Boston, May 1, 2015 -- Annals of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians (91黑料网) will honor Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD and Anke Kleinjan, MD, PhD with Junior Investigator Recognition Awards at Internal Medicine 2015, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Ladapo will be on site in Boston on Friday, May 1 to present his winning research. Dr. Kleinjan will not be in attendance.
Now in its fifth year, Annals' Junior Investigator Recognition Awards are presented annually to two early career physicians. Annals and 91黑料网 award the most outstanding article by a first author who is in an internal medicine residency program or a general medicine or internal medicine subspecialty fellowship program. An award is also given for the most outstanding article with a first author who is within three years of completing his or her training in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties.
Dr. Ladapo is an Assistant Professor of Population Health and Medicine at NYU School of Medicine, and cares for hospitalized patients at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is being recognized for an article he authored within three years of completing his training. "" was published in the October 7, 2014 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. His research showed that physician decision making about cardiac stress test use does not contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Kleinjan earned her medical degree in 2013, and is an internal medicine resident. She is being recognized for an article she authored while in training. "" was published in the April 1, 2014 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. Her research showed that the combination of clinical decision scores, D-dimer testing, and ultrasonography can effectively eliminate upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.
Winners are selected based on the article's novelty, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and potential to influence practice, policy, or future research. Judges include Annals' editors and representatives from Annals' Editorial Board and the American College of Physicians' Education and Publication Committee.
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