Mari Anoushka Ricker

Interests

Research

Resilience and Burnout, Patient Satisfaction, Team-Based Care, Integrative Medicine

Teaching

Evaluation and Feedback, Entrustable Professional Activites, Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Competency Committees,

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Ricker, M. A., & Lebensohn, P. (2018). Stress, Burnout and Depression among Physician Residents. In Creating a Culture of Resiliency and Wellness among Physician Residents(pp 27-41). Cognella Publishing.
• Ricker, M. A., Weil, A., Ali-Akbarian, L., & Lebensohn, P. (2017). Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Medications. In Mind Over Meds. Little, Brown & Co.
• Ricker, M. A., & Solondz, D. (2015). Herbal Medicine. In Taylor's Manual of Family Medicine(pp 22.3). New York: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Journals/Publications

• Penwell-Waines, L., Kulshreshtha, A., Brennan, J., Bergs, K., Fazio, L., Grace, A., Ricker, M., Romain, A., Schneiderhan, J., & Cronholm, P. F. (2023). Comparing Resident and Program Director Perspectives on Wellness Curricula: A CERA Study. PRiMER (Leawood, Kan.), 7, 33.
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  Mitigating the stress of graduate medical education has been the focus of residency leadership in the United States. This study examined family medicine (FM) resident and program director (PD) satisfaction with current wellness curricula, including perceptions of availability of resources and emphasis on well-being.
• Grace, A., Brennan, J., Buck, K., Cronholm, P. F., Fazio, L., Kulshreshtha, A., Ricker, M., Romain, A., Ross, V., Schneiderhan, J., & Penwell-Waines, L. (2022). Wellness in the Time of COVID: A CERA Follow-up Survey of Program Directors. Family medicine, 54(9), 708-712.
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  Residency program directors (PDs) are tasked with supporting resident well-being, and a 2018-2019 CERA survey found PDs to be generally satisfied with residency wellness curricula. However, less is known about graduate medical education wellness programming following the unprecedented social and public health stressors of 2020. This study aimed to evaluate PDs' satisfaction with wellness programming and perceived changes in wellness program implementation in the context of these factors.
• Lebensohn, P., Chiasson, A. M., Maizes, V., & Ricker, M. A. (2019). Results of an Online Integrative Pain Management Course Educating Physicians in Family Medicine Residencies about Non-pharmacologic Approaches to Pain. Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Maizes, V., Lebensohn, P., Bodine, S., & Brooks, A. (2021). Ricker, M., Brooks, A., Bodine, S., & Lebensohn P. Well-being in residency: impact of an online physician well-being course on resiliency and burnout in incoming residents. Family Medicine.
• Maizes, V., Chen, M., Lebensohn, P., Ricker, M. A., Audrey, B., & Chiasson, A. M. (2020). Results of an Online Integrative Pain Management Course Educating Physicians in Family Medicine Residencies about Non-pharmacologic Approaches to Pain.. Family Medicine, 52(3), 189-197.. doi:10.22454/FamMed.2020.865003
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  AbstractBackground and objectives: Opioid misuse is at an all-time crisis level, and nationally enhanced resident and clinician education on chronic pain management is in demand. To date, broad-reaching, scalable, integrative pain management educational interventions have not been evaluated for effectiveness on learner knowledge or attitudes toward chronic pain management.Methods: An 11-hour integrative pain management (IPM) online course was evaluated for effect on resident and faculty attitudes toward and knowledge about chronic pain. Participants were recruited from family medicine residencies participating in the integrative medicine in residency program. Twenty-two residencies participated, with 11 receiving the course and 11 serving as a control group. Evaluation included pre/post medical knowledge and validated measures of attitude toward pain patients, self-efficacy for nondrug therapies, burnout, and compassion.Results: Forty-three participants (34.4%) completed the course. The intervention group (n=50), who received the course, improved significantly (P
• Ricker, M. A. (2019). Getting it Off the Ground - Key Factors Associated with Implementation of Wellness Programs: A CERA Study. Family Medicine, 52(3), 182-188.
• Ricker, M. A., Maizes, V., Chiasson, A. M., & Lebensohn, P. (2020). Results of an Online Integrative Pain Management Course Educating Physicians in Family Medicine Residencies about Non-pharmacologic Approaches to Pain. Family Medicine, 3, 189-197.
• Ricker, M., Maizes, V., Brooks, A. J., Lindberg, C., Cook, P., & Lebensohn, P. (2020). A Longitudinal Study of Burnout and Well-being in Family Medicine Resident Physicians. Family medicine, 52(10), 716-723.
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  The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies for residency learning and work environment standards acknowledge high levels of burnout and depression in resident physicians and the critical importance of physician well-being to patient care and effective education. The objective of this study was to follow family medicine resident physicians' well-being throughout residency.
• Talen, M. R., Schneiderhan, J., Runyan, C. N., Ross, V., Romain, A. M., Ricker, M., Penwell-waines, L., Grace, A. J., Fazio, L. T., Cronholm, P. F., Buck, K., & Brennan, J. (2020). Getting It Off the Ground: Key Factors Associated With Implementation of Wellness Programs.. Family medicine, 52(3), 182-188. doi:10.22454/fammed.2020.317857
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  Many residency programs are developing resident wellness curricula to improve resident well-being and to meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education guidelines. However, there is limited guidance on preferred curricular components and implementation. We sought to identify how specific driving factors (eg, having an identified wellness champion with a budget and protected time to develop wellness programs) impact implementation of essential elements of a resident wellness curriculum..We surveyed 608 family medicine residency program directors (PDs) in 2018-2019 on available resources for wellness programs, essential wellness elements being implemented, and satisfaction with wellness programming; 251 PDs provided complete responses (42.5% response rate). Linear and logistic regressions were conducted for main analyses..Having an identified wellness champion, protected time, and dedicated budget for wellness were associated with greater implementation of wellness programs and PD satisfaction with wellness programming; of these, funding had the strongest association. Larger programs were implementing more wellness program components. Program setting had no association with implementation..PDs in programs allocating money and/or faculty time can expect more wellness programming and greater satisfaction with how resident well-being is addressed.
• Amelia, V. K., Amelia, V. K., Brooks, A. J., Brooks, A. J., Lebensohn, P., Lebensohn, P., Ricker, M. A., Ricker, M. A., Maizes, V., Maizes, V., Ranjbar, N. E., & Ranjbar, N. E. (2019). Assessing Integrative Psychiatry Curriculum Needs. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. doi:10.1177/2164956118821585
• Ranjbar, N. E., Amelia, V. K., Brooks, A. J., Ricker, M. A., Lebensohn, P., & Maizes, V. (2019). A Needs Assessment for the Development of an Integrative Medicine Curriculum in Psychiatry Training. Global Advances in Medicine and Health.
• Ranjbar, N. E., Villagomez, A. K., & Ricker, M. A. (2019). The Integrative Psychiatry Curriculum: Development of an Innovative Model. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 8.
• Ricker, M. A., Ricker, M. A., Villagomez, A. K., Villagomez, A. K., Ranjbar, N. E., & Ranjbar, N. E. (2019). The Integrative Psychiatry Curriculum: Development of an Innovative Model. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. doi:10.1177/2164956119847118
• Ricker, M., & Ranjbar, N. E. (2019). Burn Bright I: Reflections on the Burnout Epidemic (Part One of a Two-Part Series). The American Journal of Medicine, 132(4), 272-275. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.09.036
• Ricker, M., & Ranjbar, N. E. (2019). Burn Bright II: Reflections on Solutions to Burnout (Part Two of a Two-Part Series). The American Journal of Medicine, 132(4), 397-400. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.09.014
• Ricker, M. A., & Haas III, W. (2017). Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Clinical Practice: A Review. Nutrition in Clinical Practicr, 32(3), 318-325. doi:10.1177/0884533617700353

Presentations

• Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2024, April).

  Defining your Personal Brand: A Workshop. 

  . Women in Medicine and Science, Workshop. Phoenix, AZ: Univeristy of Arizona, College of Medicine, Phoenix.
• Meehan, E., & Ricker, M. A. (2023, May). Impact of a Healthcare Professional Wellbeing Course (HWC) on Burnout and Wellbeing. 2023 Annual Spring Conference Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Tampa, FL: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., & Lebensohn, P. (2023, January and February).

  Two Part Series: Introduction to Integrative Leadership, Scholarship, and Evaluation. &
  Curriculum and Evaluation tools: Turning Your Work into Scholarship.

  . AWCIM Cultivating Leadership in Academic Integrative Medicine. Virtual: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2023, November).

  The Art of Strategic Self-Promotion: Telling Your Story

  . American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Women in Arthroplasty Annual Luncheon.. Dallas, TX.: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Women in Arthroplasty.
• Ricker, M. A., Chiasson, A. M., Alschuler, L. N., Lebensohn, P., & Weydert, J. (2023, October).

  Navigating Challenging Conversations in Integrative Medicine. 

  . AWCIM Cultivating Leadership in Academic Integrative Medicine. Tucson, AZ: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Meehan, E., Meehan, E., & Ricker, M. A. (2023, May). Electives in Integrative Medicine: Lessons Learned from Integrative Medicine in Residency Programs. 2023 Annual Spring Conference Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Tampa, FL: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Min Simpkins, A. A., Min Simpkins, A. A., & Ricker, M. A. (2023, October).

   Peer Networks and Peer Support in Academic Integrative Medicine. 

  . AWCIM Cultivating Leadership in Academic Integrative Medicine. Tucson, AZ: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A. (2022, May). Virtual visits: practically perfect for Integrative Medicine oriented care. STFM Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
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• Ricker, M. A., & Alschuler, L. N. (2022, May). Thriving in work: Applying the Science and Holism of Happiness for Personal, Clinical and Team Transformation.. International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health - pre conference. Phoenix, AZ: Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.
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  Ricker, M., Kennard, A., Alschuler, L., & Locke, A. (2022, May) Thriving in work: Applying the Science and Holism of Happiness for Personal, Clinical and Team Transformation. Pre-conference workshop presented at The International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Phoenix, AZ.
• Ricker, M. A., & Lebensohn, P. (2022, May). Evolution of well-being curricula: A decade of experience and innovation
  
  . STFM Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A. (2021, March). GME Solution Generating Session: We are better together.. 2021 GEA Spring Regional Meeting. Virtual: AAMC.
• Ricker, M. A., Cramton, R., & Lebensohn, P. (2020, January). Writing in Wellbeing in Medicine.. National Conference on Writing and Wellbeing. Tucson, AZ.: University of Arizona, Department of English.
• Ricker, M. A., & Lebensohn, P. (2019, April). Resiliency for Health Care Providers. 2019 Integrative Mental Health Conference. San Franciso, CA: University of Arizona - Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., & Lebensohn, P. (2019, May). Empowering Learners to Approach Chronic Pain From An Integrative Perspective. STFM Annual Conference - International. Toronto, Canada: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Chan, C., Foshee, C., & Gabbur, N. (2019, November). Addressing Implicit Bias in the MSPE. Learn, Serve, Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ: Association of American of Medical Colleges.
• Ricker, M. A., Maizes, V., & Lebensohn, P. (2019, October). Fostering Resiliency in Health Care Professionals. 2019 Strategies to Promote the Well-being of Health Professionals in the Learning and Work Environments. Washington, DC: The Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education - Georgetown University.
• Ricker, M. A., Parikh, T. M., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2019, October). Individual and Organizational Resiliency through Mentorship: Tools to Effect Change. 2019 Strategies to Promote the Well-being of Health Professionals in the Learning and Work Environments. Washington, DC: The Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education - Georgetown University.
• Ricker, M. A., Ranjbar, N. E., & Lebensohn, P. (2019, April). Teaching Integrative Medicine in Psychiatry Residency. Integrative Mental Health Conference. San Francisco, CA: University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Lebensohn, P., Brooks, A., & McLafferty, H. (2018, May). Tools to Encourage Resiliency in Health-care Providers and Educators. International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Baltimore, Maryland: Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.
• Ricker, M. A., Pettit, J. M., Lectura, M., & Cox, A. (2018, May). Peer Mentorship Presentation. STFM Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Brooks, A., & Lebensohn, P. (2017, May). Interdisciplinary Resident Wellbeing Initiative: Increasing Resilience Across an Institution. STFM Annual Conference. San Diego, CA: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Brooks, A., & Lebensohn, P. (2017, May). The National Center for Integrative Primary Healthcare: Enhancing Interprofessional Integrative Health Education. STFM Annual Conference. San Diego, CA: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., McClafferty, H. H., Lebensohn, P., & Brooks, A. (2017, October). CRACKING THE NUT: Wellbeing in Training, Increasing Resilience in Both Individuals & Across Healthcare Organizations. International Conference to Promote Resilience, Empathy and Well-Being in the Health Professions: An Interprofessional Forum. Washington DC: Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education (CENTILE) at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and MedStar Health.
• Ricker, M. A., Neiman-Hart, H., & Sur, D. (2017, May). Understanding Entrustable Professional Activities and How They Can Help Your Residency. STFM Annual Conference. San Diego, CA: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Micek-Galinat, L., & Lebensohn, P. (2016, May). Resident Well-Being: Meeting the ACGME Professionalism Sub-Competency Requirements Through Resiliency. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., & Talbot, C. (2015, March). Milestones 2.0: Translating the Milestone Reports Into Resident Self- Improvement Plans. Program Directors Workshop. Kansas City, MO: Association of Family Medicine Program Directors.
• Ricker, M. A., Akazawa, S., & Martineau, K. (2017, May). Implementation of Food Insecurity Screening for Pediatric Patients in a Family Medicine Clinic. STFM Annual Conference. San Diego, CA: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Birch, M., & Lebensohn, P. (2015, April). Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Evolution of a Multi-site, Web-based, Integrative Medicine Curriculum. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Conference. Orlando, FL: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., Lebensohn, P., & Birch, M. (2015, April). Best Practices in Teaching Integrative Medicine, a Learner-centered Approach. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Orlando, FL: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Ricker, M. A., McClafferty, H. H., Lebensohn, P., & Micek-Galinat, L. (2015, October). Leading Change in Resident Wellness: An Integrative Approach to Self-Care. International Conference to Promote Resilience, Empathy and Well-Being in the Health Professions: An Interprofessional Forum. Washington DC: Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education (CENTILE) at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and MedStar Health.
• Ricker, M. A. (2014, October). Milestones in Residency Training. UAFMPR Faculty Development Lecture Series. Tucson, AZ: UAFMRP.

Poster Presentations

• Ricker, M. A., Maizes, V., Lebensohn, P., & Brooks, A. (2021, May). Integrative Medicine in Residency 10 Year Graduate Impact Evaluation Survey. Integrative Medicine & Health Symposium:Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.
• Kumala, E., Ricker, M. A., & Ali-Akbarian, L. (2019, September). Therapies for Stress Management in High School Students. 2019 Family Medicine Experience (FMX). Philadelphia, PA: American Academy of Family Physicians.
• Ricker, M. A., & Brooks, A. (2019, August). Wellbeing in Residency: Impact of an Online Physician Wellbeing Course on Resiliency and Burnout in Residents. 9TH ANNUAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR THE UNDERSERVED CONFERENCE. Santa Clara, CA: Integrative Medicine for the Underserved.
• Ricker, M. A., Lebensohn, P., Brooks, A., Chen, M., Maizes, V., & McLaffery, H. (2018, May). Does the Presence of Integrative Medicine Curriculum Enhance Residency Recruitment?. International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Baltimore, Maryland: Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.
• Ricker, M. A., Akazawa, S., & Martineau, K. (2017, May). Implementation of Food Insecurity Screening for Pediatric Patients in a Family Medicine Clinic. STFM Annual Conference. San Diego, CA: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
• Brooks, A., Ranjbar, N. E., Villagomez, A., Ricker, M. A., Lebensohn, P., Maizes, V., & Erb, M. (2015, December). Effect of an Integrative Medicine Curriculum with Mind-Body Skills Training on Resident Wellbeing.. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 26th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Huntington Beach, CA: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.

Creative Productions

• Nfonsam, V. N., Rice, A., Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2020. FLEXcast - EPISODE 4: Racism and Privilege in Medicine.
• Rice, A., Clemens, C. J., Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2020. FLEXcast - EPISODE 1: Personal Mission and Vision.
• Rice, A., Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2020. FLEXcast - EPISODE 6: Negotiations.
• Smith, K. W., Rice, A., Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2020. FLEXcast - EPISODE 5: Mentorship.
• Vanderah, T. W., Rice, A., Ricker, M. A., & Min Simpkins, A. A. (2020. FLEXcast - EPISODE 2: Time Management.

Others

• Ricker, M. A. (2018, Q4). Stress and Health. Physician Newsletter Banner Recruitment Department.