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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Resident Research

The goal of the resident research curriculum is to ensure residents graduate with applied knowledge of evidence-based scientific investigation and/or systems-based quality improvement.  By the completion of residency, we expect all residents to present a scholarly project at our annual scholarly symposium and to write up their work for publication in an appropriate medical journal or create a health system standard operating procedure. Residents have access to their resident research co-Directors (Dr Melissa Chen and Anne Flynn (Quality Improvement)), statistical support, clinical research coordinators, and opportunities for funding. These resources are available to all residents to ensure success during their resident research project. 

Recent Publications

Recent Oral Presentations

  • 24-hour vs 48-hour Beta-HCG Follow up for Patients with Pregnancy of Unknown Location
    Watkins J, Seng P, Ponzini M, Flynn AN
    National Abortion Federation Annual Meeting 2024.
  • Intraoperative Glycemic Control for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
    Kaye A
    UC Davis Health Quality Forum, 2024
  • Universal Screening for Syphilis on UC Davis LD: A Response to National Trends
    Shirazi E
    ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 2024, San Francisco, CA
  • Global Health at Home: the Interconnectedness of Social Determinants of Health
    FIGO World Conference 2023
  • How to Set-Up an International Virtual Academic Exchange
    FIGO World Conference 2023
  • Universal Screening for Syphilis on UC Davis LD: A Response to National Trends
    Shirazi E
    UC Davis Health Quality Forum Poster Session, 2023
  • National Trends in the Use of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) with and without a Diagnosis of Male Infertility
    Wong AJ, Willson BE, Murray MJ
    American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress and Expo, October 2021, Baltimore, MD

Recent Poster Presentations

  • Completion of remote telephone follow up after medication abortion at an academic medical center
    Haseeb M, Rankin H, Economou N, Flynn AN
    National Abortion Federation Annual Meeting 2024
  • Perspectives from obstetrics and gynecology residents on contraceptive coercion in medical training
    Brown J, Thompson J, Ly S, Chen MJ.  
    The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, May 18, 2023
  • Outcomes of patients with prior cesarean delivery and ultrasound markers for placenta accreta undergoing dilation and evacuation
    Dodson C, Coley M, Meadows K, Hou M, Hedriana H, Chen MJ
    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual District Meeting, Maui, HI, September 28-30, 2023
  • Gaps in resident education: improving obstetrics and gynecology training in contraception counseling
    Ly SH, Thompson JA, Brown J, Chen MJ
    2024 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 28-March 2, 2024
  • Ultrasound assessment for placenta accreta spectrum prior to second trimester dilation and evacuation
    Coley M, Meadows K, Hou MY, Chen MJ.
    The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 16, 2024.
  • Exploring Contraception Attitudes Among Refugee Women Living in San Diego, California
    Sarah Pfeil, Bonnie Crouthamel, Selemawit Ghebrendrias, Morgen Chamliers, Gennifer Kulley, Sheila K. Mody
    May 2022 - ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA
  • Management of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancies at an Academic Referral Center
    Brenda T. Wu, M.D., Zoe Feld, M.D., Mitchell D. Creinin, M.D.
    May 2022 - ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA
  • Gestational carrier use and twin pregnancy: a SART review of trends in assisted reproductive technology
    A. J. Wong, B. E. Willson, M. J. Murray
    March 2022 - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA
  • Intrauterine adhesions after manual/electric vacuum aspiration
    A. J. Wong, M. C. Matulich, J. Melo
    March 2022 - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA
  • A qualitative analysis of experiences shared on Instagram by patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments
    H. R. Perone, A. M. Herweck, H. M. Stump, H. M. Levine, A. J. Wong, J. Carugno
    May 2021 - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA
  • Use of an individualized algorithm for post-operative prescriptions in gynecologic oncology patients: prescribing practices, clinical encounters, and patient satisfaction.
    Steffanie M. Ownes, M.D., Petra C. Voigt, M.D., Natthew D. Ponzini, Ph.D., Machelle D. Wilson, Ph.D., H. Amy Chen, M.D.
    March 2021 - SGO Virtual Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer
  • Trends in social media topics during COVID-19 among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment
    H. R. Perone, A. M. Herweck, H. M. Stump, H. M. Levine, A. J. Wong, J. Carugno
    October 2020 - American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, Virtual
  • Risk factors for perioperative blood transfusion in patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease
    D. Timmons, M. M. Grady, M. Lederer, A. Wong, F. Andrade, J. Carugno July 2020 - Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Virtual
  • Melissa Joy Chen, M.D., M.P.H.

    Melissa Joy Chen, M.D., M.P.H.

    Associate Professor

    Interim Division Director, Complex Family Planning

    Associate Fellowship Director, Complex Family Planning 

    Co-Director, Resident Research Curriculum 

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  • Anne N. Flynn, M.D., M.S.H.P

    Anne N. Flynn, M.D., M.S.H.P

    Assistant Professor

    Co-Director, Resident Research Curriculum

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