Nationwide Children’s Contact: Kimberly Wolf, D.O.
937-369-9290
OU-HCOM Contacts:
Kimberly.wolf@nationwidechildrens.org
Grace Brannan PhD brannang@ohio.edu
Karen Collins MPA collink3@ohio.edu
Purpose: Dr. Wolf is a general pediatrician that also runs a pediatric OMM clinic which makes up >50% of her clinical time. She is very interested in advancing OMM research to help give our profession more of the national recognition it deserves. There are multiple OMM studies our clinic is currently working on in conjunction with our pediatric residents.
Stipend: None
Length: Summer (June to August)
Housing: None, but have contacts to help you find housing in the Columbus area if needed
Meals: Not provided
Parking: Free parking at Hilltop clinic
Fellow requirements:
Participant should be in good standing with OUHCOM and have successfully completed the first year of curriculum. The student selected for participation in this program must show documentation of the following before beginning the experience:
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Up-to-date immunization record
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Proof of current TB test completion
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CITI training
Orientation:
Will be required to complete brief student orientation, and sign paperwork mandated by
Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Research:
The following are current research projects being conducted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Hilltop Primary Care Center.
Clinical Studies
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OMM and feeding in neonates – being conducted with our pediatric residents at
Doctor’s Hospital newborn nursery. Randomized and blinded trial for infants with difficulty latching while breastfeeding. Could potentially aid in treatments, obtaining consent, and/or data review.
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OMM and asthma – a study run out of the Hilltop Primary Care Center looking at the effects of OMM on PFTs in asthma patients. Pts receive pre- and post- OMM PFTs.
Currently enrolling patients. Can assist with obtaining consent, performing treatments, and data review/analysis.
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OMM and concussions – This study is currently being designed to evaluate the effects of
OMM on acute concussion patients in conjunction with the department of Sports
Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Help is needed with grant-writing, study design, and obtaining consent once the study is in process.
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Many other studies currently being considered including those evaluating OMM and appendicitis, post-op ileus, neonatal abstinence syndrome, headaches,
 plagiocephaly/torticollis, and ADHD.
Other
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Assist with chart review of OMM clinic patients. We would like to publish what our clinic is seeing since it is a unique and new clinic design.
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Work on writing up case studies of patients that have been seen in clinic including those with concussion, plagiocephaly, scoliosis, and other common pediatric conditions.
Application Process:
1) Complete the online OU-HCOM Research Pre-clinical Summer Program Approval
Form.
2) Send the following information to Dr. Wolf: a.
1-2 page letter highlighting why you wish to be considered for this summer research opportunity and your interest in pediatrics and OMM b.
Current curricula vitae or resume
All applications must be received by Dr. Wolf no later than March 15, 2016 to be considered for the 2016 summer program. Decisions will be made no later than April 15, 2016.