Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • House Staff - Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University 1993 - 1997
  • M.D., University of Florida 1993
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  Medical Licensure

  • 97-00901. North Carolina. 1997
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006 - 2020
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2001 - 2006
  • Clinical Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000 - 2001
  • Clinical Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Science Departments 1998 - 2000
  • Clinical Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 1997 - 1998
• Recognition
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  Awards & Honors

  • Excellence in Teaching - DU SOM- PA school. PA school Duke University SOM. 2022
  • Outstanding Professor. Duke University School of Medicine - Physician Assistant Program . SOM - PA School. 2021
  • Outstanding Professor. Duke University School of Medicine - Physician Assistant Program . 2020
  • Caregiver of the Week . Department of OBGYN. 2018
  • Golden Sucker Award. Department of GYN Oncology . 1997
  • First Place Residents Day . Department of ObGyn. 1996
  • Golden Apple Award . Duke University Medical School . 1996
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Clifford, S. L., C. P. Kaminetsky, F. D. Cirisano, R. Dodge, J. T. Soper, D. L. Clarke-Pearson, and A. Berchuck. “Racial disparity in overexpression of the p53 tumor suppressor gene in stage I endometrial cancer.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 176, no. 6 (June 1997): S229–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70380-6.
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• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Advising & Mentoring

  • I have served as a physician mentor for several OBGYN residents over the years from their internship year through the end of their residency.

  Available to mentor:

  • Faculty
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  Teaching Activities

  • Mentoring OBGYN residents throughout their four years of training, mentoring medical students, physician assistant students, and nurse practitioner students in the clinical setting
• Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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  Academic & Administrative Activities

  • Member, Institutional Committee for Graduate Medical Education, 1996-2003
    
    Member GYN Peer Review Committee 2021-present
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  Clinical Activities

  • General obstetrics and gynecology encompassing medical and surgical management of gynecologic disorders and all facets of obstetric care.  

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