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DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

CLASS OF 2021

RESIDENT AND FELLOW GRADUATION

The Chair’s Message to the Class of 2021

Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2021. I, along withall of the other faculty members of our department, the privateattending staff, the nurses, ancillary and allied healthprofessionals, administrators and administrative assistants, not tomention our patients, all send you their best wishes and a hugethank you for the courage and dedication you have displayedduring the particularly trying times in which you served. Coming towork during the COVID-19 pandemic, knowing that you weretaking the risk of contracting the disease, but coming in to serveour patients is an example of courage and heroism that is not loston any of us.

You are going out to practice in a world that has changedsignificantly from what it was only a few short months ago. You willbe challenged to practice medicine in new ways and care for apatient population that, if not directly affected by the pandemic,is now a group that has most likely undergone changes that weare not yet aware of. Nevertheless, your class exemplifies theintellect and quiet ferocity of purpose that will allow you toovercome any obstacles that you will encounter. My hopes foryour futures are the following: never lose your intellectualcuriosity, keep in mind that although medicine in our country hasbecome a big business, almost all of us entered this vocationbecause of our desire to serve humanity, and your class hasachieved this goal brilliantly in the last year and a half - pleasedon’t lose that desire, and always keep it foremost in mind as youare confronted with moral and ethical challenges that you neverimagined. Always try your best to do the right thing. I wish all ofyou the very best.

Stanley M. Berry, M.D.Interim Chairman and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyWayne State University School of Medicine/Hutzel Women's HospitalDeputy Project Site Manager for Clinical Activities, Perinatology Research Branch,National Institutes of Health NIH/NICHD

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Virtual Graduation Program

OPENING REMARKS Satinder Kaur, MD, MHA, Residency Program Director

WELCOME Stanley M. Berry, MD, Interim Chair

AWARDS PRESENTATION Sidney F. Bottoms, MD: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Research Awards

Excellence in Teaching: Resident, Fellow, Faculty Award

ACOG / CREOG Faculty Award

Charles C. Vincent, MD Award

Presented by: Satinder Kaur, MD, MHA

SMFM Resident Award

Arthur G. Seski, MD – Chair’s Awards

Presented by: Stanley M. Berry, MD

AAGL Award

Ryan Program Award

SASGOG Award

John Y. Teshima, MD Award

Presented by: Jay M. Berman, MD

John M. Malone Jr., MD Award

SGO Award

Presented by: Robert T. Morris, MD

Morris E. Bachman, MD Award

CREOG Awards

Angela Y. Dourron, MD Award

Presented by: Satinder Kaur, MD, MHA

Midwifery Award

Presented by: Mary Lewis, CNM

Carl W. Christensen, MD, PhD Award

Research Mentor-Faculty Award

Clinical Attending of the Year Award

Outstanding Fellow Award

Presented by Chief Residents: George Contos, MD & Rahul D’Mello, MD, PhD

PRESENTATION OF RESIDENTS Satinder Kaur, MD, MHA – Residency Program Director

PRESENTATION OF FELLOWS Robert Morris, MD – Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Director

Lami Yeo, MD – Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Director

REFLECTIONS/ROASTS Rising Residents

PICTURES/MEMORIES Strolling of pictures

Awards

Presentation

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

2021 AWARDS / RECIPIENTS

Award Description

AAGL - Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide

The AAGL is the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery among surgeons worldwide. When established in 1971 by Jordan M. Phillips, MD, AAGL was known as the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. As the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery grew, the membership of the AAGL quickly expanded around the globe and came to encompass more than laparoscopy alone. This award is to recognize excellence in minimally invasive gynecology. This year both a third and fourth year recipient is awarded. PGY-4 Recipient: George Contos, MD PGY-3 Recipient: Martins Ayoola-Adeola, MD

ACOG - CREOG National Faculty Award

Presented to the faculty member chosen by the residents who best exemplifies the promotion of high standards of residency education in the field of OB/GYN Recipient: Susan Berman, MD, MBA, MS

Morris E Bachman, MD

Morris was one of Sinai Hospital’s original OB/GYNs. He was well-known for his OB/GYN practice. This award is presented on his behalf from the gynecology division. It represents overall excellence at Sinai Grace Hospital Recipient: Joshua George, MD, MPH

Sidney Bottoms, MD

Sidney was one of the original maternal fetal medicine physicians who started at Detroit Medical Center in 1983. He was in charge of the original research division in maternal fetal medicine. The award was created in his name after he passed away from cancer during the 1994/1995 academic year. 1st Place Resident Recipient: Brittany Van Houten, MD 2nd Place Resident Recipient: George Contos, MD 3rd Place Resident Recipient: Rebeca Kelly, MD Fellow Recipient: Priya Prasad, MD

Chairman’s Award (Seski) Arthur G. Seski, MD Chairman’s Award

This award was created by Dr. Seski, a private attending, when Dr. David Cotton was chairman. It was first given to the “top OB” resident. In 1994, Dr. Seski changed the criteria for the award and since that time, it is given to the top resident overall, as decided by a consensus of the faculty. Recipient: Rahul D’Mello, MD, PhD

CREOG - The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology

One resident in each class is presented this award. It is awarded to the Resident with the highest test score in each class. PGY-4 Recipient: Brittany Van Houten, MD PGY-3 Recipient: Laura Mroue, MD PGY-2 Recipient: Mary Reid, MD PGY-1 Recipient: Rebecca Richardson MD

Angela Y. Dourron MD Maimonides

Angela trained at the original Sinai Hospital as a resident. She was a compassionate & outstanding physician who passed away from cancer shortly after her child was born. This award is presented to a resident who demonstrates outstanding compassion and patient care. Recipient: Shaunté Wade, MD

Excellence in Teaching Award

The excellence in teaching award is given to a resident, fellow, and faculty member, each of whom exemplifies professionalism, leadership, high expectations, and a passion for teaching. The winner of the Resident category is chosen by WSU MS3 and MS4 students, the Fellow category is determined by the residents; and the faculty category is chosen by a vote of all residents and fellows. Resident Recipient: Rahul D’Mello, MD, PhD Fellow Recipient: Logan Corey, MD Faculty Member Recipient: Susan Berman, MD, MBA, MS

John M. Malone, Jr, MD Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology

John was the former Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was also Wayne State University, Frank P. Iacobell Endowed Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute. This award is given to a 4th year resident dedicated to gynecologic oncology. Recipient: Christopher Walker, MD

Nurse Midwifery Service

It has long been a tradition that the Division of Nurse-Midwifery awards a 4th year resident the Consultant’s Award. This is given to the senior resident who best exhibits the qualities most desired in a consultant. These include, but are not limited to: respect for our patients and the nurse-midwife, a good listener, common sense, calmness, a sound knowledge base and a willingness to share information / opinions. Recipient: Alexandra Matthews, MD

The Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning

The Ryan Program is named after Kenneth John Ryan, MD, who was an obstetrician and leader in medical ethics and a supporter of abortion rights. Early in his career, he made a name for himself through a series of discoveries in biochemistry, including one that helped untangle how the body produced estrogen. This work led to treatments for infertility and cancers of the prostate and breast. He was a member of the Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. Thus, he became one of the contributors to the Belmont Report which is the basis for informed-consent rules now governing research in this country. The Ryan Program Resident Award is given to the resident who best exemplifies the dedication to service, training, and education in contraception and abortion that characterizes the Ryan Program Recipient: Alyssa Drabik, MD

SASGOG The Society for Academic Specialists in

General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG)

Established in 2015, the SASGOG Resident award recognizes the resident (3rd or 4th year) who has distinguished themselves academically and demonstrated an interest in a career as an Academic Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Recipient: Brittany Van Houten, MD

SGO

The award is given to the resident who best exemplifies the qualities of the Society of Gynecological Oncologists (SGO) mission and vision: to promote excellence in the care of women at risk for or affected by gynecologic cancer through advocacy, education, research and inter-disciplinary collaboration, and to eradicate gynecologic cancers. Recipient: Martins Ayoola-Adeola, MD

SMFM The award is given in recognition of a shared commitment to the vision of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) to improve pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. Recipient: Rahul D’Mello, MD, PhD

John Y. Teshima, MD

John Teshima was a private attending who was a de-facto oncologist at Harper. He practiced with the department in the early 1980’s. The award was named after him and is presented to the individual who is felt to be the top gynecological surgeon in the class. Recipient: Rebeca Kelly, MD

Charles C .Vincent MD - Excellence in Obstetrical Care

In 1963, Dr. Vincent joined Wayne State University School of Medicine, rising to Associate Professor in 1974, and served as its Associate Dean of Student Affairs (1978-80) and Associate Dean of Admissions (1977-91). He also served as Director of Gynecology at Detroit Receiving Hospital (1975-92) and at Hutzel Hospital (1988-91). Charles was passionate about access to care, especially prenatal care. This award became synonymous with, and is awarded to, the top OB resident or fellow in the program. Recipient: Hattie Pearson, DO

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Awards to Faculty and Fellows

Carl W. Christensen, MD, PhD

Dr. Christensen obtained his MD and a PhD in Biochemistry at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hutzel Hospital. He then completed a Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Duke University Medical Center in 1988. He returned to Wayne State, practicing both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, and was Associate Residency Director of the OB / Gyn Residency Program until 2012. He continued as a Clinical Associate Professor with the Department until his retirement. This award is voted upon by the residents and is given to the faculty member who best exemplifies a passion for learning and excellence in teaching. Recipient: Chris Kliethermes, MD

Research Mentor-Faculty Award This award is voted upon by the residents, and is awarded to the faculty member who best exemplifies a passion for mentoring, and learning in resident research and education. Recipient: Maurice-Andre Recanati, MD

Clinical Attending of the Year

This award is given by the residents to the attending who has provided exceptional leadership by “going above and beyond” during resident training at the following hospital institutions:

• Huron Valley Sinai Hospital o Recipient: Hsin Wang, MD

• Hutzel Women’s Hospital / Karmanos Cancer Institute o Recipient: Rebecca Jameson, MD

• Sinai Grace Hospital o Recipient: Amanda Yancy, MD

Outstanding Fellow Award

This award is given by the residents to the fellow who has demonstrated excellence in all areas of resident teaching, mentoring, service and leadership. Recipient: Amy Harper, MD

PRESENTATION

OF

RESIDENTS

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident GraduateProgram Director: Satinder Kaur, MD, MHA

Fauzia Akbary, MD

Fauzia received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicinein Detroit, MI. After graduation from the Obstetrics and Gynecology ResidencyProgram at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University School of Medicine,she plans to join a Private Group Practice in Pine Bluff, Arkansas


George Contos, MD

George received his medical degree from the Medical University of South CarolinaCollege of Medicine in Charleston, SC. After graduation from the Obstetrics andGynecology Residency Program at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne StateUniversity School of Medicine, he plans to join a Private Group Practice – HutzelWomen’s Health Specialists (HWHS) in Detroit, Michigan

* AAGL PGY4 Award* 2nd Place Sidney F. Bottoms, MD – Resident Award


Rahul D’Mello, MD, PhD

Rahul was born in India and moved to the United States when he was 11. He grew upin Cleveland, where his first exposure to research was at the Cleveland Clinic. Hestudied Chemical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and graduated from theMD/PhD Program at the University of Cincinnati with a PhD in Immunology, whichhe completed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. During his 3rd year of medical schoolhe considered both Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology, choosing Obstetricsbecause of his clinical and research interest in maternal-fetal immunology, sparkedby the Zika Virus outbreak. After completing his residency in OB/GYN at theDetroit Medical Center / Wayne State University, he will continue his training in theMaternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program at Oregon Health & Science Universityin Portland. There he hopes to lay the groundwork for a research career investigatingmaternal-fetal immune responses to infection.

* Arthur G. Seski, MD Award* Excellence in Teaching Award* SMFM Award


Rebeca Kelly, MD

Rebeca received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicinein Detroit, MI. After graduation from the Obstetrics and Gynecology ResidencyProgram at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University School of Medicine,she plans to start a Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson, CooperUniversity, in Camden, New Jersey

* 3rd Place Sidney F. Bottoms, MD - Resident Award* John Y. Teshima, MD Award


Alexandra Matthews, MD

Alexandra received her medical degree from Wayne State University School ofMedicine in Detroit, MI. After graduation from the Obstetrics and GynecologyResidency Program at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University School ofMedicine, she plans to join a Private Group Practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia

* Nurse Midwifery Service Award


Vanessa Nienhouse, MD

Vanessa received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College ofMedicine at Rockford, Il. After graduation from the Obstetrics and GynecologyResidency Program at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University Schoolof Medicine, she plans to join a Federally Qualified Health Center in Rockford,Illinois


Hattie Pearson, MD

Hattie received her degree of osteopathic medicine from Touro University California,College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, CA. After graduation from the Obstetricsand Gynecology Residency Program at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne StateUniversity School of Medicine, she plans to join a Private Group Practice – AltosOaks Group at Stanford Children’s Hospital, in Mountain View, California

* Charles C. Vincent, MD Award


Laura Puckett, MD

Laura received her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health SciencesCenter, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, Texas. After graduation fromthe Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at the Detroit Medical Center /Wayne State University School of Medicine, she plans to join a Private GroupPractice in Florida


Brittany Van Houten, MD

Brittany received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicinein Detroit Michigan. After graduation from the Obstetrics and GynecologyResidency Program at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University School ofMedicine, she plans to join a Private Group Practice: Women's Medical Center, Mt.Pleasant Michigan (associated with McLaren Central Michigan)

* 1st Place Sidney F. Bottoms, MD – Resident Award* CREOG Award * SASGOG Award


Christopher Walker, MD

Christopher Walker was born on June 17, 1990 in Augusta, Georgia, where he had a funand fulfilling childhood spent with his mom, dad and little brother, Patrick. Hedeveloped an interest in Medicine dating back to the age of six years old. After highschool, he moved to Athens, Georgia where he attended the University of Georgia with amajor in Biology. He then moved back to his hometown in Augusta, Georgia where heattended the Medical College of Georgia for medical school. During his 3rd year OBGYNrotation, he fell in love with the diversity of skills and knowledge associated withObstetrics and Gynecology. It wasn't until his 4th year Sub internship in GynecologicOncology, that he developed a passion for research and the treatment of women withgynecologic cancers. Following completion of his Obstetrics and Gynecology residencyat Wayne State University this year, he will begin his fellowship in GynecologicOncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Heappreciates and will miss all the faculty, nurses, fellows and, most importantly, hisco-residents, who have made this such a memorable and enjoyable experience.

* John M. Malone, Jr, MD Award

PRESENTATION

OF

FELLOWS

Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship GraduateProgram Director: Robert Morris, MD

Amy Harper, MD

Amy completed medical school at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences inToledo, Ohio. During her third year, despite her best efforts to like General Surgery more, she foundher calling in OB/Gyn, specifically Gynecologic Oncology. The Match took her to the University ofMaryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, where she not only developed some serious streetcred, but she quickly confirmed that Gyn Onc is, in fact, the best. After a winding tour across theUS for fellowship interviews and a final few months of enduring Obstetrics, she came to WayneState University/Karmanos Cancer Institute for Gyn Onc fellowship.

Amy is eternally grateful for the excellent training she has received from the Gyn Onc faculty,who have prepared her to handle the most complex of surgeries, difficult conversations, andcomplicated medical management and treatment planning for such a unique population of women.She is also thankful for the important life lessons that her beloved residents have taught her: theserenity that is found on a ride in the vacation elevator, the necessity of pothole anticipation, andthe art of circling back. Amy is excited to be returning to her homeland where she will begin hercareer as a Gyn Onc attending at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant MedicalCenter in Columbus, Ohio.

* Outstanding Fellow Award

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship GraduateProgram Director: Lami Yeo, MD

Robert Para, MD

Robert Para was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He attended medical school in Poznan, Polandand then completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai in Chicago.Following residency, he had the privilege to continue his fellowship training at Wayne StateUniversity in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He envisions a career in academia where he can work withresidents and fellows and partake in research.

Dr. Para would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Roberto Romero and Dr. Nardhy Gomez-Lopez for their continuous support and guidance over the past three years. He would also like tothank Drs. Berman, Bryant, Chaiworapongsa, Gonik and Johnson for all their encouragementthat allowed him to become the person he is today. He is forever grateful to all of you.


Priya Prasad, MD

Priya Prasad, a graduating Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow, arrived here from Los Angeles. Neverhaving lived in Michigan before, she was looking forward to (and certainly encountered) a new lifeexperience and an opportunity to serve a different patient population than she was used to. Her yearshere have been very rewarding in terms of both the clinical pathology that she encountered, and by thewonderful residents and excellent Faculty with whom she worked. Priya would also like to mention aspecial note of thanks to the ancillary staff of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and theHospital for their daily valuable contribution. After graduation, Priya is planning to move toNorthern California. She has drawn her inspiration from her mother, husband and three children,and they will continue to have an impact on the direction her future life takes. In Priya’s free time,she is passionate about cooking and trying new cuisines. She also likes to hike, listen to music,practice yoga and turbo-kick.

Priya would like to offer her thanks to the Perinatology Research Branch (NICHD/NIH) / DetroitMedical Center / Wayne State University for providing her with this unmatched opportunity forspecialization training. She will take wonderful memories with her of the past three years spent here,and will cherish them forever.

* Sidney F. Bottoms, MD - Fellow Award


Katie Swor, DO

Dr. Swor grew up in Duluth, Minnesota where she attended Duluth Central High School. Sheattended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota where she pursued degrees in Biology andReligious studies, earning Bachelors of Arts degrees in 2008. She attended A.T. Still University,Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning her medical degree in 2014. Dr. Swor completedher internship and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Rowan University in Stratford, NewJersey, serving as a chief resident during her senior year. She will join the Maternal-Fetal Medicinedivision at Advocate Aurora Health System in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this fall.

Dr. Swor would like to thank her family and friends for their support and encouragementthroughout her medical training. She would also like to thank all of the clinical and researchfaculty at Wayne State University and the Perinatology Research Branch for their guidance andsupport throughout her fellowship. And a special thank you to Dr. Alfieri and the L&D team atHutzel who helped Dr. Swor and her husband welcome their youngest son, Evan, last October.

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Special Thank You!

2020 – 2021 Administrative Chief ResidentsGeorge Contos, MD

Rahul D’Mello, MD, PhD

2020 – 2021 Academic Chief ResidentsChristopher Walker, MDJoshua George, MD, MPH

Program Coordinators

Residency ProgramSusie Lawrence, PhD

Gynecologic Oncology FellowshipDebbie Paduchowski

Maternal-Fetal Medicine FellowshipJulie Abshire-Huff

Virtual Graduation Program DesignAlaina Bruce-Jackson, MBA

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