Research track Research abstracts from OMED 2024
The latest findings from new and seasoned researchers were featured.
All posters and recordings, including the poster winners, can be accessed via the AOA Online Learning webpage.
Research posters presented during the OMED24 Poster Session and Student Poster Competition are now available for viewing on the AOA Online Learning platform. Expand your knowledge and support the advancement of osteopathic research by viewing the ePoster videos.
Registration is required to access the research videos. Once registered and logged in, visit the online learning platform, and navigate to the AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024 webpage. You may also use the search feature to access the videos by searching for “Research” and then enrolling in the “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024” module.
Accessing the AOA Online Learning platform
To access the videos, go directly to the AOA Online Learning “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024” webpage. If you have never accessed AOA Learning, please login using your old AOA credentials or search for your account from the login page. If you are unable to login or reset your password, please reach out to [email protected]. If you do not have an AOA login, you will need to register.
Physicians can claim up to two (2) credits of AOA Category 2-B CME by viewing the recorded ePosters over the next year. To claim these credits and receive a certificate, the participant must view the posters (no minimum requirement) and complete a brief evaluation. Once the participant submits their viewed posters, their CME credits will be granted, and the participant will receive a certificate of completion.
If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Dillard, MPH, Director of Research Grants, at [email protected] or at (312) 202-8006.
Approved research abstracts were published in the December 2024 online edition of The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Research poster winners
1st place winners – $500
Poster *C-21
PI Name: Brad Ryva, OMS III
Institution: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Project Title: Unraveling exogenous and endogenous determinants of persistent nausea in pregnancy
Poster *PH-13
PI Name: Hannah Jordan Vedova, OMS III
Institution: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM)
Project Title: Exploring Digital Solutions to Health Insurance Literacy Disparities
Poster *PH-11
PI Name: Alyssa Misun Kim, OMS III
Institution: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
Project Title: SDOH 101: Building Confidence and Educating Nursing Students to Address Social Determinants of Health with Future Patients
2nd place winners – $250
Poster *PH-25
PI Name: Student Doctor Lauren Cea, OMS IV
Institution: Ohio University-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM)
Project Title: Relationships Between Child Health Behaviors, Mental Health, Family Functioning, and Child Sleep Habits: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the BEAR Study
Poster *C-29
PI Name: Mohammad Sabbagh, OMS IV
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Project Title: Investigation of Suboccipital Release, Muscle Energy, and Combination Therapy, Respectively Evaluating their Effect on Carotid Artery Blood Flow: Preliminary Results
Poster *PH-18
PI Name: Esha Garg, OMS III
Institution: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Project Title: Outreach Education led by Osteopathic Medical Students on Substance Use Prevention for Sustainable Health Literacy in Underserved Youth Communities
Poster *PH-9
PI Name: Christopher Good, OMS IV
Institution: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM)
Project Title: Assessing the Role of Osteopathic Medical Education on Community Health Literacy Interventions Pilot Study
Poster *B-9
PI Name: Julie B. Ochs, OMS III
Institution: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)
Project Title: Persistent Ascending Aortic Vascular Calcification in DBA/2J Mice After Warfarin Exposure
Poster *PH-3
PI Name: Julia Camille Moore, OMS II
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Louisiana (VCOM-Louisiana)
Project Title: Common Nutrition-Related ICD-10 Codes in Louisiana and Alabama: Comparative Retrospective Analysis
International research poster winners
1st place winners – $500
Poster **INT’L-4
PI Name: Kalee Hovetter, OMS III
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Project Title: Perception of Osteopathic Medicine in a Rural Clinic in Peru
2nd place winners – $250
Poster **INT’L-5
PI Name: Gayatri Rathod, OMS II
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas (VCOM-Carolinas)
Project Title: Examining Health Disparities Present in Haitian Patients at the VCOM Clinics in Punta Cana, DR
Poster **INT’L-3
PI Name: Joshua Margow, OMS III
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn (VCOM-Auburn)
Project Title: Improving Clean Water Access Internationally Using 3D-Printed Solar Stills
Poster **INT’L-1
PI Name: Lauren Valeria Evelti, OMS IV
Institution: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM)
Project Title: Emotional and Social Impacts of Menstrual Practices on Women in Rural Guatemala