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PHYSICIAN PANEL | The Role of Empathy in Medicine: Lessons from Working with Seniors
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This event provides a networking opportunity that opens doors for shadowing and research opportunities, allowing you to connect with professionals, observe real-world applications of empathy in medicine, and deepen your understanding of compassionate care.
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First 3 attendees: Luxe skin care bag with full-sized products!
Next 3 attendees: Mystery wellness goodie bag!
Everyone else: A surprise wellness product!
Speakers
Brittany Breder
MOT, OTR/L, BCG
Moffitt Cancer Center
Occupational Therapist, Moffit Cancer Center
I graduated from the University of Florida with a Master's in Occupational Therapy. I've been a practicing OT for 5 years with experience in outpatient, inpatient rehab and acute care settings. I recently obtained an Advanced Board Certification in Gerontology geared towards occupational therapy meeting the health care needs of an aging population. I currently work at Moffitt Cancer Center with patients at varying points on the continuum of cancer diagnosis and recovery. I love my job and believe that this career offers many diverse opportunities in which I can incorporate my interests in health/fitness, interpersonal communication and behavior to help and motivate individuals gain confidence and independence within their lives.
Amanda Smith
M.D.
USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute
Director of Clinical Research, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute
Director, College of Medicine Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Dr. Amanda G. Smith is the Director of Clinical Research at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute and a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL. She received her undergraduate degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her residency in Psychiatry and fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of South Florida. Dr. Smith is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with subspecialty certification in geriatric psychiatry. For over 20 years, her work has focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of memory disorders, clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease, and education of both caregivers and health professionals. She has acted as a site principal investigator on over 50 clinical trials. She serves on the steering committees of the national Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Consortium, the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, and the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study, as well as holding several other key leadership and volunteer roles.
Candice Mateja
DO, FACP
Morsani College of Medicine
Associate Professor and Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine
Dr. Candice Mateja, DO, is an esteemed physician, educator, and leader in the field of internal medicine. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, where she exhibited a deep commitment to academic excellence and compassionate patient care. Following her graduation, Dr. Mateja completed a traditional Osteopathic Internship at Midwestern University, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of South Florida, where she graduated in 2010. During her residency, Dr. Mateja demonstrated exceptional clinical skills, dedication to teaching, and a passion for medical education. Since completing her residency, Dr. Mateja has held a faculty position in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida. Over the years, she has risen to the rank of Associate Professor and has made significant contributions to medical education as the Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency program for over a decade. Dr. Mateja is highly regarded by her peers, residents, and students alike for her outstanding teaching abilities. She has received numerous teaching awards throughout her tenure and has been recognized for her commitment to fostering humanism in medicine, earning induction into the Gold Humanism Society. In addition to her roles within the residency program, Dr. Mateja is actively involved in medical student education at the USF Morsani College of Medicine. She has served on the admissions committee, co-directed the Doctoring 1 course for several years, and continues to provide invaluable guidance to third and fourth-year medical students during their inpatient internal medicine clerkships. She is also now a career advisor for the Paracelsus Collegium. Dr. Mateja's influence extends beyond her institution, as she is nationally recognized for her contributions to medical education. She has been involved with organizations such as the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Dr. Mateja has presented at several national conferences on topics ranging from professionalism in medical education to the ACGME milestones. In her spare time, Dr. Mateja enjoys traveling with her husband, indulging in quality time with her two beloved cats, and pursuing hobbies such as reading and crochet.
Jennifer Caputo-Seidler
M.D.
USF Health Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor, College of Medicine Internal Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Caputo-Seidler is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of South Florida. She completed medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and her residency in internal medicine at the University of South Florida. Her interests include medical education, narrative medicine, and civic engagement. She serves as a core faculty member for the internal medicine residency program and a course director for Doctoring 3, focusing on advanced communication skills and the care of vulnerable populations for third-year medical students. Dr. Caputo-Seidler is a long-standing preceptor for the university's street medicine program. She holds a Certification of Professional Achievement in Narrative Medicine and serves as faculty advisor for The Pulse Student Review and editor for the Department of Internal Medicine’s Reflejos.
Jasmine Cutler
PharmD, CPh
USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy
Assistant Professor, TCOP Dept of Pharmacy Practice
My role as an educator and passion for teaching in the field of pharmacy is similar to the construction of a home. I immensely love teaching when knowledge and key concepts are the framework.
Janice Zgibor
RPh, PhD
USF Health College of Public Health
Professor
Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Janice Zgibor is a pharmacist and an epidemiologist. She is an Professor at the University of South Florida (USF). While her position has recently transitioned, Dr. Zgibor remains actively involved with projects at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a co-investigator on a study called MOVE UP, which is a translation of the Look AHEAD study. This intervention is a community-based trial examining the impact of this intervention on weight loss and physical function in older adults. Community Health Workers deliver the intervention. The Look AHEAD curriculum was revised to be accessible to CHWs who come to the study with heterogeneous backgrounds and levels of education. Recruitment of community health workers and participants is ongoing. Dr. Zgibor recently completed a cluster-randomized trial in primarily care entitled Redesigning Medication Intensification Effectiveness for Diabetes (REMEDIES 4D). This study used treatment protocols for treatment intensification of glycemic, blood pressure and lipid control in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes educators in eight non-academic primary care practices successfully implemented these protocols. Significant reductions in HbA1c and LDLc were observed. Directly relevant to this Center is the training of diabetes educators to implement these protocols in primary care on a national level. Training has been piloted with 27 diabetes educators in the Pittsburgh area. Additionally, one primary care network in the San Franciso Bay area is planning to implement the protocols. Dr. Zgibor will directly contribute to the Center given her extensive experience in leading initiatives to improve quality of care in primary care in both urban and rural communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Some of these efforts include quality improvement strategies and community-based behavioral and lifestyle interventions for primary and secondary prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She has also successfully implemented several community-based cluster randomized trials, and is well versed in the methodologic aspects of implementation and evaluation of these types of studies. She has successfully recruited physicians, community leaders, a variety of community-based sites, and implemented and evaluated interventions at the community, primary care practice and individual level. She also has extensive experience in methods for pragmatic trials. Dr. Zgibor also has experience in data collection and analysis of medications in longitudinal studies. Dr. Zgibor serves as scientific reviewer for the NIH Dissemination and Implementation Study Section, the Special Emphasis Panel for the NIDDK review of natural experiments and pragmatic trials and the Health Services Organization and Delivery Study Section. She has worked in diabetes research for 20 years. She has extensive experience in leading community and provider based research on behavior change, self-management, self-efficacy, treatment, and empowerment.
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Co-hosted with: Pre-Med American Medical Student Association (Pre-Med AMSA)
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