Gastroenterologist
Resume:
Michael L. Tran
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EDUCATION
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2020-2023 Internal Medicine Residency at University of South Alabama
2020 M.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
2015 Rural Medicine Program, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
2014 B.S., Nuclear Medicine Technology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2010 T.R. Miller High School, Brewton, AL
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2025 Lead Researcher, ongoing research, Propensity Study: Comparing Z POEM vs ENT procedures for the Treatment of Zenker’s Diverticulum. LSU Health Shreveport, Researchers: Daniyal Raza, MD, Patrick Spiller, MD, Karuna Dewan, MD, Qiang Cai, MD
2022 Assistant Researcher, Incidental Finding of Hepatic Steatosis on Abdominal Ultrasound: Incidence and Management. University of South Alabama GI Department, Researchers: Chad Spencer, MD, Alvin Green DO, Hajira Malik, MD, Cesar Moreno, MD, Michael Tran, MD, Rajab Idriss, MD
2022 Quality Improvement Project, assistant researcher, Exploring Reasons for No Shows in GI Clinic. University of South Alabama GI Department, Researchers: Seth Brown, DO, Michael Tran, MD, Cesar Moreno, MD, Hajira Malik, MD
2022 Lead Researcher, Readmission Data Following Advanced Endoscopy, ongoing research. University of South Alabama, Researchers: Michael Tran, MD, Amod Amritphale, MD, William Preston Sonnier, MD
2021 Assistant Researcher, Systematic Review, Clinical significance, pathophysiology and treatment options for muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis: A Review. University of South Alabama GI Department, Researchers: Caitlin Marshall, MD, Hajira Malik, MD, Michael Tran, MD, Alvin Green, DO, Seema Mir, MD, Scott Piechocki, MS, Rajab Idriss, MD
2021 Lead Researcher, Local Eradication Data for H. Pylori to Guide Treatment Choices. University of South Alabama GI Department, Researchers: Michael Tran, MD, Baret Bericer, MD, Jack Di Palma, MD – Presented at USA Research Expo, sent to ACG 2022
2020 Quality Improvement Project, assistant researcher, Effects of close outpatient follow up after hospitalization for IBD flare on reducing readmission rates. University of South Alabama GI Department, Researchers: Mason Adams, MD, Michael Tran, MD, Hajira Malik, MD, Alvin Green, DO, Thomas Middleton, MD, William Preston Sonnier, MD
2019 Scholarly Activity, UAB Department of Family Medicine, Huntsville, AL, Mentor: Dr. David Bramm. Research on factors that influenced medical students to choose Primary Care as their future career
2019 Research Assistant, UAB Department of Emergency Medicine, Birmingham, AL, Mentor: Dr. Blayke Gibson. Quality Improvement Research. Research on improving emergency department flow and decrease patient time in the ED by stocking orthotics in the ED.
2014-2015 Tutor in Math, Science, English, Jefferson Davis Community College, Brewton, AL.
2014 Lead Researcher, UAB School of Health Professions Nuclear Medicine Department, Birmingham, AL. HIDA Scan Efficiency in GB disease. Research focused on the uses of the HIDA Scan and its efficacy. Presented at the Alabama Nuclear Medicine State Meeting.
2012-2014 Tutor in various college subjects, UAB, Birmingham, AL. Tutored students in Science, Math, English.
PUBLICATIONS/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Tran M, Khan K, Mohiuddin F, Kazacheuskaya L, Arora K, Zia H, “RUQ Pain Leading to Rare Primary Duodenal Follicular Lymphoma.” LSU Health Shreveport GI Department, presenting at ACG 2024
Okuampa, D, Tran, M, Zia, H, Rare Presentation of Rectal Melanocytic Nevus Treated with Endoscopic Banding. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 119(10S):p S1910-S1911, October 2024. DOI: 10.14309/01.ajg.0001040368.58667.8b; ACG 2024
LeVine, D, Tran, M, Papayannis, I, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Masked by Rheumatological Conditions. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 119(10S):p S3126, October 2024. DOI: 10.14309/01.ajg.0001049220.23226.21 ACG 2024
Tran M, Malik H, Spencer C, Henderson P, “Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor of Indeterminate Type.” University of South Alabama GI Department, sent to ACG 2022
Tran M, Khouri A, Hanjar A, Henderson P, “Chronic Abdominal Pain Mystery: Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome.” University of South Alabama GI Department, sent to ACG 2022
Tran M, Seaman R, “COVID-19 Masking Rhabdomyolysis.” University of South Alabama Internal Medicine Program, Presented at USA Research Expo 2022
Tran M, Spencer C, Di Palma J. “Sideropenic Web (Plummer Vinson) Syndrome Unmasked by Bariatric Surgery.” University of South Alabama GI Department, Presented at USA Research Expo 2022, sent to ACG 2022
Tran M, Green A, Spencer C, Bellamkonda V, Patil P, Knowles K, Sonnier W. “Ampullary Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma (MANEC) Surprising as Abdominal Pain.” ACG 2021 Oral Poster Presentation, published on PubMed. Received Oral Poster Presentation Award at ACG
Tran M, Marshall C, Sonnier W. “Sudden Dysphagia After Total Laryngopharyngectomy.” ACG 2021 Oral Poster Presentation, published in PubMed
Tran M, Yedla P, Seghal D. “Unusual Case of Bilateral Foot Drop.” Medical Association of the State of Alabama Journal. 2019, April.
Tran M, Yedla P, Seghal D. “Unusual Case of Bilateral Foot Drop.” Medical Association of the State of Alabama Conference Annual Meeting 2019, Birmingham, AL (Poster Presentation).
Tran M, Smalligan R. “Acute Appendicitis Masking Mucinous Adenocarcinoma.” American College of Physicians Alabama and Mississippi Chapter Meeting 2019, Jackson, MS (Poster Presentation).
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2020-2023 Internal Medicine Resident, University of South Alabama Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mobile, AL
2014 Nuclear Medicine Technologist Part Time, NuSonics, Birmingham, AL. Performed Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Scans on patients.
VOLUNTEER AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2019 Let’s Pretend Hospital, Volunteer. Interprofessional outreach program with UAB Huntsville and the UAH School of Nursing. Annual event that exposes Madison County first graders to the different roles of nurses and physicians throughout the hospital.
2018-2019 UAB Huntsville Medical Campus Recruiter and Tour Guide. Introduced future medical students to the campus and answered any questions regarding medical school
2018-2019 University of Alabama in Huntsville Medical Interest Group. Attended meetings to provide advice and mentor undergrad students who are interested in medicine
2018-2019 T. R. Miller High School Medical Interest Group Lecturer. Mentor and teach high school students in my rural town about going to medical school and a career in medicine
2018-2019 Community Free Clinic, Huntsville. Free clinic volunteer, helped see and treat patients
2017-2019 UAB Medical School Peer Mentor. Learning community mentor for 1st year medical students.
2017-2019 UAB Mentor Bridge the Gap. Mentored pre-med students for medical school and provide assistance in applying to medical school.
2008-2019 Kiwanis Club ‘Operation Santa Claus’. Helped kids shop for Christmas presents for themselves and their families in my rural town
2018 Windsor House Senior Living Volunteer, Huntsville, AL. Provided entertainment for the senior citizens and took time to talk with them
2016-2017 Equal Access Birmingham Volunteer. Student run free medical clinic volunteer, helped see and treat patients
HONORS AND AWARDS
2024/2025 Selected as 2nd year GI Fellow to attend 2nd year ACG Fellow Course in Virginia in 2025
2021 ACG 2021 Oral Presentation Award for case report “Ampullary Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma (MANEC) Surprising as Abdominal Pain.”
2021 Denzil Les Sockwell Memorial Humanitarian Award – first intern in IM program history to receive this award. Given to a resident who exemplifies knowledge and compassionate care in medicine
2020 Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction – done during intern year, selected by USA School of Medicine
2019 Turner Endowment, W. Hudson Medical Scholarship
2016 Burleson Medical Foundation Scholarship – Full Scholarship to UAB Medical School
2014 Mallinckrodt Award in Excellence in Nuclear Medicine Technology – given to top student in the class recognized for knowledge and clinical skills
2014 Alpha Eta Health Professionals Honor Society Member
2012-2014 Nuclear Medicine HRSA Grant
2012-2014 UAB National Alumni School of Health Professions Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
2012-2014 UAB School of Health Professions Pool Scholarship Recipient
2012-2014 Michael Thompson Memorial Award and Scholarship for Great Performance in Radiation Physics – given to top student in the nuclear medicine class
2012 All-Alabama Academic Team 2012 Award and Scholarship
2010-2012 Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar Award and Scholarship
2010-2014 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship Recipient
2010 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
2022 - Present American College of Gastroenterology
2023 – Present American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2016-Present American Medical Association
2016-2023 American College of Physicians
2016-2019 Medical Association of Alabama
2016-2019 UAB Internal Medicine Interest Group
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hiking, biking, running, traveling, foodie, cooking, car mechanics, family time, golf, tennis, music, art, movies, Gundam building, Lego building, fluent in Chinese
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