Katerina Shvartsman

ORCID: 0009-0006-9692-9384
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Research Areas
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
  • Urologic and reproductive health conditions
  • Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
  • Cancer Risks and Factors
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Sex and Gender in Healthcare
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Empathy and Medical Education
  • Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
  • Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
  • Radiology practices and education
  • Skin and Cellular Biology Research
  • Phytoestrogen effects and research
  • Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
  • Estrogen and related hormone effects
  • Urticaria and Related Conditions
  • Soft tissue tumor case studies

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
2015-2025

Community Link
2024

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2022-2023

United States Air Force
2017

University of Health Sciences
2015

Deaconess Hospital
2002

OPEN ACCESSJanuary 21, 2025Second Trimester Abortion: A Dilation and Evacuation Simulation for Gynecologic Surgery Obstetrics Residents Kiley Hunkler, MD, MSt, MSc1,*, David Boedeker, DO, MHA2, Elizabeth Gill, MD3, Katelyn Simpkins, MD4, Katerina Shvartsman, MD5, Jill Brown, MPH, MHS5, Sara Drayer, MD6 MSc1,* https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6292-712X Fellow, Department of Obstetrics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility, Institute Child Health...

10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11489 article EN cc-by-nc MedEdPORTAL 2025-01-21

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate female permanent contraception procedure rates in the Military Health System before and after Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Organization decision. METHODS: We performed a repeated monthly cross-sectional study of encounters using data repository. used International Classification Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis codes Current Procedural Terminology to identify incident beneficiaries aged 21–49 years from January 2018 February 2023. change-point...

10.1097/og9.0000000000000079 article EN Deleted Journal 2025-05-01

The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges for clinical medical education, as students and educators had to pivot primarily distance learning. We aimed develop a novel curriculum engage in continued learning maintain readiness. To substitute in-person Obstetrics Gynecology (OBGYN) clerkship teaching during the pandemic, we structured, multi-media virtual course utilizing reading materials, podcasts, videos self-paced, student-controlled supplemented by group discussions with faculty....

10.7759/cureus.83471 article EN Cureus 2025-05-04

Background Over 2 million people worldwide receive a new HIV diagnosis annually. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in preventing transmission, but underprescribed, including the US. Lack of clinician comfort and knowledge are most cited reasons for this discrepancy. We aimed to develop mobile application (app) address these barriers improve patient access PrEP. Methods established key criteria point-of-care app that could be utilised low-resource settings by various...

10.1071/sh24106 article EN Sexual Health 2024-07-22

Abstract Background This study evaluates oral naproxen and intrauterine instillation of lidocaine for analgesia with device (IUD) placement as compared to placebo. Methods was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Patients desiring levonorgestrel 52 mg IUD or Copper T380A were randomized into treatment groups. received either 375 placebo approximately 1 h prior procedure in conjunction 5 mL 2% saline. The primary outcome pain insertion measured on visual analog scale...

10.1186/s40834-019-0094-0 article EN cc-by Contraception and Reproductive Medicine 2019-09-09

Mentorship programs have well-documented benefits to both mentees and mentors. Military medical students face unique challenges in school given their service-specific requirements separate military match process. We therefore aimed determine whether students' participation a mentorship program impacts confidence applying obstetrics gynecology (OB/GYN) residency.

10.1093/milmed/usae168 article EN Military Medicine 2024-05-07

The menopause transition represents a significant life phase for people assigned female at birth marked by various physical and psychological changes. For military service members veterans, this can be even more complex because of unique factors related to service. A tradition excluding women from before reaching the age has left Military Health System unprepared address specific health needs population. lack attention is evidenced absence menopause-related research in active-duty population...

10.1097/aog.0000000000005801 article EN Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024-12-05

Currently, there are no established guidelines for obstetric ultrasound training at the core medical student clerkship level. Our objective was to develop practical, consensus-based learning objectives in second- and third-trimester assess feasibility of implementing these into a clinical curriculum.

10.1055/a-1788-4716 article EN American Journal of Perinatology 2022-03-04

Plasma cell, or Zoon's, vulvitis (PCV) is a rare inflammatory disorder of the female genital tract. Clinically, it characterized by erythematous mucosal lesions associated with burning, pruritus, and dyspareunia. Histologically, thinning epithelium infiltration plasma cells in underlying dermis. There are few case reports describing predominantly vaginal symptoms. Our patient 53-year-old postmenopausal presenting for gynecologic evaluation pinching sensation vulvar irritation three months....

10.7759/cureus.43260 article EN Cureus 2023-08-10

ABSTRACT Introduction Military medical students participate in a separate residency match program, distinct from their civilian counterparts. There is limited information regarding factors that applicants find important when selecting program Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics (GSO). We aimed to identify influence applicant selection. Materials Methods A voluntary, anonymous, 45-question survey was distributed military candidates pursuing GSO training the fall of 2023. Participants were...

10.1093/milmed/usae472 article EN Military Medicine 2024-10-25

Menopausal hormone therapy (HT) has been shown to be effective in alleviating symptoms of menopause. While previous literature described the frequency HT use for relief menopausal both general and veteran female populations, there is currently no describing this within active duty population. This study aims address gap knowledge by conducting a retrospective cross-sectional receipt service women (ADSW) ages 45 64 during fiscal years (FYs) 2018 2022. We used Military Health System (MHS) Data...

10.1097/gme.0000000000002469 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society 2024-12-24

INTRODUCTION: One of the barriers to IUD insertion is discomfort during placement device. This study was designed compare efficacy intrauterine lidocaine and oral naproxen sodium on pain patients undergoing device insertion. METHODS: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled where women were randomly assigned receive either 5mL 2% or saline 375mg placebo tablet. Patients randomized into one four groups: A placebo/normal infusion; B placebo/lidocaine C: naproxen/normal saline; D:...

10.1097/aog.0000000000001992 article EN Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017-05-01

ABSTRACT Introduction Our goal was to develop a successful research collaboration program, Military Ob/Gyn HeadHunters, connect military medical students with residents, fellows, and staff physicians across the Health System (MHS) foster mentorship. Materials Methods We conducted needs assessment of from Uniformed Services University Professions Scholarship Program as well physicians, fellows practicing in MHS better understand barriers initiating conducting within MHS. used survey results...

10.1093/milmed/usac265 article EN public-domain Military Medicine 2022-08-29

APGO Advisor: Sonya Erickson, MD PURPOSE: To examine the effect of rotation order on end-of-clerkship National Board Medical Examiners (NBME) Obstetrics and Gynecology Subject Examination scores. BACKGROUND: Integrated clerkships are intended to improve overall comprehension critical thinking skills. At our university, a 15‐week interval is divided into 5 weeks blocks general surgery, obstetrics gynecology, surgical subspecialties, in any order. During 16th week, students take NBME...

10.1097/01.aog.0000472146.71393.96 article EN Obstetrics and Gynecology 2015-09-15

Pregnancy complications, including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes (GDM), and perinatal mood anxiety disorders (PMADs), impact long-term health. We compared the frequency of screening documentation for pregnancy complications versus a general medical history at well woman visits between providers in primary care obstetrics gynecology.We conducted retrospective cohort study subjects with least 1 prior birth who presented visit 2019-2020. Charts were reviewed (hypertension, diabetes,...

10.3961/jpmph.22.492 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2023-03-15

Hamar, Benjamin D. MD; Shvartsman, Katerina Keohane, Carol RN; Wong, Geoffrey Cohen, Bruce MD Author Information

10.1097/00006250-200204001-00041 article EN Obstetrics and Gynecology 2002-04-01
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