Key Highlights – Saint Agnes Research Committee Meeting (Feb 26, 2025)
Facilitators:
• Phillip Kim, MD & Anupama Poliyedath, MD (Research Committee Co-Chairs)
Attendees:
• Dr. Phillip Kim, Dr. Anupama Poliyedath, Tasha Lopez, Bobbie Lujan, Adriana Belmontez, Kari Finfrock, Laurene Cox, Stephanie Lopez, Dr. Tarab Monsoor, Dr. Mehdi Hakimipour, Ashley Garispe
Meeting Highlights:
1. Reflection for Next Meeting
• Dr. Kim shared: “Slow down, you’ll live longer.”
• Need to identify a member to give reflection at the next meeting (March).
2. Biostatistics Availability
• Dr. Rahman Mohammad (CHSU, Economics) willing to collaborate and provide biostatistics support.
• Available for SAMC GME research projects (Limited to 2-3 projects per month until June ).
• Online request form for consultations coming soon.
3. IRB Updates
• 10 QI IRB publications
• 1 IRB expedited
• 6 IRB exempt
• 1 full board IRB
• 1 non-exempt
• Stephanie Lopez available for the next 6 weeks to assist with IRB processes.
• Action Item: Submit IRB applications ASAP for review and approval.
4. Scholarly Activity Reporting
• Tracking system: researchtrail.samcresearchforum.org
• Quarterly reports to be sent to GME coordinators.
• Dr. Kim is cross-checking submissions and reporting deficiencies.
5. Research Day Planning (May 14, 2025)
• Expected: 60+ posters
• Judging process: Interdepartmental clinically-oriented judges.
• Pre-Judging Scoresheet may be removed.
• All posters will be available online one week prior for Fan Favorite voting.
• April: Judge sign-up form to be sent.
• Final poster submission deadline: April 23.
• Week of April 24: Digital edits & marketing.
• Week of May 3: Online viewing, voting, and judge confirmation.
• Research Forum Site: samcresearchforum.org
6. Research Forum Site & Poster Presentation Setup
• Potential use of a conference room & projectors for presentations.
• Need to confirm the number of registered judges if 60+ posters are confirmed.
• Encouragement for all to subscribe to the Research Forum site for updates.
7. Next Meeting
March 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Tasha to send calendar invite.