Obstetrics & Gynecology at Oakland

Resident Research

Annually, chief residents from Kaiser Oakland, Santa Clara, and San Francisco present their original research. The mission of the Kaiser Obstetrics and Gynecology Bay Area Resident Research Symposium is to foster a spirit of scientific inquiry for Kaiser OB/GYN residents and their staff. Our goal is to familiarize residents with research study techniques through first hand experience in conducting research and presenting their findings. Our hope is that all who participate will find this academic pursuit invigorating and that a critical interest in research will be a cornerstone for their growth as obstetricians and gynecologists.

2008 Kaiser Obstetrics & Gynecology Bay Area Resident Research Symposium Presentations

  1. “Minilaparotomy versus Traditional Laparotomy for Abdominal Hysterectomy: Length of Stay, Morbidity and Health Care Utilization. The Experience at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center” Lauren Bentivegna, M.D.
  2. “Racial Disparities in Cervical Cancer” Amita Kachru, M.D.
  3. “Uterine Artery Embolization—Long Term versus Short Term Satisfaction” Jennifer Schmitt, M.D.
  4. “Human Papilloma Virus: Link between Cervical Cancer and Head and Neck Cancers?” Maria Woods, M.D.

2007 Kaiser Obstetrics & Gynecology Bay Area Resident Research Symposium Presentations

  1. "Fertility Outcomes in Black Women at Kaiser Oakland" Ruth Olweny, MD
  2. "Prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in patients with Gynecologic Cancers" Melanie Stone, MD
  3. "The Effect of Loop Electroexcision Procedure on Future Fertility" Janet Wiese, MD

2006 Kaiser Obstetrics & Gynecology Bay Area Resident Research Symposium Presentations

  1. "Rethinking Adjuvant Therapy in Stage IA Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma" Renee Perry, DO
  2. "D-Dimer as a Screening Test for Thrombophilias in Women with Adverse Pregnancy Outcome" Sophia Sharma, MD
  3. "Biofeedback in the Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence" Ivy Yu, MD