Validation of the Perioperative Mortality Risk in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (PEACH) Score in a US Cohort.

The PErioperative ACHd (PEACH) score is a mortality risk assessment tool for adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients created to address the unique surgical risks in this population. Evaluation of the PEACH score's validity in a US cohort is needed. This paper sought to assess the PEACH score's performance in ACHD patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Developing a Sustainable Model for Medicaid Enrollment at the HOPES Free Clinic.

When Virginia expanded Medicaid, many citizens still faced barriers to enrolling in Medicaid. In response, a student-led Medicaid Enrollment Team was created at the HOPES free clinic to provide comprehensive enrollment assistance. In reviewing this program, this paper outlines steps taken that may be used by future enrollment efforts.

Peer-Developed Modules on Basic Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Medicine Principles for Undergraduate Medical Education.

Introduction: Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is pivotal in shaping patient care, yet it is challenging to incorporate into undergraduate medical education (UME) due to a lack of dedicated resources within the preclinical curriculum. To address this challenge, we used a peer-led approach to explain difficult concepts through language that students can understand at their shared level of understanding.

Methods: Four second-year medical students trained in EBM over 18 months by facilitating monthly journal clubs, ultimately leading to their involvement as peer-instructors.