At the Guthrie Internal Medicine Residency Program, we prioritize patient safety and continuous quality improvement as fundamental pillars of our practice. Our commitment is unwavering—to provide the highest standard of care that not only heals but safeguards the well-being of every patient entrusted to us. We recognize that patient safety extends beyond clinical protocols; it's a culture that permeates every aspect of our program. Our residents are trained to be vigilant advocates for patient well-being, fostering open communication, active listening, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential risks. 

Resident-Led Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Initiatives 2025

Title: Turning the Tables on Colon Cancer: No Ifs, Ands and Butts! A QI Approach to CRC Screening 
Authors: Asna Aafreen, MD, Akriti Agrawal, MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Unplug and Recharge; Your Well-being Matters!  
Authors: Maheen Anwar MD, Ayesha Asghar MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Pulmonary Function Test in Patients Admitted with COPD Exacerbation Pre and Post Intervention 
Authors: Khush Bakhat, MD, Hammad Tehseen, MD, John Pamula, MD 

Title: Maximizing GDMT at Discharge: A Path to Better Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients 
Authors: Hitesh Bhatia, MD, Akshay Raut, MD, John Pamula, MD, FACP 

Title: Tech It Easy: Educating Patients with a Swipe at the Bedside 
Authors: Yuvraj Chopra MD, Adishwar Rao MD, Bijay Phuyal MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Rooting Out Risk: Promoting Evidence-Based Opioid Prescribing Among Internal Medicine Residents in Continuity Clinic 
Authors: Arjun Narayanan MD, Rahul Anand MD, Imran Amer MD, Rabin Adhikari MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: From Wobbly to Warrior: Tackling Frailty in Hospitalized patients 
Authors: Oluwagbemiga A. Oyeleye MD, Solomon Anighoro MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Happy Patients, Happy Physicians: Enhancing Satisfaction in Internal Medicine Resident Clinics 
Authors: Asmita Paudel MD, Fnu Anubhuti MD, Hamnah Tayyab MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Stronger Bones for a Stronger Life: Implementing Bone Health 
Authors: Harshita Marasandra Ramesh MD, Rashmi Subramani MD, Nain Tara MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Annual Wellness Visit in Internal Medicine Clinic 
Authors: Bhawna Randhi MD, Sriharsha Kandlakunta MD, John Pamula MD 

Title: Improving Equity and |Disparity in Oncology Patients Through NCCN Distress Thermometer 
Authors: Hamnah Tayyab MD, Abdullah Sultany MD, Asmita Paudel MD, Amy Minier, John Pamula MD 

Title: Bundle Up!: How Resident-Driven Diabetic Bundle Compliance Over Half a Decade Saves the System $ 4.5 Million 
Authors: Prima Wulandari MD, Vagisha Sharma MD, Sundas Zahra MD, John Pamula MD