CONGRATULATIONS — CLASS OF 2013!
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(from left to right) Davinder Mann, MD, MPH, Catherine Herway, MD, Maternal Fetal-Medicine ,
Tiffany Shu, MD, Jennifer Axe, MD and Anna Nelson-Moseke, MD
RESIDENT RESEARCH DAY— APRIL 26, 2013 Resident Research Day was held on Friday,
April 26, 2013 at the University of Arizona
in the Department of Obstetrics &
Gynecology. The guest speaker was Eve Espey, MD MPH, Professor of Obstetrics &
Gynecology at the University of New
Mexico where she is also Dean of Students
in the Office of Medical Student Affairs. Her
presentation was entitled, “Global Impact of
Abortion.”
Additional presentations included:
Jennifer Axe, MD, “Effect of Endometrial
Shedding Prior to Ovulation Induction on Conception and Live Birth Rates in PCOS
Women.” Hillary Hendryk, MD, “Rate of
Postpartum Weight Loss and Correlation
with Retention of Pregnancy Weight Gain.”
Rachel Walker, MD, “Does Warming UP
Prior to Laparoscopic Surgery Improve
Performance on a Virtual Simulated Model?”
Lindsay Wood, MD, “Borderline AFI and
its Relation to Fetal Intolerance of Labor, A Two-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.”
Catherine Herway, MD, The Presence of
Mitochondrial “Progesterone Receptors in
Amniochorionic Membranes.”
Jennifer Axe, MD Hillary Hendryk, MD S. Lindsay, Wood, MD Rachel Walker, MD Catherine Herway, MD
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CELIA VALENZUELA , MD—REMARKABLE MOM!
This year, Dr. Celia Valenzuela was recognized as a “Remarkable Mom” by Tu Nidito at their annual gala event where 5 mothers were recognized and honored for making a difference in the lives of children and families. Tu Nidito shares, “Dr. Valenzuela is one of the rare women who gives as much to the community as she does to her family, and we are proud to have the privilege of honoring her at the Remarkable Celebration. The event was held at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Dr. Pamela Lotke attended The Women’s
Health 2013, 21st Annual Congress in
Washington, DC this past March. She
participated in The Women’s Health & Sex
Differences Research Scientific Poster
Session. The poster session is co-
sponsored by the NIH Office of Research
on Women's Health. Dr. Lotke won First
Place for her poster entitled: Innovations
in Health Professions Education and Career
Development, Intrauterine Contraception
for Nulliparous Women: A Global Survey
of Providers’ Knowledge and Attitudes.
PAMELA LOTKE, MD, MPH—FIRST PLACE POSTER
Pamela Lotke, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of OB/GYN
Celia Valenzuela, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of OB/GYN
ILANA ADDIS , MD— JFSA HONOREE
The Jewish Federation of
Southern Arizona most re-
cently recognized Dr. Ilana
Addis as one of “13 Extraor-
dinary Women” for her es-
teemed dedication to Philan-
thropy. Dr. Addis is Director
of Urogynecology and Assis-
tant Director of Female Pelvic
Medicine and Reconstructive
Surgery.
Ilana Addis, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of OB/GYN
Cynthia Miller, CNM, MPH, MSN, received the Faculty of the Year award from the University of Phoenix where she teaches nursing. Cindy received a Master of Science in Nurs-ing on Saturday, May 18, 2013!
Cynthia Miller, MSW, MPH, MSN
Department of OB/GYN
Clinical Assistant Professor
CYNTHIA MILLER, CNM, MPH, MSN—FACULTY AWARD
University of Arizona Graduating seniors were asked
to submit names of faculty who played a vital role in
their academic success. These students selected facul-
ty from the department of
OBGYN were selected:
Ilana Addis, MD, MPH,
Lynn Coppola, MD, MPH.,
and Heather Reed, MD.
OBGYN FACULTY—MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW OB/GYN FIRST YEAR RESIDENTS– CLASS OF 2017
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Romy Ghosh
Texas Tech University
Craig Wolf
University of North Dakota
Cassi Grotepas
University of Nebraska
Taylor McCauley
Brody School at East Carolina
Two outstanding physicians
were nominated in the
Department of Obstetrics &
Gynecology by Professor and
Head,
Kathryn Reed, MD:
Ken
Hatch, MD, and Jessica Moreno,
MD.
Dr. Reed states, “Dr. Hatch is
an extraordinary physician
surgeon known nationally and
internationally for his skills. He is
a consummate teacher and his
trainees continually express
gratitude for his training after
they finish residency (and during,
as well!) Department
faculty are grateful for
the expertise he brings
to our work.”
“Dr. Moreno is an
obstetrician-gynecologist
who models compassion
and competence for her
patients and colleagues,
and is deeply
appreciated by everyone
who works with and for
her. In particular her
service at the St.
Elizabeth’s clinic has
been truly exemplary
for patients, residents
and medical students in
obstetrics and gynecology.
“As Department Head I am
deeply grateful to the entire
TEAM of faculty physicians who
care for patients, train our learners,
do collaborative research and
provide public contributions. The
faculty
of Obstetrics and Gynecology
provide high quality care and
teaching, including in-house call
24/7/365 at UAMC and
24/7/365 consultations at 2
other hospitals; passionately
serve underserved women and
their families, locally and
globally; enthusiastically
promote effective family
planning services; and create a
respectful workplace.
It is my privilege to work with
this department,” said
Dr. Kathy Reed, Department
Head, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology.
OUTSTANDING OBGYN PHYSIC IANS — NOMINATED BY DEPARTMENT HEAD
Ken Hatch, MD
Professor of
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jessica Moreno, MD
Assistant Professor of
Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Obstetrical Challenges, 30th Annual
Review Course was
held mid-March in
Phoenix, Arizona. Dr.
Cathy Herway,
Maternal Fetal
Medicine Fellow,
gave an oral
presentation entitled,
“Updates in Preterm
Premature Rupture
of Membranes.”
Two of our Chief
Residents also
delivered presentations at the Phoenix
Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and
Gynecology [PIROG], Resident Research
Night in Phoenix during March.
Dr. Tiffany
presented:
“Hemoglobin
A1C and Vaginal
Lacerations: A
Retrospective
Analysis.”
faculty member in the Department of
Obstetrics & Gynecology at The Universi-
ty of Arizona, arranged the visit at the
request of the Public Health Director of
Dalian. They would like to incorporate
laparoscopic surgery into their surgical
program at the University of Dalian. Dr.
Hatch provided videos that have been
translated into Chinese by Dr. Zou.
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology
in the Department of Obstetrics & Gy-
necology welcomed 2 visiting surgeons
from the city of Dalian in China. They
watched surgery and began a dialog con-
cerning consultation between Arizona
and Dalian. Dr. Huang Xianli and Dr. Liu
Tiewei were guests for 3 days in January
2013. Dr. Changping Zou , a former
[Photo: from left: Xinli Huang, General Surgeon, The Central Hospital of
Changchun City Fang Wang, OR, Chief Nurse, Tianjin Central OBGYN
Hospital,Ken Hatch, MD, Professor, University of Arizona, Department of
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Recon-
structive Surgery, Changping Zou, MD, PhD, Associate Professor,
Yan Wang, OR Chief Nurse, Tianjin Central OBGYN HospitalTiehui Liu,
General Surgeon, The People's Hospital of Changchun City.]
RESIDENT AND MFM FEL LOW PRESENTATIONS
VIS IT ING SCHOLARS FROM CHINA
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Dr. Anna Nelson-Moseke presented:
"An Unusual BRCA Mutation
Distribution in a High Risk Cancer
Genetics Clinic” and placed 2nd for her
presentation.
Catherine Herway, MD
MFM Fellow
Tiffany Shu, MD
Chief Resident
Anna Nelson-Moseke, MD
Chief Resident
6TH ANNUAL ALUMNI & FRIENDS REUNION—APRIL 26, 2013
The 6th Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion event was held at the Westward Look Resort in Tucson.
Photo: (from left) Lynn Coppola, MD, MPH, Katherine Degen, MD, Celia Valenzuela, MD, Richard Langert, MD, Heather
Reed, MD, John Heusinkveld, MD, Katherine Glaser, MD, Amy Mitchell, MD, Dana Damron, MD, Kathryn Reed, MD
Paula is a Registered Nurse and has
been working in
80PC since the
fall. She moved
to Tucson 3 years
ago from New
England, is
married and has
4 adult children
along with 3
grand children.
Paula has
been a
nurse since 1999. Early in her career
she provided case management for
people with physical disabilities. In
addition, she has over 10 years of
experience working in labor and
delivery as a nurse where she worked
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW STAFF in a small community hospital in New
Hampshire. Paul has also worked as a
triage nurse in an urgent care facility
prior to coming to UAHN. Paula says
she’s “very happy to be working n the
OBGYN department.”
When not working she
enjoys hiking, running and
birding. She is also a
volunteer teaching
literacy in Tucson.
Paula is very much
appreciative to her co-
workers for receiving such
a warm welcome!
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Katherine is a Research
Specialist , Sr., in the Gynecologic
Oncology Division. She has a master’s
degree in psychology from Wake Forest
University. Katherine came to us from
Indianapolis, IN.
When not at work, she enjoys art, food
and traveling. Her favorite new
hobby is to explore on her bike.
Katherine welcomes opportunities
to hear about what’s going on in
Tucson and is always eager to try
a local recommended eatery!
Please extend a warm welcome
to our new staff!
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Katherine Buckley, MA
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