2019-2020 Capstone and Discovery Projects

Emma Albert-Stone
Analyzing Quality Measures in the Refugee Clinic at Family Health Center of Worcester
Advisor: Olga Valdman, MD

Fatoumata Bah
Flu Clinic Population Health Clerkship Curriculum Development
Advisor: Heather-Lyn Haley, PhD

Regina Brown
Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Among Housekeepers at General Hospitals in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Advisor: Maria Michas, MD

Rakhi Desai
Coordinating Care - Expedited Referrals for Free Clinic Patients to Local Primary Care Clinics
Advisor: James Ledwith, MD

Meaghan Foster
Primary Care Principles Optional Enrichment Elective (PCPOEE): Redesigned
Advisor: Linda Cragin, MS

Eden Hen and Paul Rizzo
Baby Box Project
Advisor: Sara Shields, MD MS

Soomin Kim
Exploring and Alleviating the Challenges to Medical Interpreting from the Perspective of the Interpreters
Advisor: Lisa Morris, MS

Kendra Lastowka: Evaluation of a Fluoride Education Program at Head Start Worcester
Advisor: Hugh Silk, MD MPH

Tyler Lueck
FCE in Clinical Medical Spanish
Advisor: Lisa Morris, MS

Bryan Nguyen
Geriatric Fall Prevention Floor Plan
Advisor: Debi Lang, MS

Ciarra Nickerson
Community Vital Signs - Developing a Case-Based Orientation Session
Advisor: Linda Cragin, MS

Nate Petrou
Assessing the Effectiveness of Various Care Models in the Chronic Disease Era of HIV: A Literature Review and Analysis
Advisor: Philip Bolduc, MD

William Sidelinger
Screening Education and Resource Management to Address Barriers to Screening for Domestic Violence
Advisor: Kimberly Bombaci, MD

Ellen Wallace
Impact of Advance Care Planning Interventions on Patient and Family Satisfaction
Advisor: Sai Cherala, MD MPH