Program:
Start Year:
2022
Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?
I had the privilege and pleasure of being mentored by several faculty and residents within the department as a medical student at Duke. The people here (from ancillary staff to attendings) are remarkable. I remember being inspired and motivated by the faculty’s deep investment in the success of each resident. As a first gen, I value mentorship significantly and knew I would receive tremendous career guidance and support at Duke. I also really love the RDU area and surrounding community! Durham has a rich history, vibrant community feel, and close proximity to beaches/mountains.
What excites you about the residency program at Duke Ob/Gyn?
The plethora of clinical / research / QI opportunities, learning from leaders within the field, and participating in the care of Durham's diverse patient population.
What are your career goals?
I currently love all things Ob/Gyn! No matter where I end up as an attending, my overarching goal is to lead my career with love, humanism, and academic curiosity.
Describe your research interests/goals:
My current research interests are broad, but include maternal-child health outcomes, family violence prevention, and medical education.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy listening to R&B music and live bands, resting, sun- and sound-bathing, yoga / meditation, brunching, hiking, and traveling with friends/family!
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
Spelman College, 2017
Medical school & graduation year:
Duke University SOM, 2022
Publications
Gatta LA, Lee PS, Gilner JB, Weber JM, Adkins LD, Salinaro JR, Habib AS, Pabon-Ramos W, Strickland KC, Ronald J, Erkanli A, Mehdiratta JE, Grotegut CA, Secord AA. (2021, Jul). Placental uterine artery embolization followed by delayed hysterectomy for placenta percreta: A case series. Gynecology Oncology Reports, 37(100833), eCollection. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 34368412.
Darling A, Gatta L, Tucker A, Adkins LD, Mitchell C, Reiff E, Dotters-Katz S. (2021, Sep). Gestational Weight Gain and Patterns of Breastfeeding Among Patients with Class III Obesity. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.
Adkins LD, Harris B, Gesher C, Reynolds T, Branford K, Baldwin Melody, Dotters-Katz S. “Understanding Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB): A Standardized Patient Case on AUB for Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship Students” MedEdPORTAL: The AAMC Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources (2021).
Njagu, R, Adkins LD, Tucker A, Gatta L, Brown H, Dotters-Katz S. “Maternal weight gain and neonatal outcomes in women with class III obesity.” The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine (2020). doi:10.1080/14767058.2020.1729116
Mitchell C, Adkins LD, Tucker A, Brown H, Dotters-Katz S. “Impact of Excess Weight Gain on Risk of Postpartum Infection in Class III Obesity.” American Journal of Perinatology Reports (2020). doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1715165.
Adkins LD, Tucker A, Gatta L, Siegel A, Reiff E, Brown H, Dotters-Katz S. “Gestational Weight Gain and Postpartum Depression in Women with Class III Obesity.” American Journal of Perinatology (2019). doi:10.1055/s0039-1693989
Siegel AM, Tucker A, Adkins LD, Mitchell C, Brown H, Dotters-Katz S. “Postpartum Weight Loss in Women with Class-III Obesity: Do They Lose What They Gain?” American Journal of Perinatology (2019). doi:10.1055/s-00391695778.
Presentations
Adkins LD, Bell J, Tilea A, Speck N, Kuznia A, Mmeje O. “Expedited Partner Therapy in School-Based Health Centers: The Right Choice for the Right Patient” presented at the Infectious Diseases Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Conference 2020. Virtual.
Adkins LD, Bell J, Tilea A, Mmeje, O. A Mixed Methods Study of Expedited Partner Therapy for Michigan youth: The right Choice for the Right Clinical Setting. Duke University School of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Society Student Research Day, August 2020, Durham, NC.
Adkins LD, Tucker A, Gatta L, Siegel A, Reiff E, Brown H, Dotters-Katz S. "Gestational Weight Gain and Postpartum Depression in Women with Class III Obesity” presented at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
Reiff E, Adkins LD, Tucker A, Gatta L, Brown H, Dotters-Katz S. “Maternal Weight Gain and Neonatal Outcomes in Women with Class III Obesity” presented at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Scientific Meeting 2019. Nashville, TN.
Reiff E, Tucker A, Brown H, Gatta, L, Adkins L; Dotters-Katz, S. “Maternal Weight Gain and Risk of Cesarean Delivery in Women With Class III Obesity” presented at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Scientific Meeting 2019. Nashville, TN.