Does Dr. Scully study organ donation?

Yes, Dr. Scully examines organ procurement and its impact on medical students' perceptions and interest in surgery.

What treatments has Dr. Scully researched?

While Dr. Scully's work is centered on medical education, he focuses on the training related to organ donation practices and the need for structured curricula.

Is Dr. Scully's work relevant to aspiring surgeons?

Absolutely, his research directly addresses medical students who are considering surgical careers, highlighting how organ procurement experiences can shape their interests.

BRENDAN F. SCULLY, MD

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

Research Active

Colon & Rectal Surgery NPI registered 12+ years 3 publications 2015 – 2020 NPI: 1568880862

Colon & Rectal Surgery Surgery

Curriculum Surveys and Questionnaires Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Perception Students, Medical

Practice Location

1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901-1928

Phone: (732) 828-3000

What does BRENDAN SCULLY research?

Brendan F Scully studies how medical students perceive their experiences in organ procurement programs. He investigates the impact of these experiences on their interest in surgical careers and their knowledge about organ donation. Scully highlights the gap that exists when training lacks structure, showing that for many students, while their experiences are positive, they still leave without a solid understanding of organ donation advocacy.

Key findings

Over 80% of medical students felt that their experience in the organ procurement program exceeded their expectations.
More than 50% of participants reported an increased interest in pursuing surgical careers after participating.
Despite positive experiences, the program did not enhance students' knowledge or advocacy for organ donation due to a lack of a formal structured curriculum.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Scully study organ donation?: Yes, Dr. Scully examines organ procurement and its impact on medical students' perceptions and interest in surgery.
What treatments has Dr. Scully researched?: While Dr. Scully's work is centered on medical education, he focuses on the training related to organ donation practices and the need for structured curricula.
Is Dr. Scully's work relevant to aspiring surgeons?: Absolutely, his research directly addresses medical students who are considering surgical careers, highlighting how organ procurement experiences can shape their interests.

Publications in plain English

Exploring Medical Students' Perceptions of Organ Procurement: Need for a Formalized Medical Student Curriculum.

2020

Journal of surgical education

Winer LK, Vivero MP, Scully BF, Cortez AR, Kassam AF +4 more

Plain English
Medical students who assisted with organ procurements reported the experience was meaningful but lacked any formal educational structure. A survey of students who participated over several years found strong interest in surgery and donation but gaps in knowledge and guidance. The authors call for a standardized curriculum to make procurement education consistent and impactful.

PubMed

Colorectal sarcoma: more than a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

2018

Translational gastroenterology and hepatology

Cooper CR, Scully BF, Lee-Kong S

Plain English
This study focused on a rare type of cancer called primary colorectal sarcomas, which are different from gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and have a worse outlook for patients. Researchers found that these sarcomas tend to occur at a younger age and lead to more severe outcomes compared to the more common colorectal adenocarcinomas. Currently, surgery is the main treatment option, while the effectiveness of additional chemotherapy is still uncertain. Who this helps: Patients diagnosed with primary colorectal sarcomas and their doctors.

PubMed

Risk factors and outcomes of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in liver transplant recipients.

2015

Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society

Pereira MR, Scully BF, Pouch SM, Uhlemann AC, Goudie S +2 more

Plain English
This study looked at infections caused by a tough-to-treat bacteria called carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in patients who received liver transplants. Out of 304 patients, 20 (6.6%) developed CRKP infections after their surgery, and those with CRKP had a much lower one-year survival rate of just 55%, compared to 93% for those without any Klebsiella infections. Understanding these risks is important for improving care and developing better prevention strategies for liver transplant patients in areas where this bacteria is common. Who this helps: Patients who are getting liver transplants and their doctors.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Leah K Winer Matthew P Vivero Alexander R Cortez Al-Faraaz Kassam Roman Nowygrod Adam D Griesemer Jean C Emond Ralph C Quillin C Randall Cooper Steven Lee-Kong

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