SamanthaLaurenEstevezMD(She/Her)

Research History

• Single Mother IVF Rates - Principal InvestigatorRetrospective chart review to trend the rate of single mothers undergoing IVF cycles, more clearly define the patient population, and assess clinical outcomes. Preceptor: Mary E. Rausch, M.D.2020 - Present
• HPV Vaccination Rates Amongst Women Seeking Fertility Care - Principal InvestigatorProspective study assessing HPV vaccination rates amongst women seeking fertility care by integrating new parameters into patient intake forms. Creation of questionnaire to assess interest in HPV vaccination and assess reasons for lack/refusal of vaccination. Preceptor: Christine M. Mullin, M.D.2020 - Present
• Northwell Health Ob-Gyn Residency Research Support - Principal InvestigatorA qualitative study assessing resident support for research before and after implementation of new department protocols. Preceptor: Gary L. Goldberg, M.D.2019 - Present
• Educating Ob-Gyn Residents on Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Patients and Their Care - Principal InvestigatorA qualitative study assessing resident self-reported outcomes of comfort, competency, and curricular satisfaction with education on trans and gender-nonconforming patients within Ob-Gyn. Preceptor: Elizabeth Schmidt, M.D., M.S.C.I.2019 - Present
• Insurance Coverage for LGBTQI+ Patients Seeking Infertility Care - Principal InvestigatorA qualitative study analyzing insurance coverage provided to same sex-couples for infertility evaluation, care, and treatment under 113 major U.S. insurance companies. Preceptor: Randi H. Goldman, M.D.2019 - Present
• Knowledge of Transgender Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Programs - Research AssistantA national survey study of obstetrics and gynecology residents which assessed three self-reported outcomes: comfort of, competency in, and curricular satisfaction in regards to transgender and gender nonconforming patients. Preceptor: Jill M. Rabin M.D., F.A.C.O.G. and David W. Rosenthal D.O., Ph.D.2018 - Present
• Contraception Counseling and Uptake in the Preterm Birth PopulationRetrospective chart review on interpregnancy intervals and recurrent preterm birth. Preceptor: Lynn M. Yee, M.D., M.P.H., Ann M. Dude, M.D., Ph.D., and Melissa Matulich, M.D., M.A.S.2016 - 2017
• Relationship Between Chorionicity and Maternal Outcomes of Twin Gestations - Research AssistantRetrospective chart review on understanding maternal health outcomes in the setting of twin pregnancies, focusing on differential risks of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia based on twin chorionicity. Preceptor: Lynn M. Yee, M.D., M.P.H. and Ann M. Dude, M.D., Ph.D.2016 - 2017
• Understanding the Patient Experience of Second Trimester Loss and Its Impact on Future Fertility - Research AssistantQualitative interviewing of women with second trimester pregnancy losses in order to understand their experiences, how they perceive their recurrence risks, and their decision making about future fertility and contraception. Preceptor: Lynn M. Yee, M.D., M.P.H. and Kate Swanson, M.D.2016 - 2017
• Impact of Fertility Concerns on Tamoxifen Initiation and Persistence - Research AssistantRetrospective chart review on the impact of fertility concerns on tamoxifen adherence. Preceptor: Jacqueline S. Jeruss, M.D., Ph.D.2012 - 2017
• Looking West: The Impact of Western “Modernization” on Japanese Feminism - Principal InvestigatorJapanese feminism and the interactions between Japanese women and the West. Advisor: Emily Burrill, Ph.D.2009 - 2010
• Lives of Learning and Service: American Protestant Missionaries in Japan - Principal InvestigatorProfiled the lives of four nineteenth century missionaries working in Japan. Advisor: W. Miles Fletcher, Ph.D. and Daniel Botsman, Ph.D.2009 - 2010