Residency Research
The OHSU Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is committed to educating residents in medical research both through a formal didactic curriculum and by completing a research project of their own during thefour-yeartraining period. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, each resident is expected to design, execute and present a formal research project of publishable quality. Through their project, residents learn to formulate research hypotheses, develop appropriate study designs, manage research projects, analyze data, and present findings both orally and in writing. Projects range from basic science, public health, policy, education, quality improvement-focused, qualitative research, epidemiology, and clinical research projects. Projects can be based in any of the sub specialties of Ob-Gyn and residents are encouraged to choose projects that align with their clinical interests and career goals. Results are presented at the Annual Resident Research Day during their PGY3 year although the majority of resident projects result in presentations at local and national conferences as well as peer-reviewed publications.
OHSU offers residents a wide range of resources to support residents in their research. Residents participate in a structured research program led by Assistant OBGYN Residency Program Directors ofResearch and Scholarship,Drs. Leo Han and Jamie Lo. The research program curriculum is designed to expose residents to key lectures and topics that will strengthen their ability to conduct research, but also to analyze medical literature, and be able to translate research to evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, residents also have access to statistician and Institutional Review Board (IRB) support. Residents may request department support for project costs or travel funds to national meetings for accepted poster and oral abstracts.
Jamie Lo, M.D., M.C.R. is a native Oregonian. She received her bachelors degree at the University of California, Berkeley and completed medical school at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), followed by residency training at the University of Utah. She moved back to Portland and for her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at OHSU in 2012 and stayed on as faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at OHSU and as an Affiliate Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC).Her research focuses on developing advanced in-vivo methods for antenatal surveillance and studying the impact of environmental perturbations, especially maternal substance use, on prenatal, fetal and placental outcomes
Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H. is from Boulder, Colorado. He completed medical school at Northwestern University, followed by residency training at the University of Colorado. He moved to Portland and OHSU for his fellowship in Family Planning in 2014 and stayed on as faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and as an Affiliate Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC).His work focuses on improving the lives of women and families through contraception research, family planning clinical care, and training new reproductive health researchers. His research seeks to address the unmet need for novel non-hormonal contraceptive methods.
Center for Womens Health
Founded over a decade ago, theCenter for Womens Health(CWH) combines clinical care, educational programs, and research in womens health. Directed by AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D., the CWH was designated a National Center of Excellence in Womens Health in 2003.The mission of the Center for Women's Health at OHSU is to preserve wellness and prevent all types of disease in women of all ages, to empower women to be active, well-informed participants in their health care, and to conduct clinical and basic science research that benefits women.CWH has over 15,000 outpatient visits per year.
Womens Health Research Unit (WHRU)
The research arm of the CWH is theWomens Health Research Unit (WHRU),directed by professor of obstetrics and gynecology Jeffrey Jenson, M.D., M.P.H. The WHRU has managed clinical trials for investigators associated with the OHSU Dept. of OB/GYNfor over 20 years.TheWHRUresearch staff is solely dedicated to researching issues pertaining to womenand individuals that are biological female but identify otherwisein order to improve current clinical practices and enhance the quality of public health both now and for future generations.Previous and ongoing studies range from birth control options to treatment for conditions associated with menopause.
Biostatistics and Data Analysis Support
The Department of Obstetrics andGynecology data analytics group support is provided to residents and fellows at no cost through the OHSU OB/GYN Department. The group provides study design and analysis support to faculty, trainees, and students in the department. This group includes a health services researcher and department faculty member who directly supervises two masters level analysts (epidemiologist and biostatistician).The group provides consultations at all phases of research, from project planning and study design and analysis plans through final analyses and publication-ready results. Residents and fellows have access to consultations with faculty supervisor and analysts to support research design, including refinement of research questions and outcomes, specification of aims and hypotheses, selection of data collection methods, sample size calculations, statistical analysis plan; data extraction from electronic medical records; and data analysis, reporting of the results and abstract and manuscript preparation.
Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI)
OCTRI, a partnership between OHSU and the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, is funded by the National Center for Research Resources through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards. OCTRI is part of a national network of about 75 centers. The OCTRIprovidesa researchsupportinclude specialized research nurses, research dieticians, biostatisticians, computer hardware and software systems for data management/analysis, and sophisticated laboratories vital for inpatient and outpatient research.
Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC)
OHSUs west campus houses one of seven national primate research centers in the United States supported by the NIH. There are 60 doctoral-level research scientists on faculty and over 170 fellows, students, and research staff.A number of faculty in the OB/GYN Department have dual appointments also at ONPRC, largely in the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Division.Within the ONPRC there are four different research divisions:
Neuroscience
Division ofCardiometabolicHealth
Genetics
Pathobiology andImmunology
Reproductive andDevelopmentalSciences
In each of thedepartments subspecialties(Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, GynecologyOncology, Family Planning, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and General Gynecology)we havefaculty engaged in nationally recognized research efforts. These research efforts span clinical trials, basic science and translational science, public health and epidemiology, public policy and health systems.Residentsare paired with mentors that overlap in research and clinical interest.
Past Years' Projects
2021
Project Title: "Injectable Sol-gel Polymers for Permanent Female Contraception"
Faculty Mentor:Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Resident: Kimberly Ryan
Project Title: "Changes in Maternal Triglyceride Levels Predict Neonatal Weight but not Fat Mass"
Faculty Mentor: Nicole Marshall, M.D.; M.C.R.
Resident: Claire Learmonth
Project Title: "Assessing the Role of Telemedicine to Meet the Needs of Gender Affirming Care in Oregon"
Faculty Mentors:Paula Bednarek, M.D.;M.P.H.
Resident: Rosa Carbonell
Project Title: "Normalizing Contraceptive Induced Menstrual Bleeding Changes in Nexplanon users: A randomized control trial"
Faculty Mentor:Alyssa Colwill, M.D.; M.C.R.
Project Title: "Endometrial Stripe Thickness in the Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding: Can we really be reassured by a stripe less than 4mm?"
Faculty Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Resident: Rebecca Thompson
Project Title: "The use of peak serum Nestorone® levels to assess adherence with a contraceptive vaginal ring"
Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Resident: Louisa Chatroux
Project Title: "Measuring the Effect of Unintended Pregnancy on Quality of Lifes"
Faculty Mentors:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
2020
Project Title: "Patients with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Do Not Have a Higher Rate of Embryonic Aneuploidy than Infertility Patients"
Faculty Mentor:Sacha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Sydney Thayer
Project Title: "Incidence of Shoulder Dystocia by Maternal Body Composition and Diabetes Status"
Faculty Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Scott Hoffman
Project Title: "Termination of unplanned pregnancy in women with poorly controlled type I diabetes: a cost effectiveness analysis"
Faculty Mentors:Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Leo Han, M.D.
Resident:Lauryn Roth
Project Title: "Time To Cessation Of Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding In Adolescents Treated With Combined Oral Hormonal Therapy"
Faculty Mentor:Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Project Title: "Coverage of immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraception has improved birth intervals for at risk populations"
Faculty Mentor:MariaRodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Suzy Funkhouser
Project Title: "Postpartum care for women with Emergency Medicaid"
Faculty Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Jacqueline Bohn
Project Title: "Stepwise Approach to the Medical and Surgical Management of Endometriosis Related Dysmenorrhea: A cost effectiveness analysis"
Faculty Mentors:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.; Amanda Ecker, M.D.
2019
Resident: Britta Ameel
Project Title: "Effective postpartum contraception among adolescents"
Faculty Mentor:MariaRodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Samantha Batman
Project Title: "Second Curettage for Treatment of Low-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis"
Faculty Mentor:Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Resident: Katherine DeJong
Project Title: "Remote Mindfulness-Education Intervention for Women with Provoked Localized Vulvodynia: A Randomized Clinical Study"
Faculty Mentor:Catherine Leclair, M.D.
Resident: Anu Devabhaktuni
Project Title: "Influence of parity on perinatal mortality"
Faculty Mentor:Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Meghan Moorhead
Project Title: "Postpartum bleeding patterns among intrauterine device users"
Faculty Mentor:Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Erika Copperman
Project Title: "Assessing OB/GYN Resident and Faculty Wellbeing through Existing Measures and a 3-Item Well-Being Check-in Card"
Faculty Mentor:Deborah Simpson, Ph.D.
2018
Resident: Amy Caldwell
Project Title: "Role of early hemoglobin A1c as a screening test for gestational diabetes among overweight and obese women"
Faculty Mentor:Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Thomas Brennan
Project Title: "Opioid prescribing practices following Uncomplicated Cesarean Section"
Faculty Mentor:Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Amie Leaverton
Project Title: "Provider level barriers to immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraception provision in care settings across Oregon"
Faculty Mentor:MariaRodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Vanessa Lee
Project Title: "Cost-Effectiveness of Post-Cesarean Pharmacologic VTE Prophylaxis in Obese Women"
Faculty Mentor:Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Annessa Kernberg
Project Title: "Frequency of Chorioamnionitis with regard to Interval time to Induction of Labor amongst Women with PROM"
Faculty Mentor:Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Emily Schloff
Project Title: "Lidocaine Patch: an RCT evaluating the efficacy of the lidocaine patch in reducing post cesarean birth pain"
Faculty Mentor:CatherineLeclair, M.D.
Resident: Greta Weaver
Project Title: "Misoprostol knowledge and distribution in Mexico City: A survey of pharmacy staff"
Faculty Mentor:Blair Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
2017
Resident: Megan Cohen
Project Title: "Tamoxifen to reduce unscheduled bleeding in new users of the LNG IUD"
Faculty Mentor:Jeff Jensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Gene DeHaan
Project Title: "Family Planning concerns in trans and genderqueer communities"
Faculty Mentor:Paula Bendarek, M.D., M.P.H.; UCSF mentors
Resident: Emily Griffin
Project Title: "Cost Effectiveness analysis of cell-free DNA in low risk pregnancies"
Faculty Mentor:Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Sylvia Moses
Project Title: "Does age based fertility education effect family planning"
Faculty Mentors:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.;Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Allison Guillet
Project Title: "Mindfulness based group cognitive behavior therapy for women with provoked vulvodynia: RCT"
FacultyMentors: CatherineLeclair, M.D.;Nicole Cirino, M.D.
Resident: Mitzi Hawkins
Project Title: "Lets talk about what everyone is curious about. Vaginoplasty on YouTube, a content analysis"
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Bayer, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Teresa Worstell
Project Title: "Pain assessment on a tablet device compared to conventional paper format using the VAS"
Faculty Mentor:Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
2021 Graduates
Suzy Funkhouser
Mentor:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Rodriguez MI,DissanayakeM, Swartz JJ, Funkhouser S, Baldwin MK. Immediate postpartum, long-acting reversible contraceptive use among the Emergency Medicaid population: continuation rates and satisfaction. Am JObstetGynecol. 2020;222(4S):S913-S914.doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.1289
Abigail Liberty
Mentor:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Liberty A, Yee K,DarneyBG, Lopez-DefedeA, Rodriguez MI. Coverage of immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception has improved birth intervals for at-risk populations. Am JObstetGynecol. 2020;222(4S):S886.e1-S886.e9.doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.1282
Molly Siegel
Mentor:Sacha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Siegel M, Amato P, Lee D, Wu D, Krieg S. Home collection of products of conception: Can chromosomal analysis be obtained? [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 14]. JGynecolObstetHumReprod. 2020;101810.doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101810
Sydney Thayer
Mentors: Jamie Lo, M.D.;AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Thayer SM, Lo JO,CaugheyAB. Gestational Diabetes: Importance of Follow-up Screening for the Benefit of Long-term Health.ObstetGynecolClinNorth Am. 2020;47(3):383-396.doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2020.04.002
Scott Hoffman
Mentors:AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:YiehL,McEvoyCT, Hoffman SW,CaugheyAB, MacDonald KD, Dukhovny D. Cost effectiveness of vitamin c supplementation for pregnant smokers to improve offspring lung function at birth and reduce childhood wheeze/asthma. JPerinatol. 2018;38(7):820-827. doi:10.1038/s41372-018-0135-6
2020 Graduates
Samantha Batman
Mentor:AmandaBruegl, M.D.
Publications:
- Batman S, Morgan T, Brunetti M, et al. Primary mediastinalchoriocarcinomain a female patient: Case report and review of the literature.GynecolOncolRep.2018;26:99-101. Published 2018 Oct 29.doi:10.1016/j.gore.2018.10.013
- Batman S,SkeithA, Allen A, Munro E,CaugheyA,BrueglA. Cost-effectiveness of second curettage for treatment of low-risk non-metastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.GynecolOncol.2020;157(3):711-715.doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.029
- BrueglAS, Joshi S, Batman S, Weisenberger M, Munro E, Becker T. Gynecologic cancer incidence and mortality among American Indian/Alaska Native women in the Pacific Northwest, 1996-2016.GynecolOncol. 2020;157(3):686-692.doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.033
Katherine DeJong
Mentor:CatherineLeclair, M.D.
Publications:
- Thompson R, DeJong K, Lo J. Marijuana Use in Pregnancy: A Review.ObstetGynecolSurv. 2019;74(7):415-428. doi:10.1097/OGX.0000000000000685
- DejongK,OlyaeiA, Lo JO. Alcohol Use in Pregnancy.ClinObstetGynecol. 2019;62(1):142-155. doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000414
2019 Graduates
Vanessa Lee
Mentor:AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publications:
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM,SenzKL, et al. Trisomy 13 and the risk of gestational hypertensive disorders: a population-based study. JMaternFetal Neonatal Med. 2018;31(15):1951-1955. doi:10.1080/14767058.2017.1332037
- Dotters-Katz SK,SenzKL, Humphrey WM, Lee VR,CaugheyAB. Trisomy 18 Pregnancies: Is there an Increased MaternalRisk?.Am JPerinatol. 2017;34(11):1054-1057. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603679
- Dotters-Katz SK,SenzKL, Humphrey WM, Lee VR,CaugheyAB. Trisomy 18 Pregnancies: Is there an Increased MaternalRisk?.Am JPerinatol. 2017;34(11):1054-1057. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603679
- Hacker FM, Whalen PS, Lee VR,CaugheyAB. Maternal and fetal outcomes of pancreatitis in pregnancy. Am JObstetGynecol. 2015;213(4):568.e1-568.e5685.doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2015.07.031
- BatraP, Hirai A,SelkS, Lee V, Lu M. Appropriate Use of Progesterone to Prevent Preterm Birth: Approaches to Measurement for Driving Improvement.MaternChild Health J. 2017;21(3):446-451. doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2234-3
- Lee VR,PilliodRA, Frias AE,RasanenJP, Shaffer BL,CaugheyAB. When is the optimal time to deliver late preterm IUGR fetuses with abnormal umbilical arteryDopplers?.JMaternFetal Neonatal Med. 2016;29(5):690-695. doi:10.3109/14767058.2015.1018170
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM,SenzKL, Lee VR, Shaffer BL,CaugheyAB. The impact of prenatally diagnosedKlinefelterSyndrome on obstetric and neonatal outcomes.EurJObstetGynecolReprodBiol.2016;203:173-176.doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.05.006
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM,SenzKL, Lee VR, Shaffer BL,CaugheyAB. The Effects of Turner Syndrome,45,Xon Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Evaluation. Am JPerinatol. 2016;33(12):1152-1158. doi:10.1055/s-0036-1585083
- Tilden EL, Lee VR, Allen AJ, Griffin EE,CaugheyAB. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Latent versus Active Labor Hospital Admission for Medically Low-Risk, Term Women. Birth. 2015;42(3):219-226. doi:10.1111/birt.12179
AnnessaKernberg
Mentor:AmyValent, D.O.
Publications:
- KernbergA,CaugheyAB. Augmentation of Labor: A Review of Oxytocin Augmentation and Active Management of Labor.ObstetGynecolClinNorth Am. 2017;44(4):593-600.doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2017.08.012
- BrueglAS,KernbergA, Broaddus RR. Importance of PCR-based Tumor Testing in the Evaluation of Lynch Syndrome-associated Endometrial Cancer.AdvAnatPathol. 2017;24(6):372-378. doi:10.1097/PAP.0000000000000169
Greta Weaver
Mentor:BlairDarney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Weaver G, Schiavon R,ColladoME,KüngS,DarneyBG. Misoprostol knowledge and distribution in Mexico City after the change in abortion law: a survey of pharmacy staff [published online ahead of print, 2019 Nov 5]. BMJ SexReprodHealth. 2019;46(1):46-50. doi:10.1136/bmjsrh-2019-200394
2017 Residents
Beth Sabol
Mentors: AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.;Tom Gregory,M.D., FACOG
Publication:Acidemiain neonates with a 5-minute Apgar score of7orgreater - What are the outcomes? Sabol BA,CaugheyAB.AJOG2016 Oct;215(4):486.e1-6.Epub2016 May 31.PMID: 27255470
ChristineMegli
Mentors:OvSlayden, Ph.D.;Richard Stouffer, Ph.D.;KjrestiAagaard, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Neutrophil Gelatinase-AssociatedLipocalinBiomarker and Urinary Tract Infections: A Diagnostic Case-Control Study (NUTI Study).Price JR,GuranL, Lim JY,MegliCJ, Clark AL, Edwards SR, Denman MA, Gregory WT.Female Pelvic MedReconstrSurg. 2017 Mar/Apr;23(2):101-107PMID: 28106649.
Allison Allen
Mentor: TanjaPejovic, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:A recurrent endometrial stromal sarcoma harbors the novel fusionJAZF1-BCORL1.Allen AJ, Ali SM,GowenK, Elvin JA,PejovicT.GynecolOncolRep. 2017 Mar8;20:51-53.
2016 Residents
Sara Dilley
Mentors: Maria Rodriguez M.D., M.P.H.;AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Dilley SE,HavrileskyLJ,Bakkum-GamezJ, Cohn DE, MichaelStraughnJ Jr,CaugheyAB,Rodriguez MI. Cost-effectiveness of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. Gynecologic oncology. Aug, 2017;146(2):373-379.
Jonas Swartz
Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Protecting unauthorized immigrant mothers improves their children's mental health. HainmuellerJ, Lawrence D,MarténL, Black B, Figueroa L,HotardM, Jiménez TR, Mendoza F, Rodriguez MI, Swartz JJ,LaitinDD. Science. 2017 Sep 8;357(6355):1041-1044.
2015 Residents
Shireende Sam Lazaro
Mentors: Michelle Berlin, M.D., M.P.H.;Terry Morgan, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:p16 Staining of Cervical Biopsies May Decrease the Frequency of Unnecessary Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures.de Sam Lazaro S,NewbillCP, Berlin M, Morgan TK.J LowGenitTract Dis. 2016 Jul;20(3):201-6.
Elizabeth Harrington
Mentor: Jeff Jensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Perceptions of nonsurgical permanent contraception among potential users, providers, and influencers inWardhadistrict and New Delhi, India: Exploratory research.AengstJC, Harrington EK,BahulekarP,ShivkumarP, Jensen JT, Garg BS.Indian J Public Health. 2017 Jan-Mar;61(1):3-8.
2014 Residents
John Mission
Mentor: AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Gestational diabetes screening with the new IADPSG guidelines: a cost-effectiveness analysis.Mission JF,OhnoMS, Cheng YW,CaugheyAB.Am JObstetGynecol. 2012 Oct;207(4):326.e1-9
EvaPatil
Mentor: PaulaBednarek, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Aspiration AbortionWithImmediate Intrauterine Device Insertion: Comparing Outcomes of Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians.PatilE,DarneyB, Orme-Evans K, Beckley EH,BerganderL, Nichols M,BednarekPH.J MidwiferyWomensHealth. 2016 May;61(3):325-30.
JamieKrashin
Mentors: Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H.;Mark Nichols, M.D.; Allison Allen, M.D.; AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.;Maria Rodriguez M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Prohibiting consent: what are the costs of denying permanent contraception concurrent with abortion care?KrashinJW, Edelman AB, Nichols MD, Allen AJ,CaugheyAB, Rodriguez MI.Am JObstetGynecol. 2014 Jul;211(1):76.e1-76.e10.
Residency Research
The OHSU Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is committed to educating residents in medical research both through a formal didactic curriculum and by completing a research project of their own during thefour-yeartraining period. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, each resident is expected to design, execute and present a formal research project of publishable quality. Through their project, residents learn to formulate research hypotheses, develop appropriate study designs, manage research projects, analyze data, and present findings both orally and in writing. Projects range from basic science, public health, policy, education, quality improvement-focused, qualitative research, epidemiology, and clinical research projects. Projects can be based in any of the sub specialties of Ob-Gyn and residents are encouraged to choose projects that align with their clinical interests and career goals. Results are presented at the Annual Resident Research Day during their PGY3 year although the majority of resident projects result in presentations at local and national conferences as well as peer-reviewed publications.
OHSU offers residents a wide range of resources to support residents in their research. Residents participate in a structured research program led by Assistant OBGYN Residency Program Directors ofResearch and Scholarship,Drs. Leo Han and Jamie Lo. The research program curriculum is designed to expose residents to key lectures and topics that will strengthen their ability to conduct research, but also to analyze medical literature, and be able to translate research to evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, residents also have access to statistician and Institutional Review Board (IRB) support. Residents may request department support for project costs or travel funds to national meetings for accepted poster and oral abstracts.
Jamie Lo, M.D., M.C.R. is a native Oregonian. She received her bachelors degree at the University of California, Berkeley and completed medical school at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), followed by residency training at the University of Utah. She moved back to Portland and for her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at OHSU in 2012 and stayed on as faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at OHSU and as an Affiliate Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC).Her research focuses on developing advanced in-vivo methods for antenatal surveillance and studying the impact of environmental perturbations, especially maternal substance use, on prenatal, fetal and placental outcomes
Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H. is from Boulder, Colorado. He completed medical school at Northwestern University, followed by residency training at the University of Colorado. He moved to Portland and OHSU for his fellowship in Family Planning in 2014 and stayed on as faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and as an Affiliate Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC).His work focuses on improving the lives of women and families through contraception research, family planning clinical care, and training new reproductive health researchers. His research seeks to address the unmet need for novel non-hormonal contraceptive methods.
Center for Womens Health
Founded over a decade ago, theCenter for Womens Health(CWH) combines clinical care, educational programs, and research in womens health. Directed by AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D., the CWH was designated a National Center of Excellence in Womens Health in 2003.The mission of the Center for Women's Health at OHSU is to preserve wellness and prevent all types of disease in women of all ages, to empower women to be active, well-informed participants in their health care, and to conduct clinical and basic science research that benefits women.CWH has over 15,000 outpatient visits per year.
Womens Health Research Unit (WHRU)
The research arm of the CWH is theWomens Health Research Unit (WHRU),directed by professor of obstetrics and gynecology Jeffrey Jenson, M.D., M.P.H. The WHRU has managed clinical trials for investigators associated with the OHSU Dept. of OB/GYNfor over 20 years.TheWHRUresearch staff is solely dedicated to researching issues pertaining to womenand individuals that are biological female but identify otherwisein order to improve current clinical practices and enhance the quality of public health both now and for future generations.Previous and ongoing studies range from birth control options to treatment for conditions associated with menopause.
Biostatistics and Data Analysis Support
The Department of Obstetrics andGynecology data analytics group support is provided to residents and fellows at no cost through the OHSU OB/GYN Department. The group provides study design and analysis support to faculty, trainees, and students in the department. This group includes a health services researcher and department faculty member who directly supervises two masters level analysts (epidemiologist and biostatistician).The group provides consultations at all phases of research, from project planning and study design and analysis plans through final analyses and publication-ready results. Residents and fellows have access to consultations with faculty supervisor and analysts to support research design, including refinement of research questions and outcomes, specification of aims and hypotheses, selection of data collection methods, sample size calculations, statistical analysis plan; data extraction from electronic medical records; and data analysis, reporting of the results and abstract and manuscript preparation.
Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI)
OCTRI, a partnership between OHSU and the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, is funded by the National Center for Research Resources through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards. OCTRI is part of a national network of about 75 centers. The OCTRIprovidesa researchsupportinclude specialized research nurses, research dieticians, biostatisticians, computer hardware and software systems for data management/analysis, and sophisticated laboratories vital for inpatient and outpatient research.
Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC)
OHSUs west campus houses one of seven national primate research centers in the United States supported by the NIH. There are 60 doctoral-level research scientists on faculty and over 170 fellows, students, and research staff.A number of faculty in the OB/GYN Department have dual appointments also at ONPRC, largely in the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Division.Within the ONPRC there are four different research divisions:
Neuroscience
Division ofCardiometabolicHealth
Genetics
Pathobiology andImmunology
Reproductive andDevelopmentalSciences
In each of thedepartments subspecialties(Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, GynecologyOncology, Family Planning, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and General Gynecology)we havefaculty engaged in nationally recognized research efforts. These research efforts span clinical trials, basic science and translational science, public health and epidemiology, public policy and health systems.Residentsare paired with mentors that overlap in research and clinical interest.
Past Years' Projects
2021
Project Title: "Injectable Sol-gel Polymers for Permanent Female Contraception"
Faculty Mentor:Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Resident: Kimberly Ryan
Project Title: "Changes in Maternal Triglyceride Levels Predict Neonatal Weight but not Fat Mass"
Faculty Mentor: Nicole Marshall, M.D.; M.C.R.
Resident: Claire Learmonth
Project Title: "Assessing the Role of Telemedicine to Meet the Needs of Gender Affirming Care in Oregon"
Faculty Mentors:Paula Bednarek, M.D.;M.P.H.
Resident: Rosa Carbonell
Project Title: "Normalizing Contraceptive Induced Menstrual Bleeding Changes in Nexplanon users: A randomized control trial"
Faculty Mentor:Alyssa Colwill, M.D.; M.C.R.
Project Title: "Endometrial Stripe Thickness in the Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding: Can we really be reassured by a stripe less than 4mm?"
Faculty Mentor: Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Resident: Rebecca Thompson
Project Title: "The use of peak serum Nestorone® levels to assess adherence with a contraceptive vaginal ring"
Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey Jensen, M.D.
Resident: Louisa Chatroux
Project Title: "Measuring the Effect of Unintended Pregnancy on Quality of Lifes"
Faculty Mentors:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
2020
Project Title: "Patients with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Do Not Have a Higher Rate of Embryonic Aneuploidy than Infertility Patients"
Faculty Mentor:Sacha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Sydney Thayer
Project Title: "Incidence of Shoulder Dystocia by Maternal Body Composition and Diabetes Status"
Faculty Mentor: Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Scott Hoffman
Project Title: "Termination of unplanned pregnancy in women with poorly controlled type I diabetes: a cost effectiveness analysis"
Faculty Mentors:Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Leo Han, M.D.
Resident:Lauryn Roth
Project Title: "Time To Cessation Of Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding In Adolescents Treated With Combined Oral Hormonal Therapy"
Faculty Mentor:Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Project Title: "Coverage of immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraception has improved birth intervals for at risk populations"
Faculty Mentor:MariaRodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Suzy Funkhouser
Project Title: "Postpartum care for women with Emergency Medicaid"
Faculty Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Jacqueline Bohn
Project Title: "Stepwise Approach to the Medical and Surgical Management of Endometriosis Related Dysmenorrhea: A cost effectiveness analysis"
Faculty Mentors:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.; Amanda Ecker, M.D.
2019
Resident: Britta Ameel
Project Title: "Effective postpartum contraception among adolescents"
Faculty Mentor:MariaRodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Samantha Batman
Project Title: "Second Curettage for Treatment of Low-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis"
Faculty Mentor:Amanda Bruegl, M.D.
Resident: Katherine DeJong
Project Title: "Remote Mindfulness-Education Intervention for Women with Provoked Localized Vulvodynia: A Randomized Clinical Study"
Faculty Mentor:Catherine Leclair, M.D.
Resident: Anu Devabhaktuni
Project Title: "Influence of parity on perinatal mortality"
Faculty Mentor:Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Meghan Moorhead
Project Title: "Postpartum bleeding patterns among intrauterine device users"
Faculty Mentor:Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Erika Copperman
Project Title: "Assessing OB/GYN Resident and Faculty Wellbeing through Existing Measures and a 3-Item Well-Being Check-in Card"
Faculty Mentor:Deborah Simpson, Ph.D.
2018
Resident: Amy Caldwell
Project Title: "Role of early hemoglobin A1c as a screening test for gestational diabetes among overweight and obese women"
Faculty Mentor:Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Thomas Brennan
Project Title: "Opioid prescribing practices following Uncomplicated Cesarean Section"
Faculty Mentor:Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Amie Leaverton
Project Title: "Provider level barriers to immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraception provision in care settings across Oregon"
Faculty Mentor:MariaRodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Vanessa Lee
Project Title: "Cost-Effectiveness of Post-Cesarean Pharmacologic VTE Prophylaxis in Obese Women"
Faculty Mentor:Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Annessa Kernberg
Project Title: "Frequency of Chorioamnionitis with regard to Interval time to Induction of Labor amongst Women with PROM"
Faculty Mentor:Amy Valent, D.O.
Resident: Emily Schloff
Project Title: "Lidocaine Patch: an RCT evaluating the efficacy of the lidocaine patch in reducing post cesarean birth pain"
Faculty Mentor:CatherineLeclair, M.D.
Resident: Greta Weaver
Project Title: "Misoprostol knowledge and distribution in Mexico City: A survey of pharmacy staff"
Faculty Mentor:Blair Darney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
2017
Resident: Megan Cohen
Project Title: "Tamoxifen to reduce unscheduled bleeding in new users of the LNG IUD"
Faculty Mentor:Jeff Jensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Gene DeHaan
Project Title: "Family Planning concerns in trans and genderqueer communities"
Faculty Mentor:Paula Bendarek, M.D., M.P.H.; UCSF mentors
Resident: Emily Griffin
Project Title: "Cost Effectiveness analysis of cell-free DNA in low risk pregnancies"
Faculty Mentor:Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident: Sylvia Moses
Project Title: "Does age based fertility education effect family planning"
Faculty Mentors:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.;Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Allison Guillet
Project Title: "Mindfulness based group cognitive behavior therapy for women with provoked vulvodynia: RCT"
FacultyMentors: CatherineLeclair, M.D.;Nicole Cirino, M.D.
Resident: Mitzi Hawkins
Project Title: "Lets talk about what everyone is curious about. Vaginoplasty on YouTube, a content analysis"
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Bayer, M.D., M.P.H.
Resident: Teresa Worstell
Project Title: "Pain assessment on a tablet device compared to conventional paper format using the VAS"
Faculty Mentor:Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
2021 Graduates
Suzy Funkhouser
Mentor:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication: Rodriguez MI,DissanayakeM, Swartz JJ, Funkhouser S, Baldwin MK. Immediate postpartum, long-acting reversible contraceptive use among the Emergency Medicaid population: continuation rates and satisfaction. Am JObstetGynecol. 2020;222(4S):S913-S914.doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.1289
Abigail Liberty
Mentor:Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Liberty A, Yee K,DarneyBG, Lopez-DefedeA, Rodriguez MI. Coverage of immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception has improved birth intervals for at-risk populations. Am JObstetGynecol. 2020;222(4S):S886.e1-S886.e9.doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.1282
Molly Siegel
Mentor:Sacha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Siegel M, Amato P, Lee D, Wu D, Krieg S. Home collection of products of conception: Can chromosomal analysis be obtained? [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 14]. JGynecolObstetHumReprod. 2020;101810.doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101810
Sydney Thayer
Mentors: Jamie Lo, M.D.;AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Thayer SM, Lo JO,CaugheyAB. Gestational Diabetes: Importance of Follow-up Screening for the Benefit of Long-term Health.ObstetGynecolClinNorth Am. 2020;47(3):383-396.doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2020.04.002
Scott Hoffman
Mentors:AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.; Leo Han, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:YiehL,McEvoyCT, Hoffman SW,CaugheyAB, MacDonald KD, Dukhovny D. Cost effectiveness of vitamin c supplementation for pregnant smokers to improve offspring lung function at birth and reduce childhood wheeze/asthma. JPerinatol. 2018;38(7):820-827. doi:10.1038/s41372-018-0135-6
2020 Graduates
Samantha Batman
Mentor:AmandaBruegl, M.D.
Publications:
- Batman S, Morgan T, Brunetti M, et al. Primary mediastinalchoriocarcinomain a female patient: Case report and review of the literature.GynecolOncolRep.2018;26:99-101. Published 2018 Oct 29.doi:10.1016/j.gore.2018.10.013
- Batman S,SkeithA, Allen A, Munro E,CaugheyA,BrueglA. Cost-effectiveness of second curettage for treatment of low-risk non-metastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.GynecolOncol.2020;157(3):711-715.doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.029
- BrueglAS, Joshi S, Batman S, Weisenberger M, Munro E, Becker T. Gynecologic cancer incidence and mortality among American Indian/Alaska Native women in the Pacific Northwest, 1996-2016.GynecolOncol. 2020;157(3):686-692.doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.033
Katherine DeJong
Mentor:CatherineLeclair, M.D.
Publications:
- Thompson R, DeJong K, Lo J. Marijuana Use in Pregnancy: A Review.ObstetGynecolSurv. 2019;74(7):415-428. doi:10.1097/OGX.0000000000000685
- DejongK,OlyaeiA, Lo JO. Alcohol Use in Pregnancy.ClinObstetGynecol. 2019;62(1):142-155. doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000414
2019 Graduates
Vanessa Lee
Mentor:AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publications:
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM,SenzKL, et al. Trisomy 13 and the risk of gestational hypertensive disorders: a population-based study. JMaternFetal Neonatal Med. 2018;31(15):1951-1955. doi:10.1080/14767058.2017.1332037
- Dotters-Katz SK,SenzKL, Humphrey WM, Lee VR,CaugheyAB. Trisomy 18 Pregnancies: Is there an Increased MaternalRisk?.Am JPerinatol. 2017;34(11):1054-1057. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603679
- Dotters-Katz SK,SenzKL, Humphrey WM, Lee VR,CaugheyAB. Trisomy 18 Pregnancies: Is there an Increased MaternalRisk?.Am JPerinatol. 2017;34(11):1054-1057. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603679
- Hacker FM, Whalen PS, Lee VR,CaugheyAB. Maternal and fetal outcomes of pancreatitis in pregnancy. Am JObstetGynecol. 2015;213(4):568.e1-568.e5685.doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2015.07.031
- BatraP, Hirai A,SelkS, Lee V, Lu M. Appropriate Use of Progesterone to Prevent Preterm Birth: Approaches to Measurement for Driving Improvement.MaternChild Health J. 2017;21(3):446-451. doi:10.1007/s10995-016-2234-3
- Lee VR,PilliodRA, Frias AE,RasanenJP, Shaffer BL,CaugheyAB. When is the optimal time to deliver late preterm IUGR fetuses with abnormal umbilical arteryDopplers?.JMaternFetal Neonatal Med. 2016;29(5):690-695. doi:10.3109/14767058.2015.1018170
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM,SenzKL, Lee VR, Shaffer BL,CaugheyAB. The impact of prenatally diagnosedKlinefelterSyndrome on obstetric and neonatal outcomes.EurJObstetGynecolReprodBiol.2016;203:173-176.doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.05.006
- Dotters-Katz SK, Humphrey WM,SenzKL, Lee VR, Shaffer BL,CaugheyAB. The Effects of Turner Syndrome,45,Xon Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Evaluation. Am JPerinatol. 2016;33(12):1152-1158. doi:10.1055/s-0036-1585083
- Tilden EL, Lee VR, Allen AJ, Griffin EE,CaugheyAB. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Latent versus Active Labor Hospital Admission for Medically Low-Risk, Term Women. Birth. 2015;42(3):219-226. doi:10.1111/birt.12179
AnnessaKernberg
Mentor:AmyValent, D.O.
Publications:
- KernbergA,CaugheyAB. Augmentation of Labor: A Review of Oxytocin Augmentation and Active Management of Labor.ObstetGynecolClinNorth Am. 2017;44(4):593-600.doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2017.08.012
- BrueglAS,KernbergA, Broaddus RR. Importance of PCR-based Tumor Testing in the Evaluation of Lynch Syndrome-associated Endometrial Cancer.AdvAnatPathol. 2017;24(6):372-378. doi:10.1097/PAP.0000000000000169
Greta Weaver
Mentor:BlairDarney, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Weaver G, Schiavon R,ColladoME,KüngS,DarneyBG. Misoprostol knowledge and distribution in Mexico City after the change in abortion law: a survey of pharmacy staff [published online ahead of print, 2019 Nov 5]. BMJ SexReprodHealth. 2019;46(1):46-50. doi:10.1136/bmjsrh-2019-200394
2017 Residents
Beth Sabol
Mentors: AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.;Tom Gregory,M.D., FACOG
Publication:Acidemiain neonates with a 5-minute Apgar score of7orgreater - What are the outcomes? Sabol BA,CaugheyAB.AJOG2016 Oct;215(4):486.e1-6.Epub2016 May 31.PMID: 27255470
ChristineMegli
Mentors:OvSlayden, Ph.D.;Richard Stouffer, Ph.D.;KjrestiAagaard, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Neutrophil Gelatinase-AssociatedLipocalinBiomarker and Urinary Tract Infections: A Diagnostic Case-Control Study (NUTI Study).Price JR,GuranL, Lim JY,MegliCJ, Clark AL, Edwards SR, Denman MA, Gregory WT.Female Pelvic MedReconstrSurg. 2017 Mar/Apr;23(2):101-107PMID: 28106649.
Allison Allen
Mentor: TanjaPejovic, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:A recurrent endometrial stromal sarcoma harbors the novel fusionJAZF1-BCORL1.Allen AJ, Ali SM,GowenK, Elvin JA,PejovicT.GynecolOncolRep. 2017 Mar8;20:51-53.
2016 Residents
Sara Dilley
Mentors: Maria Rodriguez M.D., M.P.H.;AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Dilley SE,HavrileskyLJ,Bakkum-GamezJ, Cohn DE, MichaelStraughnJ Jr,CaugheyAB,Rodriguez MI. Cost-effectiveness of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. Gynecologic oncology. Aug, 2017;146(2):373-379.
Jonas Swartz
Mentor: Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Protecting unauthorized immigrant mothers improves their children's mental health. HainmuellerJ, Lawrence D,MarténL, Black B, Figueroa L,HotardM, Jiménez TR, Mendoza F, Rodriguez MI, Swartz JJ,LaitinDD. Science. 2017 Sep 8;357(6355):1041-1044.
2015 Residents
Shireende Sam Lazaro
Mentors: Michelle Berlin, M.D., M.P.H.;Terry Morgan, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:p16 Staining of Cervical Biopsies May Decrease the Frequency of Unnecessary Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures.de Sam Lazaro S,NewbillCP, Berlin M, Morgan TK.J LowGenitTract Dis. 2016 Jul;20(3):201-6.
Elizabeth Harrington
Mentor: Jeff Jensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Perceptions of nonsurgical permanent contraception among potential users, providers, and influencers inWardhadistrict and New Delhi, India: Exploratory research.AengstJC, Harrington EK,BahulekarP,ShivkumarP, Jensen JT, Garg BS.Indian J Public Health. 2017 Jan-Mar;61(1):3-8.
2014 Residents
John Mission
Mentor: AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication:Gestational diabetes screening with the new IADPSG guidelines: a cost-effectiveness analysis.Mission JF,OhnoMS, Cheng YW,CaugheyAB.Am JObstetGynecol. 2012 Oct;207(4):326.e1-9
EvaPatil
Mentor: PaulaBednarek, M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Aspiration AbortionWithImmediate Intrauterine Device Insertion: Comparing Outcomes of Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians.PatilE,DarneyB, Orme-Evans K, Beckley EH,BerganderL, Nichols M,BednarekPH.J MidwiferyWomensHealth. 2016 May;61(3):325-30.
JamieKrashin
Mentors: Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H.;Mark Nichols, M.D.; Allison Allen, M.D.; AaronCaughey, M.D., Ph.D.;Maria Rodriguez M.D., M.P.H.
Publication:Prohibiting consent: what are the costs of denying permanent contraception concurrent with abortion care?KrashinJW, Edelman AB, Nichols MD, Allen AJ,CaugheyAB, Rodriguez MI.Am JObstetGynecol. 2014 Jul;211(1):76.e1-76.e10.
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