DFPM Research Showcased During Annual Poster Summit
On April 16, 2025, the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) Education Committee hosted its 7th annual Education, Research, and Community Engagement Summit—a poster session designed to highlight interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across the department.
The summit brought together a dynamic mix of learners, including Family Medicine residents and Public Health master’s and doctoral students, alongside faculty, staff, and researchers. Attendees mingled with presenters, enjoyed delicious appetizers, and cast their votes for their favorite posters.
This year, a total of 45 posters were displayed, representing a broad range of research projects: traditional research studies, literature reviews, protocol developments, and quality improvement initiatives.
“We are so pleased with how many people are willing to share their work with us,” said Education Committee Chair Lisa Gren, PhD. “This year’s posters went beyond research alone, touching on many aspects of scholarly and community-engaged work.”
More than just a showcase of research, the summit serves as a way to build connections, spark new ideas, and inspire future collaborations. Each year, the summit has continued to grow as a cornerstone event for the department, celebrating not only the research but also the people and passions that drive it forward.
The following posters were voted best in their respective categories by attendees:
Best Master’s/Student-Level Poster: What is the role of men in menstrual health? Exploring beliefs through focus group discussions in Spiti Valley, India | Submitted by Clara Mayfield & Olivia Pratt | Research supported through Utah AHEC Research Mini-Grant
Best Resident/Doctoral-Level Poster: Exploring the Association Between Sleep Metrics, Asleep Blood Pressure, and Blood Pressure Variability in an Adult Population | Submitted by Joshua Landvatter, PhD
Best Overall Poster: Male Knowledge of Contraceptive Uses and Pregnancy in Trujillo, Peru | Submitted by Alesia Booth, Claire Wulfman, and Lydia Furrow
Best Analytical Poster: Endometriosis diagnosis, staging, and typology in relation to dyslipidemia biomarkers | Submitted by Karen Schliep, PhD
Best Use of Poster Format: Teaching Cooking Skills Through Shared Medical Appointments at a University Outpatient Health Center | Submitted by Benjamin Brown, MD