Alexandra Norton, MD, MPH

Alexandra Norton, MD, MPH
Residency Program - PGY2

Program: 

Residency Program

Start Year: 

2022

Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?

I knew after my interview day that training at Duke would provide me with excellent clinical training in an incredibly supportive environment, and would challenge me to become a better physician and a better person. Opportunities to learn from midwives, care for a diverse patient population, and engage in advocacy were important to me, and Duke is a wonderful fit in each of these areas. I also knew that Durham would be a wonderful place for my family to be during my training, and we have loved it so far!

What excites you about the residency program at Duke Ob/Gyn?

I couldn't be more excited about the people I will get to work with, care for, and learn from during my time in this program. My co-interns immediately felt like family, and the rest of the OB/GYN residency and department has been so supportive and welcoming. Learning from the diverse population of patients who seek care at Duke is a true privilege.

What are your career goals?

I went into medicine out of a desire to advocate and provide quality care for women in vulnerable and marginalized communities. As I start residency, I am planning to be a generalist OB/GYN with a focus on refugee and migrant health, both within the United States and internationally. I hope to work to improve reproductive healthcare for individuals who have been forcibly displaced from their home, as well as for other vulnerable populations, and I'm interested in using both medical and public health backgrounds to do so.

Describe your research interests/goals:

Strengthening maternal care delivery in humanitarian settings, improving access to reproductive healthcare and quality of care for refugees, asylum seekers, and other marginalized populations in the United States.

What are your hobbies?

Anything outdoors! I love biking around Durham, exploring local hikes, and hanging out on the front porch with my husband and son. 

 

Education & Training

Undergraduate school & graduation year:
Vanderbilt University, 2011

Medical school & graduation year:
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2022

 

Awards & Honors

Keith Kuhlmeier Scholarship Award, 2020

Finalist for the Practice Award for Excellence in International Public Health Practice, April 2021

Emily Simms Haller Prize in Obstetrics, 2022

 

Publications

Norton A, Shilkofski N. Midwives’ Perspectives on Family Planning with Pregnant and Postpartum in the Philippines’ Mindanao Region: A Qualitative Study. Cureus. July 2022. 

La Charite J, Braverman D, Goplerud D, Norton A, Bertram A, Berger Z. Healthcare Professionals’ Experience, Training, and Knowledge Regarding Immigration-Related Law Enforcement in Healthcare Facilities: An Online Survey. Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics. April 2021.

Gross M, Norton A. The Birth of Injustice: COVID-19 Hospital Infection Control Policy on Latinx Birth Experience. The American Journal of Bioethics. March 2021. 

Norton A, Wilson T, Geller G, Gross MS. Impact of Hospital Visitor Restrictions on Racial Disparities in Obstetrics. Health Equity. December 2020.

Gips J, Spiegel A, Norton A, Gandhi P, Hardenbergh D, Gatti J, Pugh L, Jones A, Sufrin C. Healthcare in the Age of Mass Incarceration: A Selective Course for Medical Students in their Pre-Clinical years. MedEdPORTAL. November 2020.

Kucirka LM, Norton A, Sheffield J. Severity of COVID-19 In Pregnancy: A Review of Current Evidence. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. August 2020.

 

Publications

Slagle JM, Anders S, Porterfield E, Arnold A, Calderwood C, Weinger MB. Significant Physiological Disturbances Associated With Non-Routine Event Containing and Routine Anesthesia Cases. Journal of Patient Safety. March 2014.  Poster Presentations

McCaw J, Shilkofski N, Norton A, Weimer A, Austria J. Evaluation of Resuscitation Skills Following Implementation of Helping Babies Breathe in a Resource-Limited Setting. Presented at World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies, December 2020.

La Charite J, Braverman D, Goplerud D, Norton A, Bertram A, Berger Z. Law Enforcement and Immigrant Health. Presented at Society for General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2019. Oral Presentations

Gips J, Spiegel A, Norton A, Gandhi P, Hardenbergh D, Gatti J, Pugh L, Jones A, Sufrin C. Healthcare in the Age of Mass Incarceration: A Selective Course for Medical Students in their Pre-Clinical years. Presented at Doctors for America National Leadership Conference, September 2020.

Norton A, Shilkofski N. Midwives’ Perspectives on Family Planning with New Mothers in the Philippines’ Mindanao Region. Presented at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day, February 2019.