Education - CUPH · Dickson Michaelson E, Shukla A, Baugh DL, Bamra V, Nazeer SA, Hu J, Aoys P, Warzinski CL, Robinson L. Feasibility of accurate tumor diameter & myometrial invasion

Jessica J. F. Kram, MPH

Phone: (414)219-5594 ● Email: [email protected]

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Education

University of Wisconsin – Madison ‘14

Madison, WI

Masters of Public Health

University of Wisconsin – Madison ‘12

Madison, WI

BS Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Work Experience

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health

Milwaukee, WI

May, 2017 – Present

Honorary Associate Appointment – Acknowledgement of collaborative work within the Aurora

University of Wisconsin Medical Group, Center for Urban Population Health, and Department

of Family Medicine and Community Health

Mentors and supports research projects of medical students, residents, and fellows in a

variety of programs

Aurora Sinai Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

April, 2017 – Present

Manager of Translational Research – Aurora University of Wisconsin Medical Group and

Center for Urban Population Health

Overseas and facilitates research studies as it relates to project initiation, implementation

and finalization

Obtains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and further monitors research to

ensure compliance with IRB regulations and policies

Serves as an IRB Biomedical Member

Collaborates with investigators and research team on abstract and manuscript write up for

publication

Provides progress and annual reports on research activities

Performs human resource responsibilities for staff

Continue to mentor intern(s) in research techniques through the Aurora Research Institute

and Summer Student Research Clinical Assistantship with the University of Wisconsin

School of Medicine and Public Health

Aurora Sinai Medical Center

Milwaukee, WI

May, 2014 – April, 2017

Research Associate, Senior –Aurora University of Wisconsin Medical Group and Center for

Urban Population Health



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Facilitate and coordinate the design and development of study protocols

Obtain IRB approval on studies

Collaborate with healthcare professionals for project implementation and enrollment of

subjects

Work in partnership with Aurora Research Analytics to obtain and collect data

Disseminate findings through oral or poster presentations

Collaborate on abstract and manuscript write up and publication

Responsible for managing multiple projects at any given point in time

Mentor intern(s) in research techniques through the Aurora Research Institute and

Summer Student Research Clinical Assistantship with the University of Wisconsin

School of Medicine and Public Health

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health

Department of Population Health Sciences

Madison, WI

August, 2013 – February, 2014

Teaching Assistant – Principals and Practice of Public Health

Responsible for grading, emailing students and faculty, and obtaining supplies for

discussion

Leader for some discussion sections

State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health Madison, WI

January, 2013 – May, 2014

Fieldwork Experience - Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Program

Researched CRE and prevention measures currently in place

Created educational materials on CRE prevention in both acute and long-term care

facilities

Evaluated effectiveness of materials created

State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health

Madison, WI

January, 2011 – May, 2014

Data Analyst- TB and Refugee Health Program

Data entry relating to LTBI cases in WEDDS and Nurse Case Manager

Responsible for incoming refugees and local health department notification

Analyzed data and prepared presentations related to refugee populations within the State

of Wisconsin

Trained in Access and Excel programs

Supervised incoming student interns

Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank

Madison, WI

April, 2011 – August, 2012



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Student Researcher

Collect, correct, archive and disseminate NMR of macromolecules

Trained in Linux systems

Programmed metabolomics website page using html code

Research related to metabolomics pathways and disease association

University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital

Madison, WI

September, 2010 – December, 2010

Internship – Comprehensive Cancer Center

Independently prepared ELIZA Assays related to VEGF research

Data input for patients and study

Conducted gel electrophoresis and PCR on patient DNA

Fieldstone Glass, Pools, and Spas

Oconomowoc, WI

June, 2003 – May, 2014

Retail Sales Representative / Laboratory Technician

Verbalized information related to water balance in pools based on information collected

from Titrant tests and UDV Micro-processing color meters

Professional Memberships

Aurora Institutional Review Board Biomedical Member, September, 2016 – Present

Wisconsin Research and Education Network (WREN), September, 2014 – Present

North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG), August, 2014 - Present

Scholarly Activities

Expert Services:

Moderator at NAPCRG Conference. Session: Obesity, Exercise, and Nutrition. November 12-17

2016. Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Moderator at NAPCRG Conference. Session: Health Care Delivery/Health Services Research.

October 24-28 2015. Cancun, Mexico.

Wisconsin Medical Journal Reviewer. June, 2015- Present. Madison, WI.

Moderator at NAPCRG Conference. Session: Infectious Disease 1. November 21-25 2014. New

York, NY.



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Expert Panelist at UW-Madison MPH Core Day. Session: Table Top Exercise – Take a Shot at

Stopping the Flu. October, 2014. Madison, WI.

Aurora Scientific Day Committee Member. May, 2014 – Present. Milwaukee, WI.

J Patient-Centered Res Rev Reviewer. May, 2014 - Present. Milwaukee, WI.

Mentorship:

Brian Hoeynck, Summer 2017. Second year Medical Student. Aurora Research Institute.

Geodemographic Distribution of Cryptococcal Infections in an Integrated Medical System.

Megan Huber, Summer 2015. Junior (Undergraduate). Aurora Research Institute.

Geodemographic features of human Blastomycosis in eastern Wisconsin.

Courtney Pokrzywa, Summer 2015. Second year Medical Student. Summer Student Research

Clinical Assistantship with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Use of opioids in chronic, non-cancer pain management.

Kristin Magliocco, Summer 2014. Second year Medical Student. Summer Student Research

Clinical Assistantship with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Disease-management and financial implications of the addition of a health coach/nutritionist in

two family medicine clinics.

Awards/Honors

Community Hospital Award - Oral Presentation. Behrens JA, Greer DM, Kram JJF, Schmit

EJ, Forgie MM, Salvo NP. How long is too long? Management of the third stage of labor in

second trimester deliveries. Presented to Behrens JA from the Central Association of Obstetrics

and Gynecology Annual Meeting. October 20, 2017. Scottsdale, AZ.

Grant Awardee for Aurora Cancer Care Research Award. Greer DM, Kram JJF, Kamelle S,

Dickson Michaelson E, Shukla A, Baugh DL, Bamra V, Nazeer SA, Hu J, Aoys P, Warzinski

CL, Robinson L. Feasibility of accurate tumor diameter & myometrial invasion measurement via

preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Presented to

Greer DM and Colleagues by Aurora Research Institute. May 26, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Aurora Scientific Day 2nd

Place Judged Poster Presentation. Kotovicz F, Arizmendez N,

Chandler S, Perry A, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Impact of primary care provider education on

appropriate level of opioid prescription for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). Presented to Kram

JJF at Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Aurora Scientific Day 2nd

Place Judged Oral Presentation. Behrens JA, Greer DM, Kram JJF,

Schmit EJ, Salvo NP. How long is too long? Management of the third stage of labor in second

trimester deliveries. Presented to Behrens JA at Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 24,

2017. Milwaukee, WI.



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Rieselbach Distinguished Paper Session – Oral Presentation. Stanenas SM, Greer DM, Kram

JJF, Tjoe JA, Dorton B. Hormonal contraception and therapy use in breast cancer survivors: Do

recurrence and mortality risks increase? Presented to Stanenas SM at Aurora Health Care

Scientific Day. May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Lead Article in Gynecologic Oncology with (a) editorial recognition and (b) international

recognition/model validation: Cox Bauer CM, Greer DM, Kram JJF, Kamelle SA. Tumor

diameter as a predictor of lymphatic dissemination in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Gynecol

Oncol. 2016 May;141(2):199-205. [(a) Bakkum-Gamez JN. Refining the definition of low-risk

endometrial cancer: Improving value. Gynecol Oncol. 2016 May; 141:189-190; (b) Tuomi T,

Pasanen A, Leminen A, Butzow R, Loukovaara M. Prediction of lymphatic dissemination in

endometrioid endometrial cancer: Comparison of three risk-stratification models in a single-

institution cohort. Gynecol Oncol 2017;144:510-514.]

Featured poster presentation for Pain Management Poster Walk. Kotovicz F, Kram JJF,

Flores K, Webster J, McDearmon S, Phelps B, Baumgardner DJ. Impact of primary care

provider education on appropriate level of opioid prescription for chronic noncancer pain

(CNCP). Featured at the North American Primary Care Research Group 2016 Annual Meeting.

November 15, 2016. Colorado Springs, CO.

Aurora Research Institute 2016 Research Team Award. Presented at the Aurora Health Care

Research Institute Recognition Event to the Aurora UW Medical Group Support Team, Kram

JJF and Greer DM. September 14, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Rieselbach Distinguished Paper Session – Oral Presentation. Farrell MH, Sprenger CR,

Sullivan SL, Trisler BA, Kram JJF, Ruppel EK. Benefit of report card feedback after point-of-

care assessment of communication quality indicators. Presented to Farrell MH at Aurora Health

Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Aurora Scientific Day 3rd

Place Judged Oral Presentation. Patel K, Kram JJF, Baumgardner

DJ. Path to resistance: risk factors associated with carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas

aeruginosa. Presented to Patel K at Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016.

Milwaukee, WI.

Community Hospital Award - Oral Presentation. Forgie MM, Kram JJF, Greer DM, Bernhard

KA, Salvo NP, Siddiqui DS. A randomized control trial of Foley catheter placement for

induction of labor: stylette versus no stylette. Presented to Forgie MM from the Central

Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting. October 22, 2015. Charleston, SC.

Dr. George W. Morley Memorial Paper Award - Oral Presentation. Cox Bauer CM, Greer DM,

Kram JJF, Kamelle SA. Tumor diameter as a predictor of lymphatic dissemination in

endometrioid endometrial cancer. Presented to Greer DM from the Central Association of

Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting. October 23, 2015. Charleston, SC.



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Aurora Quality Award 2015 - Best Poster. Loras E, Meyers K, Konarske J, Klink C, Kram JJF,

Baumgardner DJ. Assessing the effectiveness of implementation of unified workflow in

improvement of medication reconciliation for Aurora St. Luke’s family medicine residency

outpatients. Presented to Kram JJF and Baumgardner DJ from Aurora Health Care at Aurora

innovation in Quality Roundtable. October 5, 2015.

Aurora Scientific Day 3rd

Place Judged Oral Presentation. Meyers K, Konarske J, Kram JJF,

Baumgardner DJ. Assessing the effectiveness of implementation of unified workflow in

improvement of medication reconciliation for Aurora St. Luke’s family medicine residency

outpatients. Presented to Meyers K at Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 20, 2015.

Milwaukee, WI.

Rieselbach Distinguished Paper Session – Oral Presentation. Forgie MM, Greer DM, Kram

JJF, Bernhard KA, Salvo NP, Siddiqui DS. A randomized control trial of Foley catheter

placement for induction of labor: stylette versus no stylette. Presented to Forgie MM at Aurora

Health Care Scientific Day. May 20, 2015. Milwaukee, WI.

Publications

Articles:

Mubanga N, Baumgardner DJ, Kram JJF. Health care transitions for adolescents and young

adults with special health care needs: Where are we now? J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2017; 4:90-5.

Kram JJF, Greer DM, Cabrera O, Burlage R, Forgie MM, Siddiqui DS. Does current cefazolin

dosing achieve adequate tissue and blood concentrations in obese women undergoing cesarean

section? Eur J Obstet Gynecol. 2017; 210:334-341

Farrell MH, Sprenger CR, Sullivan SL, Trisler BA, Kram JJF, Ruppel EK. Benefit of report

card feedback after point-of-care assessment of communication quality indicators. J Patient Cent

Res Rev. 2017; 4:7-17. [Accompanying editorial: Baumgardner DJ. Did you hear what I meant to

say? J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2017; 4:5-6.]

Huber ME, Baumgardner DJ, Kram JJF, Lemke MA. Geodemographic features of human

Blastomycosis in eastern Wisconsin. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3: 90-98.

Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA. Geographic distribution of maternal

group B Streptococcus colonization and infant death during birth hospitalization: eastern

Wisconsin. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:66-78.

Bernhard KA, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Clinical approach to nonresponsive pneumonia

diagnosed by a primary care clinician: a retrospective study. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:79-

89.



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Cox Bauer CM, Greer DM, Kram JJF, Kamelle S. Tumor diameter as a predictor of lymphatic

dissemination in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Gynecologic Oncology. 2016; 141:199-205.

[Accompanying editorial: Bakkum-Gamez JN. Refining the Definition of Low-Risk Endometrial

Cancer: Improving Value. Gynecologic Oncology. 2016; 141:189-190.]

Forgie MM, Greer DM, Kram JJF, Bernhard KA, Salvo NP, Siddiqui DS. Foley catheter

placement for induction of labor with or without stylette: a randomized clinical trial. Am J Obstet

Gynecol. 2016; 214: 397.e1-10.

Kram JJF, Borlaug G, Safdar N, Sethi A. Development and distribution of educational

materials for carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) among acute and long-term care

facilities. Wisc Med J. 2015; 114: 48-51.

Abstracts: Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Are there advantages to hiring Aurora training program graduates?

[Aurora Health Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:244-5.

Patel K, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Path to resistance: risk factors associated with

carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa [Aurora Health Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J

Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:236.

Farrell MH, Sprenger CR, Sullivan SL, Trisler BA, Kram JJF, Ruppel EK. Benefit of report

card feedback after point-of-care assessment of communication quality indicators [Aurora Health

Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016;3:235.

Pischke K, Schmid J, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Effect of code status handout on resident

physician comfort during the admission process [Aurora Health Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J

Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:242.

Tanner ID, Cummens BC, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Evaluation of patient opinions and

experiences with electronic cigarettes at a family medicine residency clinic [Aurora Health Care

Scientific Day Abstract]. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:242.

Valieva O, Welsh LM, Amuzu B, Nijhawan N, Kram JJF. Mind and body training to improve

functioning and coping with chronic pain: a pilot study [Aurora Health Care Scientific Day

Abstract]. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2016; 3:238.

Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA. Geographic distribution of infant death

during birth hospitalization and maternal group B Streptococcus colonization: eastern Wisconsin

[Aurora Health Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2015;2:205-206.

Meyers K, Konarske J, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Assessing the effectiveness of

implementation of unified workflow in improvement of medication reconciliation for Aurora St.

Luke’s family medicine residency outpatients [Aurora Health Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J

Patient Cent Res Rev. 2015;2:203.



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Cichon CY, Kram JJF, Mullen T, Voelkers P, Magliocco KJ, Bernhard KA, Baumgardner DJ.

Disease-management in family medicine clinics through the addition of a health coach: a pilot

study [Aurora Health Care Scientific Day Abstract]. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2015;2:212-213.

Presentations

Local:

Mullen T (co-presenter), Kram JJF (co-presenter), Baumgardner DJ. The lifestyle initiative:

An innovative coaching-based pilot study to improve the health of our system’s caregivers and

family members. Poster Presentation. Aurora Quality Roundtable. October 23, 2017. Milwaukee,

WI.

Lee D (presenter), Krueger A, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ, Lehmann W. Family practice

resident expectations by year from faculty and resident perspectives: A quality improvement

initiative. Poster Presentation. Aurora Quality Roundtable. October 23, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Kotovicz F, Arizmendez N, Chandler S (presenter), Perry A, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ.

Impact of primary care provider education on appropriate level of opioid prescription for chronic

noncancer pain (CNCP). 2nd

Place Award - Poster Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific

Day. May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Behrens JA (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Schmit EJ, Forgie MM, Salvo NP. How long is

too long? Management of the third stage of labor in second trimester deliveries. 2nd

Place Award

- Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Stanenas SM (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Tjoe JA, Dorton B. Hormonal contraception

and therapy use in breast cancer survivors: Do recurrence and mortality risks increase?

Rieselbach Scientific Day Distinguished Paper Award – Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care


Patel RD (presenter), Olet S, Kram JJF, Doleeb SA, Logue RJ, Nallani P, Jan MF, Allaqaband

S. Characteristics associated with one-year mortality following diagnosis of type II myocardial

infarction: A large tertiary care experience. Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific


Abdulle FA (presenter), Kram JJF, Cicero AK. Foley catheter placement for induction of labor

in the setting of ruptured membranes. Poster Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day.

May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Krueger A, Lee D, Kram JJF, Lehmann W, Baumgardner DJ. Family practice resident

expectations by year from faculty and resident perspectives: a quality improvement initiative.

Poster Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.



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Mullen T (co-presenter), Kram JJF (co-presenter), Baumgardner DJ. The Lifestyle Initiative:

An innovative coaching-based quality improvement study to improve the health of Aurora

Health Care caregivers and family members. Poster Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific


Greer DM (presenter), Kram JJF, Cox Bauer CM, Kamelle SA. Robustness of a newly

proposed risk schema for lymphatic dissemination in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Poster

Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 24, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Kram JJF (presenter), Baumgardner DJ. Are there advantages to hiring Aurora training program

graduates? Poster. Aurora Health Care Innovation in Quality Roundtable. October 24, 2016.

Milwaukee, WI.

Kotovicz F (presenter), Kram JJF, Flores K, Webster J, McDearmon S, Phelps B, Baumgardner

DJ. Impact of primary care provider education on appropriate level of opioid prescription for

chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP). Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Innovation in Quality

Roundtable. October 24, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Tanner ID, Cummens BC, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ (presenter). Evaluation of patient

opinions and experiences with electronic cigarettes at a family medicine residency clinic. Poster.

Aurora innovation in Quality Roundtable. October 24, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ (presenter). Are there advantages to hiring Aurora training program

graduates? Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Kotovicz F (presenter), Kram JJF, Flores K, McDearmon S, Phelps B, Baumgardner DJ. Use of

opioids for chronic noncancer pain patients at Aurora family medicine residency program. Oral

Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Cabrera O (presenter), Kram JJF, Greer DM, Burlage R, Forgie MM, Siddiqui DS. Analysis of

tissue and serum samples to achieve adequate concentration in obese women: 2 vs 3 grams of

cefazolin during cesarean sections. Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May

25, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Patel K (presenter), Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Path to resistance: risk factors associated with

carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2nd

Place Award –Oral Presentation. Aurora


Dagnew YW (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Reid K, Siegal EM. Seasonal variation in

venous thromboembolism occurrence and associated mortality in Aurora Health Care (AHC)

facilities. Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Farrell MH (presenter), Sprenger CR, Sullivan SL, Trisler BA, Kram JJF, Ruppel EK. Benefit

of report card feedback after point-of-care assessment of communication quality indicators.



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Rieselbach Scientific Day Distinguished Paper Award – Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care


Baumgardner DJ (presenter), Huber ME, Kram JJF. Geodemographic features of human

Blastomycosis in eastern Wisconsin. Poster. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016.

Milwaukee, WI.

Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ (presenter). Histopathologic chorioamnionitis: geodemographic

and clinical predictors. Poster. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 25, 2016. Milwaukee,

WI.

Flores K, Kotovicz F(presenter), Phelps B, McDearmon S, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ.

Understanding providers’ emotions and thoughts regarding opioid use for the management of

chronic noncancer pain in family medicine residency program. Poster. Aurora Health Care


Valieva O, Welsh L, Amuzu B, Nijhawan N, Kram JJF. Mind and body training to improve

functioning and coping with chronic pain: a pilot study. Poster. Aurora Health Care Scientific


Pischke K, Schmid J, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Effect of code status handout on resident

physician comfort during the admission process. Poster. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May

25, 2016. Milwaukee, WI.

Tanner ID, Cummens BC, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Evaluation of patient opinions and

experiences with electronic cigarettes at a family medicine residency clinic. Poster. Aurora


Baumgardner DJ (presenter), Kram JJF, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA. Geographic distribution of

infant death during birth hospitalization and maternal group B Streptococcus colonization:

eastern Wisconsin. Poster. Wisconsin research and Education Network Convocation. October 15,

2015. Oshkosh, WI.

Patel K (presenter), Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Path to resistance: risk factors associated with

carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Poster. Wisconsin Research and Education

Network Convocation. October 15, 2015. Oshkosh, WI.

Huber ME, Baumgardner DJ (presenter), Kram JJF, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA.

Geodemographic features of human Blastomycosis in eastern Wisconsin. Poster. Wisconsin

Research and Education Network Convocation. October 15, 2015. Oshkosh, WI.

Loras E, Meyers K, Konarske J, Klink C, Kram JJF (presenter), Baumgardner DJ. Assessing

the effectiveness of implementation of unified workflow in improvement of medication

reconciliation for Aurora St. Luke’s family medicine residency outpatients. Poster. Wisconsin

Research and Education Network Convocation. October 15, 2015. Oshkosh, WI.



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Pokrzywa JC (presenter), Kotovicz F, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Opioid use in chronic

noncancer pain management. Poster. Wisconsin research and Education Network Convocation.

October 15, 2015. Oshkosh, WI.

Kram JJF(presenter), Cichon CY, Mullen T, Voelkers P, Magliocco KJ, Bernhard KA,

Baumgardner DJ. Disease-management in family medicine clinics through the addition of a

health coach: a pilot study. Poster. Aurora Health Care Innovation in Quality Roundtable.

October 5, 2015. Milwaukee, WI.

Loras E (presenter), Meyers K, Konarske J, Klink C, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Assessing

the effectiveness of implementation of unified workflow in improvement of medication

reconciliation for Aurora St. Luke’s family medicine residency outpatients. Aurora Quality

Award - Poster. Aurora Health Care Innovation in Quality Roundtable. October 5, 2015.

Milwaukee, WI.

Kram JJF (presenter), Baumgardner DJ, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA. Geographic distribution of


eastern Wisconsin. Oral Presentation. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 20, 2015.

Milwaukee, WI.

Forgie MM (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Bernhard KA, Salvo NP, Siddiqui DS. A

randomized control trial of Foley catheter placement for induction of labor: stylette versus no

stylette. Rieselbach Scientific Day Distinguished Paper Award - Oral Presentation. Aurora


Meyers K (presenter), Konarske J, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ. Assessing the effectiveness of

implementation of unified workflow in improvement of medication reconciliation for Aurora St.

Luke’s family medicine residency outpatients. 3rd

Place Award - Oral Presentation. Aurora


Cox Bauer CM (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Kamelle SA. Tumor diameter as a predictor

of lymphatic dissemination in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Poster. Aurora Health Care


Cichon CY (presenter), Kram JJF, Mullen T, Voelkers P, Magliocco KJ, Bernhard KA,

Baumgardner DJ. Disease-management in family medicine clinics through the addition of a

health coach: a pilot study. Poster. Aurora Health Care Scientific Day. May 20, 2015.

Milwaukee, WI.

Quiroz EM (presenter), Kram JJF, Bernhard KA, Ledesma M, Rosner K,

Baumgardner DJ. Concordance between patient and physician greatest health concerns in family

medicine residency clinic. Poster. Aurora Health Care Innovation in Quality Roundtable.

October 6, 2014. Milwaukee, WI.



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Baumgardner DJ (presenter), Kram JJF, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA. Geographic distribution of

group B Streptococcus colonization: eastern Wisconsin. Poster. Aurora Health Care Innovation

in Quality Roundtable. October 6, 2014. Milwaukee, WI.

Magliocco KJ (presenter), Kram JJF, Mullen T, Reynolds KH, Bernhard KA, Baumgardner DJ.

Disease-management and financial implications of the addition of a health coach/nutritionist in

two family medicine clinics. Poster. Wisconsin Research and Education Network Convocation.

September 18, 2014. Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Quiroz EM, Kram JJF (presenter), Bernhard KA, Ledesma M, Rosner K, Baumgardner DJ.

Concordance between patient and physician greatest health concerns in family medicine

residency clinic. Poster. Wisconsin research and Education Network Convocation. September 18,

2014. Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Kram JJF (presenter), Borlaug G, Safdar N, Sethi A. Development and distribution of

educational materials for the prevention of carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae among acute

and long-term care facilities. Oral Presentation. University of Wisconsin-Madison Public Health

Symposium. November 1, 2013. Madison, WI.

Regional and National:

Kram JJF (presenter), Baumgardner DJ. Are there advantages to hiring Aurora training program

graduates? Poster Presentation. North American Primary Care Research Group. November 18-

22, 2017. Montreal, Canada.

Kram JJF (co-presenter), Mullen T, Baumgardner DJ. The lifestyle initiative: An innovative

coaching-based pilot study to improve the health of our system’s caregivers and family members.

Poster Presentation. North American Primary Care Research Group. November 18-22, 2017.

Montreal, Canada.

Behrens JA (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Schmit EJ, Forgie MM, Salvo NP. How long is

too long? Management of the third stage of labor in second trimester deliveries. Community

Hospital Award - Oral Presentation. The Central Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Annual Meeting. October 20, 2017. Scottsdale, AZ.

Greer DM (presenter), Kram JJF, Baek A, Bridgewater F, Schilawski D, Spicer A, Kroll M,

Romdenne T, Paul A, Brown-Sullivan C, Ramirez J, Renz C, Forgie MM. Geographic patterns in

utilization of the family-centered method of cesarean delivery. Poster Presentation. The Central

Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting. October 20, 2017. Scottsdale, AZ.

Karalus S, Kotovicz F (presenter), Siddiqui A, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ, Sorenson N.

Refugees in Milwaukee: Understanding their demographic and health related characteristics.

Accepted for Poster Presentation at Family Medicine Midwest Conference. October 6-8, 2017.

Rosemont, Illinois.



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Doleeb S (presenter), Patel RD, Olet S, Kram JJF, Logue RJ, Nallani P, Jan MF, Allaqaband S.

Type II Myocardial infarction and the risk of readmission. Oral Presentation. International

Academy of Cardiology, 22nd

World Congress on Heart Disease. July 14-16, 2017. Vancouver,

BC, Canada.

Patel RD (presenter), Olet S, Kram JJF, Doleeb SA, Logue RJ, Nallani P, Jan MF, Allaqaband

S. One-year mortality in type 2 MI: Patient characteristics from a large clinical series. Oral

Presentation. International Academy of Cardiology, 22nd

World Congress on Heart Disease. July

14-16, 2017. Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Dagnew Y (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Reid K, Siegel EM. Increased 90-day mortality

associated with venous thromboembolism: Is vigilance needed in late spring and fall? Poster

Presentation. Preventative Medicine 2017 Conference. May 23-26, 2017. Portland, Oregon.

Krueger A (presenter), Lee D (presenter), Kram JJF, Lehmann W, Baumgardner DJ. Family

practice resident expectations by year from faculty and resident perspectives: a quality

improvement initiative. Works in Progress Presentation. Annual Society of Teachers of Family

Medicine 2017 Spring Conference. May 5-9, 2017. San Diego, California.

Stanenas SM (presenter), Greer DM, Kram JJF, Tjoe JA, Dorton B. Hormonal contraception

and therapy use in breast cancer survivors: Do recurrence and mortality risks increase? ePoster

Presentation. American College of Gynecology 2017 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

May 6-9, 2017. San Diego, California.

Kram JJF (presenter), Baumgardner DJ. Histopathologic chorioamnionitis: geodemographic

and clinical features. Oral Presentation. North American Primary Care Research Group.

November 12-16, 2016. Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kram JJF (presenter), Patel K, Baumgardner DJ. Path to resistance: risk factors associated with

carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Poster Presentation. NAPCRG. November 12-

16, 2016. Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kotovicz F (presenter), Kram JJF, Flores K, Webster J, McDearmon S, Phelps B, Baumgardner

DJ. Impact of primary care provider education on appropriate level of opioid prescription for

chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). Featured Poster Presentation. NAPCRG. November 12-16,

2016. Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Baumgardner DJ (presenter), Huber ME, Kram JJF. Geodemographic features of human

Blastomycosis in eastern Wisconsin. Poster Presentation. NAPCRG. November 12-16, 2016.

Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Cabrera O (presenter), Kram JJF, Greer DM, Burlage R, Forgie MM, Siddiqui DS. Does

current cefazolin dosing achieve adequate tissue and blood concentrations in obese women

undergoing cesarean section? Oral Presentation. Central Association of Obstetrics and

Gynecology Annual Meeting. October 28, 2016. Las Vegas, NV.



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Kotovicz F (presenter), McDearmon S, Phelps B, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ, Klink C,

Wallace B, McNett M. Empowering family medicine residents on safe opioid prescribing.

Discussion Session at the Annual Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2016 Spring

Conference. April 30-May 4, 2016. Minneapolis, MN.

Kotovicz F (presenter), Kram JJF, McDearmon S, Phelps B, Baumgardner DJ, Klink C,

Wallace B, McNett M. Are you prescribing opioids inappropriately? Works in Progress

Presentation. Annual Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2016 Spring Conference. April 30-

May 4, 2016. Minneapolis, MN.

Flores K (presenter), McDearmon S, Phelps B, Kram JJF, Baumgardner DJ, Kotovicz F.

Understanding providers’ emotions and thoughts regarding opioid use for the management of

chronic non-cancer pain in family medicine residency program. Annual Society of Teachers of

Family Medicine 2016 Spring Conference. April 30-May 4, 2016. Minneapolis, MN.

Kram JJF (presenter), Baumgardner DJ, Bernhard KA, Lemke MA. Geographic distribution of


eastern Wisconsin. Oral Presentation. NAPCRG. October 24-28, 2015. Cancun, Mexico.

Forgie MM (presenter), Kram JJF, Greer DM, Bernhard KA, Salvo NP, Siddiqui DS. A

randomized control trial of foley catheter placement for induction of labor: stylette versus no

stylette. Community Hospital Award - Oral Presentation. Central Association of Obstetrics and

Gynecology Annual Meeting. October 22, 2015. Charleston, SC.

Cox Bauer CM, Greer DM (presenter), Kram JJF, Kamelle SA. Tumor diameter as a predictor

of lymphatic dissemination in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Dr. George W. Morley

Memorial Paper Award - Oral Presentation. Central Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Annual Meeting. October 23, 2015. Charleston, SC.

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