Student Awards

2018

Name: Niki Asa School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. Ginger Yang Topic: Horseback Riding-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies Award: National Student Injury Research Training Program Scholarship Name: Alison Newton School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. Ginger Yang Topic: Healthcare utilization before and after Ohio’s concussion law among Medicaid-insured children: A comparison between sport and non-sport related concussions Award: 2018 American Public Health Association Conference - Best Paper Award in the 2018 Student Paper Competition of the Injury Control and Emergency Health Services (ICEHS) section of APHA

2017

Name: Christopher Gaw School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Evaluation of Dose and Outcomes from Pediatric Vilazodone Ingestions Award: The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology Wasserman Pediatric Abstract Award Name: Alisha Kamboj School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Pediatric Exposure to E-Cigarettes, Nicotine, and Tobacco Products in the United States Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Dean’s Research Achievement Award with a scholarship sponsored by The Ohio State University Office of Development in partnership with The William Craig & Mark Black Orr Research Scholarship Fund Name: Anirudh Tarimala School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Ginger Yang Topic: Initial emergency department visit and follow-up care for concussions among children with Medicaid Award: Roessler Research Scholarship

2016

Name: Jakob Allen School: University of Denver CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Exposures to Prescription Opioids among Children Younger than 20 Years of Age in the United States: 2000-2015 Award: National Medical Student Injury Research Training Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Child Injury Prevention Alliance Name: David Gage School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Automatic and Manual Garage Door-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments from 1990 through 2015 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) Name: Walter Hardesty School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Ginger Yang, PhD, MPH Topic: Characteristics associated with mild Traumatic Brain Injury seen in pediatric emergency departments between 2006-2014 Award: Roessler Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Darius Montero School: Reynoldsburg High School, BODIES Program CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Wrist, hand, and finger injuries associated with baseball and softball among youth Awards:

Futures Matter Scholarship High School Summer Student Poster Award Winner

Name: Sofia Rakowsky School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Pediatric Exposures to Antipyretics in the United States: 2000-2015 Award: National Medical Student Injury Research Training Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Child Injury Prevention Alliance

2015

Name: Michelle Corrado School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Huiyan Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD Topic: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vs. non-EMS transport among injured children in the United States Award: Alpha Omega Alpha Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship Name: Dhillon Jaspreet School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Huiyan Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD and Julie Leonard, MD, MPH Topic: U.S. estimates of pediatric spinal cord injury: Implications for clinical care and research planning Award: Ohio State University College of Medicine Roessler Research Scholarship Name: Samantha King School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Stimulant Medication Exposures Among Individuals Younger than 20 Years of Age Reported to US Poison Control Centers, 2000-2013 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship, funded by the Roessler Medical Student Research Scholarship and recognized with “Dean’s Distinction” Name: Daniel Li School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: All-Terrain Vehicle-Related Head and Neck Injuries among Children Younger than 18 Years of Age Treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2014 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship, funded by the Bennett Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Karen Ren School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Children Treated for Lawnmower-Related Injuries in US Emergency Departments, 2000-2013 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship, funded by the Barnes Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Alexandra Spaw School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Huiyan Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD Topic: Follow-up care compliance after hospital discharge in children with Traumatic Brain Injury Award: Ohio State University College of Medicine Bennett Research Scholarship Name: Donald Thomas School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Ginger Yang, PhD, MPH Topic: Length of recovery from sports-related concussions in pediatric patients treated at concussion clinics Award: COM Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) funded by the Barnes Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Jacob Williams School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Ginger Yang, PhD, MPH Topic: Epidemiology of initial and subsequent injuries in collegiate football athletes Award: Bennett Medical Research Scholarship

2014

Name: Christopher Gaw School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Object Presence in the Sleep Environment: Associations with Infant Mortality Award: Poster Award Winner (top 5) for poster presented at the 2014 Eastern Regional Meeting of the American Federation for Medical Research, Washington DC, April 2014 National Medical Student Injury Research Training Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Child Injury Prevention Alliance Name: Sarah Adelson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Pediatric Playground Equipment-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Hospital Emergency Departments, 1990-2012 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Zeenath Ameen School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Ear Trauma among U.S. Children Younger than 18 Years of Age, 1990-2013 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Madhulika Eluri School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Adverse Effects of Analgesics among US Children Younger Than 6 Years of Age Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Alisha Kamboj School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Traumaic Brain Injuries Award: Denman Undergraduate Research Forum “Health Professions (Clinical)” Category (2nd Place) Name: Brian Vickers School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Huiyan Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD Topic: Comparative study of ED mortality risk of US trauma patients treated at level I & level II vs. non-trauma centers Award: Ohio State University College of Medicine Bennett Research Scholarship Name: Rachel Welch School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Nursemaid’s Elbow Award: Denman Undergraduate Research Forum “Health Professions (Clinical)” Category (3rd Place)

2013

Name: Erica Fletcher School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: High School Basketball Injuries Award: SAVIR Student Paper Abstract Award (2nd Place) Name: Stephen Lin School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Archery-related injuries treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2012 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS)

2012

Name: Vihas Abraham School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Toy-Related Injuries among Children Treated in U.S. Hospital Emergency Departments, 1990-2011 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Yao-Wen Cheng School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Baby Gate-Related Injuries Awards:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) funded by the “Barnes” Scholarship The Ohio State University College of Medicine $1000 Travel Award for poster presented at 12th Annual OSUWMC Trainee Research Day, April, 2013

Name: Ana C. De Roo School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: TV Tipover-Related Injuries among Children Treated in U.S. Hospital Emergency Departments, 1990-2011 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Christopher Gaw School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Tennis-related Injuries Treated in U.S. Hospital Emergency Departments, 1990-2011 Award: The Ohio State University 2012 Mayers Summer Research Scholarship in Natural and Mathematical Sciences Name: Margaret Gluntz School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Non-Trauma Scene Flights for Air Medical Transport Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) Name: Amrit Kamboj School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Topic: Non-fatal Injuries among Children in the United States, 1990-2012 Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship Name: Zach Kerr School: University of North Carolina College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Injury Epidemiology Award: EIS Alumni Association Scholarship to attend Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference ($800) Name: Christopher Kobe School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Stroller and Baby Carrier-Related Injuries Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) funded by the “Bennett” Scholarship Name: Andrew Stacey School: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Medical Resident CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Eye Injuries Award: Trainee Travel Grant from Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Name: David Swenson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine & College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Sports-Related Injuries Award: Medical Alumni Society Student Grant ($225)

2011

Name: David Swenson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine & College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Fractures and Knee and Ankle Joint Injuries Among US High School Athletes Award: NIH Roadmap Training Program in Clinical Research

2010

Name: John Reid School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Track-Related Injuries Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Student Research Scholarship Name: Jonathan McKean School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Drowning Award: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Student Research Scholarship Name: Mallika Marrar School: Columbus Academy High School CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Epidemiology of Concussions Among United States High School Athletes Award: Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition, Regional Finalist ($2,000)

2009

Name: Allan Joseph School: St. Charles Preparatory School CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: ACL Injuries Among High School Athletes Award: 2nd place winner in the national 2009 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition ($35,000)

Name: Antonio Martinez School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Exercise Equipment-Related Injuries Award: National Medical Student Injury Research Scholar

Name: Ashley Zielinski School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Stair-Related Injuries Award: National Medical Student Injury Research Scholar

Name: Charles Randazzo School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Basketball-Related Injuries Award: Dorothy M. Bennett and Clark L. Bennett Medical Research Scholarship

Name: David Swenson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Fractures Among High School Athletes Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: David Swenson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Recurrent Injuries Among High School Athletes Award: Dr. Robert L. Barnes Fellowship of Medicine Scholarship ($1,500)

Name: Elaine Yeh School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Crib-Related Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship

Name: Isabel Algaze Gonzalez School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Door-Related Injuries Award: National Medical Student Injury Research Scholar

Name: Matthew Potter School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Boxing-Related Injuries Award: Dorothy M. Bennett and Clark L. Bennett Medical Research Scholarship

Name: Vaughn Harris School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Window Falls Award: National Medical Student Injury Research Scholar

2008

Name: Cory Darrow School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Severe Injuries and Conditions Among High School Athletes Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Anthony D’Ippolito School: Grove City High School CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Pediatric Holiday-Related Injuries Award: Regional finalist in the national 2008 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition ($2,000)

Name: Angela Douglas School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Computer-Related Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Anjali D’Souza School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Burn Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: David Swenson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Recurrent Injuries Among High School Athletes Award: NIH Roadmap Training Program in Clinical Research

Name: Ellen Yard School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Award: Epidemic Intelligence Service Alumni Association Scholarship ($800)

2007

Name: Alex Nelson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Ankle Injuries Among High School Athletes Award: Scientific Travel Award from The Ohio State University College of Medicine Student Research Day Poster Competition ($600)

Name: Anjali D’Souza School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Bunk Bed-Related Injuries Awards:

Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship Best Oral Presentation by a Trainee from the American Academy of Pediatrics at the annual National Conference and Exhibition

Name: Brad Lawson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Baseball-Related Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship

Name: Coral Day School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Diving-Related Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Daniel Watson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Golf Cart-Related Injuries Award: NIH Roadmap Training Program in Clinical Research

Name: Ellen Yard School: The Ohio State University College of Public Health CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Level of Competition Intensity and Injury Among High School Football Players Awards:

American Public Health Association 2007 Best paper award for a student ($800) 2007 Health Policy Student Research Award ($1,000)

Name: Elizabeth Huffman School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Rare Injuries Among High School Athletes Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Julie Rechel School: Thomas Worthington High School CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Practice Versus Competition Injuries in High Schools Award: 2nd place in the national 2007 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition ($35,000)

Name: Luke Gessel School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Concussions Among High School Athletes Award: First runner-up for the 2007 Journal of Athletic Training Kenneth L. Knight Award for the Outstanding Research Manuscript

2006

Name: Alex Nelson School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Ankle Injuries Among High School Athletes Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Anjali D’Souza School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Ladder-Related Injuries Awards:

Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship Best Paper in Preventive Medicine by a Medical Student, American College of Preventive Medicine ($1,000)

Name: Luke Gessel School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: Concussions Among High School Athletes Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Prasad Ravi-Shankar School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock Topic: High School Football-Related Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Ricky Gardner School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Hospitalizations Award: Samuel J. Roessler Scholarship

Name: Shuba Singh School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Lara McKenzie Topic: Gymnastics-Related Injuries Award: NIH Roadmap Training Program in Clinical Research

Name: Summit Shah School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Bicycle-Related Injuries Award: Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship

2005

Name: Andrew Schneier School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury Awards: Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship

Name: David Vollman School: The Ohio State Univeristy College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Gary Smith Topic: Lawn-Mower Related Injuries Awards: Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship

Name: Sarah Hostetler School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine CIRP Mentor: Dr. Huiyan Xiang Topic: Eye Injury Awards:

Carolyn L. Kuckein Award College of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2nd Place Best Paper in Preventive Medicine by a Medical Student, American College of Preventative Medicine