Resident Research Awards

The Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program is committed to fostering a strong culture of inquiry, scholarship, and academic excellence. Our residents actively engage in research that advances women's health and contributes to the broader OBGYN community. We are proud to recognize those residents who have been honored for their work - not only at our annual Graduate Medical Education (GME) Research Symposium, but also at regional and national OBGYN conferences across the county. Their dedication to scientific discovery and commitment to improving patient care exemplify the core values of our program and highlight the impact our trainees are making in the field.

Annual GME Research Symposium Winners

  • Kristen Phlegar, MD (2026) - 2nd place Grand Rounds - Title: Predictors of Neonatal Hypoglycemia in Infants of GDM
  • Anna Callahan, MD (2026) - 3rd place Grand Rounds - Title: Are We Over Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes on Antepartum Patients?
  • Betsy Chandler, DO (2025) - 1st place QI project poster - Title: Postpartum Endometritis
  • Rachel Edge, MD (2025) - 2nd place Grand Rounds - Title: Mini Laparotomy
  • Rachel Edge, MD (2025) - 2nd place QI project poster - Title: Patient Incisional Preference for Gyn Surgery

  • Rufus Samuel, MD (2023) - 1st place Grand Rounds - Title: Umbilical Cord Diameter as a Predictor of Fetal/Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Growth Restriction

Conference Presentation/Research Awards 

  • Jessica Walker, MD (2024) - Dan Roberts Prize Paper Winner, ACOG District VII Annual Meeting