BIO

Dr. Rolando Cepeda is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. After completing medical school in Mexico, he entered a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University, in 1989.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Education in bioethics – teaching and education research
• International Women’s Health – teaching and consultation (Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Yemen)

BIO

Dr. Rolando Cepeda is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. After completing medical school in Mexico, he entered a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University, in 1989.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Education in bioethics – teaching and education research
• International Women’s Health – teaching and consultation (Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Yemen)

BIO

After completing her BSc in biochemistry at the University of Toronto, Dr. Jean Chamberlain attended medical school at the University of Toronto. She earned her MD in 1991 and completed a rotating internship at Toronto East General Hospital in 1992. Upon completion of a Royal College Fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Western Ontario in 1996, Dr. Chamberlain joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. She completed her master of education at the University of Toronto (OISE) in 1998.

Dr. Chamberlain is also co-director of the McMaster International Women’s Health Program and founding director of Save the Mothers (STM) International, an organization dedicated to saving some of the 287,000 mothers who die in childbirth every year. Dr. Chamberlain is an internationally recognized expert in women’s health and is a member of the Order of Canada. Her work has earned her several awards including the 2006 International Community Service Award from the Federation of International Obstetricians/Gynecologists for her outstanding contribution to the health of mothers around the world.

Dr. Chamberlain also received the Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2009.

She has spent 12 years working in Uganda advocating for safe motherhood with Save the Mothers. Before her tenure in Uganda, she spent five years in Yemen as an obstetrician/gynecologist. While abroad, she maintained her academic position in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University. Currently, she is a professor at McMaster University with her clinical practice based out of St Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

International women’s health, public health leadership, advocacy, refugee and immigrant women

HONOURS & AWARDS

• International Community Service Award, Federation of International Obstetricians/Gynecologists (2006)
• Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award for work improving maternal health, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2009)
• Prix d’Excellence for going beyond the call of duty, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2012)
• Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal (2012)
• Iductee, Hamilton Gallery of Distinction (2013)
• Mission Legacy Award, The Sisters of St. Joseph, Hamilton (2013)
• Honorary Doctorate of Laws, University of Waterloo (2013)
• Member, Order of Canada (2014)

PUBLICATIONS

Jarde, A., Lutsiv, O., Park, C.K., Beyene, J., Dodd, J.M., Barrett, J., Shah, P.S., Cook, J.L., Saito, S., Biringer, A.B. and Sabatino, L., 2017. Effectiveness of progesterone, cerclage and pessary for preventing preterm birth in singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Jarde, A., Lutsiv, O., Park, C., Gulmezoglu, M., Shah, P., Biringer, A., Saito, S., Cook, J., Vera, C., Barrett, J. and Chamberlain, J., 2016. Progesterone, cervical cerclage and cervical pessary for primary prevention of preterm birth in high risk singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1(214), pp.S248-S249.

Jarde, A., Lutsiv, O., Park, C., Shah, P., Biringer, A., Saito, S., Cook, J., Vera, C., Barret, J., Chamberlain, J. and Dodd, J., 2016. P-OBS-JM-077 What is the Best Intervention for Preventing Preterm Birth: Progesterone, Cerclage or Pessary? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.489.

Chamberlain, J. and E. Nakabembe. (2016) Water: A Missing Link That Can Save Mothers and Newborns. Solutions 7(6):40-46.

Nakabembe, E., Chamberlain, J., Ssonko, M., Mirembe, F., Scott, D. and Agutu, T., 2015. Bridging the communication gap between communities and health facilities using modern accessible technology with information power for improved care of vulnerable mothers and newborns. Canadian Journal of Surgery, 58(4 Suppl 1), p.S165.

Chamberlain, J. and Nakabembe, E., 2015. Moving Goals and Policy Into Effective Action for Mothers and Newborns Around the World: the Mother-and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(1), pp.14-15.

Chamberlain, J. and Watt, S., 2012. Training multidisciplinary leaders for health promotion in developing countries: lessons learned. Health promotion practice, 13(3), pp.344-348.

Watt, S., and Chamberlain, J., 2012. Training and Retaining Effective Safe Motherhood Advocates. Interdisciplinary Studies Journal, 1(4), p.9.

Watt, S. and Chamberlain, J., 2011. Water, climate change, and maternal and newborn health. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 3(6), pp.491-496.

Chamberlain, J. and Watt, S., 2008. Education for safe motherhood: a Save the Mothers’ advocacy initiative. Leadership in Health Services, 21(4), pp.278-289.

Chamberlain, J., Watt, S., Mohide, P., Muggah, H., Trim, K. and Kyomuhendo, G.B., 2007. Women’s perception of self-worth and access to health care. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 98(1), pp.75-79.

Chamberlain JE. (2004). Compassion in Life, Caring in Death.(editorial).  JOGC July 2004 26 (7): 621.

Chamberlain JE, Lalonde A, Sarulkarum A, McDonagh R. The Role of Professional Associations in Reducing Maternal Mortality. Int. J. of Gyencol Obstet 2003: 83 (1):94-102.

Chamberlain, JE. From Fistula Patient to Fistula Surgeon. JOGC, February 2003

Thistle PJ, Chamberlain J. Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section in Rural African Setting. Int. J. of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 77, April 2002, 31.

BIO

After completing her BSc in biochemistry at the University of Toronto, Dr. Jean Chamberlain attended medical school at the University of Toronto. She earned her MD in 1991 and completed a rotating internship at Toronto East General Hospital in 1992. Upon completion of a Royal College Fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Western Ontario in 1996, Dr. Chamberlain joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. She completed her master of education at the University of Toronto (OISE) in 1998.

Dr. Chamberlain is also co-director of the McMaster International Women’s Health Program and founding director of Save the Mothers (STM) International, an organization dedicated to saving some of the 287,000 mothers who die in childbirth every year. Dr. Chamberlain is an internationally recognized expert in women’s health and is a member of the Order of Canada. Her work has earned her several awards including the 2006 International Community Service Award from the Federation of International Obstetricians/Gynecologists for her outstanding contribution to the health of mothers around the world.

Dr. Chamberlain also received the Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2009.

She has spent 12 years working in Uganda advocating for safe motherhood with Save the Mothers. Before her tenure in Uganda, she spent five years in Yemen as an obstetrician/gynecologist. While abroad, she maintained her academic position in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University. Currently, she is a professor at McMaster University with her clinical practice based out of St Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

International women’s health, public health leadership, advocacy, refugee and immigrant women

HONOURS & AWARDS

• International Community Service Award, Federation of International Obstetricians/Gynecologists (2006)
• Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award for work improving maternal health, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2009)
• Prix d’Excellence for going beyond the call of duty, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2012)
• Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal (2012)
• Iductee, Hamilton Gallery of Distinction (2013)
• Mission Legacy Award, The Sisters of St. Joseph, Hamilton (2013)
• Honorary Doctorate of Laws, University of Waterloo (2013)
• Member, Order of Canada (2014)

PUBLICATIONS

Jarde, A., Lutsiv, O., Park, C.K., Beyene, J., Dodd, J.M., Barrett, J., Shah, P.S., Cook, J.L., Saito, S., Biringer, A.B. and Sabatino, L., 2017. Effectiveness of progesterone, cerclage and pessary for preventing preterm birth in singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Jarde, A., Lutsiv, O., Park, C., Gulmezoglu, M., Shah, P., Biringer, A., Saito, S., Cook, J., Vera, C., Barrett, J. and Chamberlain, J., 2016. Progesterone, cervical cerclage and cervical pessary for primary prevention of preterm birth in high risk singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1(214), pp.S248-S249.

Jarde, A., Lutsiv, O., Park, C., Shah, P., Biringer, A., Saito, S., Cook, J., Vera, C., Barret, J., Chamberlain, J. and Dodd, J., 2016. P-OBS-JM-077 What is the Best Intervention for Preventing Preterm Birth: Progesterone, Cerclage or Pessary? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.489.

Chamberlain, J. and E. Nakabembe. (2016) Water: A Missing Link That Can Save Mothers and Newborns. Solutions 7(6):40-46.

Nakabembe, E., Chamberlain, J., Ssonko, M., Mirembe, F., Scott, D. and Agutu, T., 2015. Bridging the communication gap between communities and health facilities using modern accessible technology with information power for improved care of vulnerable mothers and newborns. Canadian Journal of Surgery, 58(4 Suppl 1), p.S165.

Chamberlain, J. and Nakabembe, E., 2015. Moving Goals and Policy Into Effective Action for Mothers and Newborns Around the World: the Mother-and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(1), pp.14-15.

Chamberlain, J. and Watt, S., 2012. Training multidisciplinary leaders for health promotion in developing countries: lessons learned. Health promotion practice, 13(3), pp.344-348.

Watt, S., and Chamberlain, J., 2012. Training and Retaining Effective Safe Motherhood Advocates. Interdisciplinary Studies Journal, 1(4), p.9.

Watt, S. and Chamberlain, J., 2011. Water, climate change, and maternal and newborn health. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 3(6), pp.491-496.

Chamberlain, J. and Watt, S., 2008. Education for safe motherhood: a Save the Mothers’ advocacy initiative. Leadership in Health Services, 21(4), pp.278-289.

Chamberlain, J., Watt, S., Mohide, P., Muggah, H., Trim, K. and Kyomuhendo, G.B., 2007. Women’s perception of self-worth and access to health care. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 98(1), pp.75-79.

Chamberlain JE. (2004). Compassion in Life, Caring in Death.(editorial).  JOGC July 2004 26 (7): 621.

Chamberlain JE, Lalonde A, Sarulkarum A, McDonagh R. The Role of Professional Associations in Reducing Maternal Mortality. Int. J. of Gyencol Obstet 2003: 83 (1):94-102.

Chamberlain, JE. From Fistula Patient to Fistula Surgeon. JOGC, February 2003

Thistle PJ, Chamberlain J. Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section in Rural African Setting. Int. J. of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 77, April 2002, 31.

BIO

Dr. Amie Cullimore is a professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University and a former practicing obstetrician and gynecologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare.

AWARDS

• 2008, Ontario Hospital Association, Leading Practice Award
• 2007, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, Carl Nimrod Educator of the Year Award
• 2005, Canadian Association of Medical Education, Certificate of Merit Award
• 2005, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology AGM., Best Oral Presentation
• 2004, The Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO) Trust Fund Travel Award for Clinical Educators
• 2004, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APOG) AGM, Best Poster, 2nd Place
• 2002, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Excellence in Teaching Award

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Medical Education, Progress Testing in Postgraduate Training

PUBLICATIONS

Abbott, J.F., Pradhan, A., Buery-Joyner, S., Casey, P.M., Chuang, A., Dugoff, L., Dalrymple, J.L., Forstein, D.A., Hampton, B.S., Hueppchen, N.A. and Kaczmarczyk, J.M., 2017. To the Point: Integrating Patient Safety Education Into the Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate Curriculum. Journal of Patient Safety.

Dugoff, L., Pradhan, A., Casey, P., Dalrymple, J.L., Abbott, J.F., Buery-Joyner, S.D., Chuang, A., Cullimore, A.J., Forstein, D.A., Hampton, B.S. and Kaczmarczyk, J.M., 2016. Pelvic and breast examination skills curricula in United States medical schools: a survey of obstetrics and gynecology clerkship directors. BMC Medical Education, 16(1), p.314.

Dalrymple, J.L., Cullimore, A.J., Hiraoka, M., Holmström, S. and Hueppchen, N.A., 2014. Abstracts From the Proceedings of the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) and Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO). Teaching and learning in medicine, 26(4), pp.431-437.

Hampton, B.S., Chuang, A.W., Abbott, J.F., Buery-Joyner, S.D., Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J.L., Forstein, D.A., Hueppchen, N.A., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Page-Ramsey, S. and Pradhan, A., 2014. To the point: obstetrics and gynecology global health experiences for medical students. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 211(1), pp.18-23.

Costescu, D.J. and Cullimore, A.J., 2013. Lessons learned from a resident-led clinical trial in obstetrics. Clinical Trials, 10(4), pp.612-616.

Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Chuang, A., Dugoff, L., Abbott, J.F., Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J., Davis, K.R., Hueppchen, N.A., Katz, N.T., Nuthalapaty, F.S. and Pradhan, A., 2013. e-Professionalism: A new frontier in medical education. Teaching and learning in medicine, 25(2), pp.165-170.

Nuthalapaty, F.S., Casey, P.M., Cullimore, A.J., Dugoff, L., Abbott, J.F., Chuang, A.W., Dalrymple, J.L., Hueppchen, N.A., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Katz, N.T. and Pradhan, A., 2012. To the point: a primer on medical education research. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 207(1), pp.9-13.

Hueppchen, N., Dalrymple, J.L., Hammoud, M.M., Abbott, J.F., Casey, P.M., Chuang, A.W., Cullimore, A., Davis, K.R., Dugoff, L., Espey, E.L. and Kaczmarczyk, J.M., 2011. To the point: medical education reviews—ongoing call for faculty development. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 205(3), pp.171-176.

Dore, K.L., Kreuger, S., Ladhani, M., Rolfson, D., Kurtz, D., Kulasegaram, K., Cullimore, A.J., Norman, G.R., Eva, K.W., Bates, S. and Reiter, H.I., 2010. The reliability and acceptability of the multiple mini-interview as a selection instrument for postgraduate admissions. Academic Medicine, 85(10), pp.S60-S63.

Chuang, A.W., Nuthalapaty, F.S., Casey, P.M., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J.L., Dugoff, L., Espey, E.L., Hammoud, M.M., Hueppchen, N.A. and Katz, N.T., 2010. To the point: reviews in medical education—taking control of the hidden curriculum. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 203(4), pp.316-e1.

Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J.L., Dugoff, L., Hueppchen, N.A., Casey, P.M., Chuang, A.W., Espey, E.L., Hammoud, M.M., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Katz, N.T. and Nuthalapaty, F.S., 2010. The obstetrics and gynaecology resident as teacher. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(12), pp.1176-1185.

BIO

Dr. Amie Cullimore is a professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University and a former practicing obstetrician and gynecologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare.

AWARDS

• 2008, Ontario Hospital Association, Leading Practice Award
• 2007, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, Carl Nimrod Educator of the Year Award
• 2005, Canadian Association of Medical Education, Certificate of Merit Award
• 2005, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology AGM., Best Oral Presentation
• 2004, The Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO) Trust Fund Travel Award for Clinical Educators
• 2004, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APOG) AGM, Best Poster, 2nd Place
• 2002, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Excellence in Teaching Award

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Medical Education, Progress Testing in Postgraduate Training

PUBLICATIONS

Abbott, J.F., Pradhan, A., Buery-Joyner, S., Casey, P.M., Chuang, A., Dugoff, L., Dalrymple, J.L., Forstein, D.A., Hampton, B.S., Hueppchen, N.A. and Kaczmarczyk, J.M., 2017. To the Point: Integrating Patient Safety Education Into the Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate Curriculum. Journal of Patient Safety.

Dugoff, L., Pradhan, A., Casey, P., Dalrymple, J.L., Abbott, J.F., Buery-Joyner, S.D., Chuang, A., Cullimore, A.J., Forstein, D.A., Hampton, B.S. and Kaczmarczyk, J.M., 2016. Pelvic and breast examination skills curricula in United States medical schools: a survey of obstetrics and gynecology clerkship directors. BMC Medical Education, 16(1), p.314.

Dalrymple, J.L., Cullimore, A.J., Hiraoka, M., Holmström, S. and Hueppchen, N.A., 2014. Abstracts From the Proceedings of the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) and Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO). Teaching and learning in medicine, 26(4), pp.431-437.

Hampton, B.S., Chuang, A.W., Abbott, J.F., Buery-Joyner, S.D., Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J.L., Forstein, D.A., Hueppchen, N.A., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Page-Ramsey, S. and Pradhan, A., 2014. To the point: obstetrics and gynecology global health experiences for medical students. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 211(1), pp.18-23.

Costescu, D.J. and Cullimore, A.J., 2013. Lessons learned from a resident-led clinical trial in obstetrics. Clinical Trials, 10(4), pp.612-616.

Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Chuang, A., Dugoff, L., Abbott, J.F., Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J., Davis, K.R., Hueppchen, N.A., Katz, N.T., Nuthalapaty, F.S. and Pradhan, A., 2013. e-Professionalism: A new frontier in medical education. Teaching and learning in medicine, 25(2), pp.165-170.

Nuthalapaty, F.S., Casey, P.M., Cullimore, A.J., Dugoff, L., Abbott, J.F., Chuang, A.W., Dalrymple, J.L., Hueppchen, N.A., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Katz, N.T. and Pradhan, A., 2012. To the point: a primer on medical education research. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 207(1), pp.9-13.

Hueppchen, N., Dalrymple, J.L., Hammoud, M.M., Abbott, J.F., Casey, P.M., Chuang, A.W., Cullimore, A., Davis, K.R., Dugoff, L., Espey, E.L. and Kaczmarczyk, J.M., 2011. To the point: medical education reviews—ongoing call for faculty development. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 205(3), pp.171-176.

Dore, K.L., Kreuger, S., Ladhani, M., Rolfson, D., Kurtz, D., Kulasegaram, K., Cullimore, A.J., Norman, G.R., Eva, K.W., Bates, S. and Reiter, H.I., 2010. The reliability and acceptability of the multiple mini-interview as a selection instrument for postgraduate admissions. Academic Medicine, 85(10), pp.S60-S63.

Chuang, A.W., Nuthalapaty, F.S., Casey, P.M., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J.L., Dugoff, L., Espey, E.L., Hammoud, M.M., Hueppchen, N.A. and Katz, N.T., 2010. To the point: reviews in medical education—taking control of the hidden curriculum. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 203(4), pp.316-e1.

Cullimore, A.J., Dalrymple, J.L., Dugoff, L., Hueppchen, N.A., Casey, P.M., Chuang, A.W., Espey, E.L., Hammoud, M.M., Kaczmarczyk, J.M., Katz, N.T. and Nuthalapaty, F.S., 2010. The obstetrics and gynaecology resident as teacher. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(12), pp.1176-1185.

BIO

Dr. Bryon De France is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University and a member of the active staff in the clinical department of obstetrics and gynecology at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation in Hamilton Ontario. He is also an associate member of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at McMaster University.  Dr. De France is one of the two lead maternal fetal medicine physicians leading the McMaster Diabetes in pregnancy program at McMaster University.

He received his MD at McMaster University and continued there to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He was the first fellow in the maternal fetal medicine program at McMaster. Prior to his medical education, he completed BSc and MSc degrees in the field of toxicology at the University of Guelph. Dr. De France joined the division of maternal fetal medicine at McMaster in 2001, and has been an active full-time member since that time. He has pursued additional training in clinical epidemiology while on staff at McMaster University and is currently involved in clinical, educational and research activities.

CLINICAL INTERESTS

• Maternal and fetal medicine
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Fetal ultrasound

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research Themes

Fetal growth; Fetal body composition; Diabetes in pregnancy; Clinical trials

Clinical Trials:

Folic Acid Clinical Trial (FACT) – Local Qualified Investigator
International, Multi-Centered, RCT
The hypothesis of the study is: high dose (4.0 mg per day) supplementation for pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia starting in early pregnancy and continued throughout the entire pregnancy will lower the incidence of preeclampsia.

The trial completed recruitment in November 2015 and the local contribution to recruitment of 161 participants to the final goal of 2464 was 2nd of 72 centers worldwide.

Ongoing Collaborative Work

Dr. Christoph Fusch
Dual closed-loop ex-vivo placenta perfusion

Dr. Christoph Fusch, Dr. Nina Stein, Dr. Mike Noseworthy
Fetal Body Composition

PUBLICATIONS

Malinowski, A. K., De France, B., Sun, D., Carvalho, J. C. A., & Shehata, N. (2017). Obstetric neuraxial anaesthesia in the context of maternal immune thrombocytopenia: secondary analysis of a retrospective cohort study. BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia, 119(5), 1067-1068.?

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Sabatino, L., DeFrance, B., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2016. Implementation of an interprofessional team review of adverse events in obstetrics using a standardized computer tool: A mixed methods study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(2), pp.168-176.

Sun, D., Shehata, N., Xiang, Y.Y., Gregorovich, S., De France, B., Arnold, D.M., Shah, P.S. and Malinowski, A.K., 2016. Corticosteroids compared to intravenous immune globulin for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. Blood, pp.blood-2016.

Vasanthan, T., Rochow, N., Mian, F., Codini, T., DeFrance, B., Fusch, G., Samiee-Zafarghandy, S. and Fusch, C., 2014. LPS from bovine serum albumin drives TNF-? release during ex-vivo placenta perfusion experiments, contaminates the perfusion system but can be effectively removed by oxidative cleaning. Placenta, 35(12), pp.1095-1098.

Vasanthan, T., Rochow, N., Mian, M.F., DeFrance, B., Fusch, G. and Fusch, C., 2014. Dual closed-loop ex-vivo placental perfusion model: Evidence for relevant LPS contamination and development of a procedure for depyrogenation. Placenta, 35(9), p.A23.

Morais M., Deniz S., Ellis S., DeFrance B., 2011.  Characteristics That Influence the Uptake of Prenatal screening of women delivering in a Canadian urban centre. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 33(6) Supplement 1:S37-38.

De France BF. The ALARM and MORE OB Programs – Letter to the Editor. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2007;29(3):215-217.

DeFrance, B, Brennan, B. “Single Versus Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids”. Evidence Based Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 3 (2) Pg. 109-110, June 2001.

RECENT RESIDENT RESEARCH

2015
Sandra Gregorovich
“Corticosteroids Compared to Intravenous Immune Globulin for the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy”

2014
Esther Chin
“Necrotizing Fasciitis in Obstetrics and Gynecology – a systematic review”

Elissa Tepperman – R.T. Weaver Best Research Recipient
Redefining Hadlock Curves for the Diabetic Population

Karen MacMillan
Relative fetal acidemia in pregestational diabetics compared to non-diabetic controls.

2013
Meredith Giffin – R.T. Weaver Best Research Recipient
“Estimating Fetal Birth Weight in Pregestational Diabetics Using the Gestation-Adjusted Projection Method: Accuracy and Optimal Timing of Estimation

2012
Kersti Ranken – R.T. Weaver Best Research Recipient
Estimation of Fetal Weight in Pregestational Diabetics: A Comparison of 15 Formulas

BIO

Dr. Bryon De France is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University and a member of the active staff in the clinical department of obstetrics and gynecology at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation in Hamilton Ontario. He is also an associate member of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at McMaster University.  Dr. De France is one of the two lead maternal fetal medicine physicians leading the McMaster Diabetes in pregnancy program at McMaster University.

He received his MD at McMaster University and continued there to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He was the first fellow in the maternal fetal medicine program at McMaster. Prior to his medical education, he completed BSc and MSc degrees in the field of toxicology at the University of Guelph. Dr. De France joined the division of maternal fetal medicine at McMaster in 2001, and has been an active full-time member since that time. He has pursued additional training in clinical epidemiology while on staff at McMaster University and is currently involved in clinical, educational and research activities.

CLINICAL INTERESTS

• Maternal and fetal medicine
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Fetal ultrasound

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research Themes

Fetal growth; Fetal body composition; Diabetes in pregnancy; Clinical trials

Clinical Trials:

Folic Acid Clinical Trial (FACT) – Local Qualified Investigator
International, Multi-Centered, RCT
The hypothesis of the study is: high dose (4.0 mg per day) supplementation for pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia starting in early pregnancy and continued throughout the entire pregnancy will lower the incidence of preeclampsia.

The trial completed recruitment in November 2015 and the local contribution to recruitment of 161 participants to the final goal of 2464 was 2nd of 72 centers worldwide.

Ongoing Collaborative Work

Dr. Christoph Fusch
Dual closed-loop ex-vivo placenta perfusion

Dr. Christoph Fusch, Dr. Nina Stein, Dr. Mike Noseworthy
Fetal Body Composition

PUBLICATIONS

Malinowski, A. K., De France, B., Sun, D., Carvalho, J. C. A., & Shehata, N. (2017). Obstetric neuraxial anaesthesia in the context of maternal immune thrombocytopenia: secondary analysis of a retrospective cohort study. BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia, 119(5), 1067-1068.?

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Sabatino, L., DeFrance, B., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2016. Implementation of an interprofessional team review of adverse events in obstetrics using a standardized computer tool: A mixed methods study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(2), pp.168-176.

Sun, D., Shehata, N., Xiang, Y.Y., Gregorovich, S., De France, B., Arnold, D.M., Shah, P.S. and Malinowski, A.K., 2016. Corticosteroids compared to intravenous immune globulin for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. Blood, pp.blood-2016.

Vasanthan, T., Rochow, N., Mian, F., Codini, T., DeFrance, B., Fusch, G., Samiee-Zafarghandy, S. and Fusch, C., 2014. LPS from bovine serum albumin drives TNF-? release during ex-vivo placenta perfusion experiments, contaminates the perfusion system but can be effectively removed by oxidative cleaning. Placenta, 35(12), pp.1095-1098.

Vasanthan, T., Rochow, N., Mian, M.F., DeFrance, B., Fusch, G. and Fusch, C., 2014. Dual closed-loop ex-vivo placental perfusion model: Evidence for relevant LPS contamination and development of a procedure for depyrogenation. Placenta, 35(9), p.A23.

Morais M., Deniz S., Ellis S., DeFrance B., 2011.  Characteristics That Influence the Uptake of Prenatal screening of women delivering in a Canadian urban centre. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 33(6) Supplement 1:S37-38.

De France BF. The ALARM and MORE OB Programs – Letter to the Editor. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2007;29(3):215-217.

DeFrance, B, Brennan, B. “Single Versus Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids”. Evidence Based Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 3 (2) Pg. 109-110, June 2001.

RECENT RESIDENT RESEARCH

2015
Sandra Gregorovich
“Corticosteroids Compared to Intravenous Immune Globulin for the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy”

2014
Esther Chin
“Necrotizing Fasciitis in Obstetrics and Gynecology – a systematic review”

Elissa Tepperman – R.T. Weaver Best Research Recipient
Redefining Hadlock Curves for the Diabetic Population

Karen MacMillan
Relative fetal acidemia in pregestational diabetics compared to non-diabetic controls.

2013
Meredith Giffin – R.T. Weaver Best Research Recipient
“Estimating Fetal Birth Weight in Pregestational Diabetics Using the Gestation-Adjusted Projection Method: Accuracy and Optimal Timing of Estimation

2012
Kersti Ranken – R.T. Weaver Best Research Recipient
Estimation of Fetal Weight in Pregestational Diabetics: A Comparison of 15 Formulas

BIO

Dr. Stacy Deniz is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She obtained her specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University in 2012. She completed her two-year subspecialty fellowship in gynecologic reproductive endocrinology and infertility at McMaster University and joined the team at ONE Fertility. Dr. Deniz is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University.

Her practice involves the management of patients with female and male factor infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, recurrent pregnancy loss, premature ovarian failure and endocrinologic disorders affecting the female reproductive system. Her research interests include the disposition of unused embryos following and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycle, as well as evaluating and improving the emotional support available to patients’ struggling with fertility issues. Dr. Deniz has advanced training in reproductive surgery including operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for fertility management. Most importantly, she is passionate about supporting couples and individuals along their fertility journey while helping them achieve their goal of parenthood.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Embryo disposition; Mental health and fertility; Patient education and Information delivery; Psychosocial support through fertility treatments

PUBLICATIONS

Deniz, S.G., Hughes, E.G., Neal, M.S., Faghih, M., Amin, S. and Karnis, M.F., 2016. Are health care providers adequately educating couples for embryo disposition decisions?. Fertility and sterility, 105(3), pp.684-689.

Ray, J. G., Deniz, S., Olivieri, A., Pollex, E., Vermeulen, M. J., Alexander, K. S.,… & Hamielec, C. M. (2003). Increased blood product use among coronary artery bypass patients prescribed preoperative aspirin and clopidogrel. BMC cardiovascular disorders, 3(1), 3.

BIO

Dr. Stacy Deniz is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She obtained her specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University in 2012. She completed her two-year subspecialty fellowship in gynecologic reproductive endocrinology and infertility at McMaster University and joined the team at ONE Fertility. Dr. Deniz is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University.

Her practice involves the management of patients with female and male factor infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, recurrent pregnancy loss, premature ovarian failure and endocrinologic disorders affecting the female reproductive system. Her research interests include the disposition of unused embryos following and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycle, as well as evaluating and improving the emotional support available to patients’ struggling with fertility issues. Dr. Deniz has advanced training in reproductive surgery including operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for fertility management. Most importantly, she is passionate about supporting couples and individuals along their fertility journey while helping them achieve their goal of parenthood.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Embryo disposition; Mental health and fertility; Patient education and Information delivery; Psychosocial support through fertility treatments

PUBLICATIONS

Deniz, S.G., Hughes, E.G., Neal, M.S., Faghih, M., Amin, S. and Karnis, M.F., 2016. Are health care providers adequately educating couples for embryo disposition decisions?. Fertility and sterility, 105(3), pp.684-689.

Ray, J. G., Deniz, S., Olivieri, A., Pollex, E., Vermeulen, M. J., Alexander, K. S.,… & Hamielec, C. M. (2003). Increased blood product use among coronary artery bypass patients prescribed preoperative aspirin and clopidogrel. BMC cardiovascular disorders, 3(1), 3.

Research Themes

Competency; Vaginal surgery; Incontinence surgery; Cost-effective; Simulation; Satisfaction

Research Themes

Competency; Vaginal surgery; Incontinence surgery; Cost-effective; Simulation; Satisfaction

BIO

Dr. Cara Donnery completed her bachelor of arts and science at McMaster University in 2000. She then went on to complete her medical degree in 2003 and residency in obstetrics and gynecology in 2008 at McMaster.  A self-described “McMaster Lifer”, she was thrilled to join the department as a clinical scholar in 2008, before accepting a full-time academic position with the department in 2009. During her clinical scholar year, she focused on medical education completing both the basic and advanced clinical teaching certificates through the program for faculty development. She has also completed the faculty of health sciences academic leadership program. Dr. Donnery’s passion for mentoring and teaching has earned her several teaching awards including the CREOG Teaching Award for excellence in resident teaching and the APOG Carl Nimrod award. Her clinical practice is based out of St. Joseph’s Healthcare and focuses on general obstetrics, gynecology and colposcopy.

PUBLICATIONS

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017). Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Sharpe, C.J., Crowther, M.A., Webert, K.E. and Donnery, C., 2011. Cerebral venous thrombosis during pregnancy in the setting of type I antithrombin deficiency: case report and literature review. Transfusion medicine reviews, 25(1), pp.61-65.

BIO

Dr. Cara Donnery completed her bachelor of arts and science at McMaster University in 2000. She then went on to complete her medical degree in 2003 and residency in obstetrics and gynecology in 2008 at McMaster.  A self-described “McMaster Lifer”, she was thrilled to join the department as a clinical scholar in 2008, before accepting a full-time academic position with the department in 2009. During her clinical scholar year, she focused on medical education completing both the basic and advanced clinical teaching certificates through the program for faculty development. She has also completed the faculty of health sciences academic leadership program. Dr. Donnery’s passion for mentoring and teaching has earned her several teaching awards including the CREOG Teaching Award for excellence in resident teaching and the APOG Carl Nimrod award. Her clinical practice is based out of St. Joseph’s Healthcare and focuses on general obstetrics, gynecology and colposcopy.

PUBLICATIONS

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017). Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Sharpe, C.J., Crowther, M.A., Webert, K.E. and Donnery, C., 2011. Cerebral venous thrombosis during pregnancy in the setting of type I antithrombin deficiency: case report and literature review. Transfusion medicine reviews, 25(1), pp.61-65.

BIO

Lua R. Eiriksson completed her medical degree at Dalhousie University and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alberta. She completed a three-year fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Toronto (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Odette/Sunnybrook Cancer Centre), and obtained a masters in public health in epidemiology from the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. She has been a gynecologic oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University since 2013.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Current research interests include cervical cancer prevention and health advocacy, universal screening for Lynch Syndrome in patients with endometrial and epithelial ovarian cancer, the use of risk of malignancy scoring in patients with suspected ovarian cancer, occupational exposures and ovarian cancer risk, quality indicators in clinical practice and centre-specific patient outcomes by disease site and treatment received. She is involved with the MD program as a student advisor, tutor, lecturer, mentor for simulation training and clinical mentor. She is also involved with the obstetrics and gynecology program as an ombudsmen, a member of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Surgical Curriculum Committee, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) supervisor, lecturer, clinical mentor and research project supervisor. She is also a member of the New Patient Referral Project Quality Improvement Working Group at the Juravinski Cancer Centre.

PUBLICATIONS

Donovan, E., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C., Kaur, H., Memon, S., Elit, L. and Kong, I., 2016. Outcomes of Stage IA Serous Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. Brachytherapy, 15, pp.S111-S112.

Donovan, E., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C., Kaur, H., Pond, G., Memon, S., Elit, L. and Kong, I., 2016. 228: Pathologic and Treatment Factors Associated with Recurrence in Stage IA Serous Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 120, p.S83.

Donovan, E., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C., Kaur, H., Memon, S., Pond, G., Elit, L. and Kong, I., 2016. The Pathologic and Treatment Factors Associated With Recurrence in Stage IA Serous Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus. International Journal of Radiation Oncology• Biology• Physics, 96(2), p.E315.

Eiriksson, L., Aronson, M., Clarke, B., Mojtahedi, G., Massey, C., Oza, A.M., Gallinger, S., Pollett, A., Mackay, H., Bernardini, M.Q. and Ferguson, S.E., 2015. Performance characteristics of a brief Family History Questionnaire to screen for Lynch syndrome in women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer. Gynecologic oncology, 136(2), pp.311-316.

Lennox, G.K., Eiriksson, L.R., Reade, C.J., Leung, F., Mojtahedi, G., Atenafu, E.G., Ferguson, S.E., Murphy, J., Diamandis, E.P., Kulasingam, V. and Bernardini, M.Q., 2015. Effectiveness of the risk of malignancy index and the risk of ovarian malignancy algorithm in a cohort of women with ovarian cancer: does histotype and stage matter?. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 25(5), pp.809-814.

Jimenez, W., Maxwell, J., Daya, D., Sur, M., Elit, L., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C. and Lytwyn, A., 2015. UNDIFFERENTIATED ENDOMETRIAL CANCER, A DIFFERENT ENTITY WITH AN AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR: IGCS?0060 Uterine Cancer, including Sarcoma. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 25, p.69.

Eiriksson, L.R., Millar, H.C., Lennox, G.K., Reade, C.J.M., Leung, F., Diamandis, E.P., Kulasingam, V., Murphy, K.J., Ferguson, S.E. and Bernardini, M.Q., 2014. The usefulness of ovarian cancer risk scoring in the discrimination of an isolated pelvic mass. Gynecologic Oncology, 133, pp.82-83.

Reade, C.J., Eiriksson, L.R. and Mackay, H., 2014. Systemic therapy in squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva: current status and future directions. Gynecologic oncology, 132(3), pp.780-789.

Reade, C.J.M., Habiba, U., Eiriksson, L.R., Cesari, M. and Osborne, R.J., 2014. Treatment of low-risk GTN with biweekly actinomycin-D. Gynecologic Oncology, 133, pp.185-186.

Ferguson, S.E., Aronson, M., Pollett, A., Eiriksson, L.R., Oza, A.M., Gallinger, S., Lerner?Ellis, J., Alvandi, Z., Bernardini, M.Q., MacKay, H.J. and Mojtahedi, G., 2014. Performance characteristics of screening strategies for Lynch syndrome in unselected women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer who have undergone universal germline mutation testing. Cancer, 120(24), pp.3932-3939.

Eiriksson, L. and Covens, A., 2012. Advancing fertility-sparing treatments in cervical cancer: Where is the limit?. Gynecologic Oncology, 126, pp.317-8.

Eiriksson, L., Kaur, H., Ismiil, N., Barbera, L. and Covens, A., 2013. The significance of primary tumor factors and treatment received in risk of recurrence in clinical stage I high-grade endometrial adenocarcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology, 130(1), p.e72.

Ferguson, S.E., Aronson, M., Eiriksson, L.R., Mojtahedi, G., Pollett, A., Gallinger, S., Oza, A.M., Mackay, H., Bernardini, M., Lerner-Ellis, J. and Clarke, B., 2013. Screening for Lynch syndrome in unselected women with endometrial cancer.  Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31(15 suppl), pp. 5508-5508.

Eiriksson, L., Harris, M., Hardt, J., Tjepkema, M., Peters, P. and Demers, P., 2013. Occupational exposures and ovarian cancer: A national population-based cohort study. Gynecologic Oncology, 130(1), pp.e142-e143.

Reade, C., Osborne, R., Shah, N., Eiriksson, L., Dodge, J., Moens, F. and Goeree, R., 2013. Treatment of low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: A probabilistic decision analysis model. Gynecologic Oncology, 130(1), pp.e27-e28.

Reade, C.J., Eiriksson, L.R. and Covens, A., 2013. Surgery for early stage cervical cancer: how radical should it be?. Gynecologic oncology, 131(1), pp.222-230.

Eiriksson, L.R., Reade, C.J., Lennox, G., Mojtahedi, G., Murphy, J., Ferguson, S.E. and Bernardini, M.Q., 2013. Ovarian cancer distribution of histology, stage, and screening performance. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31, p.5543.

Eiriksson, L., Reade, C.J. and Elit, L., 2013. Meeting highlights: International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS 2012). Gynecologic oncology, 128(1), pp.12-14.

Eiriksson, L., Wells, T., Steed, H., Schepansky, A., Capstick, V., Hoskins, P., Pike, J. and Swenerton, K., 2012. Combined methotrexate–dactinomycin: An effective therapy for low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Gynecologic oncology, 124(3), pp.553-557.

Kaur, H., Eiriksson, L., Saad, R., Khalifa, M., Dube, V., Ghorab, Z., Covens, A., Barbera, L. and Ismiil, N., 2012, February. Prognostic Significance of Primary Tumour Factors in Stage III High Grade Endometrial Cancer. Laboratory Investigation, 92, pp. 280A-280A).

Eiriksson, L.R. and Covens, A., 2012. Sentinel lymph node mapping in cervical cancer: the future?. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119(2), pp.129-133.

J Reade, C., R Eiriksson, L. and Covens, A., 2012. A review of surgical options to preserve fertility in the treatment of early cervical cancer. Current Women’s Health Reviews, 8(3), pp.219-230.

Eiriksson LR, Covens A. Follow-up after chemoradiation for cervical cancer: Why? Cancer. 2011;117(17):3875-8.

Eiriksson L, Covens A. Fertility-Sparing Surgery in Cervical Cancer. European Obstetrics & Gynaecology.  2011;6(1):52-5.

Eiriksson L, Cuartero J, Steed H, Pearcey R, Capstick V, Schepansky A, Faught W, Dundas G. Assessment of outcomes in surgically staged I/II endometrial adenocarcinoma patients treated with postoperative vaginal vault radiotherapy only. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. 2010 Nov;20(8):1356-62.

Eiriksson L, Covens A. Conservative surgery for early stage cervical cancer: who should we offer it to? Gynecology Oncology. 2010;119(2)173-4.

BIO

Lua R. Eiriksson completed her medical degree at Dalhousie University and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alberta. She completed a three-year fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Toronto (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Odette/Sunnybrook Cancer Centre), and obtained a masters in public health in epidemiology from the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. She has been a gynecologic oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University since 2013.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Current research interests include cervical cancer prevention and health advocacy, universal screening for Lynch Syndrome in patients with endometrial and epithelial ovarian cancer, the use of risk of malignancy scoring in patients with suspected ovarian cancer, occupational exposures and ovarian cancer risk, quality indicators in clinical practice and centre-specific patient outcomes by disease site and treatment received. She is involved with the MD program as a student advisor, tutor, lecturer, mentor for simulation training and clinical mentor. She is also involved with the obstetrics and gynecology program as an ombudsmen, a member of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Surgical Curriculum Committee, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) supervisor, lecturer, clinical mentor and research project supervisor. She is also a member of the New Patient Referral Project Quality Improvement Working Group at the Juravinski Cancer Centre.

PUBLICATIONS

Donovan, E., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C., Kaur, H., Memon, S., Elit, L. and Kong, I., 2016. Outcomes of Stage IA Serous Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. Brachytherapy, 15, pp.S111-S112.

Donovan, E., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C., Kaur, H., Pond, G., Memon, S., Elit, L. and Kong, I., 2016. 228: Pathologic and Treatment Factors Associated with Recurrence in Stage IA Serous Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 120, p.S83.

Donovan, E., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C., Kaur, H., Memon, S., Pond, G., Elit, L. and Kong, I., 2016. The Pathologic and Treatment Factors Associated With Recurrence in Stage IA Serous Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus. International Journal of Radiation Oncology• Biology• Physics, 96(2), p.E315.

Eiriksson, L., Aronson, M., Clarke, B., Mojtahedi, G., Massey, C., Oza, A.M., Gallinger, S., Pollett, A., Mackay, H., Bernardini, M.Q. and Ferguson, S.E., 2015. Performance characteristics of a brief Family History Questionnaire to screen for Lynch syndrome in women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer. Gynecologic oncology, 136(2), pp.311-316.

Lennox, G.K., Eiriksson, L.R., Reade, C.J., Leung, F., Mojtahedi, G., Atenafu, E.G., Ferguson, S.E., Murphy, J., Diamandis, E.P., Kulasingam, V. and Bernardini, M.Q., 2015. Effectiveness of the risk of malignancy index and the risk of ovarian malignancy algorithm in a cohort of women with ovarian cancer: does histotype and stage matter?. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 25(5), pp.809-814.

Jimenez, W., Maxwell, J., Daya, D., Sur, M., Elit, L., Eiriksson, L., Reade, C. and Lytwyn, A., 2015. UNDIFFERENTIATED ENDOMETRIAL CANCER, A DIFFERENT ENTITY WITH AN AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR: IGCS?0060 Uterine Cancer, including Sarcoma. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 25, p.69.

Eiriksson, L.R., Millar, H.C., Lennox, G.K., Reade, C.J.M., Leung, F., Diamandis, E.P., Kulasingam, V., Murphy, K.J., Ferguson, S.E. and Bernardini, M.Q., 2014. The usefulness of ovarian cancer risk scoring in the discrimination of an isolated pelvic mass. Gynecologic Oncology, 133, pp.82-83.

Reade, C.J., Eiriksson, L.R. and Mackay, H., 2014. Systemic therapy in squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva: current status and future directions. Gynecologic oncology, 132(3), pp.780-789.

Reade, C.J.M., Habiba, U., Eiriksson, L.R., Cesari, M. and Osborne, R.J., 2014. Treatment of low-risk GTN with biweekly actinomycin-D. Gynecologic Oncology, 133, pp.185-186.

Ferguson, S.E., Aronson, M., Pollett, A., Eiriksson, L.R., Oza, A.M., Gallinger, S., Lerner?Ellis, J., Alvandi, Z., Bernardini, M.Q., MacKay, H.J. and Mojtahedi, G., 2014. Performance characteristics of screening strategies for Lynch syndrome in unselected women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer who have undergone universal germline mutation testing. Cancer, 120(24), pp.3932-3939.

Eiriksson, L. and Covens, A., 2012. Advancing fertility-sparing treatments in cervical cancer: Where is the limit?. Gynecologic Oncology, 126, pp.317-8.

Eiriksson, L., Kaur, H., Ismiil, N., Barbera, L. and Covens, A., 2013. The significance of primary tumor factors and treatment received in risk of recurrence in clinical stage I high-grade endometrial adenocarcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology, 130(1), p.e72.

Ferguson, S.E., Aronson, M., Eiriksson, L.R., Mojtahedi, G., Pollett, A., Gallinger, S., Oza, A.M., Mackay, H., Bernardini, M., Lerner-Ellis, J. and Clarke, B., 2013. Screening for Lynch syndrome in unselected women with endometrial cancer.  Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31(15 suppl), pp. 5508-5508.

Eiriksson, L., Harris, M., Hardt, J., Tjepkema, M., Peters, P. and Demers, P., 2013. Occupational exposures and ovarian cancer: A national population-based cohort study. Gynecologic Oncology, 130(1), pp.e142-e143.

Reade, C., Osborne, R., Shah, N., Eiriksson, L., Dodge, J., Moens, F. and Goeree, R., 2013. Treatment of low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: A probabilistic decision analysis model. Gynecologic Oncology, 130(1), pp.e27-e28.

Reade, C.J., Eiriksson, L.R. and Covens, A., 2013. Surgery for early stage cervical cancer: how radical should it be?. Gynecologic oncology, 131(1), pp.222-230.

Eiriksson, L.R., Reade, C.J., Lennox, G., Mojtahedi, G., Murphy, J., Ferguson, S.E. and Bernardini, M.Q., 2013. Ovarian cancer distribution of histology, stage, and screening performance. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31, p.5543.

Eiriksson, L., Reade, C.J. and Elit, L., 2013. Meeting highlights: International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS 2012). Gynecologic oncology, 128(1), pp.12-14.

Eiriksson, L., Wells, T., Steed, H., Schepansky, A., Capstick, V., Hoskins, P., Pike, J. and Swenerton, K., 2012. Combined methotrexate–dactinomycin: An effective therapy for low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Gynecologic oncology, 124(3), pp.553-557.

Kaur, H., Eiriksson, L., Saad, R., Khalifa, M., Dube, V., Ghorab, Z., Covens, A., Barbera, L. and Ismiil, N., 2012, February. Prognostic Significance of Primary Tumour Factors in Stage III High Grade Endometrial Cancer. Laboratory Investigation, 92, pp. 280A-280A).

Eiriksson, L.R. and Covens, A., 2012. Sentinel lymph node mapping in cervical cancer: the future?. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119(2), pp.129-133.

J Reade, C., R Eiriksson, L. and Covens, A., 2012. A review of surgical options to preserve fertility in the treatment of early cervical cancer. Current Women’s Health Reviews, 8(3), pp.219-230.

Eiriksson LR, Covens A. Follow-up after chemoradiation for cervical cancer: Why? Cancer. 2011;117(17):3875-8.

Eiriksson L, Covens A. Fertility-Sparing Surgery in Cervical Cancer. European Obstetrics & Gynaecology.  2011;6(1):52-5.

Eiriksson L, Cuartero J, Steed H, Pearcey R, Capstick V, Schepansky A, Faught W, Dundas G. Assessment of outcomes in surgically staged I/II endometrial adenocarcinoma patients treated with postoperative vaginal vault radiotherapy only. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. 2010 Nov;20(8):1356-62.

Eiriksson L, Covens A. Conservative surgery for early stage cervical cancer: who should we offer it to? Gynecology Oncology. 2010;119(2)173-4.

BIO

Dr. Susan Ellis is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University and chief of the Department and Active Medical Staff at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ellis’s dedication to education has earned her several awards, including the McMaster Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Certificate of Excellence for Sustained and Continuous Pursuit of Excellence in Obstetrical Teaching.

In 2014, she attended the Mayo Clinic for Instructor Development: Simulation-Based Education Design and Debriefing. She led the development of the postgraduate simulation program and is a dedicated simulation educator and researcher. In her role as chief, her team implemented an interprofessional and multidisciplinary in-situ simulation program.

AWARDS

• 2020: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Annual Consultant’s Award
• 2014: McMaster Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Certificate of Excellence for Sustained and Continuous Pursuit of Excellence in Obstetrical Teaching
• 2011: Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Residents’ Award for Excellence in Teaching Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2010–11: The Association of Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (APOG), Carl Nimrod Educator Award
• 2007: McMaster University Medical Centre, Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching for Undergraduate Education
• 2004: McMaster University, McMaster University Residents Award for Excellence in Teaching, Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2000: McMaster University, Distinguished Service Award, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Simulation
• Quality and Patient Safety

PUBLICATIONS

2017. Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017).  Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384. P-OBS-JM-061

2017. Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

2009. Torrance SM, Muhn N, Ellis S, Rebello R, Ramanna R. Role of Dynamic MRI in Surgical Decision-making for a Postpartum Woman With a Prolapsed Degenerating Uterine Leiomyoma, J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2009 May;31(5):446-51.

2009. Torrance, S.M., Muhn, N., Ellis, S., Rebello, R. and Ramanna, R., 2009. Role of DynamicMRI in Surgical Decision-making for a Postpartum Woman With a Prolapsed Degenerating Uterine Leiomyoma. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 31(5), pp.446-451.

BIO

Dr. Susan Ellis is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University and chief of the Department and Active Medical Staff at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ellis’s dedication to education has earned her several awards, including the McMaster Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Certificate of Excellence for Sustained and Continuous Pursuit of Excellence in Obstetrical Teaching.

In 2014, she attended the Mayo Clinic for Instructor Development: Simulation-Based Education Design and Debriefing. She led the development of the postgraduate simulation program and is a dedicated simulation educator and researcher. In her role as chief, her team implemented an interprofessional and multidisciplinary in-situ simulation program.

AWARDS

• 2020: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Annual Consultant’s Award
• 2014: McMaster Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Certificate of Excellence for Sustained and Continuous Pursuit of Excellence in Obstetrical Teaching
• 2011: Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Residents’ Award for Excellence in Teaching Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2010–11: The Association of Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (APOG), Carl Nimrod Educator Award
• 2007: McMaster University Medical Centre, Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching for Undergraduate Education
• 2004: McMaster University, McMaster University Residents Award for Excellence in Teaching, Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2000: McMaster University, Distinguished Service Award, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Simulation
• Quality and Patient Safety

PUBLICATIONS

2017. Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017).  Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384. P-OBS-JM-061

2017. Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

2009. Torrance SM, Muhn N, Ellis S, Rebello R, Ramanna R. Role of Dynamic MRI in Surgical Decision-making for a Postpartum Woman With a Prolapsed Degenerating Uterine Leiomyoma, J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2009 May;31(5):446-51.

2009. Torrance, S.M., Muhn, N., Ellis, S., Rebello, R. and Ramanna, R., 2009. Role of DynamicMRI in Surgical Decision-making for a Postpartum Woman With a Prolapsed Degenerating Uterine Leiomyoma. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 31(5), pp.446-451.

BIO

Dr. Faghih completed medical school in Iran at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, graduating at the top of her class. After moving to Canada, she pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology. She completed a two-year residency in gynecologic reproductive endocrinology and infertility at McMaster University, graduating in March of 2010. Dr. Faghih has been involved in teaching since 2007 as an instructor for the obstetrics and gynecology residency and clerkship programs at McMaster University. She was also extensively involved in the process of starting an accredited reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship program at McMaster. ONE Fertility Clinic is a state-of-the-art fertility clinic with the latest in technology. ONE Fertility is affiliated with McMaster University through teaching and collaborative research. The clinic will provide a much needed service to the more than 15% of the population affected by fertility challenges.

PUBLICATIONS

2016. Taerk, E., Hughes, E., Greenberg, C., Neal, M., Amin, S., Faghih, M. and Karnis, M., 2016. Choriogonadotropin alpha administration is associated with an increased clinical pregnancy rate among infertile couples undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with intrauterine insemination. Fertility and Sterility, 105(2), pp.e39-e40.

2016. Deniz, S.G., Hughes, E.G., Neal, M.S., Faghih, M., Amin, S. and Karnis, M.F., 2016. Are health care providers adequately educating couples for embryo disposition decisions?. Fertility and sterility, 105(3), pp.684-689.

2013. Faghih, M., Deniz, S., Neal, M., Amin, S., Hughes, E. and Karnis, M., 2013. Impact of active cycle endometrial biopsy on implantation and pregnancy rates in fresh IVF cycles in patients with history of implantation failure. Fertility and Sterility, 100(3), p.S293.

2011. Willoughby, K., DiPaolo, L., Deys, L., Lagunov, A., Amin, S., Faghih, M., Hughes, E., Karnis, M., Ashkar, F., King, W.A. and Neal, M.S., 2011. P-152 Comparison of serum and follicular fluid thyrotropin levels and human embryo development in vitro. Human Reproduction, 26(suppl_1), pp.i182-i183.

2008. Neal, M.S., DiPaolo, L., Willoughby, K., Faghih, M., Karnis, M., Hughes, E.G. and Portwine, C., 2008. Fertility preservation for young women with cancer: Hope for the future. Current Women’s Health Reviews, 4(4), pp.258-265.

BIO

Dr. Faghih completed medical school in Iran at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, graduating at the top of her class. After moving to Canada, she pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology. She completed a two-year residency in gynecologic reproductive endocrinology and infertility at McMaster University, graduating in March of 2010. Dr. Faghih has been involved in teaching since 2007 as an instructor for the obstetrics and gynecology residency and clerkship programs at McMaster University. She was also extensively involved in the process of starting an accredited reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship program at McMaster. ONE Fertility Clinic is a state-of-the-art fertility clinic with the latest in technology. ONE Fertility is affiliated with McMaster University through teaching and collaborative research. The clinic will provide a much needed service to the more than 15% of the population affected by fertility challenges.

PUBLICATIONS

2016. Taerk, E., Hughes, E., Greenberg, C., Neal, M., Amin, S., Faghih, M. and Karnis, M., 2016. Choriogonadotropin alpha administration is associated with an increased clinical pregnancy rate among infertile couples undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with intrauterine insemination. Fertility and Sterility, 105(2), pp.e39-e40.

2016. Deniz, S.G., Hughes, E.G., Neal, M.S., Faghih, M., Amin, S. and Karnis, M.F., 2016. Are health care providers adequately educating couples for embryo disposition decisions?. Fertility and sterility, 105(3), pp.684-689.

2013. Faghih, M., Deniz, S., Neal, M., Amin, S., Hughes, E. and Karnis, M., 2013. Impact of active cycle endometrial biopsy on implantation and pregnancy rates in fresh IVF cycles in patients with history of implantation failure. Fertility and Sterility, 100(3), p.S293.

2011. Willoughby, K., DiPaolo, L., Deys, L., Lagunov, A., Amin, S., Faghih, M., Hughes, E., Karnis, M., Ashkar, F., King, W.A. and Neal, M.S., 2011. P-152 Comparison of serum and follicular fluid thyrotropin levels and human embryo development in vitro. Human Reproduction, 26(suppl_1), pp.i182-i183.

2008. Neal, M.S., DiPaolo, L., Willoughby, K., Faghih, M., Karnis, M., Hughes, E.G. and Portwine, C., 2008. Fertility preservation for young women with cancer: Hope for the future. Current Women’s Health Reviews, 4(4), pp.258-265.

BIO

Dr. Fedorkow graduated with an MD from the University of Calgary where she also obtained her FRCSC in obstetrics and gynecology. After completing sub-specialty training in urogynaecology and earning a MSc in epidemology, she joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. She holds the rank of professor emeritus.

Dr. Fedorkow served as the department’s continuing medical education director, undergraduate program director and urogynecology program director. She is a past president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Her clinical and research interests have included menopause, urogynaecology, conservative management of pelvic floor dysfunction and undergraduate medical education.

PUBLICATIONS

Fedorkow, D., 2017. O-GYN-UROGYN-MD-006 Acceptability and Effectiveness of an External Support Device for Managing Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), pp.388-389.

Fedorkow, D., Green, S., Donegan, E., Frey, B., Key, B., Streiner, D. and McCabe, R., 2017. O-GYN-MD-054 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms (CBT-MENO): Preliminary Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)–A Mid-Way, Interim Analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.388.

Mahoney, J.L., Minuzzi, L., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Hall, G., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Impact of Tryptophan Depletion on Sleep Efficiency during the Menopausal Transition while on Estrogen Therapy: Preliminary Results. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1394-1395).

Dama, M., Mahoney, J.L., Macdougall, M., Minuzzi, L., Hall, G., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Validation of the Menopause Visual Analogue Scale in Determining Mood and Physical Symptoms of Perimenopausal Women on Estrogen Treatment. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1395-1395).

2016. Syan, S.K., Steiner, M., Mahoney, J.L., Hall, G., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Minuzzi, L., 2016, December. Resting-state fMRI after Acute Tryptophan Depletion in Perimenopause Women on Estrogen Therapy: Preliminary Results. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1400-1400).

2016. Mahoney, J.L., Minuzzi, L., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Hall, G., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Impact of Tryptophan Depletion on Sleep Efficiency during the Menopausal Transition while on Estrogen Therapy: Preliminary Results. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1394-1395).

Dama, M., Mahoney, J.L., Macdougall, M., Minuzzi, L., Hall, G., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Validation of the Menopause Visual Analogue Scale in Determining Mood and Physical Symptoms of Perimenopausal Women on Estrogen Treatment. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1395-1395).

Fedorkow, D.M., 2015. Review: In peri-or postmenopausal women, DHEA does not improve symptoms and increases androgenic side effects. Annals of internal medicine, 162(10), pp.JC9-JC9.

Fedorkow, D., 2011. Annual screening with CA-125 and transvaginal ultrasonography did not reduce ovarian cancer incidence or mortality. Annals of internal medicine, 155(6), pp.JC3-8.

Fedorkow D., 2011. Hormone therapy increased risk for kidney stones in healthy postmenopausal women. Annals of Internal Medicine. 154:JC3-10. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-154-6-201103150-02010

Hughes, E., Brown, J., Collins, J.J., Farquhar, C., Fedorkow, D.M. and Vanderkerchove, P., 2007. Ovulation suppression for endometriosis for women with subfertility. The Cochrane Library.

BIO

Dr. Fedorkow graduated with an MD from the University of Calgary where she also obtained her FRCSC in obstetrics and gynecology. After completing sub-specialty training in urogynaecology and earning a MSc in epidemology, she joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. She holds the rank of professor emeritus.

Dr. Fedorkow served as the department’s continuing medical education director, undergraduate program director and urogynecology program director. She is a past president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Her clinical and research interests have included menopause, urogynaecology, conservative management of pelvic floor dysfunction and undergraduate medical education.

PUBLICATIONS

Fedorkow, D., 2017. O-GYN-UROGYN-MD-006 Acceptability and Effectiveness of an External Support Device for Managing Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), pp.388-389.

Fedorkow, D., Green, S., Donegan, E., Frey, B., Key, B., Streiner, D. and McCabe, R., 2017. O-GYN-MD-054 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms (CBT-MENO): Preliminary Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)–A Mid-Way, Interim Analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.388.

Mahoney, J.L., Minuzzi, L., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Hall, G., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Impact of Tryptophan Depletion on Sleep Efficiency during the Menopausal Transition while on Estrogen Therapy: Preliminary Results. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1394-1395).

Dama, M., Mahoney, J.L., Macdougall, M., Minuzzi, L., Hall, G., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Validation of the Menopause Visual Analogue Scale in Determining Mood and Physical Symptoms of Perimenopausal Women on Estrogen Treatment. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1395-1395).

2016. Syan, S.K., Steiner, M., Mahoney, J.L., Hall, G., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Minuzzi, L., 2016, December. Resting-state fMRI after Acute Tryptophan Depletion in Perimenopause Women on Estrogen Therapy: Preliminary Results. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1400-1400).

2016. Mahoney, J.L., Minuzzi, L., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Hall, G., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Impact of Tryptophan Depletion on Sleep Efficiency during the Menopausal Transition while on Estrogen Therapy: Preliminary Results. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1394-1395).

Dama, M., Mahoney, J.L., Macdougall, M., Minuzzi, L., Hall, G., Fedorkow, D., Costescu-Green, D., Frey, B., Soares, C. and Steiner, M., 2016, December. Validation of the Menopause Visual Analogue Scale in Determining Mood and Physical Symptoms of Perimenopausal Women on Estrogen Treatment. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 1395-1395).

Fedorkow, D.M., 2015. Review: In peri-or postmenopausal women, DHEA does not improve symptoms and increases androgenic side effects. Annals of internal medicine, 162(10), pp.JC9-JC9.

Fedorkow, D., 2011. Annual screening with CA-125 and transvaginal ultrasonography did not reduce ovarian cancer incidence or mortality. Annals of internal medicine, 155(6), pp.JC3-8.

Fedorkow D., 2011. Hormone therapy increased risk for kidney stones in healthy postmenopausal women. Annals of Internal Medicine. 154:JC3-10. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-154-6-201103150-02010

Hughes, E., Brown, J., Collins, J.J., Farquhar, C., Fedorkow, D.M. and Vanderkerchove, P., 2007. Ovulation suppression for endometriosis for women with subfertility. The Cochrane Library.

BIO

Dr. Aseel Hamoudi is an academic generalist in the Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology at McMaster University. Dr. Hamoudi completed medical school in Iraq and did her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Toronto. She also completed a fellowship in high risk obstetrics from the University of Toronto and a masters in health science education from McMaster University.

Dr. Hamoudi’s clinical practice focuses on General OB/Gyn complaints and colposcopy. Dr. Hamoudi is the current Medical Foundation 3 (MF3) subunit planner at McMaster Medical School.

RESEARCH

Research Themes

Colposcopy; High risk obstetrics; Education; Menopause

PUBLICATIONS

Hamoudi, A. and Shier, M., 2010. Late complications of childhood female genital mutilation. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(6), pp.587-589.

BIO

Dr. Aseel Hamoudi is an academic generalist in the Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology at McMaster University. Dr. Hamoudi completed medical school in Iraq and did her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Toronto. She also completed a fellowship in high risk obstetrics from the University of Toronto and a masters in health science education from McMaster University.

Dr. Hamoudi’s clinical practice focuses on General OB/Gyn complaints and colposcopy. Dr. Hamoudi is the current Medical Foundation 3 (MF3) subunit planner at McMaster Medical School.

RESEARCH

Research Themes

Colposcopy; High risk obstetrics; Education; Menopause

PUBLICATIONS

Hamoudi, A. and Shier, M., 2010. Late complications of childhood female genital mutilation. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(6), pp.587-589.

BIO

Dr. Nicholas Leyland earned his bachelor of applied science from the University of Guelph in 1979, and his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1983. In 1988, he earned his FRCSC. In 2006, he graduated Summa Cum Lauda from Harvard University with a master’s of health care management. Dr. Leyland joined the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University as an associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology in 2009. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Leyland became professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

RESEARCH

Research Themes

Endometriosis; Pelvic pain; Biomarkers; Abnormal uterine bleeding; Clinical practice guidelines; Minimally invasive surgery; Uterine fibroids; Selective progesterone receptor modulators; Perioperative surgical pain optimization; Simulation in surgical training

PUBLICATIONS

Taylor, H. S., Giudice, L. C., Lessey, B. A., Abrao, M. S., Kotarski, J., Archer, D. F.,… & Gallagher, J. C. (2017). Treatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Elagolix, an Oral GnRH Antagonist. The New England journal of medicine. 377(1), p.28-40.

Luketic, L., Shirreff, L., Kives, S., Liu, G., El Sugy, R., Leyland, N.,… & Murji, A. (2017). Does Ulipristal Acetate Affect Surgical Experience at Laparoscopic Myomectomy?. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 24(5),  p.797-802

Mosher, A., Tsoulis, M., Leyland, N. and Foster, W., 2017.The Role of Melatonin and Prostaglandins in Endometriosis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.398.

Nensi, A., Coll-Black, M., Leyland, N., & Sobel, M. L. (2017). Implementation of a Same-Day Discharge Protocol Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.

Arendas, K., Singh, S.S., Jackie, T., Clancy, A. and Leyland, N., 2017. Laparoscopic Cerclage: Challenging Cases. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.382.

Laberge, P., Garza-Leal, J., Fortin, C., Grainger, D., Johns, D.A., Adkins, R.T., Presthus, J., Basinski, C., Swarup, M., Gimpelson, R. and Leyland, N., 2017. A Randomized Controlled Multicenter US Food and Drug Administration Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System: One-Year Follow-Up Results. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 24(1), pp.124-132.

Leung, S., Leyland, N. and Murji, A., 2016. Decreasing Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Performed in the Operating Room: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(4), pp.351-356.

Arendas, K. and Leyland, N.A., 2016. Use of ulipristal acetate for the management of fibroid-related acute abnormal uterine bleeding. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(1), pp.80-83.

Murji, A., De Gasperis-Brigante, C. and Leyland, N., 2016. Richter’s Hernia After Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 24(4), pp.518-19.

Vilos, G.A., Allaire, C., Laberge, P.Y. and Leyland, N., 2016. Prise en charge des léiomyomes utérins. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12), pp.S550-S576.

Murji, A., Luketic, L., Sobel, M.L., Kulasegaram, K.M., Leyland, N. and Posner, G., 2016. Evaluating the effect of distractions in the operating room on clinical decision-making and patient safety. Surgical endoscopy, 30(10),  pp.4499-4504.

Luketic, L., Shirreff, L., Kives, S., Liu, G., El Sugy, R., Leyland, N., Solnik, J. and Murji, A., 2016. Does Ulipristal Acetate Objectively Affect Surgical Experience at Laparoscopic Myomectomy?. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 23(7), pp.S2-S3.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Sabatino, L., DeFrance, B., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2016. Implementation of an interprofessional team review of  adverse events in obstetrics using a standardized computer tool: A mixed methods study. Journal of Obstetrics and  Gynaecology Canada, 38(2), pp.168-176.

Laberge, P.Y., Garza-Leal, J., Fortin, C., Thiel, J., Johns, D.A., Grainger, D., Presthus, J., Adkins, T., Leyland, N., Basinski, C. and Gimpelson, R., 2016. A Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System. One-Year Follow-Up Results. Journal of Minimally Invasive  Gynecology, 23(7), p.S44.

Wessels, J.M., Kay, V.R., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S.K. and Foster, W.G., 2016. Assessing brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a novel clinical marker of endometriosis. Fertility and Sterility, 105(1), pp.119-128.

Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Murji, A., Fortin, C., Martyn, P. and Vilos, G., 2016. Ablation de l’endomètre dans la prise en charge des saignements utérins anormaux. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12),  pp.S609-S628.

Singh, S., Best, C., Dunn, S., Leyland, N. and Wolfman, W.L., 2016. Saignements utérins anormaux chez les femmes préménopausées. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12), pp.S231-S263.

Vilos, G.A., Allaire, C., Laberge, P.Y., Leyland, N., Vilos, A.G., Murji, A. and Chen, I., 2015. Prise en charge des léiomyomes utérins. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(2), pp.179-181.

Leyland, N., 2015. Myomectomy After Uliprisal Acetate. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), p.S144.

Singh, S.S., Scott, S., Bougie, O. and Leyland, N., 2016. Mise à jour technique sur le morcellement tissulaire  dans le cadre d’une chirurgie gynécologique: Son utilisation, ses complications et les risques liés à la présence insoupçonnée de tumeurs malignes. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12), pp.S537-S549.

Singh, S.S., Scott, S., Bougie, O., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Bullen, A., Burnett, M., Goldstein, S. and Lemyre, M., 2015. Mise à jour technique sur le morcellement tissulaire dans le cadre d’une chirurgie gynécologique: Son utilisation, ses complications et les risques liés à la présence insoupçonnée de tumeurs  malignes. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(1), pp.79-81.

Arendas, K., Aldossary, M., Cipolla, A., Leader, A. and Leyland, N.A., 2015. Hysteroscopic resection in the management of early-stage endometrial cancer: report of 2 cases and review of the literature. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 22(1), pp.34-39.

Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Murji, A., Fortin, C., Martyn, P., Vilos, G., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Dunn, S. and Heywood, M., 2015. Endometrial ablation in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(4), pp.362-376.

Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Murji, A., Fortin, C., Martyn, P., Vilos, G., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Dunn, S. and Heywood, M., 2015. Ablation de l’endomètre dans la prise en charge des saignements utérins anormaux. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(4), pp.377-379.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Ahmed, R., Simioni, J., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2015. Learning from Adverse Events in Obstetrics: Is a Standardized Computer Tool an Effective Strategy for Root Cause Analysis?. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(8),  pp.728-735.

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S.K. and Foster, W.G., 2015. Estrogen induced changes in uterine brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptors. Human Reproduction, p.dev018.

Arendas, K., Foster, W.G. and Leyland, N.A., 2015. Impact of surgical excision of deep infltratng bowel endometriosis on health-related quality of life: review of current literature. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain  Disorders, 7(1), pp.3-9.

Singh, S.S., Scott, S., Bougie, O., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Bullen, A., Burnett, M., Goldstein, S. and Lemyre, M., 2015. Technical update on tissue morcellation during gynaecologic surgery: its uses, complications, and risks of unsuspected malignancy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(1), pp.68-78.

Arendas, K., Coll-Black, M. and Leyland, N.A., 2015. Approach to the Obliterated Posterior Cul-De-Sac. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), p.S120.

Leyland, N.A., 2015. The Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator, Ulipristal Acetate, in the Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 22(6S), p.S73.

Bougie, O., Murji, A., Arendas, K., Vilos, G., Allaire, C., Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Chen, I. and Singh, S.S., 2015. Power Morcellation in Gynecologic Surgery: A Survey of Canadian Practice. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), p.S99.

Vilos, G.A., Allaire, C., Laberge, P.Y., Leyland, N., Vilos, A.G., Murji, A. and Chen, I., 2015. The management of uterine leiomyomas. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(2), pp.157-178.

Arendas, K. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Para-Ovarian Endomerioma in a Patient with a Congenital Uterine Anomaly. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S216.

Wessels, J.M., Wu, L., Leyland, N.A., Wang, H. and Foster, W.G., 2014. The brain-uterus connection: brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor (Ntrk2) are conserved in the mammalian uterus. PloS one, 9(4),  p.e94036.

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S.K. and Foster, W.G., 2014. Good proteins gone bad: brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptors in endometriotic implants and the role of estrogen. Fertility and Sterility, 102(3), pp.e10-e11.

Arendas, K., Al-Dossary, M.I., Leader, A. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Successful Pregnancy after Targeted Hysteroscopy for Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S7.

Thiel, J.A., Rattray, D.D. and Leyland, N., 2014. Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Volumetric Thermal Ablation (RFVTA) of Symptomatic Fibroids and Myomectomy: A Randomized Trial of Uterine-Sparing Techniques in Canada. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S101.

Clancy, A. A., N. Leyland, and S. S. Singh. “Approach to Laparoscopic Cerclage.” Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 21, no. 6 (2014): S65.

Tepperman, E.D., Sobel, M.L., Murji, A. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Appendectomy in Gynecology. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S20.

Toor, K., Wessels, J.M., Agarwal, S.K., Leyland, N. and Foster, W.G., 2014. Clinical markers of endometriosis: have we been too quick to judge?. Medical hypotheses, 82(4), pp.493-501.

Laberge, P., Garza-Leal, J., Fortin, C., Basinski, C., Thiel, J., Leyland, N., Presthus, J., Johns, A., Grainger, D., Adkins, T. and Swarup, M., 2014. A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center, Controlled, International Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of the MINERVA Endometrial Ablation System. 6 & 12-Months Follow-Up Results. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S144.

Arendas, K. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Ulipristal Acetate for the Management of Acute Fibroid-Related Menorrhagia. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S196.

Singh, S., Best, C., Dunn, S., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W.L., CLINIQUE-GYNECOLOGIE, C.D.P., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Heywood, M. and Lemyre, M., 2013. Saignements utérins anormaux chez les femmes préménopausées. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(5), pp.476-479.

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S., Murji, A. and Foster, W.G., 2013. Can brain-derived neurotrophic factor be a clinical marker for endometriosis?. Fertility and Sterility, 100(3), pp.S101-S102.

Murji, A., Sobel, M. and Leyland, N., 2013. Uterine and Internal Iliac Artery Ligation: Anatomy and Clinical Applications for Benign Gynecology. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 6(20), p.S182.

Murji, A., Luketic, L., Kulasegaram, M., Leyland, N. and Grierson, L., 2013. Evaluating the Effect of Distractions on Residents in the Operating Room. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 20(6), p.S24.

Shaw, D., Lefebvre, G., Bouchard, C., Shapiro, J., Blake, J., Allen, L., Cassell, K., CLINIQUE-GYNÉCOLOGIE, C.D.P., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W. and Allaire, C., 2013. Chirurgie esthétique génitale chez la femme. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(12), pp.1113-1114.

Singh, S.S., Mehra, N., Hopkins, L., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Dunn, S., Heywood, M., Lemyre, M. and Marcoux, V., 2013. Liste de contrôle de la sécurité chirurgicale en obstétrique-gynécologie. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(1), pp.84-85.

Shaw, D., Lefebvre, G., Bouchard, C., Shapiro, J., Blake, J., Allen, L., Cassell, K., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C. and Awadalla, A., 2013. Female genital cosmetic surgery. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(12), pp.1108-1112.

Murji, A., Glass, K. and Leyland, N., 2013. Isthmocele. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(9),   p.780.

Singh, S., Best, C., Dunn, S., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W.L., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Heywood, M., Lemyre, M. and Marcoux, V., 2013. Abnormal uterine bleeding in pre-menopausal women. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(5), pp.47

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N. and Foster, W.G., 2012. Uterine Expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor  (BDNF) and Its Receptor During the Estrous Cycle and Menstrual Cycle. Biology of Reproduction, 87(Suppl 1), pp.335-335.

Lokuge, S., Fruci, V., Abraham, T., Youash, S., Bates, S. and Leyland, N., 2012. Does Innate Motor Skill  Predict Medical Student’s Interest in Pursuing a Surgical Specialty?. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 19(6),  p.S25.

Reid, R., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S., Lemyre, M., Marcoux, V.,  Menard, C. and Potestio, F., 2011. Oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thromboembolism: an  update. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 112(3), pp.252-256.

Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Heywood, M., Singh, S.S., Rittenberg, D.A., Soucy, R., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S. and Leroux, N., 2010. Asymptomatic endometrial thickening. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(10), pp.990-999.

Robertson, D., Lefebvre, G., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Contestabile, E., Dunn, S., Heywood, M. and Leroux, N., 2010. Adhesion prevention in gynaecological surgery. International Journal of  Gynecology & Obstetrics, 111(2), pp193-7.

Leyland, N., Casper, R., Laberge, P., Singh, S.S., Allen, L., Arendas, K., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Contestabile, E. and Dunn, S., 2010. Endometriosis: diagnosis and management. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(7), pp.S1-S3.

Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Heywood, M., Singh, S.S., Rittenberg, D.A., Soucy, R., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S. and Leroux, N., 2010. Épaississement endométrial asymptomatique. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(11), pp.1070-1081.

Kives, S., Lefebvre, G., Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Leroux, N., Potestio, F., Rittenberg, D. and Soucy, R., 2010. Hystérectomie supracervicale. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(1), pp.69-76.

Robertson, D., Lefebvre, G., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Contestabile, E., Dunn, S., Heywood, M. and Leroux, N., 2010. Prévention des adhérences en chirurgie gynécologique. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(6), pp.603-608.

Kives, S., Lefebvre, G., Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Leroux, N., Potestio, F., Rittenberg, D. and Soucy, R., 2010. Supracervical hysterectomy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(1), pp.62-68.

Reid, R., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S., Lemyre, M., Marcoux, V., Menard, C. and Potestio, F., 2010. Oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thromboembolism: an update. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(12), pp.1192-1197.

BIO

Dr. Nicholas Leyland earned his bachelor of applied science from the University of Guelph in 1979, and his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1983. In 1988, he earned his FRCSC. In 2006, he graduated Summa Cum Lauda from Harvard University with a master’s of health care management. Dr. Leyland joined the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University as an associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology in 2009. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Leyland became professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

RESEARCH

Research Themes

Endometriosis; Pelvic pain; Biomarkers; Abnormal uterine bleeding; Clinical practice guidelines; Minimally invasive surgery; Uterine fibroids; Selective progesterone receptor modulators; Perioperative surgical pain optimization; Simulation in surgical training

PUBLICATIONS

Taylor, H. S., Giudice, L. C., Lessey, B. A., Abrao, M. S., Kotarski, J., Archer, D. F.,… & Gallagher, J. C. (2017). Treatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Elagolix, an Oral GnRH Antagonist. The New England journal of medicine. 377(1), p.28-40.

Luketic, L., Shirreff, L., Kives, S., Liu, G., El Sugy, R., Leyland, N.,… & Murji, A. (2017). Does Ulipristal Acetate Affect Surgical Experience at Laparoscopic Myomectomy?. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 24(5),  p.797-802

Mosher, A., Tsoulis, M., Leyland, N. and Foster, W., 2017.The Role of Melatonin and Prostaglandins in Endometriosis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.398.

Nensi, A., Coll-Black, M., Leyland, N., & Sobel, M. L. (2017). Implementation of a Same-Day Discharge Protocol Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.

Arendas, K., Singh, S.S., Jackie, T., Clancy, A. and Leyland, N., 2017. Laparoscopic Cerclage: Challenging Cases. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.382.

Laberge, P., Garza-Leal, J., Fortin, C., Grainger, D., Johns, D.A., Adkins, R.T., Presthus, J., Basinski, C., Swarup, M., Gimpelson, R. and Leyland, N., 2017. A Randomized Controlled Multicenter US Food and Drug Administration Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System: One-Year Follow-Up Results. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 24(1), pp.124-132.

Leung, S., Leyland, N. and Murji, A., 2016. Decreasing Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Performed in the Operating Room: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(4), pp.351-356.

Arendas, K. and Leyland, N.A., 2016. Use of ulipristal acetate for the management of fibroid-related acute abnormal uterine bleeding. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(1), pp.80-83.

Murji, A., De Gasperis-Brigante, C. and Leyland, N., 2016. Richter’s Hernia After Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 24(4), pp.518-19.

Vilos, G.A., Allaire, C., Laberge, P.Y. and Leyland, N., 2016. Prise en charge des léiomyomes utérins. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12), pp.S550-S576.

Murji, A., Luketic, L., Sobel, M.L., Kulasegaram, K.M., Leyland, N. and Posner, G., 2016. Evaluating the effect of distractions in the operating room on clinical decision-making and patient safety. Surgical endoscopy, 30(10),  pp.4499-4504.

Luketic, L., Shirreff, L., Kives, S., Liu, G., El Sugy, R., Leyland, N., Solnik, J. and Murji, A., 2016. Does Ulipristal Acetate Objectively Affect Surgical Experience at Laparoscopic Myomectomy?. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 23(7), pp.S2-S3.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Sabatino, L., DeFrance, B., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2016. Implementation of an interprofessional team review of  adverse events in obstetrics using a standardized computer tool: A mixed methods study. Journal of Obstetrics and  Gynaecology Canada, 38(2), pp.168-176.

Laberge, P.Y., Garza-Leal, J., Fortin, C., Thiel, J., Johns, D.A., Grainger, D., Presthus, J., Adkins, T., Leyland, N., Basinski, C. and Gimpelson, R., 2016. A Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System. One-Year Follow-Up Results. Journal of Minimally Invasive  Gynecology, 23(7), p.S44.

Wessels, J.M., Kay, V.R., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S.K. and Foster, W.G., 2016. Assessing brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a novel clinical marker of endometriosis. Fertility and Sterility, 105(1), pp.119-128.

Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Murji, A., Fortin, C., Martyn, P. and Vilos, G., 2016. Ablation de l’endomètre dans la prise en charge des saignements utérins anormaux. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12),  pp.S609-S628.

Singh, S., Best, C., Dunn, S., Leyland, N. and Wolfman, W.L., 2016. Saignements utérins anormaux chez les femmes préménopausées. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12), pp.S231-S263.

Vilos, G.A., Allaire, C., Laberge, P.Y., Leyland, N., Vilos, A.G., Murji, A. and Chen, I., 2015. Prise en charge des léiomyomes utérins. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(2), pp.179-181.

Leyland, N., 2015. Myomectomy After Uliprisal Acetate. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), p.S144.

Singh, S.S., Scott, S., Bougie, O. and Leyland, N., 2016. Mise à jour technique sur le morcellement tissulaire  dans le cadre d’une chirurgie gynécologique: Son utilisation, ses complications et les risques liés à la présence insoupçonnée de tumeurs malignes. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(12), pp.S537-S549.

Singh, S.S., Scott, S., Bougie, O., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Bullen, A., Burnett, M., Goldstein, S. and Lemyre, M., 2015. Mise à jour technique sur le morcellement tissulaire dans le cadre d’une chirurgie gynécologique: Son utilisation, ses complications et les risques liés à la présence insoupçonnée de tumeurs  malignes. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(1), pp.79-81.

Arendas, K., Aldossary, M., Cipolla, A., Leader, A. and Leyland, N.A., 2015. Hysteroscopic resection in the management of early-stage endometrial cancer: report of 2 cases and review of the literature. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 22(1), pp.34-39.

Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Murji, A., Fortin, C., Martyn, P., Vilos, G., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Dunn, S. and Heywood, M., 2015. Endometrial ablation in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(4), pp.362-376.

Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Murji, A., Fortin, C., Martyn, P., Vilos, G., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Dunn, S. and Heywood, M., 2015. Ablation de l’endomètre dans la prise en charge des saignements utérins anormaux. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(4), pp.377-379.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Ahmed, R., Simioni, J., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2015. Learning from Adverse Events in Obstetrics: Is a Standardized Computer Tool an Effective Strategy for Root Cause Analysis?. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(8),  pp.728-735.

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S.K. and Foster, W.G., 2015. Estrogen induced changes in uterine brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptors. Human Reproduction, p.dev018.

Arendas, K., Foster, W.G. and Leyland, N.A., 2015. Impact of surgical excision of deep infltratng bowel endometriosis on health-related quality of life: review of current literature. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain  Disorders, 7(1), pp.3-9.

Singh, S.S., Scott, S., Bougie, O., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Bullen, A., Burnett, M., Goldstein, S. and Lemyre, M., 2015. Technical update on tissue morcellation during gynaecologic surgery: its uses, complications, and risks of unsuspected malignancy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(1), pp.68-78.

Arendas, K., Coll-Black, M. and Leyland, N.A., 2015. Approach to the Obliterated Posterior Cul-De-Sac. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), p.S120.

Leyland, N.A., 2015. The Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator, Ulipristal Acetate, in the Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 22(6S), p.S73.

Bougie, O., Murji, A., Arendas, K., Vilos, G., Allaire, C., Laberge, P., Leyland, N., Chen, I. and Singh, S.S., 2015. Power Morcellation in Gynecologic Surgery: A Survey of Canadian Practice. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), p.S99.

Vilos, G.A., Allaire, C., Laberge, P.Y., Leyland, N., Vilos, A.G., Murji, A. and Chen, I., 2015. The management of uterine leiomyomas. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(2), pp.157-178.

Arendas, K. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Para-Ovarian Endomerioma in a Patient with a Congenital Uterine Anomaly. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S216.

Wessels, J.M., Wu, L., Leyland, N.A., Wang, H. and Foster, W.G., 2014. The brain-uterus connection: brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor (Ntrk2) are conserved in the mammalian uterus. PloS one, 9(4),  p.e94036.

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S.K. and Foster, W.G., 2014. Good proteins gone bad: brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptors in endometriotic implants and the role of estrogen. Fertility and Sterility, 102(3), pp.e10-e11.

Arendas, K., Al-Dossary, M.I., Leader, A. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Successful Pregnancy after Targeted Hysteroscopy for Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S7.

Thiel, J.A., Rattray, D.D. and Leyland, N., 2014. Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Volumetric Thermal Ablation (RFVTA) of Symptomatic Fibroids and Myomectomy: A Randomized Trial of Uterine-Sparing Techniques in Canada. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S101.

Clancy, A. A., N. Leyland, and S. S. Singh. “Approach to Laparoscopic Cerclage.” Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 21, no. 6 (2014): S65.

Tepperman, E.D., Sobel, M.L., Murji, A. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Appendectomy in Gynecology. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S20.

Toor, K., Wessels, J.M., Agarwal, S.K., Leyland, N. and Foster, W.G., 2014. Clinical markers of endometriosis: have we been too quick to judge?. Medical hypotheses, 82(4), pp.493-501.

Laberge, P., Garza-Leal, J., Fortin, C., Basinski, C., Thiel, J., Leyland, N., Presthus, J., Johns, A., Grainger, D., Adkins, T. and Swarup, M., 2014. A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center, Controlled, International Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of the MINERVA Endometrial Ablation System. 6 & 12-Months Follow-Up Results. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S144.

Arendas, K. and Leyland, N.A., 2014. Ulipristal Acetate for the Management of Acute Fibroid-Related Menorrhagia. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21(6), p.S196.

Singh, S., Best, C., Dunn, S., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W.L., CLINIQUE-GYNECOLOGIE, C.D.P., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Heywood, M. and Lemyre, M., 2013. Saignements utérins anormaux chez les femmes préménopausées. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(5), pp.476-479.

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N.A., Agarwal, S., Murji, A. and Foster, W.G., 2013. Can brain-derived neurotrophic factor be a clinical marker for endometriosis?. Fertility and Sterility, 100(3), pp.S101-S102.

Murji, A., Sobel, M. and Leyland, N., 2013. Uterine and Internal Iliac Artery Ligation: Anatomy and Clinical Applications for Benign Gynecology. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 6(20), p.S182.

Murji, A., Luketic, L., Kulasegaram, M., Leyland, N. and Grierson, L., 2013. Evaluating the Effect of Distractions on Residents in the Operating Room. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 20(6), p.S24.

Shaw, D., Lefebvre, G., Bouchard, C., Shapiro, J., Blake, J., Allen, L., Cassell, K., CLINIQUE-GYNÉCOLOGIE, C.D.P., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W. and Allaire, C., 2013. Chirurgie esthétique génitale chez la femme. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(12), pp.1113-1114.

Singh, S.S., Mehra, N., Hopkins, L., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Dunn, S., Heywood, M., Lemyre, M. and Marcoux, V., 2013. Liste de contrôle de la sécurité chirurgicale en obstétrique-gynécologie. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(1), pp.84-85.

Shaw, D., Lefebvre, G., Bouchard, C., Shapiro, J., Blake, J., Allen, L., Cassell, K., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C. and Awadalla, A., 2013. Female genital cosmetic surgery. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(12), pp.1108-1112.

Murji, A., Glass, K. and Leyland, N., 2013. Isthmocele. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(9),   p.780.

Singh, S., Best, C., Dunn, S., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W.L., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Heywood, M., Lemyre, M. and Marcoux, V., 2013. Abnormal uterine bleeding in pre-menopausal women. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 35(5), pp.47

Wessels, J.M., Leyland, N. and Foster, W.G., 2012. Uterine Expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor  (BDNF) and Its Receptor During the Estrous Cycle and Menstrual Cycle. Biology of Reproduction, 87(Suppl 1), pp.335-335.

Lokuge, S., Fruci, V., Abraham, T., Youash, S., Bates, S. and Leyland, N., 2012. Does Innate Motor Skill  Predict Medical Student’s Interest in Pursuing a Surgical Specialty?. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 19(6),  p.S25.

Reid, R., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S., Lemyre, M., Marcoux, V.,  Menard, C. and Potestio, F., 2011. Oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thromboembolism: an  update. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 112(3), pp.252-256.

Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Heywood, M., Singh, S.S., Rittenberg, D.A., Soucy, R., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S. and Leroux, N., 2010. Asymptomatic endometrial thickening. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(10), pp.990-999.

Robertson, D., Lefebvre, G., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Contestabile, E., Dunn, S., Heywood, M. and Leroux, N., 2010. Adhesion prevention in gynaecological surgery. International Journal of  Gynecology & Obstetrics, 111(2), pp193-7.

Leyland, N., Casper, R., Laberge, P., Singh, S.S., Allen, L., Arendas, K., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Contestabile, E. and Dunn, S., 2010. Endometriosis: diagnosis and management. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(7), pp.S1-S3.

Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Heywood, M., Singh, S.S., Rittenberg, D.A., Soucy, R., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S. and Leroux, N., 2010. Épaississement endométrial asymptomatique. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(11), pp.1070-1081.

Kives, S., Lefebvre, G., Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Leroux, N., Potestio, F., Rittenberg, D. and Soucy, R., 2010. Hystérectomie supracervicale. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(1), pp.69-76.

Robertson, D., Lefebvre, G., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Contestabile, E., Dunn, S., Heywood, M. and Leroux, N., 2010. Prévention des adhérences en chirurgie gynécologique. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(6), pp.603-608.

Kives, S., Lefebvre, G., Wolfman, W., Leyland, N., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Leroux, N., Potestio, F., Rittenberg, D. and Soucy, R., 2010. Supracervical hysterectomy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(1), pp.62-68.

Reid, R., Leyland, N., Wolfman, W., Allaire, C., Awadalla, A., Best, C., Dunn, S., Lemyre, M., Marcoux, V., Menard, C. and Potestio, F., 2010. Oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thromboembolism: an update. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(12), pp.1192-1197.

Research Themes

Midwifery; Retention; Attrition; Cervical physiology; Relaxin; Relaxin receptor

Research Themes

Midwifery; Retention; Attrition; Cervical physiology; Relaxin; Relaxin receptor

Research Themes

Social determinants of health; Management of VBAC; Management of labour; Management of breech; Education

Research Themes

Social determinants of health; Management of VBAC; Management of labour; Management of breech; Education

BIO

Dr. Malabarey obtained her MBBS from King Saud University, after which she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McGill University and obtained her FRCSC. She went on to complete her subspecialty training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at McGill.

She was appointed as the residency training program director and chairperson of the urogynecology division at King Fahad Medical City, where she practiced as a urogynecologist, prior to her current appointment.

She is currently an assistant professor and the division and fellowship director of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at McMaster University.

AWARDS

Received the Eric and Jane Molson award for excellence in research, McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2011.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Pelvic floor dysfunctions, bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis, incontinence procedures, recurrent prolapse, pessary use in pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders.

PUBLICATIONS

Malabarey O, Farisello L, Gazzard L, Walter JE. (2016). Results of a nationwide survey on practice patterns of Canadian obstetricians and gynaecologist regarding the mode of delivery after pelvic floor surgery. Gynecol Surg 13(3):159-164

Malabarey, O. and Walter, J.E., 2015. Collagenoma and voiding dysfunction as complications of periurethral bulking. International urogynecology journal, 26(7), p.1077.

Malabarey, O.T., Balayla, J. and Abenhaim, H.A., 2012. The effect of pelvic size on cesarean delivery rates: using adolescent maternal age as an unbiased proxy for pelvic size. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 25(3), pp.190-194.

Malabarey, O.T., Balayla, J., Klam, S.L., Shrim, A. and Abenhaim, H.A., 2012. Pregnancies in young adolescent mothers: a population-based study on 37 million births. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 25(2), pp.98-102.

Malabarey, O., Almog, B., Brown, R., Abenhaim, H.A. and Shrim, A., 2011. Postpartum hemorrhage in low risk population. Journal of perinatal medicine, 39(5), pp.495-498.

Al-Badr, A., Malabary, O., Al Jasser, A. and Zimmerman, V., 2010. Common genitourinary fistulae at a referral hospital in Saudi Arabia. Pelviperineology, 29, pp.110-112.

Osman, S. A., Al-Badr, A. H., Malabarey, O. T., Dawood, A. M., AlMosaieed, B. N., & Rizk, D. E. (2018). Causes and management of urogenital fistulas. A retrospective cohort study from a tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia. Saudi medical journal, 39(4), 373-378.

BIO

Dr. Malabarey obtained her MBBS from King Saud University, after which she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McGill University and obtained her FRCSC. She went on to complete her subspecialty training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at McGill.

She was appointed as the residency training program director and chairperson of the urogynecology division at King Fahad Medical City, where she practiced as a urogynecologist, prior to her current appointment.

She is currently an assistant professor and the division and fellowship director of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at McMaster University.

AWARDS

Received the Eric and Jane Molson award for excellence in research, McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2011.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Pelvic floor dysfunctions, bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis, incontinence procedures, recurrent prolapse, pessary use in pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders.

PUBLICATIONS

Malabarey O, Farisello L, Gazzard L, Walter JE. (2016). Results of a nationwide survey on practice patterns of Canadian obstetricians and gynaecologist regarding the mode of delivery after pelvic floor surgery. Gynecol Surg 13(3):159-164

Malabarey, O. and Walter, J.E., 2015. Collagenoma and voiding dysfunction as complications of periurethral bulking. International urogynecology journal, 26(7), p.1077.

Malabarey, O.T., Balayla, J. and Abenhaim, H.A., 2012. The effect of pelvic size on cesarean delivery rates: using adolescent maternal age as an unbiased proxy for pelvic size. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 25(3), pp.190-194.

Malabarey, O.T., Balayla, J., Klam, S.L., Shrim, A. and Abenhaim, H.A., 2012. Pregnancies in young adolescent mothers: a population-based study on 37 million births. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 25(2), pp.98-102.

Malabarey, O., Almog, B., Brown, R., Abenhaim, H.A. and Shrim, A., 2011. Postpartum hemorrhage in low risk population. Journal of perinatal medicine, 39(5), pp.495-498.

Al-Badr, A., Malabary, O., Al Jasser, A. and Zimmerman, V., 2010. Common genitourinary fistulae at a referral hospital in Saudi Arabia. Pelviperineology, 29, pp.110-112.

Osman, S. A., Al-Badr, A. H., Malabarey, O. T., Dawood, A. M., AlMosaieed, B. N., & Rizk, D. E. (2018). Causes and management of urogenital fistulas. A retrospective cohort study from a tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia. Saudi medical journal, 39(4), 373-378.

BIO

After earning her bachelor of science (with honours) at the University of New Brunswick, Dr. Michelle Morais went on to obtain her medical degree at Memorial University. She completed her residency and subsequent fellowship training at McMaster University. Dr. Morais recently completed the clinician educator program at McMaster and received her DRCPSC status with the Royal College.

Today, Dr. Morais is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a maternal fetal medicine specialist at McMaster University Medical Centre, where her clinical activities include maternal fetal medicine clinics, labour and delivery, prenatal diagnosis and obstetric ultrasound. Dr. Morais is the current obstetrics and gynecology residency program director and she is an active participant in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

 AWARDS

• 2020 McMaster recipient of the Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award
• 2017 Council of Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Senior Resident Teaching Award

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research Themes

Preterm birth; Quality improvement initiatives; Simulation; Medical Education

PUBLICATIONS

Morais M, Zachos M, Karachi T.  Reflections From the Liminal Space: Teaching I – In the OR. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2017/10/24/reflections-from-the-liminal-space-teaching-i-in-the-or/ ICE Blog, Oct 2017.

Zachos M, Karachi T, Morais M.  Reflections From the Liminal Space: Teaching II – In the Clinic. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2017/10/27/reflections-from-the-liminal-space-teaching-ii-in-the-clinic/ ICE Blog, Oct 2017.

Karachi T, Morais M, Zachos M.  Reflections From the Liminal Space: Teaching III – In the Ward. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2017/10/31/reflections-from-the-liminal-space-teaching-iii-in-the-ward/ ICE Blog, Oct 2017.

K. Pizzuto, C. Ozimok, R Bozanovic, K Taffler, S Scattolon, N Leyland, M Morais. Hysterectomy with Fetus in Situ for Uterine Rupture at 21 Weeks due to Morbidly Adherent Placenta.  Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 2018, Article ID 5430591 https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/54305914.

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., Giglia, L., MacQueen, G., Wang, Y., Beyene, J. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Do Women with Untreated Antenatal Depression Have Worse Neonatal Outcomes than Women Without depression? A systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.489.

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., MacQueen, G.M., Giglia, L., Beyene, J., Wang, Y. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Neonatal outcomes in women with untreated antenatal depression compared with women without depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA psychiatry, 73(8), pp.826-837

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., Giglia, L., MacQueen, G., Wang, Y., Beyene, J. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Do Women with Untreated Antenatal Depression Have Worse Neonatal Outcomes than Women Without depression? A systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.489.

Landy, C.K., Sword, W., McDonald, S., Biringer, A., Cramp, J., Dawdy, J., Angle, P., Cunningham, C., Heaman, M., Morris, M. and McDonald, H., 2016. Factors Obstetricians, Family Physicians and Midwives Consider When Counselling Pregnant Women with a Previous Cesarean Section (CS) on Delivery Method. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.490.

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., Giglia, L., MacQueen, G., Wang, Y., Beyene, J. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Does non-pharmacological therapy for antenatal depression reduce risks for the infant?. Archives of women’s mental health, 19(3), pp.549-552.

Morais, M., Mehta, C., Murphy, K., Shah, P.S., Giglia, L., Smith, P.A., Bassil, K. and McDonald, S.D., 2014. How Often are Late Preterm Births the Result of Nonevidence-based Practices: Analysis From a Retrospective Cohort Study at 2 Tertiary Referral Centers in a Nationalized Health Care System. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest, 34(4), p.233.

Morais, M., Mehta, C., Murphy, K., Shah, P.S., Giglia, L., Smith, P.A., Bassil, K. and McDonald, S.D., 2013. How often are late preterm births the result of non-evidence based practices: analysis from a retrospective cohort study at two tertiary referral centres in a nationalised healthcare system. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 120(12), pp.1508-1515.

Morais, M., Mehta, C., Murphy, K., Shah, P., Giglia, L., Smith, P., Bassil, K. and McDonald, S., 2013. How often are late preterm births preventable? Analysis from two tertiary referral centres. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 208(1), p.S156.

Sharma, S., Morais, M. and Wilson, R.D., 2012. At the Forefront of a New Research Culture for Collaborative Perinatal Research. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 34(9), pp.808-809.

Morais M., Giglia L., Bassil K., McDonald S.D., 2012. Indication for Birth in the Late Preterm Period: A Comparison Between a Population-Based Registry and the Patient Record  Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 34(6) Supplement 1:S14-15

Morais M., Deniz S., Ellis S., DeFrance B., 2011. Characteristics That Influence the Uptake of Prenatal screening of women delivering in a Canadian urban centre. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 33(6) Supplement 1:S37-38

Poster Presentations

K. Pizzuto, C. Ozimok, R Bozanovic, K Taffler, S Scattolon, N Leyland, M Morais. Hysterectomy with Fetus in Situ at 21 Weeks due to Morbidly Adherent Placenta. 26^thAnnual European Congress on Perinatal Medicine, Saint Petersburg Russia, September 5-8, 2018.

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, Nashville Tennessee, May 3-6, 2019.

Oral Presentations

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. 26^thAnnual European Congress on Perinatal Medicine, Saint Petersburg Russia, September 5-8, 2018.

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. ISUOG 28^thAnnual World Congress, Singapore, October 21-24, 2018.

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. (*Winner of Best of Three*) SOGC 75^thAnnual Clinical and Scientific Conference, Halifax Nova Scotia, June 11-14, 2019

BIO

After earning her bachelor of science (with honours) at the University of New Brunswick, Dr. Michelle Morais went on to obtain her medical degree at Memorial University. She completed her residency and subsequent fellowship training at McMaster University. Dr. Morais recently completed the clinician educator program at McMaster and received her DRCPSC status with the Royal College.

Today, Dr. Morais is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a maternal fetal medicine specialist at McMaster University Medical Centre, where her clinical activities include maternal fetal medicine clinics, labour and delivery, prenatal diagnosis and obstetric ultrasound. Dr. Morais is the current obstetrics and gynecology residency program director and she is an active participant in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

 AWARDS

• 2020 McMaster recipient of the Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award
• 2017 Council of Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Senior Resident Teaching Award

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research Themes

Preterm birth; Quality improvement initiatives; Simulation; Medical Education

PUBLICATIONS

Morais M, Zachos M, Karachi T.  Reflections From the Liminal Space: Teaching I – In the OR. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2017/10/24/reflections-from-the-liminal-space-teaching-i-in-the-or/ ICE Blog, Oct 2017.

Zachos M, Karachi T, Morais M.  Reflections From the Liminal Space: Teaching II – In the Clinic. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2017/10/27/reflections-from-the-liminal-space-teaching-ii-in-the-clinic/ ICE Blog, Oct 2017.

Karachi T, Morais M, Zachos M.  Reflections From the Liminal Space: Teaching III – In the Ward. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2017/10/31/reflections-from-the-liminal-space-teaching-iii-in-the-ward/ ICE Blog, Oct 2017.

K. Pizzuto, C. Ozimok, R Bozanovic, K Taffler, S Scattolon, N Leyland, M Morais. Hysterectomy with Fetus in Situ for Uterine Rupture at 21 Weeks due to Morbidly Adherent Placenta.  Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 2018, Article ID 5430591 https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/54305914.

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., Giglia, L., MacQueen, G., Wang, Y., Beyene, J. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Do Women with Untreated Antenatal Depression Have Worse Neonatal Outcomes than Women Without depression? A systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.489.

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., MacQueen, G.M., Giglia, L., Beyene, J., Wang, Y. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Neonatal outcomes in women with untreated antenatal depression compared with women without depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA psychiatry, 73(8), pp.826-837

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., Giglia, L., MacQueen, G., Wang, Y., Beyene, J. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Do Women with Untreated Antenatal Depression Have Worse Neonatal Outcomes than Women Without depression? A systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.489.

Landy, C.K., Sword, W., McDonald, S., Biringer, A., Cramp, J., Dawdy, J., Angle, P., Cunningham, C., Heaman, M., Morris, M. and McDonald, H., 2016. Factors Obstetricians, Family Physicians and Midwives Consider When Counselling Pregnant Women with a Previous Cesarean Section (CS) on Delivery Method. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(5), p.490.

Jarde, A., Morais, M., Kingston, D., Giallo, R., Giglia, L., MacQueen, G., Wang, Y., Beyene, J. and McDonald, S.D., 2016. Does non-pharmacological therapy for antenatal depression reduce risks for the infant?. Archives of women’s mental health, 19(3), pp.549-552.

Morais, M., Mehta, C., Murphy, K., Shah, P.S., Giglia, L., Smith, P.A., Bassil, K. and McDonald, S.D., 2014. How Often are Late Preterm Births the Result of Nonevidence-based Practices: Analysis From a Retrospective Cohort Study at 2 Tertiary Referral Centers in a Nationalized Health Care System. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest, 34(4), p.233.

Morais, M., Mehta, C., Murphy, K., Shah, P.S., Giglia, L., Smith, P.A., Bassil, K. and McDonald, S.D., 2013. How often are late preterm births the result of non-evidence based practices: analysis from a retrospective cohort study at two tertiary referral centres in a nationalised healthcare system. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 120(12), pp.1508-1515.

Morais, M., Mehta, C., Murphy, K., Shah, P., Giglia, L., Smith, P., Bassil, K. and McDonald, S., 2013. How often are late preterm births preventable? Analysis from two tertiary referral centres. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 208(1), p.S156.

Sharma, S., Morais, M. and Wilson, R.D., 2012. At the Forefront of a New Research Culture for Collaborative Perinatal Research. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 34(9), pp.808-809.

Morais M., Giglia L., Bassil K., McDonald S.D., 2012. Indication for Birth in the Late Preterm Period: A Comparison Between a Population-Based Registry and the Patient Record  Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 34(6) Supplement 1:S14-15

Morais M., Deniz S., Ellis S., DeFrance B., 2011. Characteristics That Influence the Uptake of Prenatal screening of women delivering in a Canadian urban centre. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 33(6) Supplement 1:S37-38

Poster Presentations

K. Pizzuto, C. Ozimok, R Bozanovic, K Taffler, S Scattolon, N Leyland, M Morais. Hysterectomy with Fetus in Situ at 21 Weeks due to Morbidly Adherent Placenta. 26^thAnnual European Congress on Perinatal Medicine, Saint Petersburg Russia, September 5-8, 2018.

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, Nashville Tennessee, May 3-6, 2019.

Oral Presentations

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. 26^thAnnual European Congress on Perinatal Medicine, Saint Petersburg Russia, September 5-8, 2018.

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. ISUOG 28^thAnnual World Congress, Singapore, October 21-24, 2018.

J. Tigdi, J. Luksts, A. Stewart, M. Morais. Cervical length as a predictor of latency interval in twin pregnancies with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. (*Winner of Best of Three*) SOGC 75^thAnnual Clinical and Scientific Conference, Halifax Nova Scotia, June 11-14, 2019

BIO

Dr. Val Mueller is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. After earning her BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 1991, she entered medical school at McMaster University. In 2001, upon completion of her residency in obstetrics and gynecology, she completed a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at McMaster University.

Dr. Mueller has dedicated her career to education. Within the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, she has held the roles of chair, clerkship and electives and clinical education coordinator at the Waterloo Regional Campus. She currently is in the role of learning director with the medical school.

Within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology she has held various academic positions including, undergraduate program director and residency program director, before beginning her current roles.

AWARDS

• Council of Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Award for Excellence in Resident Education in 2003 and 2005
• The Carl Nimrod Educator Award in 2008
• The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2009

PUBLICATIONS

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017). Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384. P-OBS-JM-061

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Murray-Davis B, McConnell M, Malott AM, Mueller V, Shaw E, Solomon P. Evaluating the impact of the Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) course on learners perceptions of the own and other’s professions. Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice (2016) 15(2):28-37

McDonald, S.D., Park, C.K., Pullenayegum, E., Bracken, K., Sword, W., McDonald, H., Neupane, B., Taylor, V.H., Beyene, J., Mueller, V. and Brouwers, M., 2015. Knowledge translation tool to improve pregnant women’s awareness of gestational weight gain goals and risks of gaining outside recommendations: a non-randomized intervention study. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 15(1), p.105.

Davis, B.M., Solomon, P., Marshall, D., Anne Malott, R.M., Mueller, V., Shaw, E. and Dore, K., 2013. A Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter (TOSCE) for pre-licensure learners in maternity care: a short report on the development of an assessment tool for collaboration. Education, 3, pp122-8.

BIO

Dr. Val Mueller is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. After earning her BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 1991, she entered medical school at McMaster University. In 2001, upon completion of her residency in obstetrics and gynecology, she completed a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at McMaster University.

Dr. Mueller has dedicated her career to education. Within the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, she has held the roles of chair, clerkship and electives and clinical education coordinator at the Waterloo Regional Campus. She currently is in the role of learning director with the medical school.

Within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology she has held various academic positions including, undergraduate program director and residency program director, before beginning her current roles.

AWARDS

• Council of Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Award for Excellence in Resident Education in 2003 and 2005
• The Carl Nimrod Educator Award in 2008
• The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2009

PUBLICATIONS

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017). Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384. P-OBS-JM-061

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Murray-Davis B, McConnell M, Malott AM, Mueller V, Shaw E, Solomon P. Evaluating the impact of the Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) course on learners perceptions of the own and other’s professions. Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice (2016) 15(2):28-37

McDonald, S.D., Park, C.K., Pullenayegum, E., Bracken, K., Sword, W., McDonald, H., Neupane, B., Taylor, V.H., Beyene, J., Mueller, V. and Brouwers, M., 2015. Knowledge translation tool to improve pregnant women’s awareness of gestational weight gain goals and risks of gaining outside recommendations: a non-randomized intervention study. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 15(1), p.105.

Davis, B.M., Solomon, P., Marshall, D., Anne Malott, R.M., Mueller, V., Shaw, E. and Dore, K., 2013. A Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter (TOSCE) for pre-licensure learners in maternity care: a short report on the development of an assessment tool for collaboration. Education, 3, pp122-8.

BIO

Dr. Beth Murray-Davis is a registered midwife who holds a BA in Sociology (University of Guelph, 1999), a BHSc in Midwifery (McMaster University, 2003), a MA in Health Profession Education (University of Toronto, OISE, 2006) and a PhD in Primary Health Care (University of Sheffield, 2010).

In July 2019 she was appointed the scientific director of the McMaster Midwifery Research Centre.

Dr. Murray-Davis has been involved with midwifery teaching at McMaster since 2008. Prior to working at McMaster, she was a senior lecturer in midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, UK.

She continues to maintain her clinical practice as a midwife with the Community Midwives of Hamilton.

Dr. Beth Murray-Davis holds a Hamilton Health Sciences Early Career Award and is a co-principle investigator for a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Clinician Investigator Team Grant examining Non Communicable Diseases in Obstetrics. Her current research interests include pregnant peoples experiences of healthy nutrition and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, fetal movement awareness, midwifery experiences of caring for complicated pregnancies, client and health care provider experiences of alternative models of practice for midwives, and client decision making about place of birth. Review the complete Midwifery Research Centre biography for Dr. Beth Murray-Davis.

AWARDS

• 2018 Teresa Cascioli Award in Women’s Health
• 2015 Certificate in Academic Leadership, McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences
• 2015 Hamilton Health Sciences Early Career Award
• 2012 Hamilton Health Sciences New Investigator
• 2012 Alan Blizzard Award, Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Experiences of healthy nutrition and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
• Fetal movement awareness
• Midwifery experiences of caring for complicated pregnancies
• Experiences of alternative models of practice for midwives decision making about place of birth

Research Themes

Low risk obstetrics; Qualitative methods; Team work; Patient safety; Gestational weight gain; Interprofessional education

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Murray-Davis B, Wainman B. Pharmacology Revealed. Interactive clinical e-book. 2014. Available at https://www.radixantiqua.com/product/pharmacology-revealed/.

Murray-Davis B, Wainman B. Physical Assessment of the Well Woman and Newborn. Interactive clinical e-book. 2014. Available at https://www.radixantiqua.com/product/physical-assessment-of-the-well-woman/.

Murray-Davis, B. Interprofessional working in maternity care: how professional relationships influence the experiences of women. (2008) VDM Verlag: Germany.

Articles 

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017). Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384. P-OBS-JM-061

Murray-Davis B, McConnell M, Malott AM, Mueller V, Shaw E, Solomon P. Evaluating the impact of the Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) course on learners perceptions of the own and other’s professions. Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice (2016) 15(2):28-37

Murray-Davis, B., McVittie, J., Barrett, J.F. and Hutton, E.K., 2016. Exploring Women’s Preferences for the Mode of Delivery in Twin Gestations: Results of the Twin Birth Study. Birth, 43(4), pp.285-292.

Gray M, Malott A, Murray Davis B, Sandor C. A scoping review of how new midwifery practitioners transition to practice in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and The Netherlands. Midwifery. 2016 Nov;42:74-79.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Sabatino, L., DeFrance, B., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2016. Implementation of an interprofessional team review of adverse events in obstetrics using a standardized computer tool: A mixed methods study. Journal of Obstetrics and  Gynaecology Canada, 38(2), pp.168-176.

Murray-Davis, B., McVittie, J., Barrett, J.F. and Hutton, E.K., 2016. Exploring Women’s Preferences for the Mode of Delivery in Twin Gestations: Results of the Twin Birth Study. Birth, 43(4), pp.285-292.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Ahmed, R., Simioni, J., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2015. Learning from Adverse Events in Obstetrics: Is a Standardized Computer Tool an Effective Strategy for Root Cause Analysis?. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(8),  pp.728-735.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Rietsma, A., Coubrough, M. and Hutton, E., 2014. Deciding on home or hospital birth: Results of the Ontario choice of birthplace survey. Midwifery, 30(7), pp.869-876.

Murray-Davis, B., Marshall, M. and Gordon, F., 2014. Becoming an interprofessional practitioner: factors promoting the application of pre-qualification learning to professional practice in maternity care. Journal of interprofessional care, 28(1), pp.8-14.

Melamed, N., Ray, J.G., Geary, M., Bedard, D., Yang, C., Sprague, A., Murray-Davis, B., Barrett, J. and Berger, H., 2016. Induction of labor before 40 weeks is associated with lower rate of cesarean delivery in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 214(3), pp.364-e1.

Murray-Davis, B., Shaw, E., Kerley, B. and Knight, S., 2013. A Pilot Project for Collaborative Maternity Education: Understanding Perspectives from Family Medicine and Midwifery. 12(3), p.22-29.

Wainman, B., Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Hutton, E., Cheng, E. and Geurts, C., 2013. Pharmacology revealed-an enhanced e-book for midwifery education. The FASEB Journal, 27(1 Supplement), pp.665-6.

Shaw, E., Murray-Davis, B., Kerley, B. and Knight, S., 2013, March. A Collaborative Model of Maternity Education with Family Medicine Residents and Midwifery Students. Journal of Interprofessional Care (Vol. 27, pp. 43-44).

Murray-Davis B, Solomon P, Marshall D, Malott A, Mueller V, Shaw E, Dore K, Burns S., 2013. A Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter (TOSCE) for pre-licensure learners in maternity care: A short report of the development of an assessment tool. Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education. (2013) 3(10), 124-128.

Murray-Davis, B., Marshall, M. and Gordon, F., 2012. From school to work: Promoting the application of pre-qualification interprofessional education in the clinical workplace. Nurse education in practice, 12(5), pp.289-296.

Murray-Davis, B., Marion, A., Malott, A., Reitsma, A. and Hutton, E.K., 2012. Women’s experiences of participating in the early external cephalic version 2 trial. Birth, 39(1), pp.30-38.

Murray-Davis, B., McNiven, P., McDonald, H., Malott, A., Elarar, L. and Hutton, E., 2012. Why home birth? A qualitative study exploring women’s decision making about place of birth in two Canadian provinces. Midwifery, 28(5), pp.576-581.

Murray-Davis B, Marion A, Malott A, Reitsma A, Hutton E for the Early ECV2 Trial Collaborative Group. Women’s experiences of participating in the ECV2 Trial. Birth;39(1):1-9. doi: 10.111/j.1523-536X.2011.00510.x. Epub 2012 Jan 9

Murray-Davis, B., Marshall, M. and Gordon, F., 2011. What do midwives think about interprofessional working and learning?. Midwifery, 27(3), pp.376-381.

Murray-Davis, B., 2010. Exploring How IPE Training Influences Future Professional Practice: A qualitative study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, 32(1): 78.

Malott, A.M., Davis, B.M., McDonald, H. and Hutton, E., 2009. Midwifery care in eight industrialized countries: how does Canadian midwifery compare?. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 31(10), pp.974-979.

Davis, B.M., Soltani, H. and Wilkins, H., 2009. Using a childbirth simulator in midwifery education. British Journal of Midwifery, 17(4).

Davis, B.M., 2008. How authoritative texts reinforce the medical model of birth. British journal of midwifery, 16(4), pp.212-217.

BIO

Dr. Beth Murray-Davis is a registered midwife who holds a BA in Sociology (University of Guelph, 1999), a BHSc in Midwifery (McMaster University, 2003), a MA in Health Profession Education (University of Toronto, OISE, 2006) and a PhD in Primary Health Care (University of Sheffield, 2010).

In July 2019 she was appointed the scientific director of the McMaster Midwifery Research Centre.

Dr. Murray-Davis has been involved with midwifery teaching at McMaster since 2008. Prior to working at McMaster, she was a senior lecturer in midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, UK.

She continues to maintain her clinical practice as a midwife with the Community Midwives of Hamilton.

Dr. Beth Murray-Davis holds a Hamilton Health Sciences Early Career Award and is a co-principle investigator for a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Clinician Investigator Team Grant examining Non Communicable Diseases in Obstetrics. Her current research interests include pregnant peoples experiences of healthy nutrition and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, fetal movement awareness, midwifery experiences of caring for complicated pregnancies, client and health care provider experiences of alternative models of practice for midwives, and client decision making about place of birth. Review the complete Midwifery Research Centre biography for Dr. Beth Murray-Davis.

AWARDS

• 2018 Teresa Cascioli Award in Women’s Health
• 2015 Certificate in Academic Leadership, McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences
• 2015 Hamilton Health Sciences Early Career Award
• 2012 Hamilton Health Sciences New Investigator
• 2012 Alan Blizzard Award, Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Experiences of healthy nutrition and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
• Fetal movement awareness
• Midwifery experiences of caring for complicated pregnancies
• Experiences of alternative models of practice for midwives decision making about place of birth

Research Themes

Low risk obstetrics; Qualitative methods; Team work; Patient safety; Gestational weight gain; Interprofessional education

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Murray-Davis B, Wainman B. Pharmacology Revealed. Interactive clinical e-book. 2014. Available at https://www.radixantiqua.com/product/pharmacology-revealed/.

Murray-Davis B, Wainman B. Physical Assessment of the Well Woman and Newborn. Interactive clinical e-book. 2014. Available at https://www.radixantiqua.com/product/physical-assessment-of-the-well-woman/.

Murray-Davis, B. Interprofessional working in maternity care: how professional relationships influence the experiences of women. (2008) VDM Verlag: Germany.

Articles 

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, S., 2017. P-OBS-JM-061 Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery: A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384.

Banner, H., Columbus, L., Mueller, V., Donnery, C., Dore, K., Murray-Davis, B. and Ellis, E. (2017). Interprofessional Perinatal Simulation as a Teaching Tool for Trainees in Obstetrics and Midwifery A Pilot Project. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 39(5), p.384. P-OBS-JM-061

Murray-Davis B, McConnell M, Malott AM, Mueller V, Shaw E, Solomon P. Evaluating the impact of the Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) course on learners perceptions of the own and other’s professions. Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice (2016) 15(2):28-37

Murray-Davis, B., McVittie, J., Barrett, J.F. and Hutton, E.K., 2016. Exploring Women’s Preferences for the Mode of Delivery in Twin Gestations: Results of the Twin Birth Study. Birth, 43(4), pp.285-292.

Gray M, Malott A, Murray Davis B, Sandor C. A scoping review of how new midwifery practitioners transition to practice in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and The Netherlands. Midwifery. 2016 Nov;42:74-79.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Sabatino, L., DeFrance, B., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2016. Implementation of an interprofessional team review of adverse events in obstetrics using a standardized computer tool: A mixed methods study. Journal of Obstetrics and  Gynaecology Canada, 38(2), pp.168-176.

Murray-Davis, B., McVittie, J., Barrett, J.F. and Hutton, E.K., 2016. Exploring Women’s Preferences for the Mode of Delivery in Twin Gestations: Results of the Twin Birth Study. Birth, 43(4), pp.285-292.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Cross-Sudworth, F., Ahmed, R., Simioni, J., Dore, S., Marrin, M., DeSantis, J., Leyland, N., Gardosi, J. and Hutton, E., 2015. Learning from Adverse Events in Obstetrics: Is a Standardized Computer Tool an Effective Strategy for Root Cause Analysis?. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 37(8),  pp.728-735.

Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Rietsma, A., Coubrough, M. and Hutton, E., 2014. Deciding on home or hospital birth: Results of the Ontario choice of birthplace survey. Midwifery, 30(7), pp.869-876.

Murray-Davis, B., Marshall, M. and Gordon, F., 2014. Becoming an interprofessional practitioner: factors promoting the application of pre-qualification learning to professional practice in maternity care. Journal of interprofessional care, 28(1), pp.8-14.

Melamed, N., Ray, J.G., Geary, M., Bedard, D., Yang, C., Sprague, A., Murray-Davis, B., Barrett, J. and Berger, H., 2016. Induction of labor before 40 weeks is associated with lower rate of cesarean delivery in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 214(3), pp.364-e1.

Murray-Davis, B., Shaw, E., Kerley, B. and Knight, S., 2013. A Pilot Project for Collaborative Maternity Education: Understanding Perspectives from Family Medicine and Midwifery. 12(3), p.22-29.

Wainman, B., Murray-Davis, B., McDonald, H., Hutton, E., Cheng, E. and Geurts, C., 2013. Pharmacology revealed-an enhanced e-book for midwifery education. The FASEB Journal, 27(1 Supplement), pp.665-6.

Shaw, E., Murray-Davis, B., Kerley, B. and Knight, S., 2013, March. A Collaborative Model of Maternity Education with Family Medicine Residents and Midwifery Students. Journal of Interprofessional Care (Vol. 27, pp. 43-44).

Murray-Davis B, Solomon P, Marshall D, Malott A, Mueller V, Shaw E, Dore K, Burns S., 2013. A Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter (TOSCE) for pre-licensure learners in maternity care: A short report of the development of an assessment tool. Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education. (2013) 3(10), 124-128.

Murray-Davis, B., Marshall, M. and Gordon, F., 2012. From school to work: Promoting the application of pre-qualification interprofessional education in the clinical workplace. Nurse education in practice, 12(5), pp.289-296.

Murray-Davis, B., Marion, A., Malott, A., Reitsma, A. and Hutton, E.K., 2012. Women’s experiences of participating in the early external cephalic version 2 trial. Birth, 39(1), pp.30-38.

Murray-Davis, B., McNiven, P., McDonald, H., Malott, A., Elarar, L. and Hutton, E., 2012. Why home birth? A qualitative study exploring women’s decision making about place of birth in two Canadian provinces. Midwifery, 28(5), pp.576-581.

Murray-Davis B, Marion A, Malott A, Reitsma A, Hutton E for the Early ECV2 Trial Collaborative Group. Women’s experiences of participating in the ECV2 Trial. Birth;39(1):1-9. doi: 10.111/j.1523-536X.2011.00510.x. Epub 2012 Jan 9

Murray-Davis, B., Marshall, M. and Gordon, F., 2011. What do midwives think about interprofessional working and learning?. Midwifery, 27(3), pp.376-381.

Murray-Davis, B., 2010. Exploring How IPE Training Influences Future Professional Practice: A qualitative study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, 32(1): 78.

Malott, A.M., Davis, B.M., McDonald, H. and Hutton, E., 2009. Midwifery care in eight industrialized countries: how does Canadian midwifery compare?. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 31(10), pp.974-979.

Davis, B.M., Soltani, H. and Wilkins, H., 2009. Using a childbirth simulator in midwifery education. British Journal of Midwifery, 17(4).

Davis, B.M., 2008. How authoritative texts reinforce the medical model of birth. British journal of midwifery, 16(4), pp.212-217.

BIO

Dr. Richard J. Persadie is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. He is the director of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology and site coordinator for the postgraduate education program. Practice interests include ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery and colposcopy.

Honours

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

AWARDS

• 2006 Council of Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education
• The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching Award 2004
• Quality Assurance Award for Obstetrics and Gynecology 1998 for: Antibiotic Prophylaxis at Cesarean Section: An audit of fifty consecutive cases. Hopkins L., McDonagh R., Persadie R.
• Dr. James B. Osbaldeston Audit Award for 1998 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton for: An Audit of the Intrapartum Management of Twins. Persadie R.
• F.L. Johnson Research Award for Ultrasound Detection of Fetal Anomalies

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
• Colposcopy
• Laparoscopic procedures including: laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomies, laparoscopic management of ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancies
• Education of residents and medical students
• Quality assurance

PUBLICATIONS

Persadie, R.J., Costescu-Green, D. and Gerster, K.M., 2016. Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy Complicated by Escherichia Coli Septicemia: A Case Report. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(3), pp.275-278.

Morrison, K.M., Anand, S.S., Yusuf, S., Atkinson, S.A., Schulze, K.M., Rao-Melacini, P., McQueen, M.J., McDonald, S., Persadie, R., Hunter, B. and Bourgeois, J., 2013. Maternal and pregnancy related predictors of cardiometabolic traits in newborns. PLoS One, 8(2), p.e55815.

Morrison, K.M., Atkinson, S.A., Yusuf, S., Bourgeois, J., McDonald, S., McQueen, M.J., Persadie, R., Hunter, B., Pogue, J. and Teo, K., 2009. The Family Atherosclerosis Monitoring In earLY life (FAMILY) study: rationale, design, and baseline data of a study examining the early determinants of atherosclerosis. American heart journal, 158(4), pp.533-539.

Rubabaza, P. and Persadie, R.J., 2008. Two cases of umbilical vein thrombosis, one with associated portal vein thrombosis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 30(4), pp.338-343.

Persadie R, Fortier, A, Stopps R.Ectopic Pregnancy in a Caesarean Scar A Case Report.  J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2005:

Persadie R., McDonagh R.Vaginal Birth after Cesarean section: Clinical and legal perspectives. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2003;25(10):846-52

Persadie R. Ultrasonographic assessment of endometrial thickness: A review. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2002; 24 (2):131-36

Persadie R., Mohide P., 2001-03-14-18 Choledochal cyst www.TheFetus.net

Persadie R., Maguire J. Infantile Inflammatory Myopathy: A Case Report. Brain Pathology 1994; 4:567 (This paper was presented at the XIIth International Congress of Neuropathology in Toronto, Ontario on September 23, 1994.)

BIO

Dr. Richard J. Persadie is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. He is the director of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology and site coordinator for the postgraduate education program. Practice interests include ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery and colposcopy.

Honours

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

AWARDS

• 2006 Council of Residency Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education
• The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching Award 2004
• Quality Assurance Award for Obstetrics and Gynecology 1998 for: Antibiotic Prophylaxis at Cesarean Section: An audit of fifty consecutive cases. Hopkins L., McDonagh R., Persadie R.
• Dr. James B. Osbaldeston Audit Award for 1998 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton for: An Audit of the Intrapartum Management of Twins. Persadie R.
• F.L. Johnson Research Award for Ultrasound Detection of Fetal Anomalies

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
• Colposcopy
• Laparoscopic procedures including: laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomies, laparoscopic management of ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancies
• Education of residents and medical students
• Quality assurance

PUBLICATIONS

Persadie, R.J., Costescu-Green, D. and Gerster, K.M., 2016. Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy Complicated by Escherichia Coli Septicemia: A Case Report. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 38(3), pp.275-278.

Morrison, K.M., Anand, S.S., Yusuf, S., Atkinson, S.A., Schulze, K.M., Rao-Melacini, P., McQueen, M.J., McDonald, S., Persadie, R., Hunter, B. and Bourgeois, J., 2013. Maternal and pregnancy related predictors of cardiometabolic traits in newborns. PLoS One, 8(2), p.e55815.

Morrison, K.M., Atkinson, S.A., Yusuf, S., Bourgeois, J., McDonald, S., McQueen, M.J., Persadie, R., Hunter, B., Pogue, J. and Teo, K., 2009. The Family Atherosclerosis Monitoring In earLY life (FAMILY) study: rationale, design, and baseline data of a study examining the early determinants of atherosclerosis. American heart journal, 158(4), pp.533-539.

Rubabaza, P. and Persadie, R.J., 2008. Two cases of umbilical vein thrombosis, one with associated portal vein thrombosis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 30(4), pp.338-343.

Persadie R, Fortier, A, Stopps R.Ectopic Pregnancy in a Caesarean Scar A Case Report.  J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2005:

Persadie R., McDonagh R.Vaginal Birth after Cesarean section: Clinical and legal perspectives. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2003;25(10):846-52

Persadie R. Ultrasonographic assessment of endometrial thickness: A review. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2002; 24 (2):131-36

Persadie R., Mohide P., 2001-03-14-18 Choledochal cyst www.TheFetus.net

Persadie R., Maguire J. Infantile Inflammatory Myopathy: A Case Report. Brain Pathology 1994; 4:567 (This paper was presented at the XIIth International Congress of Neuropathology in Toronto, Ontario on September 23, 1994.)

BIO

Dr. Sapna Sharma is an academic maternal fetal medicine specialist in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. Dr. Sharma completed her doctorate of medicine and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Western University. She has also completed a two-year fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at McMaster University.

Dr. Sharma’s clinical and research interests include perinatal mental health and substance use in pregnancy.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mood disorder; Substance use; Medical education; Ultrasound simulation

PUBLICATIONS

Sapna Sharma, Barbara Brennan, Ray Naden and Patrick Whelan. A case of Degos disease in pregnancy Obstetric Medicine. Online. First Accepted May 6, 2016; published on June 1, 2016.

BIO

Dr. Sapna Sharma is an academic maternal fetal medicine specialist in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University. Dr. Sharma completed her doctorate of medicine and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Western University. She has also completed a two-year fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at McMaster University.

Dr. Sharma’s clinical and research interests include perinatal mental health and substance use in pregnancy.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mood disorder; Substance use; Medical education; Ultrasound simulation

PUBLICATIONS

Sapna Sharma, Barbara Brennan, Ray Naden and Patrick Whelan. A case of Degos disease in pregnancy Obstetric Medicine. Online. First Accepted May 6, 2016; published on June 1, 2016.

Research Themes

Fetal development; Metabolism; Placenta; Ovarian function; Microbiome; Obesity; Nutrition

Research Themes

Fetal development; Metabolism; Placenta; Ovarian function; Microbiome; Obesity; Nutrition