My research interests focus on the delivery of evidence based care and reducing the provision of medical interventions that do not lead to improvements in health.
Teaching
Lecturer, Evidence Based Medicine - University of Zimbabwe Health Sciences
(2013)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Lecturer, Physician Assistant Program
(2013)
Graduate School,
Medicine
Evidence Based Medicine
Associate Director of Evidence Based Medicine
(2016)
School of Medicine,
University of Colorado - Denver
Visiting Professor, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
(2015)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Lecturer, Adult Ambulatory Care Clerkship
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Lecturer, Housestaff Education Series
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Visiting Professor, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Visiting Professor, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
(2018)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Publications
Caverly T, Matlock D, Thompson J, Combs B. Qualitative evaluation of a narrative reflection program to help medical trainees recognize and avoid overuse: "Am I doing what's right for the patient?". Patient Educ Couns. 2018 Mar;101(3):475-480. PubMed PMID: 28899714
Turakhia P, Combs B. Using Principles of Co-Production to Improve Patient Care and Enhance Value. AMA J Ethics. 2017 Nov 1;19(11):1125-1131. PubMed PMID: 29168684
Caverly T, Matlock D, Thompson J, Combs B. Qualitative evaluation of a narrative reflection program to help medical trainees recognize and avoid overuse: "Am I doing what's right for the patient?". Patient Educ Couns. 2017 Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28899714
Stenehjem K, Herren D, Pulver G, Combs B. Association of Frequency of Lipid Testing With Changes in Lipid-Lowering Therapy. JAMA Intern Med. 2017 Oct 1;177(10):1529-1531. PubMed PMID: 28846768
Ashok A, Combs B. Teaching High-Value Care. AMA J Ethics. 2015 Nov 1;17(11):1040-3. PubMed PMID: 26595245
Murphy EN, Tad-y D, Combs B. Exploring Drivers of Medical Overuse Through Transformation of Grand Rounds Into "Right Care Rounds". J Grad Med Educ. 2015 Jun;7(2):283-4. PubMed PMID: 26221457
Liu P, Nikels M, Combs B. Diuretics and diarrhea: a dangerous combination: a teachable moment. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 1;174(2):182. PubMed PMID: 24275796
Caverly TJ, Combs BP, Moriates C, Shah N, Grady D. Too much medicine happens too often: the teachable moment and a call for manuscripts from clinical trainees. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Jan;174(1):8-9. PubMed PMID: 24080955
Caverly TJ, Prochazka AV, Combs BP, Lucas BP, Mueller SR, Kutner JS, Binswanger I, Fagerlin A, Matlock DD. Doctors and Numbers: An Assessment of the Critical Risk Interpretation Test. Med Decis Making. 2014 Nov 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25378297
Combs BP, Rappaport M, Caverly TJ, Matlock DD. "Due" for a scan: examining the utility of monitoring densitometry. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Nov 25;173(21):2007-9. PubMed PMID: 23877530
Clinical Interests
I am interested in providing compassionate, patient centered care that is individually tailored and grounded in science. I strive to translate clinical evidence into practice that leads to the betterment of the overall health of my patients. My patients are active and engaged participants in their care.
Care Philosophy
As much as possible for the patient and as little as possible to the patient. (Dr. Bernard Lown)
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
(2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL)
(2003)
Internships:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program
(2008)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Internal Medicine (2010)