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Melissa Weston, MD
Melissa Weston, MD
Alaskan Native Medical Center, Anchorage, AK


 

Research/Clinical Interests:  Family Planning, Health Disparities, Adolescent Medicine

Education/Training

Year

Institution Degree Field of Study
2015 University of California, San Francisco Residency Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
2011 University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine MD Medicine
2006 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor BA Asian Studies, Biology

Research & Professional Experience

Year  
2008-2011 Research Assistant, Family Planning Section, OB/GYN Department of University of Chicago
2006-2007 Crisis Counselor, Safe House Domestic Violence Shelter Ann Arbor, MI
2003-2006 Co-coordinator, Peer Education Program, Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center, University of Michigan

Achievements & Recognition

Year Major Honors
2014 SMFM - 2014 Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics
2014 AUGS - Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
2011 Gold Humanism Honor Society member
2008 Overall Excellence in Scientific Quality in the Performance of Research in Clinical Science, University of Chicago
2006 Ginsberg Community Service Award, Peer Education Program, University of Michigan
2002 Scholarship Recognition Award, University of Michigan

Presentations

Gilliam, M. Weston, M. Neustadt, A. Contraception. Barriers to Uptake of the Intrauterine Device (IUD) among Postpartum African American Adolescents. 2009 Aug; 80: 208-209.

"Barriers to Uptake of the Intrauterine Device (IUD) among Postpartum African American Adolescents." Weston M, Gilliam M, Neustadt A. Association of Reproductive Health Professionals Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA, October 2009.