Medical students give poster presentations on OB-GYN topics at national conference

Candice Holliday, J.D., M.D., and Nicolette Holliday, M.D., accompany the group of medical students at the Central Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists annual meeting.

A group of third- and fourth-year medical students from the Whiddon College of Medicine presented research and case studies during the 91st Annual Meeting of the Central Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (CAOG) held earlier this month in Indianapolis. 

Nicolette Holliday, M.D., an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, said the presentations by students were well received.  

“Several others at the conference commented on the complexity of patients that we care for here on the Gulf Coast,” she said. 

The meeting focused on original research and was supplemented with updates on other trending topics in women’s healthcare.  

The eight students and their poster presentations were: 

• Alicia Agard: “Sigmoid and Cecal Volvulus following Cesarean Twin Delivery” 
• Claire Chastain: “Postpartum Intracranial Thrombus and Hemorrhages: Case Report and Literature Review” 
• Shriya Meesala: “Management of Grade IV Astrocytoma Diagnosed during Pregnancy” 
• Madison Poiroux: “Stage IV Malignant Pheochromocytoma and Pregnancy” 
• AK Porter: “Tuberous Sclerosis Presenting with Psychiatric Symptoms in Pregnancy: A Case Report” 
• Regan Shaw: “Melanosis of the Vagina: A Case Report and Literature Review” 
• Anna Shunnarah: “Balancing Fertility and Treatment of Endometrial Carcinoma in a Young Patient with PCOS” 
• Leila Yang: “Case Report: Diagnosis and Management of a Suspected Rare Form of Fetal Encephalocele” 

The mission of the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is to promote optimal healthcare of women by providing high quality continuing medical education and a forum for advancing and discussing scientific research in obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s healthcare. Its nearly 500 members represent both academic and community leaders in obstetrics and gynecology. CAOG is one of the founding organizations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 1951.