Resident Research | Obstetrics and Gynecology | UC Davis Health

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 (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

  • Early pregnancy RhD-immune globulin practice patterns among REI physicians and the need for ASRM guidelines FOR RhIG administration
    Sandhu N
    2025 ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) Scientific Congress & Expo
  • Case Presentation at Tumor Board 
    Doan A
    2025 WAGO (Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology)
  • Eliminating female genital mutilation: Where are we? 
    Trowbridge P
    2025 XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics 
  • 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 2024 
  • Global Health at Home: the Interconnectedness of Social Determinants of Health
    Pfeil S
    FIGO World Conference 2023
  • How to Set-Up an International Virtual Academic Exchange
    Pfeil S
    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 2021 

Recent Poster Presentations

  • Electrocardiogram Changes Associated with Pregnancy and Pregnancy Trimesters
    Mo L, Gupta S, Pae V, Uche I, Ponzini M, Wilson M, Strong P, Srivasta U, Ebong I, Hedriana H, Waetjen E
    Volume 1, Issue S1, Supplement:  https://doi.org/10.1002/pmf2.12030
    2025 SMFM (Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine) Pregnancy Meeting
  • Machine Learning-based Pregnancy and Pregnancy Trimesters Prediction Using Electrocardiogram
    Mo L, Joshi S, Gupta S, Pae V, Uche I, Shaik, H, Chuah C, Strong P, Ebong I, Hedriana H, Waetjen E
    2025 SMFM (Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine) Pregnancy Meeting
  • Novel fetal phenotype for “FRYL-related neurodevelopmental disorder with multiple anomalies
    Singh K, Osman N, Sandhu N, Hedriana H, Boe N
    Genetics in Medicine Open, Volume 3, 103242. doi: 10.1016/j.gimo.2025.103242
    2025 ACMG (Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting)
  • Association of gestational age at time of procedure and distance traveled to California tertiary referral center
    Trowbridge PL, Matulich M
    Poster Abstract 57. Documenting a New World:
    https://doi.org/10.1111/psrh.70010 
    2025 NAF (National Abortion Federation) 48th Annual Meeting
  • Outcomes of Advanced Stage Endometrial Cancer by Residual Disease and MMR Status
    Chua KJ, Ali M, Ponzini M, Brooks RA, Chen H
    Journal of Clinical Oncology, Volume 43, Number 16, https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.e1763
    2025 WAGO (Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists) Meeting
  • Cervical preparation with 600 mcg buccal misoprostol for a shortened interval before procedural abortion: a case series
    Coley M, Miller B, Kirshner S, Economou N, Flynn AN
    2025 NAF (National Abortion Federation) Meeting
  • Developing Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates in a University-Based Gynecology Clinic
    Carniello M DO, Pugh K
    2025 SASGOG (Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology) Annual Meeting
  • Hysterosalpingography and Saline Infusion Sonogram Practice Patterns at Academic Medical Centers
    Sandhu N
    2025 ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians  and Gynecologists) Districts VIII and IX Annual District Meeting
  • Hysterosalpingography and Saline Infusion Sonogram Practice Patterns at Academic Medical Centers
    Sandhu N
    2025 PCOGS (Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecologic Society) Annual Meeting
  • Differences in Post-Operative Complications in Non-emergent, Quasi-emergent vs Emergent Cesarean Hysterectomies for Placenta Accreta Spectrum
    Diep TV A
    2025 PAS2 (Pan-American Society for the Placenta Accreta Spectrum) 7th Annual Meeting
  • Evaluation of fertility and family forming benefits for graduate medical education trainees at an academic medical center
    Sandhu N
    2025 ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) Scientific Congress and Expo
  • Ultrasound assessment for placenta accreta spectrum prior to second trimester dilation and evacuation
    Coley M, Meadows K, Hou MY, Chen MJ
    Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting 2024
  • 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 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 2023 
  • Gaps in resident education: improving obstetrics and gynecology training in contraception counseling
    Ly SH, Thompson JA, Brown J, Chen MJ 
    CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting 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 2024 
  • Exploring Contraception Attitudes Among Refugee Women Living in San Diego, California
    Pfeil S, Crouthamel B, Ghebrendrias S, Chamliers M, Kulley G, Mody S 
    ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting 2022 
  • Management of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancies at an Academic Referral Center
    Wu BT, Feld Z,  Creinin MD 
    ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting 2022 
  • Gestational carrier use and twin pregnancy: a SART review of trends in assisted reproductive technology
    Wong AJ, Willson BE, Murray MJ 
    Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting 2022 
  • Intrauterine adhesions after manual/electric vacuum aspiration
    Wong AJ, Matulich MC, Melo J 
    Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting 2022 
  • A qualitative analysis of experiences shared on Instagram by patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments
    Perone HR, Herweck AM, Stump HM, Levine HM, Wong AJ, Carugno J 
    Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting 2021 
  • Use of an individualized algorithm for post-operative prescriptions in gynecologic oncology patients: prescribing practices, clinical encounters, and patient satisfaction.
    Ownes SM, M.D., Voigt PC, Ponzini MD, Wilson MD, Chen AH 
    SGO Virtual Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer 2021 
  • 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

    Assistant Professor

    Co-Director, Resident Research Curriculum

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