Program:
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Start Year:
2023
Why did you choose Duke for your fellowship training?
I am so fortunate to be completing my REI fellowship training at Duke University because the opportunities and support that this institution provides are extraordinary. Not only are trainees encouraged to pursue clinical excellence as well as engage in meaningful research, but they are trained by approachable faculty that are leaders in the field. At Duke, the sky truly is the limit.
What excites you about the fellowship program at Duke Obstetrics & Gynecology?
There are so many elements such as the camaraderie amongst the fellows and faculty, the research support, the clinical volume, and I love living in North Carolina!
What are your career goals?
I aspire to be a well-rounded reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist that practices the most up-to-date, evidence-based medicine while caring for the entirety of the patient. I plan to surround myself with learners so I might play a part in educating and mentoring the next generation of medical practitioners. Lastly, I plan to never stop learning.
What are your hobbies?
Pickleball, hiking with my husband and my fur baby, reading nonfiction, scuba diving, trying new restaurants, travel.
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
Vanderbilt University, 2015
Medical school & graduation year:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2019
Residency & graduation year:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2023
Awards and Honors
Golden Tar Heel Teaching Award, University of North Carolina, 2023; awarded to small percentage of residents dedicated to medical student education based on evaluations completed by medical students
Golden Tar Heel Teaching Award, University of North Carolina, 2022; awarded to small percentage of residents dedicated to medical student education based on evaluations completed by medical students
Golden Tar Heel Teaching Award, University of North Carolina, 2021; awarded to small percentage of residents dedicated to medical student education based on evaluations completed by medical students
Golden Egg Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina, 2021; presented to the best first or second year resident who has rotated through the REI service in the prior academic year
Janet M. Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation for Academic Achievement, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2019; presented to women students who graduate in the top ten percent of their class
LeRoy A. Calkins, M.D. Memorial Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2019; presented to a senior medical student for academic and clinical excellence in obstetrics and gynecology
Tom D.Y. Chin Award for Excellence in Preventive Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2019
Harry F. and Christine H. Lose Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Apr. 2015- May 2019
Publications
Bernard AL, Barbour AK, Meernik C, Madeira JL, Lindheim SR, Goodman LR. The impact of an interactive multimedia educational platform on patient comprehension and anxiety during fertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial. F S Rep. 2022 May 22;3(3):214-222.
Bernard AL, Lindheim SR, Goodman LR. Belly full of blood: a rare presentation of endometriosis. Fertil Steril 2019 Dec;112(6):1057-1058.
Young S and Bernard A: Faculty Opinions Recommendation of [von Versen-Höynck F et al., Hypertension 2019 73(3:640-649)]. In Faculty Opinions, 09 Oct 2019
Bernard, A., Schumacher, K., Marsh, C. Endometrial Scratch (Injury): Does Timing Matter?. Journal of Family and Reproductive Health 2019 June;13(2):85-88.
Vargo JD, Grow JN, Yang S, Bernard AL, Nazir N, Bhavsar D. Parameters for Ordering Blood Cultures in Major Burn Injury Patients: Improving Clinical Assessment. J Burn Care Res 2018 Apr 20;39(3):445-449.
Bernard A, Satterwhite CL, Reddy M. Frequency of 6-week follow-up appointment scheduling after intrauterine device insertion. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health 2018 Jan;44(1):33-36.
Presentations
Bernard AL, Barbour AK, Madeira AJ, Lindheim SR, Goodman LR. Bringing informed consent to the 21st century – the impact of a multimedia e-learning resource and e-consent process on fertility patient perceptions. Oral presentation: ASRM 2020 Virtual Scientific Congress & Expo; 2020 October 18; Virtual.
Barbour A, Bernard AL, Goodman LR. The Impact of an Interactive E-learning Platform on Patient Comprehension Regarding Infertility Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Oral presentation: ASRM 2020 Virtual Scientific Congress & Expo; 2020 October 18; Virtual.
Bernard AL, Purusothaman V, Goodman LR. OHVIRA: Fertility Sparing Single-Stage Surgical Management. Video presentation: ASRM 2020 Virtual Scientific Congress & Expo; 2020 October 18; Virtual.
Goodman LR, Bernard AL, Williams CD, Smith LP, Purcell S. 2PN Banking as a Method to Optimize Costs for Poor Prognosis Patients Doing Multiple PGT-A Cycles Leads to Similar Blastocyst Yield. Poster presentation: ASRM 2022 Scientific Congress & Expo; 2022 October 24; Anaheim, CA.
Bernard AL, Garneau AS, Rosen EM, Goodman LR. Virtual Interviews for Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowships: Adapting to the Pandemic or The New Normal? Poster presentation: PCRS 2021 69th Annual Meeting; 2021 May 8; Virtual.
Bernard AL, Garneau AS, Rosen EM, Goodman LR. Virtual Interviews for Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowships: Adapting to the Pandemic or The New Normal? Poster presentation: SASGOG 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting; 2021 April 9; Virtual.
Bernard A, Barbour AK, Madeira JL, Lindheim SR, Goodman LR. Emotional Well-Being During Fertility Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Use of an Online Platform as a Resource. ASRM 2020 Virtual Scientific Congress & Expo; 2020 October 21; Virtual
Bernard A, Reddy M, Satterwhite C. Frequency of Six-Week Follow-up Appointment Scheduling After Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion. Presented at: 2017 National Sexual Health Conference; 2017 July 7; Denver, CO.
Bernard A, Reddy M, Satterwhite C. Frequency of Six-Week Follow-up Appointment Scheduling After Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion. Presented at: University of Kansas School of Medicine Student Research Forum; 2017 April 5; Kansas City, KS.
Vargo JD, Grow JN, Yang S, Bernard AL, Nazir N, Bhavsar D. Parameters for Ordering Blood Cultures in Major Burn Patients: Improving Clinical Assessment. Presented at: Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2017 March 15; Chicago, IL.
Bernard A, Bohlen P, Dylla M, Ramachandran R. The Effect of Tone Duration on Detection and its Neuronal Correlates in the Subcortical Auditory System of Nonhuman Primates. Presented at: Association for Research in Otolaryngology MidWinter Meeting; 2014 February 22; San Diego, CA.
Research Interests
My research interests include optimizing the patient experience as they undergo fertility treatment by enhancing patient education.