Residency Research
The OHSU Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is committed to educating residents in medical research both through a formal didactic curriculum and by completing a research project of their own during the four-year training period. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, each resident is expected to design, execute and present a formal research project of publishable quality. Through their project, residents learn to formulate research hypotheses, develop appropriate study designs, manage research projects, analyze data, and present findings both orally and in writing. Projects range from basic science, public health, policy, education, quality improvement-focused, qualitative research, epidemiology, and clinical research projects. Projects can be based in any of the sub specialties of Ob-Gyn and residents are encouraged to choose projects that align with their clinical interests and career goals. Results are presented at the Annual Resident Research Day during their PGY3 year although the majority of resident projects result in presentations at local and national conferences as well as peer-reviewed publications.
OHSU offers residents a wide range of resources to support residents in their research. Residents participate in a structured research program led by Assistant OBGYN Residency Program Directors of Research and Scholarship, Drs. Leo Han and Jamie Lo. The research program curriculum is designed to expose residents to key lectures and topics that will strengthen their ability to conduct research, but also to analyze medical literature, and be able to translate research to evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, residents also have access to statistician and Institutional Review Board (IRB) support. Residents may request department support for project costs or travel funds to national meetings for accepted poster and oral abstracts.
Jamie Lo, M.D., M.C.R. is a native Oregonian. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Berkeley and completed medical school at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), followed by residency training at the University of Utah. She moved back to Portland and for her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at OHSU in 2012 and stayed on as faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at OHSU and as an Core Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). Her research focuses on developing advanced in-vivo methods for antenatal surveillance and studying the impact of environmental perturbations, especially the impact of cannabis use on reproductive health and the effects of maternal substance use, on prenatal, fetal and placental outcomes.
Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H. is from Boulder, Colorado. He completed medical school at Northwestern University, followed by residency training at the University of Colorado. He moved to Portland and OHSU for his fellowship in Family Planning in 2014 and stayed on as faculty in the Division of Family Planning at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and as an Affiliate Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). His work focuses on improving the lives of women and families through contraception research, family planning clinical care, and training new reproductive health researchers. His research seeks to address the unmet need for novel non-hormonal contraceptive methods.
Center for Women’s Health
Founded over a decade ago, the Center for Women’s Health (CWH) combines clinical care, educational programs, and research in women’s health. Directed by Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D., the CWH was designated a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health in 2003. The mission of the Center for Women's Health at OHSU is to preserve wellness and prevent all types of disease in women of all ages, to empower women to be active, well-informed participants in their health care, and to conduct clinical and basic science research that benefits women. CWH has over 15,000 outpatient visits per year.
Women’s Health Research Unit (WHRU)
The research arm of the CWH is the Women’s Health Research Unit (WHRU), directed by professor of obstetrics and gynecology Jeffrey Jenson, M.D., M.P.H. The WHRU has managed clinical trials for investigators associated with the OHSU Dept. of OB/GYN for over 20 years. The WHRU research staff is solely dedicated to researching issues pertaining to women and individuals that are biological female but identify otherwise in order to improve current clinical practices and enhance the quality of public health both now and for future generations. Previous and ongoing studies range from birth control options to treatment for conditions associated with menopause.
Biostatistics and Data Analysis Support
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology data analytics group support is provided to residents and fellows at no cost through the OHSU OB/GYN Department. The group provides study design and analysis support to faculty, trainees, and students in the department. This group includes a health services researcher and department faculty member who directly supervises two master’s level analysts (epidemiologist and biostatistician). The group provides consultations at all phases of research, from project planning and study design and analysis plans through final analyses and publication-ready results. Residents and fellows have access to consultations with faculty supervisor and analysts to support research design, including refinement of research questions and outcomes, specification of aims and hypotheses, selection of data collection methods, sample size calculations, statistical analysis plan; data extraction from electronic medical records; and data analysis, reporting of the results and abstract and manuscript preparation.
Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI)
OCTRI, a partnership between OHSU and the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, is funded by the National Center for Research Resources through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards. OCTRI is part of a national network of about 75 centers. The OCTRI provides a research support include specialized research nurses, research dieticians, biostatisticians, computer hardware and software systems for data management/analysis, and sophisticated laboratories vital for inpatient and outpatient research.
Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC)
OHSU’s west campus houses one of seven national primate research centers in the United States supported by the NIH. There are 60 doctoral-level research scientists on faculty and over 170 fellows, students, and research staff. A number of faculty in the OB/GYN Department have dual appointments also at ONPRC, largely in the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Division. Within the ONPRC there are four different research divisions:
- Neuroscience
- Division of Cardiometabolic Health
- Genetics
- Pathobiology and Immunology
- Reproductive and Developmental Sciences
In each of the department’s subspecialties (Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecology Oncology, Family Planning, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and General Gynecology) we have faculty engaged in nationally recognized research efforts. These research efforts span clinical trials, basic science and translational science, public health and epidemiology, public policy and health systems. Residents are paired with mentors that overlap in research and clinical interest.
Past Years' Projects
2023
Resident: Madeline Bach, D.O.
Project Title: "C-Clamp Technique: A Novel Technique to Prevent Bladder Injury in Retropubic Mid Urethral Slings"
Faculty Mentor: Christopher Jayne, MD
Resident: Alexandra Gallagher, M.D.
Project Title: "A Predictive Model for Vaginal Birth in Nulliparous Patients"
Faculty Mentor: Karen Gibbins, M.D., M.S.C.I.
Resident: Brianna Byers, M.D.
Project Title: "Delivery Hospitalization Costs for Women with Disabilities and their Neonates in California: Differences by Disability Type, Delivery Characteristics, and Presence of Chronic Conditions"
Faculty Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Katherine C. Fitch, M.D.
Project Title: "Acceptability of HPV Self-collection and the Role of Telehealth: A Prospective, Randomized Study Stratified by Menopausal Status"
Faculty Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D., M.C.R.
Resident: Katie Hansen, M.D.
Project Title: "Association of Title X Clinic Status With Receipt of Person-centered Contraceptive Counseling: A Population-based Study"
Faculty Mentor: Blaire Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Alyssa Hersh, M.D., M.P.H.
Project Title: "Clinician Perceptions and Factors Influencing Telehealth Utilization for Prenatal Care"
Faculty Mentor: Amy Valent, D.O. M.C.R.
Resident: Olivia Nolan, M.D.
Project Title: "Trauma-informed Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patient Populations: Resident Training and Preparedness"
Faculty Mentor: Geolani Dy, M.D.
2022
Project Title: "Cord blood ferritin levels in pregnant women who receive intravenous iron compared to oral iron"
Faculty Mentor: Leonardo Pereira, M.D., M.C.R.
Resident: Nikki Fennimore, M.D.
Project Title: "Sentinel lymph node mapping for endometrial cancer in patients with morbid obesity"
Faculty Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D., M.C.R.
Resident: Osii Mbata, M.D.
Project Title: "Differences in perinatal outcomes among rural women by county composition"
Faculty Mentors: Rachel Pilliod, M.D.
Resident: Jackie Powell, M.D.
Project Title: "Comparison of immediate postpartum contraception among women with a high versus normal risk pregnancy in Mexico: A retrospective cohort study"
Faculty Mentor: , Blair Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Project Title: "Does BMI Influence Time to Delivery in Second and Third Trimester Induction Terminations?"
Faculty Mentor: Leo Han M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Justin Singer
Project Title: "Estimated Cost and Carbon Savings of Virtual Residency Interviews"
Faculty Mentor: Amy Stenson, M.D.
Resident: Mary Solomon
Project Title: "State Mandated In Virto Fertilization (IVF) Coverage and Racial Disparities in Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes"
Faculty Mentors: Sacha A. Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Wes Urian
Project Title: "Maternal and Neonatal Hospitalization Costs Are Higher in Patients Utilizing Assisted Reproductive Technology"
Faculty Mentors: Sacha A. Krieg, M.D, Ph.D.
2021
Project Title: "Injectable Sol-gel Polymers for Permanent Female Contraception"
Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Resident: Kimberly Ryan, M.D.
Project Title: "Changes in Maternal Triglyceride Levels Predict Neonatal Weight but not Fat Mass"
Faculty Mentor: Nicole Marshall, M.D.; M.C.R.
Resident: Claire Learmonth, M.D.
Project Title: "Assessing the Role of Telemedicine to Meet the Needs of Gender Affirming Care in Oregon"
Faculty Mentors: Paula Bednarek, M.D.; M.P.H.
Resident: Rosa Carbonell, M.D.
Project Title: "Normalizing Contraceptive Induced Menstrual Bleeding Changes in Nexplanon users: A randomized control trial"
Faculty Mentor: Alyssa Colwill, M.D.; M.C.R.
Project Title: "Endometrial Stripe Thickness in the Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding: Can we really be reassured by a stripe less than 4mm?"
Faculty Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Resident: Rebecca Thompson, M.D.
Project Title: "The use of peak serum Nestorone® levels to assess adherence with a contraceptive vaginal ring"
Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Resident: Louisa Chatroux, M.D.
Project Title: "Measuring the Effect of Unintended Pregnancy on Quality of Lifes"
Faculty Mentors: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
2020
Project Title: "Patients with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Do Not Have a Higher Rate of Embryonic Aneuploidy than Infertility Patients"
Faculty Mentor: Sacha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Sydney Thayer, M.D.
Project Title: "Incidence of Shoulder Dystocia by Maternal Body Composition and Diabetes Status"
Faculty Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Scott Hoffman, M.D.
Project Title: "Termination of unplanned pregnancy in women with poorly controlled type I diabetes: a cost effectiveness analysis"
Faculty Mentors: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Leo Han, M.D.
Resident: Lauryn Roth, M.D.
Project Title: "Time To Cessation Of Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding In Adolescents Treated With Combined Oral Hormonal Therapy"
Faculty Mentor: Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Project Title: "Coverage of immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraception has improved birth intervals for at risk populations"
Faculty Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Suzy Funkhouser, M.D.
Project Title: "Postpartum care for women with Emergency Medicaid"
Faculty Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Jacqueline Bohn, M.D.
Project Title: "Stepwise Approach to the Medical and Surgical Management of Endometriosis Related Dysmenorrhea: A cost effectiveness analysis"
Faculty Mentors: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.; Amanda Ecker, M.D.
2019
Resident: Britta Ameel, M.D.
Project Title: "Effective postpartum contraception among adolescents"
Faculty Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Samantha Batman, M.D., M.P.H.
Project Title: "Second Curettage for Treatment of Low-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis"
Faculty Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Resident: Katherine DeJong, M.D.
Project Title: "Remote Mindfulness-Education Intervention for Women with Provoked Localized Vulvodynia: A Randomized Clinical Study"
Faculty Mentor: Catherine Leclair, M.D.
Resident: Anu Devabhaktuni, M.D.
Project Title: "Influence of parity on perinatal mortality"
Faculty Mentor: Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Meghan Moorhead, M.D.
Project Title: "Postpartum bleeding patterns among intrauterine device users"
Faculty Mentor: Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Erika Copperman, D.O.
Project Title: "Assessing OB/GYN Resident and Faculty Wellbeing through Existing Measures and a 3-Item Well-Being Check-in Card"
Faculty Mentor: Deborah Simpson, Ph.D.
2018
Resident: Amy Caldwell, M.D.
Project Title: "Role of early hemoglobin A1c as a screening test for gestational diabetes among overweight and obese women"
Faculty Mentor: Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Thomas Brennan, M.D.
Project Title: "Opioid prescribing practices following Uncomplicated Cesarean Section"
Faculty Mentor: Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Amie Leaverton, M.D.
Project Title: "Provider level barriers to immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraception provision in care settings across Oregon"
Faculty Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Vanessa Layoun, M.D.
Project Title: "Cost-Effectiveness of Post-Cesarean Pharmacologic VTE Prophylaxis in Obese Women"
Faculty Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Annessa Kernberg, M.D.
Project Title: "Frequency of Chorioamnionitis with regard to Interval time to Induction of Labor amongst Women with PROM"
Faculty Mentor: Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Emily Schloff, M.D.
Project Title: "Lidocaine Patch: an RCT evaluating the efficacy of the lidocaine patch in reducing post cesarean birth pain"
Faculty Mentor: Catherine Leclair, M.D.
Resident: Greta Weaver, M.D.
Project Title: "Misoprostol knowledge and distribution in Mexico City: A survey of pharmacy staff"
Faculty Mentor: Blair Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
2017
Resident: Megan Cohen, M.D.
Project Title: "Tamoxifen to reduce unscheduled bleeding in new users of the LNG IUD"
Faculty Mentor: Jeff Jensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Gene DeHaan, M.D.
Project Title: "Family Planning concerns in trans and genderqueer communities"
Faculty Mentor: Paula Bendarek, M.D., M.P.H.; UCSF mentors
Resident: Emily Griffin, M.D.
Project Title: "Cost Effectiveness analysis of cell-free DNA in low risk pregnancies"
Faculty Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Sylvia Moses, M.D.
Project Title: "Does age based fertility education effect family planning"
Faculty Mentors: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.; Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Allison Guillet, M.D.
Project Title: "Mindfulness based group cognitive behavior therapy for women with provoked vulvodynia: RCT"
Faculty Mentors: Catherine Leclair, M.D.; Nicole Cirino, M.D.
Resident: Mitzi Hawkins, M.D.
Project Title: "Lets talk about what everyone is curious about. Vaginoplasty on YouTube, a content analysis"
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Bayer, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Teresa Worstell, M.D.
Project Title: "Pain assessment on a tablet device compared to conventional paper format using the VAS"
Faculty Mentor: Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
2023 Graduates
Osii Mbata, M.D.
Mentors: Rachel Pilliod, M.D.
Publication: Differences in Perinatal Outcomes among Rural Women by County Composition. Mbata O, Garg B, Caughey AB, Pilliod RA. Am J Perinatol. 2022 Sep 2. doi: 10.1055/a-1878-0204. PMID: 35709731
Jackie Powell, M.D.
Mentors: Claire Darney: Ph.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Comparison of immediate postpartum contraception among women with a high versus low risk pregnancy in Mexico: a retrospective cohort study. Powell J, Fuentes-Rivera E, Darney B.BMJ Open. 2021 Aug 2;11(8):e048048. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048048.PMID: 34341048
Justin Singer, M.D.
Mentors: Amy Stenson, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: The Carbon Footprint and Cost of Virtual Residency Interviews. Domingo A, Singer J, Cois A, Hatfield J, Rdesinski RE, Cheng A, Aylor M, Sullenbarger J, Walker S, Hervey S, Stenson A.J Grad Med Educ. 2023 Feb;15(1):112-116. doi: 10.4300/JGME-D-22-00229.1.PMID: 36817522
2022 Graduates
Rebecca Thompson, M.D.
Mentors: Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Publication: The use of serum segesterone acetate levels to assess adherence of trial participants with a contraceptive vaginal ring. Thompson RL, Hu J, Custodio P, Dart C, Jensen JT.Contraception. 2022 Apr;108:61-64. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.12.004. Epub 2021 Dec 28.PMID: 34971614
Louisa Chatroux, M.D.
Mentors: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Examining the effect of unintended pregnancy on health utility using four measures. Chatroux L, Darney BG, Skye M, Caughey AB, Rodriguez MI.Contraception. 2021 Oct;104(4):344-349. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.04.019. Epub 2021 Apr 30.PMID: 33939984
2021 Graduates
Suzy Funkhouser
Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Rodriguez MI, Dissanayake M, Swartz JJ, Funkhouser S, Baldwin MK. Immediate postpartum, long-acting reversible contraceptive use among the Emergency Medicaid population: continuation rates and satisfaction. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020;222(4S):S913-S914. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.1289
Abigail Liberty
Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Liberty A, Yee K, Darney BG, Lopez-Defede A, Rodriguez MI. Coverage of immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception has improved birth intervals for at-risk populations. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020;222(4S):S886.e1-S886.e9. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.1282
Molly Siegel
Mentor: Sacha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: Siegel M, Amato P, Lee D, Wu D, Krieg S. Home collection of products of conception: Can chromosomal analysis be obtained? [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 14]. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2020;101810. doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101810
Sydney Thayer
Mentors: Jamie Lo, M.D.; Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: Thayer SM, Lo JO, Caughey AB. Gestational Diabetes: Importance of Follow-up Screening for the Benefit of Long-term Health. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2020;47(3):383-396. doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2020.04.002
Scott Hoffman
Mentors: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Yieh L, McEvoy CT, Hoffman SW, Caughey AB, MacDonald KD, Dukhovny D. Cost effectiveness of vitamin c supplementation for pregnant smokers to improve offspring lung function at birth and reduce childhood wheeze/asthma. J Perinatol. 2018;38(7):820-827. doi:10.1038/s41372-018-0135-6
Jacqueline Bohn, M.D.
Mentors: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.; Amanda Ecker, M.D.
Publication: Stepwise Approach to the Management of Endometriosis-Related Dysmenorrhea: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Bohn JA, Bullard KA, Rodriguez MI, Ecker AM.Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Oct 1;138(4):557-564. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004536.PMID: 34623067
2020 Graduates
Samantha Batman
Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Publications:
- Batman S, Morgan T, Brunetti M, et al. Primary mediastinal choriocarcinoma in a female patient: Case report and review of the literature. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2018;26:99-101. Published 2018 Oct 29. doi:10.1016/j.gore.2018.10.013
- Batman S, Skeith A, Allen A, Munro E, Caughey A, Bruegl A. Cost-effectiveness of second curettage for treatment of low-risk non-metastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Gynecol Oncol. 2020;157(3):711-715. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.029
- Bruegl AS, Joshi S, Batman S, Weisenberger M, Munro E, Becker T. Gynecologic cancer incidence and mortality among American Indian/Alaska Native women in the Pacific Northwest, 1996-2016. Gynecol Oncol. 2020;157(3):686-692. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.033
Katherine DeJong
Mentor: Catherine Leclair, M.D.
Publications:
- Thompson R, DeJong K, Lo J. Marijuana Use in Pregnancy: A Review. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2019;74(7):415-428. doi:10.1097/OGX.0000000000000685
- Dejong K, Olyaei A, Lo JO. Alcohol Use in Pregnancy. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2019;62(1):142-155. doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000414
2019 Graduates
Vanessa Lee
Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publications:
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM, Senz KL, et al. Trisomy 13 and the risk of gestational hypertensive disorders: a population-based study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018;31(15):1951-1955. doi:10.1080/14767058.2017.1332037
- Dotters-Katz SK, Senz KL, Humphrey WM, Lee VR, Caughey AB. Trisomy 18 Pregnancies: Is there an Increased Maternal Risk?. Am J Perinatol. 2017;34(11):1054-1057. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603679
- Dotters-Katz SK, Senz KL, Humphrey WM, Lee VR, Caughey AB. Trisomy 18 Pregnancies: Is there an Increased Maternal Risk?. Am J Perinatol. 2017;34(11):1054-1057. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603679
Annessa Kernberg
Mentor: Amy Valent, D.O.
Publications:
- Kernberg A, Caughey AB. Augmentation of Labor: A Review of Oxytocin Augmentation and Active Management of Labor. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2017;44(4):593-600. doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2017.08.012
- Bruegl AS, Kernberg A, Broaddus RR. Importance of PCR-based Tumor Testing in the Evaluation of Lynch Syndrome-associated Endometrial Cancer. Adv Anat Pathol. 2017;24(6):372-378. doi:10.1097/PAP.0000000000000169
Greta Weaver
Mentor: Blair Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Weaver G, Schiavon R, Collado ME, Küng S, Darney BG. Misoprostol knowledge and distribution in Mexico City after the change in abortion law: a survey of pharmacy staff [published online ahead of print, 2019 Nov 5]. BMJ Sex Reprod Health. 2019;46(1):46-50. doi:10.1136/bmjsrh-2019-200394
2017 Residents
Beth Sabol
Mentors: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Tom Gregory, M.D., FACOG
Publication: Acidemia in neonates with a 5-minute Apgar score of 7 or greater - What are the outcomes? Sabol BA, Caughey AB. AJOG 2016 Oct;215(4):486.e1-6. Epub 2016 May 31. PMID: 27255470
Christine Megli
Mentors: Ov Slayden, Ph.D.; Richard Stouffer, Ph.D.; Kjresti Aagaard, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Biomarker and Urinary Tract Infections: A Diagnostic Case-Control Study (NUTI Study). Price JR, Guran L, Lim JY, Megli CJ, Clark AL, Edwards SR, Denman MA, Gregory WT. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2017 Mar/Apr;23(2):101-107 PMID: 28106649.
Allison Allen
Mentor: Tanja Pejovic, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: A recurrent endometrial stromal sarcoma harbors the novel fusion JAZF1-BCORL1. Allen AJ, Ali SM, Gowen K, Elvin JA, Pejovic T. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2017 Mar 8;20:51-53.
2016 Residents
Sara Dilley
Mentors: Maria Rodriguez M.D., M.P.H.; Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: Dilley SE, Havrilesky LJ, Bakkum-Gamez J, Cohn DE, Michael Straughn J Jr, Caughey AB, Rodriguez MI. Cost-effectiveness of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. Gynecologic oncology. Aug, 2017;146(2):373-379.
Jonas Swartz
Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Protecting unauthorized immigrant mothers improves their children's mental health. Hainmueller J, Lawrence D, Martén L, Black B, Figueroa L, Hotard M, Jiménez TR, Mendoza F, Rodriguez MI, Swartz JJ, Laitin DD. Science. 2017 Sep 8;357(6355):1041-1044.
2015 Residents
Shireen de Sam Lazaro
Mentors: Michelle Berlin, M.D., M.P.H.; Terry Morgan, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: p16 Staining of Cervical Biopsies May Decrease the Frequency of Unnecessary Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures. de Sam Lazaro S, Newbill CP, Berlin M, Morgan TK. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2016 Jul;20(3):201-6.
Elizabeth Harrington
Mentor: Jeff Jensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Perceptions of nonsurgical permanent contraception among potential users, providers, and influencers in Wardha district and New Delhi, India: Exploratory research. Aengst JC, Harrington EK, Bahulekar P, Shivkumar P, Jensen JT, Garg BS. Indian J Public Health. 2017 Jan-Mar;61(1):3-8.
2014 Residents
John Mission
Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication: Gestational diabetes screening with the new IADPSG guidelines: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Mission JF, Ohno MS, Cheng YW, Caughey AB. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Oct;207(4):326.e1-9
Eva Patil
Mentor: Paula Bednarek, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Aspiration Abortion With Immediate Intrauterine Device Insertion: Comparing Outcomes of Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians. Patil E, Darney B, Orme-Evans K, Beckley EH, Bergander L, Nichols M, Bednarek PH. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2016 May;61(3):325-30.
Jamie Krashin
Mentors: Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H.; Mark Nichols, M.D.; Allison Allen, M.D.; Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Maria Rodriguez M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Prohibiting consent: what are the costs of denying permanent contraception concurrent with abortion care? Krashin JW, Edelman AB, Nichols MD, Allen AJ, Caughey AB, Rodriguez MI. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jul;211(1):76.e1-76.e10.