Program:
Start Year:
2020
Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?
When I interviewed at Duke I had a really special feeling. I left feeling like I was absolutely sure that I would be happy here. For me this feeling came from the residents I met, the lives I saw they were living, my interview conversations and the opportunities Duke provides. It was very important to me that the Program Director and faculty that I met shared my values regarding patient care and I felt that immediately with everyone I met.
What excites you about the residency program at Duke Ob/Gyn?
After being here for a few weeks, I am most excited that the excitement and connectedness that I felt on my interview day has continued throughout my start to residency here. I have deep admiration for my co-interns and my residency "team." I am inspired by the culture here and the drive of everyone around me.
What are your career goals?
First and foremost, I hope to be a well-trained, kind and trusted physician. I started my women's health career working at Planned Parenthood, and I am considering a Fellowship in Family Planning. However I am still discovering my many interests and am open to seeing where this next step takes me.
Describe your research interests/goals:
My research thus far has focused on medical student education in family planning. I am interested in future research continuing on these subjects in addition to other topics in family planning and obstetrics and gynecology.
What are your hobbies?
My new favorite North Carolina hobby is sitting on my front porch relaxing in this beautiful weather. I also enjoy walks with my puppy, going to the ocean, painting, drawing, sailing and soccer.
Education & Training
Undergraduate school & graduation year:
University of California, Berkeley, 2015
Medical school & graduation year:
New York Medical College, 2020
Awards & Honors
Duke OBGYN Outstanding Teacher Recognition, March 2022
Duke OBGYN Excellence in Physician Assistant Student Teaching Commendation, April 2022
Duke OBGYN Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Commendation, April 2021
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), District II John Gibbons Medical Student Award, February 2019
Emerging Scholar in Family Planning, Society of Family Planning (SFP), June 2018
Publications
Farmer LE, Clare CA, Liberatos P, Kim HY, Shi Q. Exploring barriers to abortion access: Medical students' intentions, attitudes and exposure to abortion. Sex Reprod Healthc. 2022 Dec;34:100790. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100790. Epub 2022 Oct 29. PMID: 36375261.
Boucher T, Farmer L, Moretti M, Lakhi NA. Maternal anthropometric measurements and correlation to maternal and fetal outcomes in late pregnancy. Women’s Health. January 2022. doi:10.1177/17455065221076737
Farmer, L.E., Clare, C.A. The Status of Medical Student Education in Pregnancy Options Counseling: a Review. Med.Sci.Educ. 31, 2085–2091 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-021-01368-x
Farmer LE, Goradia RU, Lakhi NA. Pitfalls and challenges in managing neuroendocrine carcinoma of gynecological origin: A case series and brief review. Clin Case Rep. 2021 May 24;9(5):e04224. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4224. PMID: 34084514; PMCID: PMC8142416.
Mahabamunuge J, Farmer L, Pessolano J, Lakhi N. Implementation and Assessment of a Novel Telehealth Education Curriculum for Undergraduate Medical Students. J Adv Med Educ Prof. 2021;9(3):127-135. doi:10.30476/jamp.2021.89447.1375
Farmer, Lauren E., Clare, Camille A. Medical Student Education in Pregnancy Options Counseling A Systematic Review [ 2C ]. Obstetrics & Gynecology: May 2019 - Volume 133 - Issue - p 31S 2019:5001. doi:10.1097/01.AOG.0000559423.10183.7b
Farmer, Lauren E. "Child Marriage: When Does a Cultural Practice Become a Global Health Issue?" University of California, Berkeley Public Health Advocate, 7 Mar. 2014.
Presentations
Snyder, ALexandra, E, Farmer, Lauren E, Cheeks, Morgan,Caraher, Erin J, Correa, Jasmine, Parra, Natalia, Winter, Julia J., Yakubu, Ayesha I., Buery-Joyner, Samantha D. Cross sectional survey of Ob/Gyn residents’ graduated experience with robotic surgery. Poster presentation, AJOG 2023.
Farmer, Lauren E., Colman, Drew A, Fish, Laura, Gray, Beverly A. Patient Decision Making Regarding Gender Affirming Hysterectomy, a Qualitative Study, Duke OBGYN Research Day Presentation May 19, 2023
Farmer, Lauren E.. “MVA Hands-on Training Session - Virtual Conference.” Medical Students for Choice National Meeting. Medical Students for Choice National Meeting, 2022, Virtual.
Farmer, Lauren E.. “Reproductive Choice- Contraception & Beyond.” Duke Psychiatry Residency . Duke Psychiatry Residency Lectures, 29 Nov. 2022, Durham.
Boucher, Taryn, Farmer, Lauren E., Moretti, Michael, Lakhi, Nisha. Anthropometric Estimation of Maternal Body Composition and Correlation to Perinatal Outcomes. Poster Presentation at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, April 2021.
Farmer, Lauren E., Clare, Camille A. Exploring Barriers to Abortion Access: Medical Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Exposure to Abortion. Poster Presentation at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting. April 2021.
Farmer, Lauren E., Liberatos, Penny, Kim, Hae-Young, Quihu, Shi, Clare, Camille A. Medical Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Exposure to Abortion. Poster Presentation at the CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting. March 2021.
Mahabamunuge, Jasmin, Farmer, Lauren E., Pessolano, Joanna, Lakhi, Nisha A. Adapting Education in Response to Covid-19: A Novel Telehealth education Curriculum for the Ob/Gyn Clerkship. Poster Presentation at the CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting. March 2021.
Farmer, Lauren E., Clare, Camille A. The Status of Medical Student Education in Pregnancy Options Counseling: A Review. Poster Presentation at the CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting. March 2021.
Farmer, Lauren E., Clare, Camille A. Medical Student Education in Pregnancy Options Counseling: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, “Accessing the Spectrum of Quality Healthcare.” May, 2019.
Farmer, Lauren E., Clare, Camille A. The Status of Medical Student Education in Pregnancy Options Counseling: A Review. Oral Presentation at the New York Medical College Medical Student Research Forum, 2019.
Farmer, Lauren E., Clare, Camille A. The Status of Medical Student Education in Pregnancy Options Counseling: A Review. Poster Presentation at the New York Medical College Department of Family and Community Medicine Research Day, 2019.