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PROGRAMS FOR FELLOWS AND JUNIOR FACULTY

THE COMMONWEALTH FUND/HARVARD UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP IN MINORITY HEALTH POLICY

FELLOWS' PRACTICUM ABSTRACTS

2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 | 2003-2004 | 2002-2003 | 2001-2002 | 2000-2001 | 1999-2000 | 1998-1999 | 1997-1998 | 1996-1997 |

2010-2011

Dustyn Baker, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"The Medicare Part D Appeals Process: A Potential Barrier to Access?" Abstract
Mary Fleming, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Healthier Children Make Healthier Students: Rethinking Health Education in Boston Public Schools" Abstract
Ali Thomas, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Community Benefit and Equity: How Hospitals Fulfill Wider Societal Obligations in Massachusetts" Abstract
Ashaunta Tumblin, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Policy Analysis of the Massachusetts School Readiness Assessment System" Abstract
Roy Wade, Jr., MD, PhD, CFHUF Fellow	"School-Based Health Center Medicaid Reimbursement: Implications of State Policies" Abstract
Kamillah Wood, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"A View From Above: Publically Funded HIV Testing Patterns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts" Abstract

2009-2010

Jaya Aysola, MD, DTMH, CFHUF Fellow	“Assessing Cultural Effectiveness in the Medical Home Model” Abstract
Lyle Ignace, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Indian Health Service: Evaluating the Chronic Care Initiative” Abstract
Kamilah Jackson, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Racial and Ethnic Bias in Medication Use: Trends from the National Comorbidity Survey- Adolescents” Abstract
E. Elon Joffre, DMD, Oral Health Fellow	“Creating a National Alliance to Improve Access to Dental Care for Underserved Populations” Abstract
Alden Landry, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“The Commission to End Racial and Ethnic Health Care Disparities in Massachusetts: Influences and Lessons Learned” Abstract
Susan Saucedo, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Making the Case for a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax in the New England States" Abstract

2008-2009

Aymen Elfiky, MD, CFHUF Fellow

“Comprehensive Assessment of Determinants of Minority Cancer Disparities: Results of the ACS/NMA Cancer Disparities Consensus Panel” Abstract

2007-2008

Constance M. Gistand, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“An Analysis of Mental Health Needs in New Orleans Two Years Post Katrina" Abstract
Monica Hau Hien Le, MD, CES Scholar	"Evaluation and Enforcement of Cultural and Linguistic Competency in the California Healthy Families Program by the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB)" Abstract
Keila Lopez, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Identifying Gaps in Health Coverage and Care for Portuguese Speakers in the Greater Boston Area under the Massachusetts Health Care Reform" Abstract
Audra D. Robertson, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Brigham and Women's Hospital's Center for Community Health and Health Equity Infant Mortality Disparities Initiative" Abstract
Judith Steinberg, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Promoting Quality Improvement: Aligning Performance Measurements and Incentives in Massachusetts" Abstract
Mallory Williams, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Measuring Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Trauma Center Outcomes: Toward a More Perfect System" Abstract

2006-2007

Luis R. Castellanos, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Monitoring Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Procedures Using the Massachusetts Cardiac Care Quality Reporting System” Abstract
Preeta Chidambaran, MD, CES Scholar	“Comparative Analysis of U.S. and International Chronic Disease Self Management Programs: Implications for Domestic Health Policy” Abstract
Joan R. Griffith, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Reducing Childhood Obesity in Low Socioeconomic and Diverse Communities” Abstract
Stephanie M. Hale, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Informing Policy Choices in Children's Health Insurance Programs: Improving Quality of Children's Health Care in the State Child Health Insuranca Program Reauthorization" Abstract
Ann York Kao, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Impact of a Comprehensive Refugee Intake Program on Subsequent Health Care Utilization and Quality of Care Received" Abstract
LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Access to Quality Cancer Care: Creating an Agenda for Action" Abstract
Brian Swann, DDS, Joseph L. Henry Oral Health Fellow	"Invisible Children: An Assessment of Access to Oral Health Care for Northern Californian Children with Developmental Disabilities from Migrant Farm Worker Families" Abstract

2005-2006

Anthony L-T Chen, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Anticipating and Planning for Health Care Reform at a Community Health Center” Abstract
Kansky J. DeLisma, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Identifying and Addressing Barriers to HIV Care for Haitians in the Greater Boston Area” Abstract
Don Lee, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Developing a Policy White Paper on Critical Issues Currently Impacting Community Health Centers Funded by HRSA” Abstract
Sarah Perez McAdoo, MD, CFHUF Fellow	"Assessment of the Leadership Capacity Addressing Latina Teen Pregnancy in Massachusetts" Abstract
Jean L. Raphael, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Opportunities to Improve Pediatric Emergency Services Using Reliability Concepts” Abstract

2004-2005

Alexy Arauz, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Patient Assistance Programs in Massachusetts Community Health Centers” Abstract
Christian Arbelaez, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Diversity of the Physician Workforce in the United States” Abstract
Jacqueline H. Grant, MD, MPH, CFHUF Fellow	“Community Empowerment Using 2003 Massachusetts Birth and Infant Mortality Data” Abstract
Lenny Lopez, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Quality of Care for Patients Admitted for Congestive Heart Failure in the United States” Abstract
Ivette Motola, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Innovative Approaches to Bridging the Language Chasm" Abstract
Jacqueline Nwando Onyejekwe, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Assessment of Support for School-based Sexuality Education in Lynn, Massachusetts” Abstract

2003-2004

Allison S. Bryant, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“What Are States Doing to Reduce Health Disparities?: Developing a State Minority Health Report Card” Abstract
Nakela Cook, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Access to Specialty Care and Medical Services in the Community Health Center Population” Abstract
Philip DeChavez, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Latino/Latina Physicians as a Means to Reduce Disparities” Abstract
Nefertiti Durant, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Overweight and Obesity Issues for Users of Federally Supported Community Health Centers” Abstract
Claudia Martorell, MD, CFHUF Fellow	“Legislative Oversight Hearing on Health Disparities among Hispanic Americans in Massachusetts” Abstract

2002-2003

Azziz-Baumgartner, M.D., Commonwealth Fund Harvard Fellow	“Intimate Partner Violence Services in Massachusetts’ Vulnerable Communities” Abstract
Julian Nieves, M.D., Commonwealth Fund Harvard Fellow	“The Effectiveness of Comparative Public Reporting on Hospital Quality Performance: An Environmental Scan of the Evidence.” Abstract
Bisola Ojikutu, M.D., Commonwealth Fund Harvard Fellow	“Filling in the Gaps: An Evaluation of Medicaid Expansion for HIV Positive Populations In Massachusetts” Abstract
Kavitha Prakash, M.D., Commonwealth Fund Harvard Fellow	“Creation of an Error Analysis Model to Compare Four Modes of Medical Interpreting: A Preliminary Analysis” Abstract
Shelia Roundtree, M.D., Commonwealth Fund Harvard Fellow	“TV Turn-Off Week in Cambridge Pubic Schools: Program Evaluation and Implications for Future Initiatives” Abstract
Kima Taylor, M.D., Commonwealth Fund Harvard Fellow	“Using State Legislation to Remedy Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities” Abstract

2001-2002

Laura Gerald-Rogers, M.D., M.P.H.	“An Evaluation of Mental Health Policy Changes: Implications for Medicaid Policy Development in North Carolina” Abstract
Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.	“Infectious Disease, Surveillance and Response along the United States-Mexico Border: Adequate or Inadequate?” Abstract
David L. Núñez, M.D., M.P.H.	“Design of a Pediatric Asthma Registry for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts” Abstract
Shairi R. Turner, M.D., M.P.H.	“Substance Abuse Policies: Implications for Minority Adolescents in the Department of Youth Services” Abstract
Donald Warne , M.D., C.D.E., M.P.H.	“Strategic Plan for Diabetes Intervention in the Gila River Indian Community” Abstract
D’Nyce Williams, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A.	“Assessing Follow-up among Black and Hispanic Women in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in Massachusetts” Abstract

2000-2001

Alice Chen, M.D., M.P.H.	“Ensuring Access for Limited English Proficient Patients: The Massachusetts ER Interpreter Law Best Practice Recommendations for Hospital-Based Interpreter Services” Abstract
Arthur S. Hayashi, M.D., M.P.H.	“Providing for Culturally Competent and Linguistically Appropriate Mental Health Services in Massachusetts” Abstract
Patrik Johansson, M.D., M.P.H.	“Health Policy for Native American Communities in Massachusetts: Development of a Health Assessment Survey Instrument for Native Americans through Talking Circles” Abstract

1999-2000

Tamarah L. Duperval, M.D., M.P.H.	“Data Linkage Analysis to Address Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: An Assessment of State Maternal Child Health Bureaus” Abstract
Chandak Ghosh, M.D., M.P.H.	“Healthy People 2010 and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Defining a Baseline of Information” Abstract
Dora Hughes, M.D., M.P.H.	“The Effectiveness of Diabetes Community Preventive Services in Minority Communities: A Critical Review of the Evidence” Abstract
Luc F. Joseph, M.D., Ph. D., M.P.H.	“Pediatric Asthma: Promoting Best Practice in Schools- Bringing State and Federal Agencies into Partnership with Various National and Local School Associations/ Boards to Tackle the Rising Rate of Asthma Rate and Morbidity in School Children in New England.” Abstract
Kimberlee Wyche, M.D., M.P.H.	“Youth Development: Solving the Mysteries and Moving Policy into Process” Abstract

1998-1999

Lisa Benton, M.D., M.P.H.	“The National Football League and Domestic Violence: 'What’s Football Gotta Do with It'” Abstract
Durado Brooks, M.D., M.P.H.	“Community Health Centers and Managed Care: Challenges and Opportunities” Abstract
Felicia L. Collins, M.D., M.P.H.	“Community Mental Health/Substance Abuse Organizations and Their Relationships with Managed Care Organizations” Abstract
Quyen Ngo-Metzger, M.D., M.P.H.	“Effectiveness of Tobacco Intervention Programs in Minority Communities: A Critical Review of the Evidence” Abstract
Nawal M. Nour, M.D., M.P.H.	“Female Circumcision/Female Genital Mutilation: Clinical Management of Circumcised Women” Abstract
Jose Santana, M.D., M.P.H.	"A National Traffic Safety Campaign for Hispanics" Abstract

1997-1998

Joseph Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H.	“Latino Diabetes Program Structural Assessment: A report to the DHHS on Latino Diabetes Programs in the Region” Abstract
Ricardo C. Custodio, M.D., M.P.H.	“Involving BPHC-Providers in the Process and Content of Comprehensive Systems of Quality Care in the Children's Health Insurance Plan” Abstract
Michelle Johnson, M.D., M.P.H.	“Minority Inclusion In Clinical Trials : A Mission Accomplished? Case Study - The National Institutes of Health” Abstract
Roderick K. King, M.D., M.P.H.	“Review of State-level Child Fatality Review Teams Data Collection Systems in the US: Moving Towards a National Child Injury Mortality Database” Abstract
Creshelle R. Nash, M.D., M.P.H.	“Minority Health in the State of Nevada” Abstract
Nancy P. Torres, M.D., M.P.H.	"Improving the Health of Uninsured Children: Quality of Care in the States’ Children’s Health Insurance Proposals (CHIP)" Abstract