She was also appointed to serve on the OHSU Board of Directors by the Governor in October 2014 through May 2017. W e are the only academic medical center and Ob/Gyn residency program in our large, rural state. She graduated from medical school with a distinction in community service and was elected to AOA and Gold Humanism Honor Society. She studied political science, played collegiate soccer and met her husband John, an Oregonian, who introduced her to the beautiful PNW. Sydney Thayer, MD (University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine). Our residents train at a world-class university medical center in one of the best cities in the United States (according to American College of Sports Medicine, US News and World Report, Nerdwallet, Forbes, REI and more). During medical school she became especially interested in women’s health issues and working with underserved populations. Oregon Health Sciences University. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Current Residents: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology : Feinberg School of Medicine: Northwestern University Coronavirus information for … Our trainees acquire skills to read the literature critically and use available data to practice evidence based medicine. Portland favorites: Fly-fishing Oregon's rivers. Leah worked for NY State Dept of Health AIDS Institute, … She is excited to explore the Oregon trails and the Oregon coast. She worked in administration for a research center on campus after graduation, and devoted herself to baking, running, crafting, and volunteering with the Berkeley Free Clinic. Hood)! During his time in medical school, Wes was elected to AOA, was involved in patient advocacy through various roles in the American Medical Association, and volunteered globally on two trips to La Esperanza, Honduras. Later, he began medical school at the Medical College of Georgia where he continued his diabetes research. Program Description Since its initiation in 1982, this four-year residency program has trained more than 100 obstetricians and gynecologists practicing successfully across the nation. In that role, she was the primary state lobbyist representing OHSU in the state capitol. Paul MacDonald and Norman Gant, as well as Steven Bloom, M.D., and many of the Department’s current faculty.. This fosters a collegial and fun environment in which to learn and grow as a person, a clinician, and a surgeon. Lisette Davidson: Maternal Fetal Medicine 2017. The core curriculum for the didactic lecture series is selected from the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Educational Objectives book. Jackie is thrilled to continue her training at OHSU and is looking forward to exploring new trails in the Pacific Northwest. The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is an integral part of our Western North Carolina community, and a critical resource for improving health care in the mountain region. She also continued her dedication to mentorship and curriculum development, and was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society where she worked to promote humanism and student wellness. The mission of our training program is guided by the motto of the University of Rochester: Meliora - ever better. During that time she spent eight months working in Spain with a urologist and at a clinic for patients with cerebral palsy. Residents participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives both at the department and institutional levels and complete a scholarly research project which many residents have presented at scientific meetings. Outside of school she has loved living in Portland for the incredible skiing, rock climbing and running in the area as well as the amazing food. Program Description Since its initiation in 1982, this four-year residency program has trained more than 100 obstetricians and gynecologists practicing successfully across the nation. Being a native, she grew up snowboarding, hiking, and backpacking in the beautiful outdoors. According to the Doximity Residency Navigator survey, which includes peer nominations from board-certified U.S. physicians, for the fifthyear in a row, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Integrated OB/Gyn Residency Training Program is recognized as the top program in OB/GYN by clinical reputation. They work with some of the finest physicians, surgeons and researchers in the area. In her free time, she plays piano, reads, and tries to go trash-free with her kids and two cats. While in ROTC, she was a frequent physical training score leader, captain of the basketball team, and a three-time Women’s Ranger Challenge Champion. Portland Favorites: People do not honk when driving. Fun fact: Despite a love of gardening, she has a black thumb. Brie Todd (OHSU) – Four Corners Ob/Gyn, Durango, CO Cord Valentine (UCSF) – Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA Amani Zewail (U Chicago) – Kaiser Permanente, Martinez. Also all of the great hiking spots and natural beauty (like Mt. University of Pennsylvania, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Page. Most likely to be found with her beloved Yadi (dog) strapped to her chest in a ‘Baby Bjorn.’, Louisa Chatroux, MD (Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine). Also, the opportunity to see all that obstetrics and gynecology has to offer in three incredibly different hospitals is a unique experience. Jennifer Conti: Family Planning, Stanford 2014 Nikki Fennimore, MD (University of Wisconsin School of Medicine). Her primary interests in Ob/Gyn are related to reproductive health and family planning. When he is not in the hospital, Osii enjoys working on and driving cars. Kathy Jorda, Ian Fields and Meg O'Reilly, listen very attentively to resident feedback and work tirelessly on our behalf to ensure that our program is meeting our needs. She attended Boise State University for her undergraduate degree and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for medical school. She also enjoys running, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Isabel Lazo: Palliative Care UC Davis 2016; Gynecologic Oncology, University of Illinois 2017. OHSU is a dominant healthcare system in the Portland area, including Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, OHSU Center for Women’s Health, and the Knight Cancer Institute. Portland Favorites: The parks and recreation system makes parenting exciting and easy. The OB/GYN Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine allows our residents to build more than just working relationships. OBGYN RESOURCES: OB EMERGENCY! Fun fact: Most likely to be seen having sashimi with attending on weeknight. The mission of our training program is guided by the motto of the University of Rochester: Meliora - ever better. He completed his medical school education here at OHSU. She attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, earning a BA with a major in Biology and minor in English Literature. This department and your fellow residents will support you through these big changes and the day-to-day ups and down. We are dedicated to the education and training of obstetrician-gynecologists who will provide medicine of the highest order, expand knowledge, advance medical care through innovation, and who will, in turn, prepare the next generation of leaders in our specialty. She was elected into the AOA Society and awarded the David Rothbaum, MD Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology. While at UGA, he majored in Environmental Health Science. She moved to St. Louis to attend college and medical school at St. Louis University as part of the Medical Scholars Program. While in undergrad, Kim majored in Spanish and played for the Varsity softball team. In many programs, it is the intern’s job to consent patients for cesarean sections. Kim grew up in Oakland, CA. I’m also excited about getting to eat my favorite vegan BBQ sandwich at Sweet Hereafter! In her free time, she enjoys long walks, hiking, and kayaking with her partner and friends, and reading novels. She also volunteered as a coordinator for a clinic providing care for survivors of sexual assault in the Ob-Gyn department. Prior to starting medical school, Mercedes commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Rush … Portland Favorites: Hiking, the mountains, and how dogs are allowed just about everywhere. Portland Favorites: I am most excited about being back in the PNW again! She also has a traveling bug and is looking forward to spending some time visiting new places, learning about new cultures, seeing the sites, and trying new foods! Abigail Shatkin-Margolis: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati 2016. Katie grew up in Gresham, OR, and will graduate with an MD/MPH from UT Austin's Dell Medical school. Mary is passionate about global health and women's health. In her free time, she enjoys running, baking and spending time with family. Aditi was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area. Class of 2010. She is ecstatic to be back on the West coast and her family in Alaska is thrilled that she is closer to home. Mercedes is farm girl from a town of 200 people in northern Wisconsin. The Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology had its beginnings under the first chair, William F. Mengert, M.D., (1943–1955), and received full approval in 1947. Inspired by this clinic, she developed an elective and curriculum to train medical students to provide trauma-informed care for patients. She attended University of Colorado for medical school where she was a member of the Global Health Track, worked with Failure to Thrive refugee children, conducted research exclusive breastfeeding with the Nepalese population and was elected to AOA. In her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, drawing and reading novels. Drammeh was the first OHSU healthcare worker to receive a … Portland Favorites: How accepting the city is of different lifestyles. Katie grew up in nearby Eugene, Oregon. Lisette Davidson: Maternal Fetal Medicine 2017. © 2001-2020 Oregon Health & Science University. Outside the hospital, Wes enjoys spending time with his dogs, Rupert and Scooter, hiking, camping, and traveling with his partner, Clint. Mary completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alberta where she majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Psychology. That being said, she is open to the idea of fellowship, especially MFM. Osii Mbata, MD (Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine). They work with some of the finest physicians, surgeons and researchers in the area. During medical school she explored her interests in medical education, global health and LGBT health. She also worked as a peer tutor, volunteer interpreter and occasional freelance artist/cartoonist. Raveen Gogia (USC) – Kaiser Permanente, West Los Angeles Sara Johnson (UCSD) – La Clinica De la Raza, Oakland, CA Contact us Valerie Forster Residency Coordinator 503-494-3106 Fax: 503-494-5680 forsterv@ohsu.edu. Fatima Salas, M.H.A. I chose WashU for residency after loving my away rotation! Residents assume increasing responsibility as they progress through the program with objectives to be achieved on each rotation. View a listings of residents by program year below. Before beginning her medical training at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, she pursued a Master’s degree in Business Management at the University of British Colombia. Mary Solomon, MD (Meharry Medical College School of Medicine). Jayme Castillo. During medical school, she was actively involved in improving women’s healthcare through quality improvement initiatives and integrating quality improvement into medical education. She attended OHSU for medical school where she was elected to AOA, participated in facilitating a Social Determinants of Health curriculum for medical students, and did an international rotation in Guatemala at a safety net clinic. Our diverse group of residents works directly with department faculty to provide evidence-based, high-quality care in obstetrics and gynecology and its subspecialties to a socioeconomically diverse group of patients, creating a rich and varied training environment. She attended Northwestern University where she completed her BS in Social Policy while competing on the swim team. Thank you for your interest in applying to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Division of Medical Education. Justin Singer, MD (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine). The OB/GYN Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine allows our residents to build more than just working relationships. She developed the annual legislative agenda with OHSU leadership and was responsible for securing the legislation and funding required to support OHSU. Outside of medicine, she enjoys bouldering, hiking, watercolor painting, and is a novice birder. Alyssa loves to travel and studied Spanish in Argentina and Ecuador. Portland Favorites: I can bike everywhere! The bond that is formed between the residents in our program is long lasting. Currently, the program trains two OSU and three OMECO residents annually. Becca was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. W e are the only academic medical center and Ob/Gyn residency program in our large, rural state. Currently, the program trains two OSU and three OMECO residents annually. We would love to hear from you via email with any questions. Here he discovered his passion for teaching and working with all types of learners. Portland Favorites: The proximity to so many fun activities. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Josephine Doo, MD Hometown: Fresno, California Medical School: University of Missouri, Kansas City But it doesn't stop her! Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Fun fact: I used to be a competitive tap dancer, Olivia Nolan, MD (Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons). Residents are required to demonstrate at least one scholarly product during your training. Mara Black. Portland Favorites: The amazing food and beautiful scenery. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, cooking/baking, and biking. She founded her school’s chapter of the Latino Medical Student Association and helped run her school’s student-run Health Resource Center for underserved patients in Saint Louis. Christana Ajewole, MD Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Claire currently calls North Idaho home although she grew up moving every few years and lived in Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh before graduating from high school in the Czech Republic. This department and your fellow residents will support you through these big changes and the day-to-day ups and down. Brianna Byers, MD (Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth). The diverse patient population, high volume, and supportive co-residents were exactly what I was looking for in an OBGYN … Brittany Cline. Residents participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives both at the department and institutional levels and complete a scholarly research project which many residents have presented at scientific meetings. Portland Favorites: My bike commute to work and the many craft breweries! Justin was born and raised in Marietta, GA, and completed his undergrad the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in Biology and Political Science. Portland favorites: Backcountry skiing around Mt. She worked for a state senator, then as a policy analyst and lobbyist for the Oregon Innovation Council. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellowship. Ellen Bechtold. OHSU cardiovascular intensive care nurse Ansu Drammeh, R.N., B.S.N., receives his second and final shot of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from first-year OHSU nursing student Lia Gutierrez on Jan. 6, 2021. Jackie grew up in Madison, WI. Our program director, Dr. Amy Stenson, and associate program directors Drs. Though Lauryn loves the Utah terrain, she is eager to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest and is delighted to be moving to Portland to continue her medical training. in Epidemiology degree. Suzy is originally from San Diego and attended Willamette University, where she received a B.A. She attended the University of Arizona for undergrad and received a B.S. She then received her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix where she found her passion for OBGYN and women's health. During medical school, she developed a student group interested state policy, which identified a public health issue and performed the advocacy steps to ultimately pass the bill into law in June 2015. 919-966-4150. Ellen Bechtold. We are dedicated to the education and training of obstetrician-gynecologists who will provide medicine of the highest order, expand knowledge, advance medical care through innovation, and who will, in turn, prepare the next generation of leaders in our specialty. OBGYN Practice Guidelines: CPT Codes: ACGME Case Log Our Residents Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology Chief Residents: Class of 2021. Our residents are trained to be excellent general obstetrician-gynecologists while being exposed to experts in the subspecialty world of OBGYN. Mara Black. © 2001-2020 Oregon Health & Science University. Meet our residents; Resident Life; PGY-1. University of Washington. University of Washington. Ally’s favorite part of living in Portland is getting the best of both worlds - a vibrant, approachable city with world-class outdoor adventures at our fingertips! Christana Ajewole, MD Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Discover. It was at Hampshire College where she became passionate about reproductive rights and global health, and later worked closely with a cervical cancer prevention nonprofit and family planning providers in El Salvador and the U.S. Before beginning medical school, Kim returned to the West Coast and did a post-bacc at San Francisco State University. Fun fact: My sister and I are 4 months apart - or - I became friends with another Kim Bullard, Elton John's pianist! Outside of medicine Claire loves to travel and she is especially excited to explore all of the natural hot springs Oregon has to offer. Sydney speaks Spanish and loves to travel, ski, sing, attend theater performances, and spend time her two cats. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit, friendly community. Hood and Mt. In addition, she conducted research in endometriosis and volunteered globally on a mission trip to Catacamas, Honduras. In her free time Katie enjoys running, dance, and exploring the National Parks. Wes is thrilled to move to the Pacific Northwest and train at OHSU! And we’re close to the beach, mountains, and wine country. Osii is excited to train at OHSU and begin the next chapter of his life in the Pacific Northwest. Nikki was born and raised in Galena, Alaska, a remote village of 500 people, which is only accessible by airplane. current ObGyn residents by residency year. When she isn’t at the hospital, Lauryn can be found outside as she is a passionate hiker, runner, cyclist, skier, and swimmer. Residents in the Indiana University School of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program receive substantial training in obstetrics and gynecology at multiple training sites. She plans to pursue a career in academic medicine and looks forward to working with medical students as a resident. University of California Irvine School of Medicine. She ended up back in Massachusetts to attend Boston University School of Medicine. The mission of our training program is guided by the motto of the University of Rochester: Meliora - ever better. BWH/MGH recognized as the top program in OB/Gyn. She also participated in the global health pathway, which led to a summer of traveling to Nepal to conduct adolescent health research. in Biomedical Engineering. Molly Siegel was born and raised in Lexington, Massachusetts. Hometown: Sudbury, MA The bond that is formed between the residents in our program is long lasting. University of Pennsylvania, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Page. At OHSU, she completed a joint MD/MPH program, learning to be a physician with a population health lens. Fun fact: Lover of popcorn and cheese. As the only Obstetrics & Gynecology residency in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul—and one of only two programs in the state—our residents are in a unique position to take advantage of one of the best healthcare environments in the country. in Biology from Seattle University and my M.S. Kristin Prewitt, MD MPH (University of South Florida College of Medicine). 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