Program:
Start Year:
2021
Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?
I knew that I wanted to train at an excellent academic program. I knew that I wanted to have exposure to as much of the variety that obstetrics and gynecology offers. I knew I wanted to be challenged in a healthy environment that is facilitative to learning. I knew I wanted a residency program that could not only set me up for whatever career aspirations I might have, but that would ultimately train me to be a well-rounded Ob/Gyn. Duke checked all of these boxes and more. I was blown away at the genuine kindness and warmth that I felt from the residents and faculty on my interview. The interactions I have on a day-to-day basis continue to reassure me that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
What excites you about the residency program at Duke OB/GYN?
The phrase “we want residents to feel like a kid in a candy store” was said by the program director, Dr. Beverly Gray, on my interview day. The thought of training at a program that advertises its willingness and ability to provide resources and support to residents so that they may achieve their goals – whether that be in research, advocacy, fellowship, or career – this excited me.
What are your career goals?
If I had to choose today, I would pursue a fellowship in gynecologic oncology. Long term, I see myself in academic medicine with emphasis on research and teaching. I know there are some aspects of obstetrics and gynecology that I have not been exposed to, but I am confident that my experiences at Duke will allow me to find my career path.
Describe your research interests/goals:
I really enjoy quality improvement and outcomes research.
What are your hobbies?
In no particular order: CrossFit, drawing, cooking, traveling and parenting my two French bulldogs (yes, I can show you plenty of pictures).
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
University of Mississippi, Magna Cum Laude, 2017
Medical school & graduation year:
University of Mississippi School of Medicine, 2021
Awards and Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Mississippi School of Medicine
William B. Gallagher Award, Most Outstanding Student in Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Dr. Joyce Olutade Chief Student Clinician Award, University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Best Dressed Male, University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Publications
May B, Googe B, Durr S, Googe A, Arnold P, Hoppe I, McIntyre B. “Utility of a Continuous External Tissue Expander in Complex Pediatric Wound Reconstruction.” Eplasty. 2022 Apr 26;22:e10. PMID: 35611153; PMCID: PMC9108423.
Zimmerman, K, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Chagoya, G, Alford, E, Arata, C, Dreer, L, Aban, I, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Rocque, B. “Post-traumatic stress symptoms in caregivers and children with hydrocephalus.” World Neurosurgery, 148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.008. PMID: 33307254
Zimmerman, K, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Chagoya, G, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Dreer, L, Rocque, B. “Anxiety, depression, fatigue, and headache burden in the pediatric hydrocephalus population.” Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics PED, 26(5), 483-489. PMID: 32707553
Googe, B, May, B, Cushing, C. “Os styloideum resection complicated by severe contact dermatitis to Dermabond,” Wound Management & Prevention 2020;66(7):33–38. PMID:32614329
Zimmerman, K, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Alford, E, Chagoya, G, Arata, C, Dreer, L, Aban, I, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Rocque, B. “Hydrocephalus-related quality of life as assessed by children and their caregivers,” Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics PED, 26(4), 353-363. PMID: 32350310
Presentations
Zimmerman, K, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Dreer, L, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Rocque, B. “Traumatic Stress in Pediatric Hydrocephalus: An Analysis of Caregiver and Child Reports.” Presented at the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, California, United States, April 13-17, 2019
Zimmerman, K, Chagoya, G, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Dreer, L, Rocque, B. “Quality of Life of Children with Hydrocephalus: A Comparison of Child Self-Assessment and Caregiver Proxy.” Presented at the 47th Annual AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, December 6-9, 2018
Googe, B, May, B, Cushing, C. “Os Styloideum Resection Complicated by Severe Contact Dermatitis to Dermabond.” Presented at the 2020 American Federation for Medical Research (AMFR) Southern Regional Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, February 13-15, 2020
May, B, Zimmerman, K, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Chagoya, G, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Dreer, L, Rocque, B. “A Quantification of Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Caregivers of Pediatric Hydrocephalus Patients.” Presented at the Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, October 12-13, 2019
Googe, B, May, B, McIntyre, B, Hutchison, R. “Fifth Metacarpal Fracture Angulation: Is there a Mathematic Correlation Between Oblique and Lateral Views on Radiographic Imaging?” Presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, September 5-7, 2019
Zimmerman, K, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Chagoya, G, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Dreer, L, Rocque, B. “Caregiver Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Pediatric Hydrocephalus.” Presented at the 47th Annual AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, December 6-9, 2018
Googe, B, May, B, Googe, A, Hoppe, I. “Early Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis for Management of Symptomatic Micrognathia.” Presented at the 2019 Southern Society for Clinical Investigation Southern Regional Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, Feb 21-23, 2019
Zimmerman, K, May, B, Barnes, K, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Dreer, L, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Rocque, B. “Assessing the Burden of Headache and Mental Health Problems in Children with Hydrocephalus.” Presented at the 70th Annual Southern Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting, Key Largo, Florida, United States, February 20-23, 2019
Haji, F, Barnes, K, May, B, Arynchyna, A, Kuhn, E, Johnston, J, Rozzelle, C, Blount, J, Maddox, M, Rocque, B. “Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pediatric Patients with Chiari-1 malformation: A Cohort Study.” Presented at the 47th Annual AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, December 6-9, 2018