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My MSSRP research experience
The summer after my first year at BUSM I had the opportunity to join a research study through a collaboration with the Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP) and the Center for Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit at BMC. I currently work on the REBOOT study with Dr. Alexander Walley, which focuses on using behavioral intervention strategies to reduce opioid overdose and days of opioid use. I have been able to work with the team to conduct participant interviews and design tools to track overdose events. As part of the CARE Student Program I also had the opportunity to shadow and interact with many different providers and care team members throughout the Grayken Center for Addiction at BMC. This research has been a great way to learn about the field of Addiction Medicine, and I have had the opportunity to work with some incredible faculty members and mentors.
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My research: Social determinants of health—voice therapy
This summer (2022), I've been working primarily on a retrospective chart review evaluating the impact of social determinants of health on attendance at virtual voice therapy. Concurrently, I am drafting a manuscript for another project I began earlier in the year investigating cultural perceptions of flexible nasolaryngoscopy examinations, and also collecting data for a new project comparing the efficacy of voice therapy for English versus non-English speakers. Finally, I am conducting a bibliometric review of Otolaryngology literature to assess for gender disparities in academic productivity in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. Altogether, my research experiences during medical school have taught me so much about the specialty I'm interested in. I have gained invaluable exposure to the breadth and depth of the field, and met incredible mentors along the way. More generally, I have enhanced many of my research skills, including but not limited to crafting project proposals, collecting and analyzing clinical data, and conveying scientific ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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