Selected Presentations & Appearances
This is a poster presentation to present findings on letter writing for medical students applying to OBGYN residencies. Surveys were distributed to Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) practitioners in five departments, targeting those who compose at least one letter of recommendation for OBGYN residency programs annually. The study's outcome suggests similarity in letter writing habits, with the notable exception of letter length. Generalists typically craft letters shorter than a page (<1 page), whereas specialists tend towards longer compositions (90% vs. 63%).
Conference geared towards current topics in women's health for primary care providers. I am serving as the medical director of the conference this year.
We have developed a protocol to help guide clinicians with cases of PUL, most especially in regards to the safe use of methotrexate in suspected ectopic pregnancy. This talk geared to introduce the guidelines to the department and enhance understanding of the management of the often complex presentation of the pregnancy of unknown location.
Presented on the topic of AUB to area physicians (Ob/Gyn, Family Medicine) and Advanced Practice Providers.
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
North Carolina
The Period Education Project was developed to improve menstrual health education in the community. The goal is to help young people access medically accurate menstrual health education. The P.E.P. rallies are led by trained medical students, with a faculty mentor. There are currently over 20 medical schools involved in the program, and we have just joined as well. I will be mentoring with Dr. Jen Howell.
Service to the Profession
Served as expert consultant to Bright Health Insurance Plan. Committee dissolved when Bright Health no longer offered individual and family plan insurance.
Service to Duke
Oversee the safety and quality including Joint Commission readiness, safety reporting system committees, and risk monitoring across Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP and DHIP-C)
6/2020- present
Academic & Administrative Activities
DUH Credentialing Committee May 2020-present.
Developed universal Duke OB/GYN credentialing form to be used at DUH, DRH, DRaH for initial privileges at the Duke Hospital System.
Reconfigured credentialing form to integrate with DHIP CredentialStream implementation 2024
Clinical Activities
I provide comprehensive office gynecology care, managing complex gynecological conditions and offering specialized consultations for cervical dysplasia evaluation and treatment, including colposcopy and office LEEP procedures. My practice includes contraceptive counseling and care for patients transitioning through perimenopause and menopause. Additionally, I perform surgical management for complex benign gynecology cases, provide inpatient consultations, and offer emergency department coverage.
On Labor and Delivery, I perform scheduled and unscheduled procedures, often managing high-risk patients with elevated BMI, prior surgeries, and other complexities. I also assist in overseeing the active Labor and Delivery floor and triage, ensuring optimal patient care in a dynamic clinical environment.