Blair
Lewis,
BS, MD Candidate
Medical Student
West Virginia University
Blair Lewis, West Virginia University M.D. Candidate
Blair is a medical student at WVU School of Medicine who received her BS from West Virginia University in Exercise Physiology. She has a strong interest in providing patient-centered healthcare and promoting interprofessional collaboration in the workplace. She is a current IPE Co-Leader for first year students of multiple professions where she facilitates group discussions to advocate the importance of such interprofessional skills. She was also recently awarded the WVU IPE Student Challenge award in 2023 and the 2024 Student Team Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education by West Virginia University IPE.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish Pediatric Oncology Provider TrainingIntro and PurposeAccording to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Dental Association (ADA), fluoride varnish is recommended for children every 3-6 months from age of tooth emergence to reduce caries/cavities. Pediatric oncology patients are at a higher risk for cavities due to oral side effects, such as xerostomia, related to oncological treatments. The purpose of this study is to assess precepted understanding of importance, comfortability, and willingness to integrate fluoride varnish into pediatric oncology…