Education is a central part of my professional identity and professional mission. I currently serve as Fellowship Program Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, where I oversee all aspects of fellowship training, including curriculum design, clinical supervision, surgical education, assessment and evaluation, mentorship, and long-term program development. In this role, I am responsible not only for day-to-day clinical and surgical training, but also for shaping the educational culture of the program and ensuring that fellows graduate prepared for independent, high-quality practice.
I completed a Faculty Fellowship in Medical Education, which provided formal training in adult learning theory, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and educational leadership. This experience continues to shape my approach to teaching—one that is grounded in evidence, reflective practice, and individualized learner development. I place particular emphasis on aligning educational structure with real-world clinical decision-making and progressively increasing trainee autonomy in a safe, supportive environment.
My teaching spans multiple levels and settings, including:
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Clinical supervision of urogynecology fellows in ambulatory clinics, operating rooms, and inpatient and consultative settings, with a focus on clinical reasoning, communication, and longitudinal patient care
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Surgical training in vaginal, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive pelvic reconstructive procedures, emphasizing anatomy, surgical judgment and efficiency
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Didactic teaching, including formal lectures, case-based conferences, journal clubs, and board-focused review sessions designed to integrate evidence-based knowledge with practical application
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Research mentorship, guiding fellows and residents through study design, IRB development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation at regional, national, and international meetings
I have mentored numerous trainees who have gone on to present research at national and international conferences and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts during and after fellowship. Several mentees have received competitive research awards and grant funding under my supervision. I view research mentorship as a key component of professional development, particularly for trainees pursuing academic or leadership-focused careers.
In addition to local teaching, I have contributed to national and international educational initiatives, including invited lectures, professional society webinars, and continuing medical education courses. I am particularly interested in improving how we teach complex decision-making in pelvic floor medicine—especially in areas where anatomy, patient preferences, and evolving evidence intersect.