Four obstetrical and gynecology resident physicians from Saint Francis presented high-quality research posters during the 12th Annual Connecticut Research Day on September 12 at the Yale West Campus Conference Center in Orange. The posters showcased their commitment to excellence and patient care.

(L to R) Veronica Maria Pimentel, M.D., OBGYN Residency Research Director; Haviva Kobany, M.D., PGY-4; Sarah Evancho, M.D., PGY-4; Karianne Silverman, M.D., Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Shealagh Clark, D.O., PGY-2; and Kelly Flynn, M.D., OBGYN Residency Program Director.

Poster: Comparing the nulliparous, term, singleton vertex cesarean delivery rate between hospital-based and private groups in a community hospital setting
Resident: Haviva Kobany, M.D.
Mentor: Veronica Maria Pimentel, M.D.

Poster: Assessing adherence and impact of low-dose aspirin among nulliparous women with a singleton pregnancy
Resident: Sarah Evancho, M.D.
Mentor: Veronica Maria Pimentel, M.D.

Poster: The use and satisfaction with a corticosteroid administration decision algorithm
Resident: Shealagh L. Clark, D.O.
Mentor: Veronica Maria Pimentel, M.D.

Poster: The efficacy of “tweaking” home pregnancy tests for very early pregnancy detection
Resident: Annie Abbate, M.D.
Mentor: Christopher Morosky, M.D.

Submitted by Veronica Maria Pimentel, M.D., Director of Research for the OBGYN Residency Program, Saint Francis Hospital.

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