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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 (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 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

  • 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 
  • Trends in social media topics during COVID-19 among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment
    Perone HR, Herweck AM, Stump HM, Levine HM, Wong AJ, Carugno J 
    American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo 2020 
  • Risk factors for perioperative blood transfusion in patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease
    Timmons D, Grady MM, Lederer M, Wong AJ, Andrade F, Carugno
    Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 46th Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 
  • 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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