2023). Rethinking the Internal Medicine Residency Application Process to Prioritize the Public Good: A Consensus Statement of the AAIM. The American Journal of Medicine. 
    • Namburi, D., Stevens, I., Fick, L. (February 2024). 28 year old male with a fever. Human Diagnosis. 
    • Stevens, I., Gadd, S., Tingare, A., Morris, K., Patel, A., Garcia-Cortes, R., Chaudhry, S. (April 2024). Novel Use of CardioMEMS Reduces Recurrent Heart Failure Exacerbations in Patient with AL Amyloid Cardiomyopathy and End-Stage Renal Disease. Journal of American College of Cardiology.
    • Gadd, S., Stevens, I., Loke, M., Morris, K., Patel, A., Garcia-Cortes, R., Chaudhry, S. (April 2024). Perimyocarditis with Cardiogenic Shock Treated with Rilonacept. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
    • Gadd, S., Clark, B., Mundell, J., Solik, M., Nelson, P. (April 2024). Acute Neovascular Glaucoma: A Rare Complication of Recurrent AVNRT Supraventricular Tachycardia. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
    • Li, A., Nallamala, H., Ishola, F., Walls, M. (April 2024). Is Fractional Flow Reserve- Computed Tomography Effective In the Real World? Journal of Hospital Medicine. 
    • Li, A., Ishola, F., Arunthamakun, J., Gilge, J. (April 2024). Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia in Pregnancy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
    • Kuo, M., Namburi, D. (May 2024). A case of overlap syndrome. ATS Journal. 
    • Arman, E., Li, A., Caccamo, J., Morris, K., Garcia-Cortes, R., Chaudhry, S., Patel, A. (April 2024). Unmasking Idiopathic Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: The Power of Genetic Profiling. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
    • Kaphle, R., Li, A., Zanoitti, G., Chaudhry, S. (April 2024). Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Regression After Polycythemia Vera Treatment with Incidental Finding of Unicuspid Aortic Valve. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
    • Mirza, O., Mundell, J. (April 2024). Thyroid storm case report. Human Diagnosis. 
    • Namburi, D., Richardson, L., Kloha, A., Perkins, B. (October 2023). Vaping is still not Cool: A case of EVALI from ARDS. Published Abstract.
    • Namburi, D., Pearce, B. (July 2023). A 63 y/o F with Weakness. Human Diagnosis.
    • Tatineni, V., Baughman, C., O’Connell, K., Jain, V. (July 2023). Hemorrhage in Bilateral Adrenal Metastases: A Unique Presentation of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Consultant 360 Journal. 
       

       
  • IRB Protocols Accepted 
    •  Li, A., Wei, M., Barnett, M., Nawaz, S. Neutropenic Patient Care at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis. January 2024. 
    • Gadd, S., Barnett, M., Li, A., Tingare, A., Woodsmall-Reece, M. Improving Nursing-Resident Communication. February 2024.
    • Caccamo, J, Kloha, A, Mast J, Fraiz W, Hood J, DiMarino L, Fick L, Safety In Numbers: Identifying Current Trends in inpatient Night Resident Census and Workload
  • Podcasts/Digital Scholarship 
    • Harmon, C., Namburi, D., Mehta, K. (May 2024). VZV induced Transverse Myelitis. Curbsiders Clinical Problem Solvers Podcast, Boston, MA. 
    • Knaus, S. (February 2024). Opioid Education Strategy. Primary Care Track Toolkit Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Digital text. 
       
  • Curricular Creation 
    • Mobley, M, Fick, R. Addiction Medicine
    • Barnett, M, Solik, M. Medical Spanish
  • Graduation Awards 

    Internal Medicine Residency Distinguished Service Awards:

    Leah Gehring, DO

    Jay Mast, MD

    Cassidy Menard, MD

    Jennifer Mundell, MD

    Michelle Solik, MD

     

    Outstanding Clinic Associate Award:

    Kameron Baker, PharmD

     

    Resident Procedure Master Award:

    Cameron Stepler, DO

    PGY2 Procedure Champion Award:

    Taylor Browning, DO

    PGY1 Procedure Champion Award:

    Michaela Castleman, DO

    POCUS Champion Award:

    Cameron Stepler, DO

    PGY-1 Resident of the Year Award:

    Priya Kannan, MD

    PGY-2 Resident of the Year Award:

    Steven Gadd, DO 

    PGY-3 Resident of the Year Award:

    Meaghan Mobley, DO

    Humanism in Medicine Award:

    Anna Dudley, MD

    Resident Teacher of the Year Award:

    Cameron Stepler, DO

    Ambulatory Resident of the Year Award:

    Anna Dudley, MD

    PGY-3 Resident Scholar Award:

    Jane Pangburn, DO

    PGY-2 Resident Scholar Award:

    Steven Gadd, DO and Anita Li, MD

     

    PGY-1 Resident Scholar Award:

    Folake Ishola, MD

    Clinical Reasoning Conference Master:

    Cameron Stepler, DO

    Internal Medicine Faculty Scholar of the Year Award:

    Michelle Solik, MD

    Internal Medicine Hospitalist Teacher of the Year Award:

    Lannie Cation, MD

    Internal Medicine Outpatient Teacher of the Year Award:

    Stephen Knaus, MD

     

    Internal Medicine Nocturnist Teacher of the Year Award:

    Stephen Hon, DO

    Internal Medicine Subspecialist Teacher of the Year Award:

    Chad Tewell, MD

    Internal Medicine Intensivist Teacher of the Year:

    Steven Gannon, MD

    Internal Medicine Cardiology Teacher of the Year:

    Julie Fetters, MD

     

    Internal Medicine Teaching Fellow of the Year: 

    Brandon Pearce, DO