Program:
Start Year:
2024
Why did you choose Duke for your fellowship training?
It was apparent during my interview day that the Gynecologic Oncology fellowship at Duke not only offered exceptional opportunities to evolve as a clinician, surgeon and researcher, but also as a member of a strong community that expressed a keen interest in who I was as an individual. This combination, in addition to all that Durham had to offer, solidified my decision to pursue fellowship training at Duke.
What excites you about the fellowship program at Duke Obstetrics & Gynecology?
I am excited by the program's excellence in both basic and Health Sciences research, the variety in surgical training it provides, and its strong sense of mentorship on all levels, from rotating medical trainees to longstanding faculty.
What are your career goals?
At present, I hope to remain in academia and continue working in medical education, in addition to my clinical practice.
What are your hobbies?
In my free time I enjoy watercolor painting and drawing, baking new recipes, hiking and riding my peloton, and have recently embraced my status as a novice birder.
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
Bowdoin College, 2016
Medical school & graduation year:
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2020
Residency & graduation year:
Oregon Health & Science University, 2024
Awards and Honors
Society of Gynecologic Oncology Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology Award, 2024
Residency Education Chief, Oregon Health & Science University, 2023-2024
Leo D. Lagasse Award for the best clinical research presentation by a resident or fellow at the Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology (WAGO) Annual Meeting, 2023
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Recognition of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2023
Oregon Medical College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Resident Research Award, 2023
Resident Medical Student Educator Award, 2023
2nd Year OBGYN Resident Teacher Award, 2022
Publications
Fitch K, Bohn JA, Emerson JB, Boniface ER, Bruegl A. Acceptability of human papillomavirus self-collection and the role of telehealth: a prospective, randomized study stratified by menopausal status. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. Accepted 2023, Dec 14. Epub ahead of print.
Fitch K, Nguyen C, Vasquez Guzman C, Holmes R, Bruegl A. Persistent cervical cancer disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native women: a systematic scoping review exploring the state of the science in this population. Cancer Causes and Control. 2024 Feb;35(2):193-201.
Cathcart A, Nezhat F, Fitch K, Nguyen C, Pejovic T, Harrison R, Luccarelli M. Trends in permanent contraceptive procedural volume in the United States between 2019 and 2020. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023; 229 (4): 468-470.
Fennimore N, Fitch K, Kiff J, Nguyen C, Garg B, Munro E, Bruegl A. Success Rates of Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Mapping for Endometrial Cancer in Patients with Body Mass Index (BMI) < 45 Compared to BMI ≥ 45. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology. 2023; 30(9):735-741.
Bohn J, Fitch K, Currier J, Bruegl A. HPV self-collection: what are we waiting for? Exploration of attitudes from frontline healthcare providers. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 2022; 32: 1519-1523.
Pejovic T, Fitch K, Mills G. Ovarian Cancer Recurrence: Is the definition of platinum sensitivity modified by PARPi and other intervening treatments. Cancer Drug Resistance. 2022; 5(2):451-458.
Fitch K, Hersh, AR, Garg B, Valent A. Outcomes for macrosomic births by maternal diabetes status. Diabetes. 2022; 71( Supplement 1), 1049-P.
Fitch K, Johnson CM, Merola JF, Han J, Qureshi AA, Li W-Q. Plasma levels of tumor necrosis factor- α and adiponectin can differentiate patients with psoriatic arthritis from those with psoriasis. British Journal of Dermatology. 2019;181(2):379-380.
Matthews NH, Fitch K, Li W-Q, Morris JS, Christiani DC, Qureshi AA, Cho E. Exposure to trace metals and risk of skin cancer: A comprehensive literature review. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2019;28(1):3-21.
Fitch K, Cho E, Goldstein A, Weinstock MA, Qureshi AA, Li WQ. Host characteristics and risk of atypical nevi. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2018; 138(5), S52.
Matthews NH, Li WQ, Li T, Fitch K, Willett W, Christiani D, Morris S, Qureshi AA, & Cho E. Prospective study of toenail trace metal levels and risk of cutaneous basal cell carcinoma. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2018; 138(5), S42.
Bala A, Whitechurch E, Fitch K, Takahashi T. Auditory assessment using the pupillary dilation response. Association for Research in Otolaryngology. 2016;39 (1), 489.
Research Interests
My research interests include health equity, palliative care, survivorship, and clinical informatics.