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Department of Pediatrics

Adolescent Medicine Fellowship

Department of Pediatrics / Adolescent Medicine Fellowship / Fellowship Research

Fellowship Research

Current Fellows

Alexandra Fayne, M.D.Alexandra Fayne, M.D.

Research Project: Is emergency contraception discussed in every adolescent physical, and are there any correlations between counseling and SES, race, gender, sex and level of provider?
Research Mentors: Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D., Jill Halterman, M.D., M.P.H., Stacey Richards, Katrina Nicandri, M.D.

 

Amy Wright, M.D.Amy Wright, M.D.

Research Project: Restrictive Legislation Against Gender Affirming Care for Minors: Describing the Educational, Emotional, and Future Career Impact on Current Adolescent Medicine Fellows
Research Mentors: Jamie Mehringer, M.D., Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D., Cynthia Rand, M.D., M.P.H., Brett Robins, M.D.

 

Marian Catalan, D.O.Marian Catalan, D.O.

Research Project: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Routine Screening, Diagnosis, and Initial Management of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) in High School Athletic Trainers
Research Mentors: Meredith Kells, N.P., Katherine H. Rizzone, M.D., M.P.H., Taylor Starr, D.O., M.P.H., Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D.

Recent Graduates

Elena Galindo, M.D.

Research Project: Missed Opportunities to Provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare among hospitalized adolescents
Research Mentors: Janna Gewirtz-O'Brien, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP,  Katherine Greenberg, M.D., Cynthia Rand, M.D., M.P.H., Lauren Solan, M.D., M.Ed.

Elena Galindo, M.D.
Elena Galindo, M.D.

Amy Paul, D.O.

Research Project: Pediatric Resident LGBTQ+ Patient Care Curriculum
Research Mentors: Kate Greenberg, M.D., Jamie Mehringer, M.D., Megan Lytle, Ph.D., Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Jill Halterman, M.D., M.P.H., Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D.

Alkeem Savage, M.D.

Research Project: Racism: Exploring Its Impact on the Future
Research Mentors: Katherine Greenberg, M.D., Amina Alio, Ph.D., Shaun Nelms, Ed.D., LeKeyah Wilson, M.D.

Nicole Cifra, M.D., M.P.H.

Research Project: The Effect of Parental Self-Efficacy in Eating Disorder Treatment
Research Mentors: Taylor Burke Starr, D.O., M.P.H., Mary Tantillo, Ph.D., Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D., Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H.

Melissa Dundas, M.D.

Research Project:
Sex Trafficking and Youth - Evaluation of Contraceptive Use, Knowledge and Barriers
Research Mentors:
Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Katherine B. Greenberg, M.D., Ann Lenane, M.D., Meghan Best (Center for Youth)

Mai-Anh Tran Ngoc, D.O.

Research Project:
Non-Medical Body Modification Strategies among Transgender Adolescents and Young Adults
Research Mentors:
Amina Alio, Ph.D., Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Katherine B. Greenberg, M.D., Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H.

Graduates

Elizabeth Carreño Rijo, M.D.

Research Project: Does intervention to address adverse childhood events affect body image perception in adolescents?
Research Mentors: Ann-Marie Conn, Ph.D., Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Deborah J. Ossip, Ph.D., Richard E. Kreipe, M.D., Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H.

Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H., Ali Fayne, M.D., and Erica Bostick, M.D.
Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H., Ali Fayne, M.D., and Erica Bostick, M.D.

Erica Bostick, M.D.

Research Project: Assessment of the influence of medical provider education and other factors relating to the use of LARC in local high school students: A secondary analysis of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Research Mentors: Amy Robinson Harrington, M.D., Brett W. Robbins, M.D., Katherine B. Greenberg, M.D., Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H.

Presentation During Fellowship

  • Bostick E, Greenberg KB, Fagnano M, Halterman J, Yussman, SM. Youth recall of primary care provider counseling about long acting reversible contraceptions (LARC) and association with LARC use in sexually active female high school students: A secondary analysis of novel questions on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Poster Presentation, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine 2018 Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March 2018.

Laura Obijuru, M.D.

Research Project: Etonogestrel implants in adolescents: experience, bleeding pattern and discontinuation rate
Research Mentors: Cheryl Kodjo, M.D., M.P.H., Richard E. Kreipe, M.D., Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D., Susan Yussman, M.D., M.P.H.

Publications During Fellowship

  • Obijuru L, Bumpus P, Auinger P, Baldwin CB. “Etonogestrel implants in adolescents: Experience, satisfaction and continuation over 3 years." Journal of Adolescent Health, 2016; 58(3):284-9.
  • Blumoff Greenberg K, Obijuru L, Kreipe R. “Psychosocial Issues in Teen Parenting: Predictors, Outcomes, and Interventions, Case #1074.” The University of Rochester Medical Center, Peri-FACTS Education Program (2014).  Rochester, NY:  The University of Rochester.
  • Wand T, Zhang X, Obijuru L, Laser J, Aris V, Lee P, Mittal K, Soteropoulos P, Wei JJ.
    A micro-RNA signature associated with race, tumor size, and target gene activity in human uterine leiomyomas. Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer. 2007 Apr; 46 (4): 336-47.

Katherine Blumoff Greenberg, M.D.

Research Project: Pediatric residency education in adolescent medicine
Research Mentors: Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Cheryl Kodjo, M.D., M.P.H., Rachael H. Phelps, M.D., Laura P. Shone, M.S.W., Dr.P.H.

Publications During Fellowship

  • Greenberg KB, Kodjo C, Baldwin CD, Shone LP. Improving a pediatric residency rotation in adolescent medicine. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2014;54:S55.
  • Greenberg KB, Kodjo C, Kreipe R, Coles MS. Creating clinical services for transgender youth in an academic medical center: an application of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2014;54:S55.
  • Blumoff Greenberg K, Makino K, Coles M. Factors associated with provision of long-acting reversible contraception to teens among adolescent health care providers. J Adol Health, 2013 Mar;52(3):372-4. PMID: 23427785
  • Blumoff Greenberg K, Obijuru L, Kreipe R. Psychosocial Issues in Teen Parenting: Predictors, Outcomes, and Interventions, Case #1074. The University of Rochester Medical Center, Peri-FACTS Education Program (2014).  Rochester, NY: The University of Rochester.
  • Greenberg KB, Makino KK, Coles MS.
    Factors associated with provision of long-acting reversible contraception among adolescent health care providers.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 Mar;52(3):372-4.
  • Garcia-Lerma J, Nidtha S, Blumoff K, Weindtock H, Heneine W.
    Increased ability for selection of zidovudine resistance class of wild-type HOV-1 from drug-naïve persons.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2001 November 20;98(24):13907-13912.

Presentations During Fellowship

  • Blumoff Greenberg, K, et al. Improving a pediatric resident rotation in adolescent medicine. Poster presentation, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine 2014 Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, March 2014.
  • Blumoff Greenberg, K, et al. Starting a clinic for transgender youth in an academic medical center: applications of the primary care medical home model. Poster presentation, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine 2014 Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, March 2014.
  • Blumoff Greenberg, K, Makino, K, Coles, M. Factors Associated With Provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Adolescent Health Care Providers. Poster presentation, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine 2013 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2013.
  • Blumoff Greenberg K, Pippen J, Bitar N, O'Riordan MA, Lazebnik R. The Intergenerational Cycle of Teen Motherhood: A Narrative Explanatory Model. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Meeting, March 2011, Seattle, WA. Poster Presentation.
  • Blumoff Greenberg K and Bitar N. Giving a Voice to Teen Mothers: A Narrative Exploring the Intergenerational Cycle of Teen Parenting. Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Science Day, June 2010, Cleveland, OH. Platform.
  • Blumoff K, Jacob-Zysman A, Russell H, Anjorin E, Fine S. The HIV-Related Knowledge, Beliefs, and Sexual Practices of Women in Cameroon. Poster, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity Grant Poster Day, 2004.

LeKeyah Wilson, M.D.

Research Project: Successful interventions of Rochester Youth Violence Partnership (RYVP) through qualitative interviews
Research Mentors: C. Andrew Aligne, M.D., M.P.H., Richard E. Kreipe, M.D., Scott McIntosh, Ph.D., Michael A. Scharf, M.D., Laura P. Shone, M.S.W., Dr.P.H.

Publication During Fellowship

Taylor B. Starr, D.O., M.P.H.

Taylor B. Starr, D.O., M.P.H.

Research Project: Communicating with adolescents: web-based curriculum for providers
Research Mentors: Richard E. Kreipe, M.D., Constance D. Baldwin, Ph.D., Laura P. Shone, M.S.W., Dr.P.H., Judith Fonzi, Ph.D.

Publications During Fellowship

  • Starr T, Kreipe R. Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse is a Problem: How Providers Can Be Part of the Solution. The Bulletin. 2012; 78(3): 28-29.

Jennifer Linebarger, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P.

Research Project: Resilience in adolescents with cancer: impact of cyberspace
Research Mentors: Robert G. Holloway, M.D., M.P.H., David N. Korones, M.D., Olle Jane Z. Sahler, M.D.

Publications During Fellowship

Mandy Coles, M.D., M.P.H.

Research Project: Emergency contraception/medical abortion knowledge and access
Research Mentors: Susan “Shellie” Yussman, M.D., M.P.H., David M. Siegel, M.D., M.P.H., Rachael H. Phelps, M.D., Jonathan D. Klein, M.D., M.P.H.

Publications During Fellowship