Campbell Medicine Newsletter | Spring 2022

Campbell Medicine Newsletter The latest news from North Carolina’s only osteopathic medical school | Spring 2022

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PRESIDENT J. Bradley Creed

DEAN Brian Kessler

ASSOCIATE DEANS Michael Mahalik, Eric Gish, Terri Hamrick, Victoria Kaprielian, Robin King-Thiele, James Powers, Robert Terreberry, David Tolentino

CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Bowman, Shelley Hobbs, Billy Liggett, Bennett Scarborough

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Established in 2011, the Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine is the first and only osteopathic medical school in the state of North Carolina. We prepare students to be lifelong learners and practitioners that are holistic in their approach. Our strong and diverse programs provide applied learning experiences for all students, as well as opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborative practice, both at Campbell University and in the surrounding health care community.

Campbell Medicine's newsletter is a publication designed to keep faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community informed of news, events and announcements at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. For questions or comments, contact Sarah Bowman, Executive Director of External Affairs and Alumni Engagement: medicine@ campbell.edu.

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Dr. Kuo receives award for teaching excellence

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ach year, the Campbell University Faculty Development and Research Committee honors two outstanding faculty members to highlight the wonderful work they are doing in teaching and research.

The committee awarded the 2022 D. P. Russ, Jr. and Walter S. Jones, Sr. Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence to Dr. Yen-Ping Kuo, Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Assistant Dean for Academic Success, Chair and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology.

Dr. Kuo joined the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) as the founding Chair of Microbiology and Immunology in 2013. She has significant experience in curriculum design and was promoted to Assistant Dean for Curriculum. In this role, Dr. Kuo works with her colleagues to design and maintain curriculum. She also provides academic counseling to assist students in identifying their learning styles, developing study skills, utilizing learning resources, and other assistance to support their academic success and personal wellness. Additionally, she runs the Peer-Tutoring program where she trains academically successful students on how to make their fellow classmates successful as well.

In addition to this administrative role, Dr. Kuo dedicates a large portion of time to teaching medical students and students in the Master of Biomedical Sciences program. She writes, “While I must transmit my content knowledge and expertise to my medical students as a teacher, it is more important that I train these future physicians to be resourceful and forward-thinking. Therefore, I must demonstrate consistent commitment to innovation, whether by acquiring and imparting the most up-to-date biomedical science or by developing and incorporating new teaching modalities and pedagogical trends inside and outside the classroom. By doing so, I aim to foster a community of medical innovators.” Topics she covers include Introduction to Infectious Disease and Zoonotic Infections. Her colleagues note how her dynamic and engaging lectures incorporate case-based problem-solving questions to grab students’ attention and encourage critical thinking.

We are thankful for Dr. Kuo’s dedicated service to her students and to her colleagues.

The 2022 D. P. Russ, Jr. and Walter S. Jones, Sr. Alumni Award for Research Excellence was presented to Dr. Sarah K. Goforth, Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Campbell University College of Arts & Sciences.

Both Dr. Kuo and Dr. Goforth will receive a trophy and $500 prize to honor their work.

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Campbell Medicine celebrates sixth spring commencement ampbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty, staff and guests gathered in Barker-Lane Stadium with 164 graduates for the school’s sixth spring commencement exercises. Including today’s 145 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine recipients, North Carolina’s only osteopathic medical school has now graduated more than 900 physicians.

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three Campbell Medicine alumni who had the honor of hooding family members in today’s ceremony.

Nineteen Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degrees were also conferred in today’s ceremony, one of whom will enter medical school at Campbell in fall 2022. These graduates continue a legacy demonstrated by 15 Campbell alumni who became physicians and

“To our osteopathic graduates and our graduates who completed the Master’s program, you have gone above and beyond what is expected. We are thankful for you trusting us to provide a portion of your education. I would encourage all of you to continue to give your

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Dr. Brian A. Kessler, dean of the school of osteopathic medicine, commended the graduates on their perseverance in medical education through a pandemic and challenged them to continue to be leaders in medicine.

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to even be admitted to medical school, much less 4 years later to graduate.”

“Second, you faced unique challenges. The stress of learning to intubate a patient, start an IV, place an NG tube, interact with patients and family with good news and bad … with COVID-19 – the initial frustration of not being allowed to care for patients, learning to read facial expressions and communicate with patients while wearing a mask, staying away from grandparents when potentially exposed, and for many of you not having returned to this campus since classes shut down with spring break of 2020.”

fullest measure of devotion to your professional pursuits and offer superior care to those around you with the absolute best of your abilities.”

“Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathic Medicine, is credited with saying: ‘Let us not be governed today by what we did yesterday, nor tomorrow by what we do today, for day by day we must show progress.’ Take a moment to reflect upon the words of Dr. Still … “for day by day; we must show progress.”

“I ask all of you who walked on this stage today to look to the future and see how you can positively affect those around you. I believe that all of you have chosen to enter a leadership profession through dedication and devotion. You should be guided by a strong purpose knowing you are well trained and socially minded. I ask you to care for others as servant leaders with humility and model the behaviors you respect in others. You created this path for yourself through the hard work and perseverance you have put in at each milestone.

You chose a life of service, and by embracing endearing qualities, you will accomplish all of the goals you set out to achieve.”

Dr. William A. Petri, a physicianscientist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the Wade Hampton Frost Professor of Epidemiology, delivered the commencement address. In reference to the University’s mascot, the Fighting Camel, he congratulated the graduates for getting over a hump in more ways than one and said they are better, brighter and more balanced than he and his fellow graduates in 1982 due to four characteristics.

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“Third, sacrifice – you have all sacrificed time to relax and enjoy family and friends as you have studied for board exams, you likely have rarely if ever taken a sick day, and there have been missed birthdays, weddings and family events.”

“What the Class of 2022 expressed foremost [to me], however, is their gratitude for the support of the faculty and equally incredible classmates these last 4 years, as they dealt with the isolation and from COVID-19 as well as the transformation from college graduates to physicians and surgeons. Most importantly, their gratefulness to their spouses, partners, friends, parents and family for their support and the sacrifices that the families and friends have and are making for the members of the graduating class.”

“Each of us in medicine is here today because of the love of our friends and family. As you leave Campbell University to begin the most demanding and fulfilling of professions, I have one request: Connect with one another, invest in your friends and families through shared times, conversations and experiences together.

Congratulations Class of 2022!”

DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE CLASS OF 2022 MATCH RESULTS

145 graduates

30 states and Washington DC represented

58% matched into primary care

47 matched in North Carolina

32% entering specialties of need in North Carolina

59% matched into residencies in the southeastern US

14 graduates entered a Campbell University affiliate residency program

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CLASS OF 2022 ACADEMIC AWARDS DISTINGUISHED PRE-CLINICAL SCHOLAR Kristen MyIcraine OVERALL DISTINGUISHED CLINICAL SCHOLARS Emergency Medicine: Kelsie Rhyne Family Medicine: Courtney Testani Geriatrics: Andrew Chambers Internal Medicine: Anjali Agrawa Obstetrics and Gynecology: Sharvari Adams Pediatrics: Brittany Bare Psychiatry: Tyler Krug Surgery: Adam Matynowski DISTINGUISHED STUDENT OF THE REGION Lumberton: Mahalia Robinson Fayetteville: Savannah Waldrop Raleigh: Cole Sloboda Harnett: Adam Matynowski Salisbury: Christi Eudy Goldsboro: Monyetta Bizzell Hanson Morehead City: Brittany W. Bare Smithfield: Jordan Rawlings Conway: Sarah Van Antwerp Sanford: Benjamin Robinson CAMPBELL MEDICINE AWARDS Global Health Award: Ruth Gakpo Dr. Jerry M. Wallace Award: Christi Eudy Student Research Award: Brandon Block Dr. William F. Morris Award: Thomas Davis Dean’s Award: Sarah Lassiter Biomedical Faculty Award: Yen Ping Kuo, PhD Clinical Faculty Award: James Cappola, MD Outstanding Staff Award: Ms. Ashley Valley PRECEPTORS OF THE YEAR Region 1: Lumberton: Ricardo Pojol, MD Region 2: Fayetteville: Fred Caruso, MD Region 3a: Raleigh: Andrew Buzan, MD Region 3b: Harnett: Asif Zia, MD Region 4: Salisbury: Meaghan Aalto, MD Region 5: Goldsboro: Subodh Pal, MD Region 6: Morehead City: Sarah Gore, DO Region 7: Smithfield: Siamak Marzbani, MD Region 8: Conway: Heber Watson, DO Region 9: Sanford: Joseph Tozzi, MD

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Seven DO graduates receive military promotions

even Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine candidates received military promotions in the United States Army, Navy and Air Force at the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine’s annual Military Promotion Ceremony held on Wednesday.

Attention to Orders was delivered by Maj. Adam I. Coates, station officer in charge, Raleigh Army Health Care Recruiting, and each student doctor took an Oath of Office for the respective branch of the military where they will complete their medical residency.

Former major Dr. Don Maharty, regional associate dean for Campbell Medicine at Cape Fear Valley Health, presided over the ceremony and introduced keynote speaker Col. (Ret.) Dr. David D. Ellis. Dr. Ellis encouraged the soon-to-be military physicians to take advantage of the challenges and opportunities military medicine will provide them as well as the comradery.

“Think about choosing those rotations that make you stretch – they are a little more difficult and will take you into areas outside your comfort zone. In the future, it will serve you so well … [Later in your career,] you might take on leadership positions, but continue to see patients and practice your skill because whatever you do that knowledge and experience will help you beyond anything you can study in a book.”

“The experience with your fellow residents and staff through the years, there is no price tag on that. Those friendships are forever and are in the context of serving our country, and in some cases deploying to places where you are serving – when that happens, you have a friend for life.”

University President, Dr. J. Bradley Creed brought words of congratulations and also his thoughts on the opportunities before the military graduates.

“In the 135 years of this place, Campbell University has been providing opportunities … my father served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a medical officer in southern Japan, and for a boy who grew up in a small town in Arkansas, that service opened up a whole new world for him.”

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“He saw a part of the world and cultures he had never seen before. He met people he would never have met – many of whom are lifelong friends to this day. It allowed him to practice his profession, for which he had diligently and fervently studied, and it gave him the opportunity and honor to serve his country.”

“I hope we have made good on our promise to give you an opportunity to pursue a dream that you harbored in your heart and now your country gives you an opportunity for even greater service.”

“Today, I give you my congratulations on your academic achievements, and I also give you my respect for the service you are already doing for our country. We’re so very proud of you.”

“God bless you, and Go Camels!”

CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION MILITARY PROMOTEES ARMY Steven Vinh Nguyen Russell James Beloy Doria Matt Michienzi Melanie Faith Thomas Kiara Gloria Yeatman

AIR FORCE Zachariah Smith NAVY Jacob Leroy Gilbertson

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MSBS graduates awarded for academic excellence On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine recognized Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences graduates who received academic awards at an Awards Luncheon for their academic prowess and dedication over the last two years.

One graduate and awardee, Emmanuel Ayeni, agreed.

“As I reflect on this program, the most valuable experience, besides my education, was the relationships I was able to make. Every individual I became close with has inspired me, lifted me, and pushed me to be my best self.”

Ms. Sheri Daily, assistant director of the MSBS program, acknowledged the difficulties these students have overcome along with virtues they have shown and gained during their time as students.

When asked for his favorite memory of the MSBS program, graduate and awardee Scott Buchanan, who will enter the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine in the fall, had a similar experience, “When we all met in person for class for the first time. It was such a fun and refreshing experience.”

“You have shown incredible growth and maturity in how you handled each challenge. William Ellery Channing once said ‘Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.’ There is no denying that the COVID pandemic was a tumultuous time, however, your mental fortitude and resilience saw you through to the other side.”

“In the past two years, you learned that being flexible is fundamental to succeeding. Sometimes being flexible meant adjusting study skills, and sometimes it meant learning to embrace virtual learning platforms, and sometimes it meant getting creative in ways to form study groups. You were flexible when it mattered, yet resolute in accomplishing what you set out to do.”

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Jessica King, a fellow graduate, awardee, and PreSOMA Secretary/Treasurer, seemed to agree, stating, “My favorite experience while in the MSBS program would be learning with a small, close group of students.

I enjoyed having a more intimate experience with both my classmates and professors.”

Although COVID added complications to the intensities of classwork, the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences graduates took it in stride and proceeded to succeed academically.

AWARDS PRESENTED TO MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES GRADUATES HIGHEST ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Scott J. Buchanan, Magna Cum Laude ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Jessica Kiarra King, Summa Cum Laude Asia Louise Hilliard, Cum Laude Jennifer Lockhard, Cum Laude Kidra Matthews, Cum Laude Dorian Mitchell, Cum Laude Kimberly Ann West, Cum Laude MSBS PRE-SOMA OFFICERS (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) Lauren Wozny, President Christian Andrew Jenkins, Vice President MAPS OFFICERS (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students) Christina Colon, President Judy Jamal Mourad, Co-Vice President Kidra Matthews, Co-Vice President Emmanuel Shola Ayeni II, Secretary/Treasurer

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2022 Student Doctor of the Year Edwin McCray, (’22)

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he School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Student DO of the Year Selection Committee announced Edwin McCray as the 2022 Student Doctor of the Year (SDOY). As the recipient of this award, Student Doctor McCray becomes the school’s nominee for the American Association Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s National Student DO of the Year Award.

“We are looking for the whole package,” said Dr. Bonnie Brenseke, chair of the SDOY Committee. “We’re looking for someone that has shown dedication to their community, participated in community outreach, someone who’s shown dedication to the osteopathic medical profession … there is no doubt that the winner of the Student Doctor of the Year should be Edwin McCray.”

Faculty members and fellow medical students, many of whom commented on McCray as a great mentor and role model, echoed these sentiments, sharing that McCray was an extremely well-rounded candidate.

Along with dedication to the osteopathic profession and commitment to community service, the SDOY committee also looks for students who have excelled in areas of leadership, professionalism and the embodiment of the Osteopathic Philosophy.

Student Doctor McCray is passionate and very dedicated to neuroscience. Referred to by the SDOY committee as a “true student researcher,” McCray has 16 publications, 14 articles submitted or in progress, 6 abstracts, and 14 oral or poster presentations. He was accepted as a research fellow for clinical neurosurgery at Duke University where he worked with a multidisciplinary team on a major ongoing project to enhance wellness for oncology patients post-spine surgery.

Neurosurgeon Rory Goodwin, MD, PhD, from Duke University commented, “I have worked with Edwin for a year and a half. I can confidently say that he is in the top 5% of all medical students I have ever interacted with … he possesses the intellect, work ethic, dedication, and personality to be successful.”

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Edwin McCray with his wife, Chelsea McCray. She is a graduate of the Campbell University Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences program and a current medical student at Campbell set to graduate in 2024.

of neuroscience. He continued his academic pursuits on away rotations during his third and fourth year and was honored with the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Conquer Cancer Medical Student Rotation for Underrepresented Population Award and the Visiting Medical Student Diversity Scholarship from the Mayo Clinic.

Eddie is passionate about helping other students get involved in research and often invites them to collaborate with him on research projects while also advising on research best practices. He also serves as a mentor to eight medical students.

“Eddie serves as a mentor and role model to many of his peers here at CUSOM. Whether it be general questions regarding pre-clinical education or guidance with career planning, Eddie always goes above and beyond to better, those around him,” shared Tripp Atkinson, MSI. “When I was unexpectedly forced to take a medical leave of absence, Eddie took it upon himself to ensure I had opportunities for professional growth during this time. His willingness to share his knowledge and personal experiences is invaluable to his peers.”

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the Campbell Family. While in undergrad at UNC Wilmington, he served as the Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity Chair of Community Service Committee and organized events to help with environmental clean-up in Wilmington. He served alongside other pre-med students to provide basic medical and dental care to the underserved and underprivileged communities in Lima, Peru, during a week-long medical mission trip with the organization MEDLife. They also worked to develop safe spaces in the communities, with a focus on earthquake retention walls and cement staircases in the mountainous neighborhoods.

His leadership and dedication to helping others continued in medical school. Edwin volunteered as a medical screener and counseled patients on their 10-year cardiovascular event scores at the Umoja Free Clinic and Health Fair. While serving at the Dunn United Ministerial Association Food Pantry, he vaccinated over 100 community members against COVID-19 and mentored these individuals on vaccine and virus-related questions. McCray also served as the Liberty Hospice Medical Student Volunteer Liaison throughout medical school until the start of COVID to train and recruit incoming medical student volunteers to work with terminally ill patients along with this organization. Additionally, he was awarded the TOUCH (Translating Osteopathic Understand into Community Health) Award, Gold Level in recognition for 337 hours serving others in the community.

Edwin has a deep connection with Campbell’s mission of serving rural and underserved areas. Growing up as an African American in an underserved North Carolina community, he has a strong passion for helping youth from those areas receive top guidance and support through their academics. In 2019, he mentored high school students as a volunteer for the National Youth Leadership Forum, as a career guidance panelist at New Hanover High School, and as a project mentor to a member of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Currently, as a board member of the Adventist Community Restoration Center, Edwin spends time weekly benefiting underserved areas in his hometown by providing resources for food, housing, education, and financial support for families in need.

McCray has held several leadership positions in various groups throughout his medical school career. He served as Treasurer of the CUSOM Student Interest Group in Neurology, a Project Manager for the Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center, and is the co-founder and President of the Neurosurgery Education Research Group (NERG), a group focusing on education, research and mentorship in the field of neurosurgery. Edwin also served as Vice President of the American Medical Student Association as a student at UNC Wilmington.

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Dr. Edwin McCray exiting Barker-Lane Stadium following graduation.

“I am very excited for SD McCray’s accolades and future career as an osteopathic physician,” reflected Dr. David Tolentino, associate dean for clinical affairs. “His hard work, including his dedication to scholarly activity, have certainly paved the way for such great honors and opportunities.”

Student Doctor McCray was honored and recognized at a reception in early February. He took a moment to share some personal comments and reflection after accepting his award.

“This award is a great honor to me,” said McCray. “This is the highest achievement I’ve ever had. Coming from a difficult start in undergrad and trying to turn my career around, this really shows me that with dedication, intention and hard work – you can achieve anything.

I have become a role model for many people and if I continue to strive and work hard to reach my goals, then I can accomplish anything. And I hope that I can show other people that they can do the same.”

“In the past two years, you learned that being flexible is fundamental to succeeding. Sometimes being flexible meant adjusting study skills, and sometimes it meant learning to embrace virtual learning platforms, and sometimes it meant getting creative in ways to form study groups. You were flexible when it mattered, yet resolute in accomplishing what you set out to do.”

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Daniel Dagdag wins Mr. CUSOM 2022

ampbell University Community Care Clinic hosted its seventh Mr. CUSOM show in February raising over $10,000 for the student run free clinic. After being forced to host a virtual event for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the students were excited to return to a live show at the Stewart Theater in Dunn, North Carolina.

“Since we had Mr. CUSOM virtually last year, this year’s event really felt like it brought the CUSOM community together to support our unmatched local health efforts through the CUCCC,” said Britney Lugmayer, OMS-II. “The CUCCC was a major contributor in my decision to apply to and attend CUSOM. It was awesome to see our first-year class (and some faculty) dedicate so much time and effort into fundraising that will enable Campbell to continue providing care to the local underserved residents.”

The show has a pre-event crowdfunding element where participants promote the fundraiser to their family and friends through email and social media asking them to donate to the clinic. The night of the show, these donations count towards the total number of points that determine which contestant will be awarded the title of Mr. CUSOM. Other areas of competition include: Alternative Wear, Talent Competition, and Formal Wear.

Mr. CUSOM contestants (L-R): Tripp Atkinson, John Biondi (runner-up), Chris Dagdag (Mr. CUSOM), Ryan Addlesberger, and Daniel van Rooyen (Mr. Congeniality)

The show is a variety show with parody where students showcase their talents and make fun of themselves (and occasionally, willing faculty and staff). Everyone involved agrees, the laughter shared for the sake of a good cause gives the medical school community a great memory every year.

“I attended Mr. CUSOM as a way to support the clinic while also taking a break from studying!” shared Ashley Keane, OMS-I. “The show itself was awesome! My friends and I could not stop laughing. It was great to see how the faculty got involved in the show as well!”

All of the contestants affirmed their involvement was inspired by the work of the free clinic and the patients it serves.

“I decided to participate in Mr. CUSOM to help fund one of the students’ and faculty’s most impactful programs,” Mr. CUSOM 2022 Chris Dagdag stated.

“I wanted to use a talent of mine to not only help put together a fun family event for our CUSOM family, but more importantly, raise money for the free medical care our clinic provides to the underserved communities in Harnett and Duplin County.”

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Chris Dagdag (bottom center) with CUSOM faculty & staff judges and emcee, Dr. David Tolentino (left). Judges: Dr. David Green, Ms. Sarah Bowman, Ms. Jennifer O’Dell, and Dr. Robin King-Thiele.

“I enjoy volunteering at the CUCCC weekly; it allows me to continue my passion for service and practice my scholarship as well – a sentiment I’m certain is widely shared by other students.”

“As for winning Mr. CUSOM, I was honored to be crowned, and to say I and the other participants were surprised would be an understatement. I would like to congratulate the runner-up, John Biondi, as well as thank the boys and the volunteers who put together an amazing show.” (see Mr. CUSOM cont. page 18)

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2022 Student Researcher of the Year Akhil Adla, (‘23)

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he School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Student Researcher of the Year Selection Committee announced Akhil Adla as the 2022 Student Researcher of the Year (SROY). As the recipient of this award, Student Doctor Adla becomes the school’s nominee for the American Association Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s National Student Researcher of the Year Award.

The SROY award is given to a candidate who embodies the osteopathic philosophy, demonstrates commitment to professional development and dedication to osteopathic research.

“Akhil has demonstrated a longtime commitment to research as an undergraduate and also with a prior career in research,” said Dr. Amy Hinkelman, member of the SROY Committee. “The amount of work he has put in is incredible – over 800 hours at the at the time of [SROY] application review in December – especially considering med students have very little free time.”

Student Doctor Adla participated in the CUSOM Summer Scholars program and worked with Dr. Kassim Traore to investigate the effect of monoethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP) on tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production. After completing this project, he used the skills he learned to complete an additional project looking at the effect of phthalates on Leydig cells.

“Recognized for the rigor, my laboratory environment pushes students to consistently think critically as they are required to contribute in all aspect of science and technical discussions, high level of performance and apply biochemical concepts,” shared Dr. Kassim Traore, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics. “Akhil has consistently demonstrated three important strengths: intelligence, critical thinking, and strong research skills. He is consistently prepared and maintained a high level of performance in the lab, as consequence earning my respect and the respect of his colleagues.”

Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Student Doctor Adla co-wrote a grant with Dr. Kassim Traore, and it was funded by the North Carolina COVID-19 Relief Bill.

This project examined COVID-19 Pathogenesis and Antioxidants as Potential Adjunctive Therapy. Akhil has returned to campus throughout his clinical rotations to continue his research.

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“Akhil is the only student who I have seen who took the skills he learned during the program and used them to write and receive a grant for a different project which resulted in a publication,” said Dr. Warren Lushia, professor and vice chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics. “That alone is a remarkable accomplishment for any scientist in such a short time, let alone a medical student who was doing this on his own time between studying.”

Student Doctor Adla’s passion and commitment to research has also been an inspiration to his peers and fellow medical students.

“Akhil has been such a great resource for all of us,” said Meaghan Nazareth, MS-II, SROY National Liaison and Student Coordinator. “He’s passionate about his research, but also about our university and helping everyone here. You really have to make a choice to do anything outside of class [in med school], and it’s really great to see him get recognized for his work … it’s inspiring to see our older students do such great things that we can look up to.”

Throughout his time as a medical student at Campbell, Adla has also made 5 poster presentations and received the Highest Merit Award for Graduate Professions at the Campbell University 10th Annual Wiggins Memorial Research Symposium. The research he began in the Summer Scholars program led to him publish a first author paper and co-author an additional publication while in medical school.

In addition to being an outstanding researcher, Akhil is an active and involved student on campus. The student body elected him as the Student Government Association Vice President for 2020. He is a member of Sigma Sigma Phi and also received the TOUCH (Translating Osteopathic Understand into Community Health) Award, Silver Level in recognition for over 35 hours of community service throughout the academic year.

Student Doctor Adla was honored and recognized at a reception in early February. He took a moment to share some personal comments and thank the biomedical and research faculty that supported his research journey through medical school. (See SROY Akhil Adla cont. page 18)

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Medical students, faculty lead health screening effort for Afghan refugees in Raleigh RALEIGH — The orange and white Campbell University mobile unit and medical tents stationed at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh on Saturday represented hope and much-needed assistance to more than 150 Afghan refugees under the care of Lutheran Services Carolinas.

Students and faculty from the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine joined other doctors and student doctors from the area to provide health screenings and other on-site medical care to the men, women and children driven from their country by conflict, violence and persecution and currently staying in the U.S. under a Special Immigrant Visa.

According to Dr. Joe Cacioppo, chair of community and global medicine and associate professor of emergency medicine for Campbell’s medical school, the University got involved in this service for local refugees after a request by Lutheran Services to fill a need. According to Cacioppo, this group of refugees are among the 35,000-plus Afghan men and women currently staying in the U.S. and awaiting new homes after the chaotic evacuation at Kabul Airport over the summer, and their medical care since arriving has only included COVID vaccinations and possibly tuberculosis screenings.

“They’re sort of in a transitional period right now,” Cacioppo said. “They’re considered ‘humanitarian parolees,’ so they have no medical benefits whatsoever.

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out arrangements with [a health clinic] in Raleigh to transfer their care.”

Cacioppo said his students gained more than medical experience by taking part in Saturday’s screenings. He called the service aspect of their work “invaluable” and described the event in Raleigh as “uplifting.”

“Just to be able to help those who really need it — people who have gone through what they have gone through — is uplifting,” he said. “Besides the clinical training, the most important thing here is showing these men and women they are respected and they are worth it. It’s so valuable.”

Dr. Farishta Ali is not a Campbell graduate, but she was front and center in the mobile unit providing a comforting face and voice to those seeking care. Ali was born in Afghanistan and fled the country at a young age after her brother and father were murdered by the Taliban. She remembers begging for food alongside her six siblings as a child, because her single mother wasn’t allowed to work or leave the house. When they fled to Afghanistan and eventually the U.S., the struggles remained — poverty and overcoming language and cultural barriers proved difficult.

entire basement level for medical care tents and waiting rooms.

Ward and Jason Payne, the church’s director of international programs, said Forest Hills has a 40-year history in international ministry and has worked closely with refugee resettlement agencies in the past.

They’ve worked closely with Lutheran Services Carolinas with the current group of refugees living in the Triangle area.

She stood before her fellow Afghans on Saturday to not only provide care, but to offer encouragement and share her testimony that the future can be bright. She rose from poverty to medical school, and today she practices psychiatry in Fayetteville.

“Being here is very, very special to me,” she said. “And I’m not trying to let it affect me, but today reminds me of everything that I went through to get to where I am now.

I know the trauma these people are under and what they went through, and I know it’s difficult for them. They’re scared about the uncertainty before them. I want to help them and tell them there’s a bright future and to tell them they’re safe now. It’s possible to go after your dreams, and it’s possible to have opportunities. These are things they need to hear.”

Another Campbell connection helped make Saturday’s even possible. Alumnus Tyler Ward (’09, ’13 MDiv) is the associate pastor at Forest Hills, which converted its

“They escaped Afghanistan, but their lives have still been complicated in these past six months,” Ward said.

“They endured significant trauma on their exit and in their journey here. And that trauma sticks with them because of what they’ve lost in a very short amount of time. There’s trauma about the uncertainty of their future and the uncertainty of what’s happening to their families still in Afghanistan. The Taliban may not be able to get to folks who are directly connected to the U.S. military anymore, but they’re going after families and friends of those who escaped. There’s a profound sense of worry, loss and fear over what is happening to their family and friends back home.

For Ward, seeing the orange medical tents and the Campbell white coats at the church he’s served at since 2013 was heartwarming.

“To see a school that you love and to see a school that has grown by leaps and bounds in the time since you’ve been out in the community, doing the good that you know they do but don’t always get a chance to see — it’s fantastic,” he said. “The more orange I see, the better.”

- BILLY LIGGITT, UNIVERISTY COMMUNICATIONS

Congratulations Campbell Medicine 2022 Wiggins Memorial Library Academic Symposium Winners HIGH MERIT CATEGORY IN GRADUATE ORAL PRESENTATIONS Luis Anthony Acevedo Mentor: Dr. Nick Pennings Insulin as a Predictor of 5-year Type 2 Diabetes Risk MERIT CATEGORY FOR GRADUATE POSTER PRESENTATIONS: •

Eric Yu and Madeline Walker Mentor: Dr. Oleg Alekseev Elevated Level of Nuclear Autoantigenic Sperm Protein

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Kelsey Tschopp, Gabriel J. Brotzman, and Wrenn Botzman Mentor: Dr. Victoria Kaprielian Improving Hypertension Care with Checklist Use

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Thomas S. Davis and Jinye Liu Mentor: Dr. James Cappola Right-Dominant Double Aortic Arch, Persistent Left SVC, and Coronary Artery Anomaly in a 38-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

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TRACI ANTER Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs and Student Success ROBERT AGNELLO, DO Family Medicine Faculty MEREDITH WELLER OMM Coordinator

PROMOTIONS

DUSTY BARBOUR Education Specialist for Simulation Medicine DR. ADAM FOSTER Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Anatomy

KUDOS

SOSA AND THE GLOBAL HEALTH CLUB hosted a winter blood drive with Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center =.

THE CAMPBELL MEDICINE OB/GYN CLUB joined other Campbell University student clubs to hold “Camels Walk for a Cure”, a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K on November 6, 2021.

CUSOM’s Global Health department provided clinical and general support for this event.

STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (SNMA) chapter hosted 99 North Carolina students for their annual Helping Students Understand the Medical Profession (HUMP) Day on February 26, 2022. SNMA leadership works with the director of health careers and workforce diversity at Southern Regional Health Education Center (SRHEC) to recruit students to participate in the program and this year’s event was the largest to date.

DR. ROBERT AGNELLO AND SIX PEDIATRICS CLUB STUDENTS - Jillian Leggiero, Savannah Moran, Ayarah Dharanikota, Colleen Yang, Jarred Kendziorski, and Sarah Tong - provided 46 student physicals at West Johnston High School in Benson, NC on April 27, 2022.

Mr. CUSOM cont.

Daniel van Rooyen was awarded Mr. Congeniality and says the clinic gives back to the students, too.

“The clinic to me represents the first place that a lot of us can serve as more than just students or volunteers, but truly as doctors in training. It also allows us to engage with and give to a population of people who we call neighbors, who would suffer without proper healthcare. I decided to be a contestant in Mr. CUSOM, because this school and community has given me so much, and I wanted to use some of my skills and talents to benefit this great resource that is the CUCCC.” Special thanks to Mr. Bob Schmid, faculty advisor for Mr. CUSOM, and Dr. Hannah Anderson (DO ’19), founder of the Mr. CUSOM show.

Production volunteers and coaches: Abbie Daniels, Delaney Williams, Ashley You, Ayarah Dharanikota, Sarah Bogan, Matthew Little, Meaghan Nazareth, Chelsea McCray, Robyn Naron, Mikayla Luke, Kat Rhodes, Maddie Clayton, Katie Game, Zohdi Cooperrider-Young, Claudia Foubert, Avan Shirwani, Emily Beverly, and Puja Patel.

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“It’s an absolute honor to receive this award,” he said. “I want to thank Campbell for giving me the opportunity to pursue everything that I’ve wanted. I wanted to pursue research, and I’m pursuing that now. I wanted to start a start-up, and I’m doing that right now. And I wanted to get a great medical education, and I’m doing that right now. It’s a real honor for me to do all of this research, especially during the pandemic, here at Campbell.”

THE SIGMA SIGMA PHI INDUCTION CEREMONY for the class of 2021 and 2022 was held on April 22, 2022 with approximately 55 students and family members attending.

THE MASTER OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PROGRAM graduated its second class on December 18, 2021.

URJA SHAH PGY-2 was elected as Vice Chair of the Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO).

FACULTY AND STAFF YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS (‘21-‘22) 20 Years – Dr. Terri Hamrick 5 Years – Traci Anter, Dusty Barbour, Dr. Joseph Cacioppo, Dr. Khalil Eldeeb, Dr. Amy Hinkelman, Dr. Brianne Holmes, Dr. Jeffrey Krepps, Wendy Lee, Dr. Warren Lushia, Dr. Thomas Motyka, Dr. James Powers, Lori Strickland, Dr. David Tolentino, and Dr. Maxx Toler

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Meaghan Nazareth, MS-II (‘24), SROY National Liaison and Student Coordinator; Akhil Adla, MS-III (‘23), Student Researcher of the Year; Edwin McCray, MSIV (‘22), Student Doctor of the Year; Robyn Naron, MS II (‘24), SDOY National Liaison and Student Coordinator

PUBLICATIONS Winter ‘21 - Spring ‘22

DR. YUNBO LI AND DR. HONG ZHU: •

Hong Zhu, An Bui, Arben Santo, Y. Robert Li “3H-1,2-Dithiole-3-thione Suppresses LPS-induced Proinflammatory Responses in Macrophages: Potential Involvement of Antioxidant Induction, NF- k B, and Nrf2”.

Accepted for publication in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry.

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Hassan Ahmed, Urooj Amin, Xiaolun Sun, Demetrius R. Pitts, Yunbo Li, Hong Zhu, Zhenquan Jia: Triterpenoid CDDO-Im protects against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response and Cytotoxicity in Macrophages: the involvement of the NF-kB signaling pathway.

Experimental Biology and Medicine (Accepted on Nov 29, 2021)

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H. Zhu, A. Bui, A. Santo & YR Li. 3H-1,2-dithiole-3-thione suppresses LPS-induced proinflammatory responses in macrophages: potential involvement of antioxidant induction, NF-kB, and Nrf2. Published in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry”, 2022

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Dutton, J.J., Tawfik, H., and Proia, A.D.: Comprehensive Textbook of Eyelid Disorders, Wolters Kluwer, 2022 (In Press)

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Kim, J.S., Proia, A.D., Liss, J.A., Morgenlander, J., and Meekins, L.C.: “Multiple cranial neuropathies as initial presentation of primary ductal adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland. Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery”

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Proia, A.D. and McKelvie, P.A. Mesenchymal hamartoma. In: WHO Classification of Tumours of the Eye, Fourth Edition. Grossniklaus, H.E., Eberhart, C.G, and Kivelä, T. (eds.), Lyon, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2022 (In press)

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Mittal, R., Proia, A.D., Epithelioid haemangioma. In: WHO Classification of Tumours of the Eye, Fourth Edition. Grossniklaus, H.E., Eberhart, C.G, and Kivelä, T. (eds.), Lyon, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2022 (In press).

DR. ADAM FOSTER: •

Campillo AM, Kuo S, Foster AD, Ryan TM. 2021. The impact of walking posture on trabecular and cortical bone structure in the femoral epiphyses of Rattus norvegicus. American Journal of Biological Anthropology 177(S73): 27

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Young JW, Foster AD, Russo GA, Smith GA, Butcher MT. 2022. Only the good die old: Ontogeny of locomotor performance in cottontail rabbits.

Integrative Organismal Biology.

DR. KASSIM TRAORE AND DR. GODWIN DOGBEY: Manuscript published in the Journal of Toxicology: Traore K, More P, Adla A, Dogbey G, Papadopoulos V, Zirkin B. MEHP induces alteration of mitochondrial function and inhibition of steroid biosynthesis in ma-10 mouse tumor leydig cells.

Toxicology. Volume 463, November 2021, 152985

DR. VICTORIA KAPRIELIAN: Minor S, Berry A, Luhanga U, Chen W, Drowos J, Rudd M, Kaprielian V, Bailey J, Gupta S. Faculty development advancements: Lessons learned in a time of change. Medical Science Educator 2022 (Feb) YEN-PING KUO: Cooper L. Stone, DO; John Falls, BS; Yen-Ping Kuo, MS, PhD; Article Title: Recent Trends of Key Selection Factors for Residency Interview from the National Resident Matching Program—Analysis of Residency Program Directors’ Survey.

DR. DAVID GREEN: Turcotte C.M., Rabey K.N., Green D.J., McFarlin S.C. 2022.

Muscle attachment sites and behavioral reconstruction: an experimental test of muscle-bone structural response to habitual activity. Am. J. Biol. Anthropol. 177:63-82.

DR. BRUCE NEWTON: (2022) Having Heart: Affective and cognitive empathy scores vs. residency specialty match at an osteopathic medical school. Med. Sci. Educ. (On-line 3-122). doi: 10.1007/s40670-022-01526-9 DR. ROBIN KING-THIELE AND DR. TERRI HAMRICK: Williamson JC, Wierzba TF, Santacatterina M, Munawar I, Seals AL, Pittman Ballard CA, Alexander-Miller M, Runyon MS, McCurdy LH, Gibbs MA, Ahmed A, Lagarde WH, Maguire PD, King-Thiele R, Hamrick T, Ihmeidan A, Henderson S, Gallaher TR, Uschner D, Edelstein SL, Herrington DM, Sanders JW; North Carolina sites of the COVID-19 Community Research Partnership. Analysis of accumulated SARSCoV-2 seroconversion in North Carolina: The COVID-19 Community Research Partnership.

PLoS One. 2022 Mar 18;17(3):e0260574. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260574. PMID: 35302997; PMCID: PMC8932589.

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DR. KHALIL ELDEEB: Wang, Shiyu; Marayati, Bahjat; Roberts, Jonté; Wiley, Aidan; Liu, Haoran; Adams, Kristen; Luessen, Deborah; Eldeeb, Khalil; Zhang, Ke; Chen, Rong: Prolonged ethanol exposure modulates constitutive internalization and recycling of 5-HT1A receptors in neuroblastoma 2a cells” accepted to Journal of Neurochemistry.

DR. NICHOLAS PENNINGS: published an article in Physicians Weekly titled “Harnessing Obesity Medicine Principles to Treat Diabetes”

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