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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, are all among the leading institutions in research nationwide. We pride ourselves on being one of the most well-funded academic institutions in the country. Residents pursue research projects and scholarly work based on their academic interests, including in bench research, clinical and translational research, population health research, quality improvement, educational research and curriculum development, advocacy work, and others. Resident scholarly work is supported by rich institutional resources, including:

  • Research curriculum for all residents
  • Research track for interested residents
  • Financial support for conference presentations
  • Invested mentors
  • Outstanding librarian support
  • Quality improvement opportunities
  • Statistical support provided for residents

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Focus

Quality improvement and patient safety are both heavily emphasized at University Hospitals and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Using an innovative med-peds quality improvement curriculum, residents learn the basic principles of the model for improvement. They also learn how to design a QI project during the first two years of residency to prepare them to complete a QI project by the end of their residency. This project may also serve as a scholarly activity. Additional rotations or electives in QI such as Lean/Six Sigma training can be pursued and are encouraged.

Research Opportunities

In addition to their clinical experiences, all residents also complete a scholarly project during their training. Past resident projects have ranged from basic science to clinical research, global health projects, and quality improvement work. Their work has been presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Scholarly Work

In addition to their clinical experiences, all residents also complete a scholarly project during their training. Past resident projects have ranged from basic science to clinical research, global health projects, and quality improvement work. Their work has been presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Recent resident publications and presentations:

M Cater, R Kuruvilla, J Lee, N Alibeji, T Wilaisakditipakorn, M Clark. Resident Experiences in Pathways to Health for Cleveland Refugees: A Pilot Study. Clinical Pediatrics. May 2023. 

Cater, Mackenzie.  “Defeating Disseminated Fusariosis: A Case Report.” Academic Pediatric Association Region V Regional Conference, Peoria, IL, March 2023. Poster presentation

Failing GRL, Klamer BG, Gorham TJ, Groner JI. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Bicycle Injury. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Apr 14;20(8):5515. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20085515. PMID: 37107797; PMCID: PMC10139432.

Redmond SN, Li DF, Haq MF, Jones LD, Nguyen AM, Tiktin M, Cadnum JL, Navas ME, Bingham J, Wilson BM, Donskey CJ. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec;43(12):1976-1977. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.403. Epub 2021 Sep 6.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34486504/

Redmond SN, Li DF, Haq MF, Jones LD, Nguyen AM, Tiktin M, Cadnum JL, Navas ME, Bingham J, Wilson BM, Donskey CJ. Frequent detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA on hands and skin of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec;43(12):1976-1977. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.403. Epub 2021 Sep 6. PMID: 34486504; PMCID: PMC8446585.

Redmond SN, Li DF, Abou Ghaddara H, Haq MF, Jones LD, Nguyen AM, Tiktin M, Cadnum JL, Navas ME, Bingham J, Wilson BM, Donskey CJ.I nfect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 21:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.257. Online ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36268600/

Redmond SN, Li DF, Abou Ghaddara H, Haq MF, Jones LD, Nguyen AM, Tiktin M, Cadnum JL, Navas ME, Bingham J, Wilson BM, Donskey CJ. A pilot randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of oral and nasal povidone iodine in reducing the burden of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA in patients with coronavirus disease 2019. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr;44(4):679-681. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.257. Epub 2022 Oct 21. PMID: 36268600.

Haq MF, Alhmidi H, Redmond SN, Cadnum JL, Silva SY, Wilson BM, Donskey CJ. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.475. Online ahead of print.PMID: 35997135 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35997135/

Haq MF, Alhmidi H, Redmond SN, Cadnum JL, Silva SY, Wilson BM, Donskey CJ. A randomized trial to determine whether wearing slippers reduces transfer of bacteriophage MS2 from floors to patients and surfaces in hospital rooms. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr;44(4):670-673. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.475. Epub 2022 Aug 23. PMID: 35997135.

Tolulope Ifabiyi, MD — University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University; Changes with Endothelial Dysfunction with Age in Patients with Sickle cell Disease; Research Mentor: Keith McCrae, MD; Career Development Mentor: Patrick McGann, MD. Winner of ASH Minority Resident Hematology Award Program.