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Venue: O\'Shea Conference Room 1 clear filter
Wednesday, June 10
 

11:30am EDT

Advancing Orthopedic Training in an Emergency Medicine Residency: A Curriculum Project
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 11:40am EDT
2025-26 PATMDTA Scholar Presentation
Presenters
avatar for Wen Shen, MD

Wen Shen, MD

Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell
Dr. Wen Shen grew up in New York City, obtained his undergraduate degree at Harvard College and medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.  He then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.  He enjoyed... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 11:40am EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

11:40am EDT

“Ready or Not” Isn’t a Strategy. Measuring What Matters in EMT Competency
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:40am - 11:50am EDT
2025-26 PATMDTA Scholar Presentation
Presenters
avatar for Shani Burke Specht, MHA, NRP, EMS-I, AHA-I

Shani Burke Specht, MHA, NRP, EMS-I, AHA-I

EMS, Paramedic/ Lead Instructor EMS, Northwell
Shani is an experienced EMS educator dedicated to elevating prehospital care through
evidence-based practice, clear communication, and high-impact training. With background
spanning frontline EMS operations, curriculum development, and clinical coordination, Shani
specializes in t... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:40am - 11:50am EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

11:50am EDT

Using Role-Play to Enhance Feedback-Seeking Behaviors in New Graduate Nurses
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:50am - 12:00pm EDT
2025-26 PATMDTA Scholar Presentation
Presenters
avatar for Constance Cozens, MSN, RN, CNL

Constance Cozens, MSN, RN, CNL

Manager, Nursing Professional Development, Northwell
My name is Connie Cozens. I have worked at Norwalk Hospital for 38 years. I was a medical surgical nurse for a large portion of that time. When asked why I stayed on a Med Surg unit for so long, my response is that this is where you see all the medical and surgical innovation at work... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:50am - 12:00pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

12:00pm EDT

Pneumonia Education Flipbook: A Bedside Teaching Tool for Patient and Caregiver Education
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:10pm EDT
2025-26 PATMDTA Scholar Presentation
Presenters
avatar for Lauren Alesio, BS, RRT

Lauren Alesio, BS, RRT

Respiratory Therapist – Pneumonia Navigator, Northwell
Lauren Alesio, BS, RRT, is a dedicated respiratory therapist and newly appointed Pneumonia Navigator at Danbury Hospital, effective May 31, 2026. With 20 years of service at Danbury Hospital and 17 years as a respiratory therapist, Lauren brings extensive clinical expertise spanning... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:10pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

1:00pm EDT

Bringing Procedures back to the Bedside
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Presenters
avatar for Lee Shapley, MD

Lee Shapley, MD

Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Northwell Health- Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Lee Shapley, MD is originally from Philadelphia, PA. He received his bachelor’s degree in Latin from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. While at Dickinson, Lee was also highly involved in the visual and performing arts while pursuing the core requirements in pre-health. After graduation... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Ricker, ANP-C

Lisa Ricker, ANP-C

Adult Nurse Practitioner, Northwell
A born and raised New Yorker, Lisa completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1993 at Mount Saint Mary’s College. After graduation, Lisa worked at NYU Tish Medical Center as a staff nurse. Seeking to grow further as a nurse, she enrolled in the NYU Nurse Practitioner Program... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

1:30pm EDT

Changing Lives through Child Care
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Marie Dugan, BSN, RN

Lisa Marie Dugan, BSN, RN

Maternal Child Manager, Northwell at Home-Western CT Home Care
Lisa Marie Dugan, BSN, RN, is the Maternal Child Manager at Nuvance Health’s Western Connecticut Home Care (WCHC). With over 26 years of nursing experience, she brings a deep commitment to compassionate, culturally sensitive care across hospital, birthing center, and home care settings... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

2:00pm EDT

Half-Day, Full Feedback: An Evaluation of our Ambulatory Academic Half-Day Curriculum
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Presenters
avatar for Kevin Hess, DO

Kevin Hess, DO

Internal Medicine and Primary Care Physician, Northwell
Dr. Kevin Hess is a board-certified internal medicine and primary care physician. He supports the hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, shaping the next generation of physicians - particularly developing the ambulatory education experience, helping to design and refine... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

2:30pm EDT

Beyond the Study: Dissemination of HT and IPV Education to Drive Practice Improvement and Professional Development, Applying Adult Learning Theory to Practice Change and Professional Development
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters
avatar for Danielle Paravati, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, TCRN, SCRN, SANE-A, NPD-BC

Danielle Paravati, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, TCRN, SCRN, SANE-A, NPD-BC

Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Medical-Surgical Nurse Educator, Northwell
Danielle is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Medical-Surgical Nurse Educator for Danbury and New Milford Hospitals in Connecticut. She has been a practicing nurse since 2015, with extensive clinical experience in emergency and float nursing. 

Danielle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Forensics from Monmouth University, an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Joseph, and a Master of Science in Nursing Education with a concentration in Forensics from Duquesne... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

3:00pm EDT

Building a ‘Rich’er Path: Mentorship, Coaching, and Leadership
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Presenters
avatar for Richard Cassa PA-C, MPAS, MBA

Richard Cassa PA-C, MPAS, MBA

Director of the Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program, Northwell
Richard Cassa, PA-C, MPAS, MBA is originally from Huntington, New York. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages from the State University of New York at Geneseo in Geneseo, NY. While studying in Geneseo, Richard became a volunteer AEMT and firefighter for the... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1

3:30pm EDT

Implementation of POCUS Curriculum for IM Residents in a Community Program: Year Two
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters
avatar for Lee Shapley, MD

Lee Shapley, MD

Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Northwell Health- Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Lee Shapley, MD is originally from Philadelphia, PA. He received his bachelor’s degree in Latin from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. While at Dickinson, Lee was also highly involved in the visual and performing arts while pursuing the core requirements in pre-health. After graduation... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
O'Shea Conference Room 1
 
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