Internship
About the Internship
About the Internship
Dr. Hannon’s research team is focused in the prevention and treatment of pediatric type two diabetes. The goal is to conduct research on therapeutics (investigational compounds) that are not available to the general adolescent population, in order to bring these therapeutics to larger adolescent populations.
Dr. Hannon’s research team is focused in the prevention and treatment of pediatric type two diabetes. The goal is to conduct research on therapeutics (investigational compounds) that are not available to the general adolescent population, in order to bring these therapeutics to larger adolescent populations.
At the internship site, I have largely worked on entering data into two registries in RedCap. The first registry I helped create was focused on episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pediatric patients. This registry utilized data from the EMR to assess the causes of DKA and other factors contributing to DKA. This registry was created to help identify trends in the causes of DKA to hopefully serve as a guide for future research in preventing pediatric DKA.
At the internship site, I have largely worked on entering data into two registries in RedCap. The first registry I helped create was focused on episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pediatric patients. This registry utilized data from the EMR to assess the causes of DKA and other factors contributing to DKA. This registry was created to help identify trends in the causes of DKA to hopefully serve as a guide for future research in preventing pediatric DKA.
The second registry I have helped create is a pediatric type two diabetes registry in RedCap. Similarly to the previous registry, this registry utilizes data from the EMR to identify patient health information from youth with type two diabetes. The goal of collecting this data is to identify potential risk factors for the development of type two diabetes, which will help guide future research related to prevention methods.
The second registry I have helped create is a pediatric type two diabetes registry in RedCap. Similarly to the previous registry, this registry utilizes data from the EMR to identify patient health information from youth with type two diabetes. The goal of collecting this data is to identify potential risk factors for the development of type two diabetes, which will help guide future research related to prevention methods.
Workplace
Workplace
Within Dr. Hannon's research team, I am currently helping to develop a pediatric type 2 diabetes research registry. The creation of this registry, through the analysis of electronic medical records, is a skill that I have developed over the course of the internship. As a team member, I have helped the team succeed in creating this registry. When I first began working at the internship site, I required a large amount of supervision when drafting these entries. However, I have grown to a place where I am trusted to successfully enter the data on my own. Thus, I believe my skills of adaptability and communication have been essential as a team member. These skills have proven to be invaluable as I have grown in my ability to analyze data and work independently on the registry.
Within Dr. Hannon's research team, I am currently helping to develop a pediatric type 2 diabetes research registry. The creation of this registry, through the analysis of electronic medical records, is a skill that I have developed over the course of the internship. As a team member, I have helped the team succeed in creating this registry. When I first began working at the internship site, I required a large amount of supervision when drafting these entries. However, I have grown to a place where I am trusted to successfully enter the data on my own. Thus, I believe my skills of adaptability and communication have been essential as a team member. These skills have proven to be invaluable as I have grown in my ability to analyze data and work independently on the registry.
Throughout the remainder of the year, I hope to continue growing as a team member and professional. During the fall semester, my biggest goals were to become familiarized with the creation of the registry and to understand the factors that influence the development of type two diabetes. After mastering these goals, I was able to become more confident in my data analysis skills, and I was able to contribute to the larger team goal of developing the registry. While my efforts seemed small at the time, they proved to be essential in completely adding all of the 2022 data into the registry. We are currently working on entering the data from 2023, which means that the team will have multiple years of data to analyze. Based upon this data, the larger team can analyze trends in pediatric type two diabetes and base future research on these trends. Thus, the diversity of the team's skillset allows for the site to succeed. All team members are working on different aspects of the research (data entry, patient visits, clinical trials, etc); however, we are all working towards the ultimate goal of finding ways to prevent pediatric type two diabetes.
Throughout the remainder of the year, I hope to continue growing as a team member and professional. During the fall semester, my biggest goals were to become familiarized with the creation of the registry and to understand the factors that influence the development of type two diabetes. After mastering these goals, I was able to become more confident in my data analysis skills, and I was able to contribute to the larger team goal of developing the registry. While my efforts seemed small at the time, they proved to be essential in completely adding all of the 2022 data into the registry. We are currently working on entering the data from 2023, which means that the team will have multiple years of data to analyze. Based upon this data, the larger team can analyze trends in pediatric type two diabetes and base future research on these trends. Thus, the diversity of the team's skillset allows for the site to succeed. All team members are working on different aspects of the research (data entry, patient visits, clinical trials, etc); however, we are all working towards the ultimate goal of finding ways to prevent pediatric type two diabetes.
Lastly, my current goals have largely expanded to growing my skills in data mining. I will be able to develop this skill as I continue using data to create my final presentation regarding significant causes of DKA in youth. This presentation will utilize data and statistics from the DKA registry that I helped create, and it will require me to examine and extract the relevant data and statistics from the registry.
Lastly, my current goals have largely expanded to growing my skills in data mining. I will be able to develop this skill as I continue using data to create my final presentation regarding significant causes of DKA in youth. This presentation will utilize data and statistics from the DKA registry that I helped create, and it will require me to examine and extract the relevant data and statistics from the registry.
Successes and Challenges
Successes and Challenges
I have felt successful as an intern as I have continued making entries in the type two diabetes registry. Initially, I was not very successful when entering the data, and it took me a really long time for each entry. However, as I have continued entering data into the type two diabetes registry, I have become much better at entering accurate data at an efficient rate. As I have worked towards this success, I have learned how to be more adaptable and face challenges. These will prove to be essential skills in my continued education, and they will be especially helpful in a career as a pediatrician. Further, I also have developed the skill of analyzing data. This skill will prove incredibly useful in my future courses that involve research, and they will also be essential in a career as a physician (especially if I pursue research, as well). Thus, I am extremely proud of the progress I have made on the registry, and I am continuing to learn more and more with each data entry.
I have felt successful as an intern as I have continued making entries in the type two diabetes registry. Initially, I was not very successful when entering the data, and it took me a really long time for each entry. However, as I have continued entering data into the type two diabetes registry, I have become much better at entering accurate data at an efficient rate. As I have worked towards this success, I have learned how to be more adaptable and face challenges. These will prove to be essential skills in my continued education, and they will be especially helpful in a career as a pediatrician. Further, I also have developed the skill of analyzing data. This skill will prove incredibly useful in my future courses that involve research, and they will also be essential in a career as a physician (especially if I pursue research, as well). Thus, I am extremely proud of the progress I have made on the registry, and I am continuing to learn more and more with each data entry.
I think the most challenging part of the internship has been balancing school and the internship. During typical school weeks, I feel like I do a nice job balancing class and my internship. However, during exam weeks, I often feel stressed while trying to balance the internship, my classes, and exams. However, to combat this, I am working to create a schedule that prioritizes all of my tasks (school, assignments, internship, etc.) each week. My internship site has also helped with this challenge by promoting effective communication and teamwork. My supervisor has encouraged communication when the team is struggling with any aspect of the internship, which has overall strengthened my communication skills. Thus, it has also allowed me to work with the team to adjust my schedule around my academic career and to feel more comfortable requesting time off.
I think the most challenging part of the internship has been balancing school and the internship. During typical school weeks, I feel like I do a nice job balancing class and my internship. However, during exam weeks, I often feel stressed while trying to balance the internship, my classes, and exams. However, to combat this, I am working to create a schedule that prioritizes all of my tasks (school, assignments, internship, etc.) each week. My internship site has also helped with this challenge by promoting effective communication and teamwork. My supervisor has encouraged communication when the team is struggling with any aspect of the internship, which has overall strengthened my communication skills. Thus, it has also allowed me to work with the team to adjust my schedule around my academic career and to feel more comfortable requesting time off.
Final Project
Final Project
My final project was a retrospective chart review of pediatric diabetes patients in DKA during the years 2018-2023. Initially, I analyzed patient information using electronic medical records to construct a registry with the relevant data. The data from the registry was then analyzed using SPSS to identify significant trends. These trends were then used to identify significant factors leading to pediatric DKA development. The ultimate goal was to use these trends to identify potential resources that could be implemented to help reduce the risk of DKA-related hospitalization and improve glycemic control.
My final project was a retrospective chart review of pediatric diabetes patients in DKA during the years 2018-2023. Initially, I analyzed patient information using electronic medical records to construct a registry with the relevant data. The data from the registry was then analyzed using SPSS to identify significant trends. These trends were then used to identify significant factors leading to pediatric DKA development. The ultimate goal was to use these trends to identify potential resources that could be implemented to help reduce the risk of DKA-related hospitalization and improve glycemic control.
LHSI DKA Research.pptx