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Cassandra K Kisby

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology
Box 3084, Durham, NC 27710
5324 McFarland Dr, Suite 310, Durham, NC 27707

Teaching Summary


•Obstetrics and Gynecology Lecture and Simulation Series
Taught a series of lectures and simulation sessions to Duke medical students in the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Track
Durham, NC
01/2014 - 06/2018

 

•Abortion Goals Clarification Workshop
Facilitated a workshop with Dr. Beverly Gray to help students at the School of Science and Math explore their stance on abortion
Durham, NC
11/2016

 

•Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Training
Facilitated/proctored a series of simulation exercises based on this laparoscopic surgical curriculum, Duke Ob/Gyn residency
Durham, NC
12/2016 - 06/2018

 

•Same-Day Discharge after Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Chief Grand Rounds

Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Durham, NC
09/2017

 

•FPMRS Journal Club
FPMRS Didactics
Rochester, MN
10/2018

 

•Urinary Incontinence
Lecture to the Mayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Residents
Rochester, MN
11/2018

 

•Pelvic Surgery Tools, Tips and Tricks
Lecture to the Mayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Residents
Rochester, MN
11/2018

 

•Urogynecology CREOG Review
Lecture to the Mayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Residents
Rochester, MN
12/2018

 

•The Evidence-Based Sacrocolpopexy
FPMRS Didactics
Rochester, MN
01/2019

 

•Medical Student Ob/Gyn Simulation Session
Taught students various Ob/Gyn skills during a day-long simulation session prior to their clerkships
06/2019

 

•The Past, Present, and Future of the Management of Vaginal Mesh Erosion
FPMRS Didactics
Rochester, MN
08/2019

 

•Making the Electronic Medical Record Work for You and Your Patients
Lecture to the Mayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Residents
Rochester, MN
08/2019

 

•FPMRS Journal Club
FPMRS Didactics
08/2019

 

•Career MD Panel
Invited to be a panel member by Career MD, to discuss career trajectories
Career conference for residents and students hosted by Career MD
Rochester, MN
12/2019

 

•Management of Obesity in Urogyn Surgery
FPMRS Didactics
Rochester, MN
02/2020

 

•Pelvic Anatomy for the Gynecologist
Guided residents through pelvic dissections to facilitate learning pelvic anatomy
Mayo GME course
Rochester, MN
04/2020 - 05/2020

 

•FPMRS Journal Club
FPMRS Didactics
04/2020

 

•Health Disparities in the setting of COVID-19
Diversity and Inclusion Grand Rounds
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
05/2020

 

•Fellow Case Conference
FPMRS Didactics
07/2020

 

•Women's Health Regenerative Medicine: The Past, Present, and Future
Invited Grand Rounds

Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
08/2020

 

•FPMRS Journal Club
FPMRS Didactics
Rochester, MN
10/2020

 

•Microaggressions and Stereotype Threat
Diversity and Inclusion Grand Rounds
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
11/2020

 

•Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology Case Conference
Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds

Rochester, MN
11/2020

 

•Medications and Your Bladder
FPMRS Didactics
01/2021

 

•Being Female in a Surgical Specialty
Guest speaker at an American Association of Women Surgeons virtual event for trainees
American Association of Women Surgeons
Rochester, MN
02/2021

 

•Mastering a Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lecture and simulation for the Mayo Clinic Ob/Gyn residents
Rochester, MN
02/2021

 

•Advances in Regenerative Medicine for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Advanced course in Regenerative Medicine Principles offered by the Mayo Clinic Graduate School; lecturer for the Women's Health portion
Advanced Regenerative Medicine and Surgery Course
Rochester, MN
06/2021

 

•Bridging the Gap Between Regenerative Medicine and Urogynecology
Grand Rounds
Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Durham, NC
09/2021

 

•Duke/UNC Cadaveric Course
Duke FPMRS Fellow Didactics, Course Instructor
Chapel Hill, NC
04/2022

 

•Congenital Genitourinary Anomalies
Grand Rounds
Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Durham, NC
05/2022

 

•Neovaginas and Management of Mayer-Rotkitansky-Kuster-Houser Syndrome
Resident and Fellow Didactics
Durham, NC
06/2022

 

•Advanced Techniques in Vaginal Surgery
Resident Didactics
Durham, NC
07/2022

 

•Pelvic Exam Simulation Didactic
Medical Student Clerkship Orientation
Durham, NC
10/2022

 

•Genitourinary Anomalies and Neovaginal Surgeries
Grand Rounds
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery
Durham, NC
01/2023

•Urodynamics and Voiding Dysfunction
Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Durham, NC
5/2024

•The OG Hysterectomy: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Teach-Off Competition
Durham, NC
6/2024

 

•Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
Resident Simulation
Durham, NC
10/2024, 8/2025

 

•Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Repair
Resident Simulation
Durham, NC
11/2024, 10/2025

Advising & Mentoring Summary


Abdalla, Azza (Clinician)
Description: Previously Duke Ob/Gyn Resident
Current Status: Private practice Ob/Gyn in Virginia
07/2016 - 2023

 

Meljen, Vivienne (Clinician)
Description: Career and personal mentorship
Current Status: Private practice Ob/Gyn in WA
11/2018 - Present

 

Peng, Lillian (Medical Student)
Description: Research mentorship
Former MS3, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Outcome: 1 publication and 1 national presentation
03/2019 – 06/2021

 

Maciejko, Laura (Urology resident)
Description: Career and research mentorship
Former student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, now Boston University Medical Campus
Outcome: 1 publication and 1 national presentation
03/2020 – present

 

Ben Peipert (Resident)
Description: As part of the Duke Graduate Medical Education Coaching Program
Former Duke Ob/Gyn Resident
Outcome: accepted to REI fellowship
07/2021 - 2023

 

Alice Darling (Resident)
Description: As part of the Duke Ob/Gyn Residency Mentor Program
Current Status: Duke Ob/Gyn Resident
09/2021 - 2025

 

Jessie Li (Resident)
Description: As part of the Duke Graduate Medical Education Coaching Program
Current Status: Duke Ob/Gyn Resident
07/2022 - 2025

Shelby Davis (Resident)
Description: As part of the Duke Graduate Medical Education Coaching Program
Current status: Duke Ob/Gyn Resident
7/2023 - 2026

Audrey Aitelli (Medical Student)
Description: As part of the Duke SOM research year
Current Status: Duke SOM, MS3
Outcome: 2 regional and 1 national presentation and 2 manuscripts
6/2024 - Present

Shakira Harding (Ob/Gyn Resident)
Description: Research mentor
Current Status: Duke residency PGY2&3
Outcome: 3rd year research presentation and manuscript
6/2024 - Present

Ghazal Aghagoli (Ob/Gyn Resident)
Description: Research mentor
Current Status: Duke residency PGY2&3
Outcome: Pending
6/2025 - Present

 

Duke Postgraduates and Fellows
Ob/Gyn Specialty Oral Board Exam Preparation
Part of a group of faculty who assist examinees with boards preparation
8/2022 - Present

Duke Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellows
I mentor fellows in the fellowship for 3-year periods. Mentees include the following:
- Douglas Luchrist 2021
- Alejandro Gomez-Viso 2021 - 2024
- Abbigail Woll 2022 - 2025
- Annika Sinha 2023 - Present
- Elizabeth Howell 2024 - Present
- Rodrigo Munoz 2025 - Present
- Lauren Ahlschlager (2029)