Research

Scholarly activities are integral in the Department of Ob/Gyn at Scott & White. Our interns begin their research experience with a one-month research rotation. During that month, a project reflecting each intern’s interest is developed under the tutelage of Tom Kuehl, Ph.D., Director of the Ob/Gyn Division of Research. Each resident completes one hypothesis-driven research project for presentation at the Bunkley/Resident Research Day during the PGY-3 year. PGY-2 residents make an oral presentation, typically a case presentation, at Resident Research Day. We provide resources and training to support our residents in their scholarly activities. Unique research opportunities are available through the Core Laboratory for Applied Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Many residents submit their projects to national and regional academic societies, with attendance financially supported by the Department. Scott & White residents have an excellent track record for successful competition in these venues. Manuscripts from Resident Research Day projects also routinely are submitted for publication, so that each resident has an opportunity to be published in peer reviewed journals.

These research projects were presented at our 2007 Bunkley Day Proceedings:
Histologic Response of Porcine Collagen-coated and Uncoated Polyprolylene Grafts in a Rabbit Vagina Model (R. Keith Huffaker, M.D.)

Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis in an Adolescent Female with No Prior Exogenous Exposure to Progesterone:  A Case Study (Eric Allerkamp, M.D.)

Return of Ovarian and Endometrial Function After Long Term Use of Extended Oral Contraceptive Regimen with an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl, Estradiol and Drospirenone (Jennifer Bailey, M.D.)

Comparing Human Ovarian Tumor Cell Lines to the Same Cells Grafted in Immune Compromised Mice using Gene Microarray Technology (Tyler Handcock, M.D.)

A Prospective Single Center Randomized Study to Evaluate Suppression of the Pituitary Ovarian Axis with Three Different Regimens of Oral Contraceptive Pills (Misty Vandever, M.D.)

Position of Bladder and Cervix in Squirrel Monkeys with and without Pelvic Organ Prolapse as Detected Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Jason Bradford, M.D.)

Histologic and Biomechanical Comparison of Graft Materials Implanted in the Rabbit Abdomen and Vagina (Jocylen Glassberg, M.D.)

A Cornual Ectopic Pregnancy:  A Case Study (Sunny Glenn, M.D.)

Suprasellar Dysgerminoma Associated with a Persistent Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Ronica McBrayer, M.D.)

Back to Top