Internal medicine resident presents research at national conference
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Michelle Ryan-Day
Minye Seok, M.D., a second-year internal medicine resident at USA Health, represented
the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the 26th annual Southwest Nephrology Conference
in Scottsdale, Arizona, earlier this month.
Seok’s poster “Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) vs. Cerebral Salt Wasting (CSW): Continuing to be a Diagnostic Dilemma,” explored the ongoing clinical challenge of distinguishing between SIADH and CSW, which are two conditions that share similar presentations, particularly hyponatremia, abnormally low sodium levels in the blood, but require very different management approaches.
Her poster highlighted key aspects of the diagnostic process, including the role and limitations of assessing volume status, as well as the importance of careful clinical decision-making. The presentation also emphasized how certain treatments, such as isotonic saline, may have very different effects depending on the underlying condition, underscoring the need for accurate diagnosis.
“It was an incredible experience presenting at National KF and representing the University of South Alabama,” Seok said. “It was especially meaningful to be part of a session dedicated to hyponatremia and to engage with others in the field.”
Seok, the only representative from Alabama at the conference, developed her presentation in collaboration with Urshita Sinha, M.D., a nephrologist at USA Health and assistant professor at the Whiddon College of Medicine.
Hosted by the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona, the Southwest Nephrology Conference offers sessions in nephrology, transplantation, cardiology, endocrinology and critical care and has served as a primary source for renal and cardiorenal healthcare professionals to gain skills, obtain continuing education, learn about updates to treatment and patient resources, and network within the renal community.