Program:
Start Year:
2024
Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?
My Duke interview was one of my earliest interviews during the cycle, and I couldn’t help but compare every other program to it. In addition to the academic and research excellence, unparalleled volume and phenomenal clinical and surgical training attracting applicants from all over the world, the unique culture at Duke stood out to me. The genuine commitment to community service and strong emphasis on advocacy and kindness deeply resonated with my values and reminded me of why I chose medicine in the first place. Every person I met on interview day seemed warm, incredibly kind and genuinely happy. I did not want the interview to end and felt an immediate sense of belonging. As the first immigrant in my family, I was looking for a second family in residency and a place I could call home. Moreover, I was looking for a program that values diversity and offers opportunities in global health. I found all these things at Duke and cannot wait to embark on this new journey and learn from pioneers in the field!
What excites you about the residency program at Duke Ob/Gyn?
So many things! I am excited to meet and learn from talented co-residents and faculty who are leaders in the field. I am also eager to serve the diverse Durham community and become part of it. Finally, I remember how Dr. Davidson ended the interview with a quote about kindness and the goal to train “kind consultants” – nothing excites me more than thriving in such a supportive work environment and making a difference in people’s lives by simply being kind.
What are your career goals?
I am keeping an open mind, but mainly interested in maternal-fetal medicine and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. I love teaching and mentoring and would like to stay in academic medicine. My big picture goal is to be able to connect with patients from all backgrounds and provide them with a safe and inclusive space to discuss important care topics. I am also interested in community engagement and would like to take my clinic to the streets and seek out hard-to-reach populations.
Describe your research interests/goals:
My current research interests include disparities in perinatal care, the role of artificial intelligence in medical education and exploring opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention at the time of postpartum sterilization
What are your hobbies?
Hiking, cooking (Mediterranean food!), traveling, karaoke, running, photography, watching sunsets
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
American University of Beirut, 2018
Medical school & graduation year:
American University of Beirut, 2022
Awards & Honors
Felix Rutledge Society (FRS) Travel Award, 2023
Dean's Honor List, 2022
Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Award, 2018
Publications
Cayton Vaught, K.C., Hazimeh, D., Sewdass Carter, A., Devine, K., Maher, J.Y., Maguire, M., McGee, E. A., Driggers, P.H., Segars, J.H. (2022, Nov). AKAP13 Enhances CREB1 Activation by FSH in Granulosa Cells. Reproductive Sciences, 30(5), 1528–1539.
Desravines N, Hazimeh D, Desjardins MR, Wethington SL. Healthcare utilization in women diagnosed with endometrial cancer: A survey-based study. Gynecol Oncol. 2024 Mar 29;186:1-8.
Michel, R.; Hazimeh, D.; Saad, E.E.; Olson, S.L.; Musselman, K.; Elgindy, E.; Borahay, M.A. Common Beverage Consumption and Benign Gynecological Conditions. Beverages 2024, 10, 33.
Fischer, N.M., Nieuwenhuis, T.O., Hazimeh, D., Voegtline, K., Singh, B., Segars, J.H. (2023, May). Beta Blockers Reduce Uterine Fibroid Incidence in Hypertensive Women. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 287(287), 119-125.
Hazimeh, D., Jones, T. N., Rockwell, T., Fader, A.N., Ferriss, J. S., Beavis, A., Stewart, K., Wethington, S., Wang, J., Stone R. (2023,Aug). Planned Interim Analysis of a Randomized Trial Comparing Epidural to Surgical Site Infiltration with Liposomal Bupivacaine for Gynecologic Oncology Patients Undergoing Laparotomy. Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 48(1), 27.
Hazimeh, D., Massoud, G., Parish, M., Singh, B., Segars, J., Islam, M.S. (2023, Mar). Green Tea and Benign Gynecologic Disorders: A New Trick for An Old Beverage? Nutrients, 15(6), 1439-1467.
Hazimeh, D., Younes, R., Telvizian, T., Mahfouz, R., Mukherji, D. (2023, May). The Impact of an Educational Video in ArabicLanguage on Patients’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Genetic Testing for Cancer Therapy. Journal of Cancer Education, 38(38), 1641–1648.
Massoud, G.P., Hazimeh, D.H., Amin, G., Mekary, W., Khabsa, J., Araji, T., Fares, S., Mericskay, M., Booz, G.W., Zouein, F.A. (2023,Feb). Risk of Thromboembolic Events in non-Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Pharmacology, 941(941), 175501-175510.
Parish, M., Massoud, G., Hazimeh, D., Segars, J., Islam, M.S. (2023, Jan). Green Tea in Reproductive Cancers: Could Treatment Be as Simple? Cancers, 15(3), 862-888.
Desravines, N., Tschudy, M., Kashi, P. K., Wethington, S., Ferriss, J.S., Fader, A.N., Beavis, A.L., Stewart, K., Hazimeh, D., Brown, K., Azar, A., Stone, R. (2023, Sep). Improving Surgical Site Infection Prophylaxis with Penicillin Allergy Testing (PAT) in Our Gynecologic Oncology (GON) Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Gynecologic Oncology, 176(1), 262.
Presentations
Hazimeh, D., Krishnamoorthi, M., Yanek, L., Beavis, A., Fader, A., Davis, J., Long, K., Wethington, S., Stone, R. (2023, Sep). Uptake and Predictors of Total Salpingectomy In Lieu of Tubal Ligation for Ovarian Cancer Prevention: The Underbelly of Coding, Billing and Reimbursement. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting.
Hazimeh, D., Moufarrij, S., Rockwell, T., Ettorec, V., Roche, K.L., Stone, R. (2023, November 05). Missed Surgical Opportunity in Patients with High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Annual Global Meeting.
Hazimeh, D., Krishnamoorthi, M., Yanek, L., Davis, J., Long, K., Wethington, S., Stone, R. (2023, October 20). Trends and Disparities in the Provision of Bilateral Salpingectomy for Surgical Sterilization ACOG District IV Annual District Meeting.
Hazimeh, D., Moufarrij, S., Rockwell, T., Ettorec, V., Roche, K.L., Stone, R. (2023, October 20). Total Salpingectomy for Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Chance at Earlier Intervention? ACOG District IV Annual District Meeting.
Hazimeh, D., Younes, R., Telvizian, T., Mahfouz, R., Mukherji, D. (2021, September 02). The Impact of an Educational Video in Arabic Language on Patients' Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Genetic Testing for Cancer Therapy. Emirates Oncology Society (EOS) Annual Conference.
Hazimeh, D., Coco, A., Casubhoy, I., Singh, B., Segars, J. (2024, Mar). The Economic Burden of Uterine Fibroids in the United States 2022: A Comparative Cost-Analysis. Society of Reproductive Investigation (SRI) Annual Meeting.
Araji, T., Hazimeh, D., Safadi, A., Zaghal, A. (2023, September 15). Safety Profile of Penile Ring Blocks in Routine Neonatal Male Circumcision. Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Hazimeh, D., Korman, R., Hojeij, R., Sinno, D., Charafeddine, L. (2021, December 02). Effects of COVID19 on Caregiver-Child Relationship and Children’s Behavior in the Context of Major Adversities: A Cross-Sectional Survey. 4th International Developmental Pediatrics Association (IDPA) Congress.
Hazimeh, D., Younes, R., Telvizian, T., Mahfouz, R., Mukherji, D. (2021, September 12). The Impact of an Educational Video on Patients’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Genetic Testing for Cancer Therapy. Forum of Research in Oncology (FRON)