2025 Department of Medicine Scholarship Day was held on April 15th in the Student Union. The day began with a poster session featuring clinical vignettes, clinical research, and basic science research authored by both trainees and faculty. The Nephrology Division earned recognition by authoring the most posters. The event concluded with Medicine Grand Rounds by the keynote speaker, Dr. Javed Butler, Distinguished Professor of Medicine at UMMC and current President and Chief Research Executive at Baylor Scott and White Research Institute. He is also Senior Vice President of Baylor Health.

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Congratulations to the winners!

Basic Science Research

Ahmed Abdelhameed – Molecular Mechanisms of Insulin Signaling in Insulin-Target Tissues in a Rat Model of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
(mentor Licy Yanes Cardozo)

Clinical Research

Nazm Rahat, M3 – Associations of Cumulative Vascular Risk Factors with Cerebral Perfusion
(mentor Dr. Gwen Windham)

Quality Improvement

Saurabh Chandra, MD – Implementation of a Virtual Nursing Program to Address Nurse Burnout in an Adult Med/Surg Unit

Clinical Vignette

Macy Carter, M3 – A Rare Presentation of Goodpasture Syndrome with Concurrent Renal and Pulmonary Involvement
(mentor Calvin Thigpen)

Mentor Award

Dr. Mohammad Atari
(Nephrology)
Dr. Atari was an author on 8 posters, including 4 first or senior author.

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Thanks to Monica Watkins, Calvin Thigpen and Gailen Marshall for organizing the event.