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
- Contraceptive counseling training experiences and behaviors among obstetrics and gynecology residents in California and Florida
Brown JA, Ly SH, Thompson JA, Ponzini MD, Creinin MD, Chen MJ. Contraception. 2024 Sept 6:110702. Doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110702. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39244187.
- Early pregnancy loss medical management in clinical practice.
Baker CC, Wu BT, Han G, Flynn AN, Creinin MD
Contraception. 2023 Oct;126:110134. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2023.110134. Epub 2023 Jul 29. PMID: 37524147.
- Contraceptive counseling training experiences and behaviors among obstetrics and gynecology residents in California and Florida
Brown JA, Ly SH, Thompson JA, Ponzini MD, Creinin MD, Chen MJ.
Contraception. 2024 Sept 6:110702. Doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110702. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39244187.
- Management of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies at an academic referral center: A case series.
Wu BT, Feld Z, Creinin
Contraception. 2023 Jul;123:110021. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2023.110021. Epub 2023 Mar 20. PMID: 36940910.
- Early pregnancy loss medical management in clinical practice.
Baker CC, Wu BT, Han G, Flynn AN, Creinin
Contraception. 2023 Jul 29:110134. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2023.110134. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37524147.
- Complex Family Planning fellowship graduates' intended practice plans and barriers to practicing in areas of unmet need.
Pomerantz T, Ponzini MD, Wilson MD, Creinin
Contraception. 2023 Jul;123:110005. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2023.110005. Epub 2023 Mar 12. PMID: 36918065
- Chest mass in a newborn infant.
Wu BT, Stein-Wexler R, Li SL.
Pediatr 2022 Jan:43(1)e1-e5. Doi:10.1542/pir.2020-0058 PMID 34970691
- Live Birth with or without Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy
Wong AJ, DeCherney
New England Journal of Medicine. 2022 Feb 17;386(7):703. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc2119856. PMID: 35172063.
- Diagnosis and management of uterine perforation with omental incarceration after dilation and curettage
Sedrati A, Wong AJ, Alonso L, Carugno
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2022 May 13:S1553-4650(22)00200-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.05.008. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35577244.
- Retreatment of chemotherapy-resistant metastatic choriocarcinoma with immunotherapy
Wong, AJ, Finch L, Pearson JM, Pinto A, Huang M.
Gynecologic Oncology Reports2022 April. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.100955 PMID: 35300054.
- Fertility-sparing approach for endometrial cancer: the role of office hysteroscopy
Carugno J, Wong A.
Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Techniologies 2021 Jul 22:1-8. doi: 10.1080/13645706.2021.1949353. PMID: 34292797
- The virtual infertility community: a qualitative analysis of patient experiences shared on Instagram
Perone HR, Herweck AM, Stump HM, Levine HM, Wong AJ, Carugno
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 2021 Jan 7. doi: 10.1007/s10815-020-02028-6. PMID: 33411326.
- Low Perceived Anal Cancer Risk and Screening Utilization Among High-Risk Transgender Men and Women Living in an HIV / STI Epicenter
Fein LA, Cunha IR, Wong A, Schlumbrecht MP, Duthely LM, Potter JE.
AIDS and Behavior2021 Jan 4. doi: 10.1007/s10461-020-03149-w. PMID: 33394166.
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