Program:
Quality & Safety in Women’s Health Fellowship
Start Year:
2022
Why did you choose Duke for your fellowship training?
Duke has the first Women's Health Quality & Safety fellowship in the country! Duke University has a reputation of advancement in medicine and renowned research. I jumped at the chance to be trained at this phenomenal institution.
What excites you about the fellowship program at Duke Obstetrics and Gynecology?
The mentors and colleagues here. It is such an honor to work with those who are so accomplished, yet humble and collaborative. I know I will have the training and tools necessary to be a leader in women's health.
What are your career goals?
To have an impact on the quality and safety of maternal healthcare. To make safe care easy for my colleagues and decrease barriers to care for women. Ultimately, I want to help make childbirth the safest possible for all women and their babies!
What are your hobbies?
Anything outdoors! Running, yoga, exploring nature, skiing, and spending time with my 3 children and husband
Education & Training
Undergrad School
Boston College 1999
Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2004
Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008
Awards & Honors
SASGOG Faculty Award (The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics & Gynecology). In recognition of their commitment to excellence in clinical care of women and career development of academic specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. 2022
Publications & Presentations
O’Sullivan K, Shields A, Zacherl K. Interventions to Improve Adherence to an Obstetric Hypertension Bundle. New England Perinatal Society (NEPS) presented 4/9/22.
Connecticut Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative. “Obstetrics Hypertension Bundle: Our Experience at UConn Health”: 2021
American Heart Association. Go Red Event Series: “Heart Health in Pregnancy” online presentation, 2021
O’Sullivan K, Shields A, Zacherl K. Interventions to Improve Adherence to an Obstetric Hypertension Bundle with Race Stratification Analysis. 17th Annual UConn Health Dean’s Symposium on Quality Improvement, 6/6/2022.
Nkemeh, C., Sobh O., Okang C, Zacherl K. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Postpartum Follow-Up: A Quality Improvement Project. 17th Annual UConn Health Dean’s Symposium on Quality Improvement, 6/6/2022.
O’Sullivan K, Shields A, Zacherl K. Hypertension Bundle Implementation to Improve Severe Hypertension Management and Reduce Disparities in Black Pregnant and Postpartum Patients. New England Perinatal Society (NEPS), presented on 4/9/22.
Zachariah R, Rodier L, Shields A, Zacherl K. The Risk of Transfusion after Implementation of a Standardized Obstetric Hemorrhage Protocol. 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, 2022. Accepted for poster session.
Khangura R, Cooper S, Loza A, Zacherl K. Accuracy of Determining Obstetrical Blood Loss. New England Perinatal Society, March 2020. Accepted for Oral Presentation but cancelled due to COVID-19.
Cooper, S, Manfredi K, Zacherl K. Obstetrical Sepsis Management. New England Perinatal Society, March 2020. Accepted for Oral Presentation but cancelled due to COVID-19.
Research Interests
Quality improvement in maternal health, team training/drills, obstetrical hemorrhage and hypertension management, creating system processes