Her research aims to elucidate non-clinical factors that systematically influence physician practice of high- vs. low-value care. Her recent work explored the relationship between clinicians’ experiences during training and generic prescribing. Dr. Ryskina is the recipient of a Career Development Award from the NIA to study physician specialization in nursing home care as a potential mechanism to improve the outcomes of patients receiving post-acute care in nursing homes. Dr. Ryskina completed clinical training in internal medicine and primary care at New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell. She treats hospitalized patients at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia.