Research

2009

Gena Dunivan, Mentor: Elizabeth Geller, OB/GYN
Project Title: Injection of 0.125% bupivacaine during mid-urethral sling placement for pain relief: a randomized control trial.
North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, $2,000

Gena Dunivan, Mentor: Elizabeth Geller, OB/GYN
Project Title: Obesity and Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, $2,000

Brent Parnell, Mentor: Elizabeth Geller, OB/GYN
Project Title: Validation of web-based administration of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12).
North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, $2,000

Oral Presentations

2009

Connolly, A. 
“Life Long Learning and Continuing Medical Education:  Where Do We Stand and Where Are We Going”, CREOG Annual Educational Retreat. 
August 6-7, 2009

Connolly, A. 
Teaching and Assessing Clinical Reasoning:  Getting a Good START:   Presentations Structured Teaching and Assessment in the Real-Time Clinical  Setting. 
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education In Obstetrics  and Gynecology/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, San Diego, California.  March 9-13, 2009.

Connolly, A., Flora R. 
Assessing the Educational Needs of Community Based  Educator
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education In Obstetrics and Gynecology/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, San Diego, California.  March 9-13, 2009.

Geller, E.J., Wu J.M., Jannelli M.J., Nguyen T.V., Visco A.G. 
“Neonatal Outcomes  Based on Planned Vaginal Versus Planned Primary Cesarean Delivery”
South Atlantic Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting,  Asheville, NC, January 18-21, 2009.

2008

Geller, E.J., Siddiqui, N, Wu, J, Visco,
A.  Short-Term Outcomes of Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Versus Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy. 
American Urogynecology Society Scientific Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, September 4-6, 2008.

Nguyen T, Palsson O, Von Korff M, Feld A, Levy R, Turner M, Whitehead W. 
Treatment Use in Patients with Chronic Constipation. 
American Urogynecology Society Scientific Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.  September 4-6, 2008.

2007

Geller, E.J., Wu J.M., Jannelli M.J., Nguyen T.V., Visco A.G. 
“Maternal Outcomes Based on Planned Vaginal Versus Planned Primary Cesarean Delivery.” 
AUGS Scientific Meeting, Hollywood, Florida, Sept 27-29, 2007. 

Connolly A. 
“When Do Medical Students and Residents Become Human Subjects: Practical Considerations"
American Urogynecologic Society Multi-Center Educational Retreat, Hollywood, Florida, Sept 27-29, 2007. 

Connolly A. 
“Funding for Educational Research,”
American  Urogynecologic Society Multi-Center Educational Retreat, Hollywood, Florida. Sept 27-29, 2007. 

Connolly, A, Raymond, M, Davis, K, Dalrymple, J, Casey, P, O’Leary, S, Keder, L. 
Hot  Topics, Trends, and Journal Publications:  A Review of Annual CREOG & APGO  Meeting Research Abstracts. 
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident  Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Association of Professors of  Gynecology and Obstetrics, Orlando, Florida.  March 5-9, 2007.

Dunivan GC, Hull AD, Lukacz, ES. 
Pilot Study of an Education Model for Advanced Obstetrical Laceration Repair. 
CREOG & APGO Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah.  March 9, 2007.

Connolly A, Erickson S, Flora  R. 
One Thing Leads to Another:  Bridging roles and  making connections between projects and among people by design. 
Association  of Professors of Gynecology Obstetrics Annual Faculty Development Meeting,  January 8-9, 2007.  Abstract Breakout Session Presentation.

Connolly A, Hueppchen N, Dalrymple J, Pradhan A. 
Peer Reviewed Oral  ED-2  Dilemmas in Documenting Educational Objectives:  Tools to  Fit Presentations,  Every Budget. 
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Annual  Faculty Development Meeting.  January 8-9, 2007.  Abstract Breakout Session  Presentation.

2006

Potter J, Connolly A, Erickson S, Flora R, LaValleur J, Marcus P, Richardson-Nassif K.  
Tracking and Leveraging Curricular Progress in Women's Health: Updates of the  APGO Ford Foundation Grant Award. 
Association of American Medical Colleges  Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.  October 27, 2006 - November 1, 2006.

Jannelli ML, Wu JM, Plunkett LW, Visco AG, Williams KS,. 
A randomized controlled trial of intermittent self-catheterization versus suprapubic catheterization after urogynecologic surgery. 
American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, California.  October 19-21, 2006.

Connolly, AnnaMarie. 
Documenting Comparability of Clinical Experience on the  Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship, Connolly, A.  First Place Award Winner, 
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and  Gynecology/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Orlando,  Florida.  March 1-6, 2006.

Connolly, AnnaMarie.  Developing Educational Research Teams:  The NESGO  Experience (Network of Educational Scholars in Gynecology and Obstetrics).  
Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Association of  Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida.    March 1-6, 2006.

Parnell BA, Lessey BA, Forstein DA, Miller PB, Higdon III HL, Boone WR.  Integrin Testing to Improve Success Rates in IVF: A Role for GnRHA and Letrozole as Treatment Options for Women with Implantation Failure.  American Society for Reproductive Medicine 64th Annual Meeting. SanFrancisco, CA.  November 8-12, 2008.

Nguyen T, Palsson O, Von Korff M, Feld A, Levy R, Turner M, Whitehead W.  (2008).  Health Care Cost and Utilization in Patients with Chronic Constipation.  American Urogynecology Society Scientific Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.  September 4-6, 2008.

Nguyen T, Palsson O, Von Korff M, Feld A, Levy R, Turner M, Whitehead W.  Satisfaction With Laxatives in Patients with Chronic Constipation (CC) and Irritable Bowel With Constipation (IBS-C).  American Urogynecology Society Scientific Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.  September 4-6, 2008.

Dunivan G, Wells E, Connolly A, Jannelli M, Geller E.  (2008).  Body Mass Index as a Risk Factor for Cystotomy During the Mid-Urethral Sling Placement.  American Urogynecologic Society Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL.  September 4-6, 2008.

Connolly A, Davis K,  Casey P, Keder L, Pradhan A, Page R, Raymond M, Dalrymple J. (2008) 
“Multi-center Trial of the Clinical Activities Tool to Document OB/GYN Clerkship Clinical Experience Comparability,” 
First Place Award Winner, Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident  Education In Obstetrics and Gynecology(CREOG)/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), Orlando, Florida, March, 2008

Connolly, A, Bash, K, Bliss S, Currens A, Kaminski S, Westbrook A (2008).
“Responding to a Shortened OB/GYN Clerkship:  Ensuring Clinical Curriculum Documentation. 
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education In Obstetrics and   Gynecology(CREOG)/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), Orlando, Florida, March, 2008.

Oral Presentations

2007

Nguyen T, Wu J, Wells E, Geller E, Jannelli M, Connolly A, Visco A. 
Risk of Blood Transfusion Based on Route of Apical Support Surgery. 
American Urogynecology Society Scientific Meeting, Hollywood, Florida.  September 27-29, 2007.

Geller EJ, Barbee ER, Wu JM, Loomis MJ, Visco AG. 
Validation of Telephone Administration of Two Condition-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaires. 
Society for Gynecologic Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, Florida. April 12-14, 2007.

Wu JM, Wechter ME, Geller EJ, Nguyen TV, Visco AG. 
Hysterectomy Rates in the United States 2003. 
Society for Gynecologic Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, Florida.  April 12-14, 2007.

Chuang AW, Wu JM, Ivester TS, Connolly A, Herbet WNP. 
A Survey of Resident Recruitment and Selection Techniques Utilized in Obstetrics and Gynecology Programs.
CREOG & APGO Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah.  March 9, 2007.

Connolly A,  Kaminski S, Peterson, H.
“Optimizing Curriculum Delivery and ED-2 Compliance on the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship:  The Clinical Activities Tool Requirement”,
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education In Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG)/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), Salt Lake City, Utah, March, 2007.

Connolly A, Chuang A, Tresolini C. 
“Professionalism Skill Development: Implementing Medical Student Self  and Peer Assessment in Case-Based Learning,“
Annual Meeting of the Council on Resident Education In Obstetrics and   Gynecology(CREOG)/Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), Salt Lake City, Utah, March, 2007.

2006

Oliphant S, Amburgey L, Connolly A.  
“Predictors of Voiding Success before Hospital Discharge after Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery”,
American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting:   October 19-21, 2006, Palm Springs, CA.

Nguyen, T, Handa V, Hueppchen N, Cundiff G:
Labor Curve Findings Associated with Fourth Degree Sphincter Disruption: The Impact of Progression of Labor on Perineal Trauma. 
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons National Meeting, Tucson, Arizona.  April 2-5, 2006.