Program: 

Residency Program

Start Year: 

2026

Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?

Duke stood out to me as a program that truly balances excellence in patient care, resident well-being, research, and a strong commitment to serving diverse populations.

During my interview day, I was especially struck by how every faculty member made me feel welcomed, at ease, and genuinely supported. Everyone was approachable and kind, and there was a clear, consistent emphasis on being “kind consultants” and supporting one another. Coming from Lebanon and being away from my family for several years, it was important for me to find a program where I could feel at home, and Duke gave me that sense of belonging.

As I explored different programs, I was also drawn to Duke’s vision of training future leaders while recognizing that leadership looks different for everyone and nurturing each resident’s individual strengths. The culture of collaboration, support, and kindness was evident in every interaction and gave me confidence that this is an environment where I can grow into the best version of myself as an OB-GYN.

Ultimately, Duke offers not only outstanding clinical and surgical training, but also a community that aligns with my values and will allow me to provide the best possible care to my patients.

What excites you about the residency program at Duke Ob/Gyn?

I’m really excited to train at Duke and learn from leaders in the field of OB-GYN while caring for a diverse patient population. I’m also looking forward to building strong relationships with my co-residents and being part of a supportive team.

Most importantly, I’m excited to grow in an environment that challenges me, values hard work, and helps me become the best version of myself as a physician.

What are your career goals?

I hope to build a balanced career that allows me to be actively involved in patient care while also pursuing research. I am particularly interested in using research to improve patient outcomes and advocate for better care. I would love to stay in academia, where I can combine clinical practice with research, continue learning from mentors, and contribute to teaching future generations.

While I find all areas of OB-GYN interesting, I am especially drawn to reproductive endocrinology, particularly in exploring ways to preserve fertility for patients facing different medical or personal circumstances.

Ultimately, I aim to become a compassionate, reliable, and culturally aware physician who builds strong relationships with patients and advocates for their needs.

Describe your research interests/goals:

My current research interests focus on fertility preservation in patients with gynecologic and non-gynecologic cancers.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy horseback riding, swimming, cooking different cuisines, and exploring new cities and countries. I also love spending time with loved ones, trying new restaurants, and discovering coffee shops.

Education & Training

Undergraduate school & graduation year:
American University of Beirut, 2020

Medical school & graduation year:
American University of Beirut, 2024

Awards & Honors

Khalil and Adele Haddad Endowed Scholarship, 2023-2024

Ziad El Khalil Scholarship, 2023-2024

Ziad and Ruan Elkhalil Scholarship, 2022-2024

Dean's Honors List, 2023

Khalil and Adele Haddad Endowed Scholarship, 2021-2022

Recipient of the AUB Model United Nations New York Representative Award, 2020

Dean's Honor List, 2017-2020

Publications

Bou Zerdan M., Saab R., Meyer L.A., Munsell M.F., How J.A., Soliman P.T., Demographics, Clinicopathological
Features, and Survival Outcomes of Women with Endometrial Neuroendocrine Tumors. Gynecologic Oncology
207, 34–39 2026, April. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.01.770

Bou Zerdan M., Neumann B., Vorawandthanachai T., Schlant E., Madera I., Singh B., Integrating Quality of Life
Instruments into Clinical Care for Benign Gynecological Conditions to Enhance Patient-Centered Care.
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 2026, March 25. DOI:
10.1016/j.jmig.2026.02.012.

Bou Zerdan M, How J, Munsell M, Meyer L, Soliman P, Clinicopathological features and survival outcomes in
women with endometrial neuroendocrine tumors. JCO 43, 5604-5604(2025). DOI:10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.5604

Abdouni L., Al-Hariri M., Doumat G., Radi C., Basbous L., Badr M., Atallah M., Bou Zerdan M., Tenbelian N.,
Bakhos N., Mansour P., Assaf G., Understanding Post-COVID Syndrome in Healthcare Workers: Lessons for
Future Pandemic Response. Primary Health Care Research & Development 26, e102 (2025). DOI:
10.1017/S1463423625100510.

Bou Zerdan M., Watfa A., Kfoury B., Hoballah J., El Hachem R., Rugierri L., Bonifazi F., Abboud R. M.,
Yazbeck S., Highlighting Healthcare Disparities in Sickle Cell Disease Management in Resource-Constrained
Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lebanon. Pediatric Blood and Cancer (2025). DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31994

Ghandour R, Shen J, Zerdan MB, Aljamal S, Minassian VA. Determinants of Healthcare Seeking Patterns in
Women With Pelvic Floor Disorders. Neurourol Urodyn. 2025 Feb 7. doi: 10.1002/nau.70004. Epub ahead of
print. PMID: 39916526.

Doumat G, Daher D, Zerdan MB, Nasra N, Bahmad HF, Recine M, Poppiti R. Drug Repurposing in Non-Small
Cell Lung Carcinoma: Old Solutions for New Problems. Curr Oncol. 2023 Jan 5;30(1):704-719. doi:
10.3390/curroncol30010055. PMID: 36661704; PMCID: PMC9858415.

Bou Zerdan M, Kassab J, Saba L, Haroun E, Bou Zerdan M, Allam S, Nasr L, Macaron W, Mammadli M, Abou
Moussa S, Chaulagain CP. Liquid biopsies and minimal residual disease in lymphoid malignancies. Front
Oncol. 2023 May 9;13:1173701. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1173701. PMID: 37228488; PMCID: PMC10203459.

Bou Zerdan M, Bouferraa Y, Bou Zerdan M, Al Barathie J, Khoury R. Insights of Medical Students and
Graduates Toward Electronic Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon: A National Cross-Sectional
Study. J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2023 Oct 19;10:23821205231209106. doi: 10.1177/23821205231209106.
PMID: 37868043; PMCID: PMC10588408.

Hajjar, M.S., Koura, A.A., Bou Zerdan, M., et al. Microvascular surgery training in a low volume setting: a single
healthcare center experience. Eur J Plast Surg (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-023-02111-y

Bou Zerdan M, Kassab J, Meouchy P, Haroun E, Nehme R, Bou Zerdan M, Fahed G, Petrosino M, Dutta D,
Graziano S. The Lung Microbiota and Lung Cancer: A Growing Relationship. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Oct
1;14(19):4813. doi: 10.3390/cancers14194813. PMID: 36230736; PMCID: PMC9563611.

Fahed G, Aoun L, Bou Zerdan M, Allam S, Bou Zerdan M, Bouferraa Y, Assi HI. Metabolic Syndrome: Updates
on Pathophysiology and Management in 2021. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jan 12;23(2):786. doi:
10.3390/ijms23020786. PMID: 35054972; PMCID: PMC8775991.

Bou Zerdan M, Ghorayeb T, Saliba F, Allam S, Bou Zerdan M, Yaghi M, Bilani N, Jaafar R, Nahleh Z. Triple
Negative Breast Cancer: Updates on Classification and Treatment in 2021. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Feb
28;14(5):1253. doi:10.3390/cancers14051253. PMID: 35267561; PMCID: PMC8909187.

Bou Zerdan M, Shatila M, Sarwal D, Bouferraa Y, Bou Zerdan M, Allam S, Ramovic M, Graziano S. Single Cell
RNA Sequencing: A New Frontier in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Sep
22;14(19):4589. doi: 10.3390/cancers14194589. PMID: 36230515; PMCID: PMC9559389.

Bou Zerdan M, Al Hassan S, Shaker W, El Hajjar R, Allam S, Bou Zerdan M, Naji A, Zeineddine N.
Carbapenemase Inhibitors: Updates on Developments in 2021. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jul;14(7):251-259. doi:
10.14740/jocmr4764. Epub 2022 Jul 29. PMID: 35974805; PMCID: PMC9365662.

Presentations

How J.A., Morgan Bou Zerdan, Melissa M. Pham, Xun Xu, Natalie Celestino, Shannon Westin, Amir Jazaeri,
Pamela Soliman. Ultra-Sensitive Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Detection Predicts Survival Outcomes
in Endometrial Cancer Patients Undergoing Frontline Treatment. Poster Presentation at the American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 29–June 2, 2026.

Jeffrey How, Morgan Bou Zerdan, Melissa M. Pham, Natalie Celestino, Carly Bess Scalise, Adam C.
ElNaggar, Minetta C. Liu, Shannon Westin, Amir Jazaeri, Pamela Soliman. Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA)
as a Prognostic Marker in Patients with High-Risk Endometrial Cancer (HREC). Oral Presentation at the
International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Annual Global Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, November
5–7, 2025.

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Amir Jazaeri, Shannon Westin, Charlotte Sun, Pamela Soliman, Jeffrey How. A
Retrospective Review of Clinical Outcomes following Immunotherapeutic Regimens in Endometrial
Cancer. Poster Submission at SGO Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, April 11-13, 2026.

Eliane Aoun, Morgan Bou Zerdan, Charlotte C. Sun, Pamela T. Soliman, Elizabeth D. Euscher, Amir A.
Jazaeri, Jeffrey A. How. Mesonephric-like Adenocarcinoma of the Endometrium and Ovary/ Peritoneum:
A Single-Institution Clinicopathologic and Survival Analysis. Poster Submission at SGO Annual Meeting,
San Juan, PR, April 11-13, 2026

Kathryn M. Sherry, Allison L. Brodsky, Alexa Cumming, Ravali Reddy, Morgan Bou Zerdan, Jeffrey A. How,
Amir A. Jazaeri, Pamela T. Soliman, Shannon N. Westin. Retrospective Review of the Use of
Immunotherapy as NA Treatment in Endometrial Cancer. Poster Submission at SGO Annual Meeting, San
Juan, PR, April 11-13, 2026

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Mark Munsell, Larissa Meyer, Pamela Soliman, Maria Iniesta-Donate. Enhanced
Recovery After Surgery in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Identifying Predictors of Same-Day Discharge.
Poster Submission at ESGO Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 26-28, 2026.

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Elianne Aoun, Laurie McKenzie. Pregnancy Outcomes Following Immune Checkpoint
Inhibitor Exposure: A Case Series and Literature Review. Poster submission at SMFM Annual Meeting, Las
Vegas, NV, February 8-13, 2026

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Sarah Hmaidan, Charlotte Sun, Laurie McKenzie. Incidence of Ovarian Metastasis in
Appendiceal Cancer: Consideration for Fertility Preservation Prior to Treatment. Poster Submission at
Oncofertility Consortium, Detroit, MI, October 13-15, 2025.

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Jeffrey How, Mark Munsel, Larissa Meyer, Pamela Soliman. Neuroendocrine
Carcinoma of the Endometrium: Clinical Presentation, Pathology, and Patient Outcomes. Poster
Presentation at WAGO Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, June 18-21, 2025.

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Jeffrey How, Mark Munsel, Larissa Meyer, Pamela Soliman. Clinicopathological
Features and Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Neuroendocrine Endometrial Cancer. Poster
Presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, May 30-June 3, 2025.

Morgan Bou Zerdan, Adele Watfa, Rita El Hachem, Jawad Hoballah, Soha Yazbeck, Miguel Abboud.
Management of Sickle Cell Disease and Healthcare Workers’ and Patients’ Assessment of the Services
of Sickle Cell Disease in Lebanon . ASCAT 18th Annual Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Conference; London;
October 25-28 2024.

Rachan Ghandour, Morgan Bou Zerdan, Julia Shenn, Vatche Minassian. Delayed Care Seeking in Women
with Pelvic Floor Disorders. AUGS PFD Week 2024, Washington DC; October 22- 25 2024
Morgan Bou Zerdan, James Segars. Mediterranean Diet effect on Reproductive Health. Johns Hopkins; OB
Department; November 2023. (Presentation)