Many genetic counselors work at universities where academic publishing is important for career advancement. In other disciplines, writing groups have been used to increase writing productivity and confidence in writing and publications skills. There is a lack of information about writing group use among genetic counselors. This study aims to understand the goals and experiences of genetic counselors participating in a Summer writing group.

The purpose of this research study is to survey what is currently being practiced among current third/fourth year dental students at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry with regards to treatment of dental infections.

We hypothesize a new mentorship program will lead to improved perception about pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery and increase reported competence and confidence related to orthopedic topics delivered through educational sessions.

This study will explore student self-regulated learning behaviors in introductory biology classes. In particular, it will collect data regarding the effectiveness of training materials and educational technology tools (the "ZenStudy" app) on improving students' ability to self-regulate their own learning and, subsequently, their achievement in the course. In the first few weeks of class enrolled students will be asked to complete a survey to verify they are over the age of 18 and if so ask for their consent to be included in the study. Consenting participants will then be randomly assigned to conditions (control students will be asked to review a video and complete a reflective task, treatment students will be invited to utilize the ZenStudy application and complete an evaluative survey). Engagement with the ZenStudy application will then be analyzed as a potential moderator of student digital course engagement and achievement.

This study will use group model building methodologies to understand the dynamics preventing punitive policy change (de-implementation) for pregnant persons who use substances. We will be recruiting those involved in this process (e.g., policymakers, agency staff members, clinicians, and social workers, etc.).

We are studying the ways that counties and municipalities are making decisions about how to use the opioid settlement funding.

The purpose of this research study is to see how school leaders and teachers interpret the NC science of reading laws and make curricular and instructional decisions.

What is the real-world effectiveness of etrasimod in adult patients ages ≥18 years and <65 years with moderately to severely active UC?

Purpose: Implementation of 2002 ACGME Competencies added significant burden of required documentation thus increasing the administrative time required of Dermatology Residency Program Directors (RPDs) and associative Program Directors (APDs) and impeding on faculty member's personal and family lives as a result. The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the implementation of the ACGME competencies dissuaded the children of these faculty members from pursuing a career in medicine.

To collect quantitative data to: -Primarily gain a better understanding of patients' attitudes and preferences regarding end-of-life care management if they were to develop a high-risk skin cancer. To be more specific, we hope to gain a better understanding of how patients weigh their risk of developing skin cancer while taking immunosuppressants versus the risk of transplant rejection should they choose to stop or lower their immunosuppressants. -Determine how far these kidney transplant recipients travel to obtain skin-related care -Determine how frequently kidney transplant recipients obtain skin exams -Determine patients' baseline knowledge regarding risk of skin cancer while taking immunosuppressants, which are medicines that lowers immune systems -Determine the quality of life of individuals with skin cancer who are kidney transplant recipients