The MAPMG Physician Research Scholars Program is part of a multifaceted approach to increase research and scholarship opportunities for MAPMG Physicians.
Program Structure and Outcomes
- Up to 3 MAPMG Physician Research Scholars will be selected for a 2-year term through an application process.
- During their term, Scholars will be granted 0.2 FTE to develop one substantive research project with the support of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) staff.
- Scholars will receive scientific mentorship from a MAPRI Research Investigator
- Scholars are expected to have at least one full manuscript and an optional second manuscript for publication in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals within the 24-month period. Scholars are also expected to have at least one abstract and an optional second abstract accepted for presentation, either poster or platform discussion at a peer-reviewed conference in their area of study.
James Liu, MD
Oncology
Andra DiStefano, MD
Anesthesiology
Read about the 2025-2026 Research Scholars, their projects, publications, and abstracts here!
Jeralyn Jacobs, MD, MPH
Pediatrics
Alexis McCary, MD, PhD
Gastroenterology
Natalia Berry, MD, MBA
Cardiology
Read about the 2023-2024 Research Scholars, their projects, publications, and abstracts here!
Tierra Oseji, MD, MHS
Pediatrics
Katharine Raisler, MD, MPH
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kurt Wenk, MD
Dermatology
Read about the 2021-2022 Research Scholars, their projects, publications, and abstracts here!
New Physician Research Scholars to Investigate Unplanned Hospitalizations, Firearm Safety and Education – Vital Signs – MAPMG; October 28, 2024 (Internal Access Only)
Research Shows Rise in Pediatric Diabetes and Prediabetes; May 6, 2024
Pediatrician to Conduct Research on Preventing Gun Violence; October 19, 2023
Antifungal for Nail Fungus May Be Safer Than Originally Thought; October 16, 2023
This 5-Minute Habit Helps Kids Struggling with Mental Health; November 8, 2022 (Internal Access Only)
Drs. Berry, Jacobs, McCary Announce Their Research Projects; December 12, 2022 (Internal Access Only)
Ob-Gyn Examines Pregnancy Outcomes During Pandemic; May 9, 2022 (Internal Access Only)
Pediatrician Studies Pandemic’s Impact on Adolescent Mental Health Utilization; April 4, 2022 (Internal Access Only)
