AWARDS

 

Dr. Običan has been the recipient of Awards, Honors and Grants to further her research and education in teratology and maternal-fetal health including but not limited to: 

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  • Attendance awarded by USF Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: AAMC Leadership Course, Washington, DC (2019)​

  • University South Florida - Grant to hold “Human Teratogen’s Course” (2018) Award: $5,000

  • University of South Florida Travel Grant: Moscow, Russia 12/2015-5/2016. Teratology presentation at an international meeting. Award: $2,000​

  • F. Clark Fraser New Investigator Award; Teratology Society (2015)

  • American Medical Association Seed Grant 3/2014-3/2015, Običan (PI)

      AIM: Do infants of mothers with cholestasis have an increased PR interval as opposed to those             without cholestasis?  Award: $2,500

  • Chu C, Obican S. Scottish Obstetrics & Gynaecology Case History Prize for Medical Students (Mentor role) (2013) 

  • Kane King Dodek Obstetrical Honor Society (2010 – Current)

  • Allan B Weingold Award for Administrative Leadership and Teaching (2010)

  • George Washington University

  • Baldrige Award George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University (2008)

  • Outstanding Second Year Resident Award, George Washington University (2008)

  • Golden Apple Teaching Award, George Washington University (2008)

  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society (Pre-Medical Studies) - Vice President (2001 – 2002)

  • Beta Beta Beta Honor Society (Biological Sciences) (2001)

  • Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society (Religious Studies) (2001)

  • College Gold Circle Award for Journalism (2000)

RESOURCES

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A Guide to Help Pregnant Women Reduce Their Zika Risk (New York Times, August 2016)

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DEET Seen as Safe for Pregnant Women to Avoid Zika Despite Few Studies (New York Times, April 2016)

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Five ways scientists are going after the Zika virus (Los Angeles Times, 2016)

 

Costs of Zika among the many unknowns of the virus  (Modernhealthcare.com, 2016) 

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From Gastroschisis to Antidepressants and Zika: Time is Ticking Loudly for Pregnant Women (Birth Defects Insights, A Teratology Society Blog, 2016)

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Birth defect insights blog:  IVF and the risk of a broken heart (MotherToBaby.org, 2015)

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Prophylactic laparoscopic abdominal cerclage: Tips for success (Contemporary OB/GYN, 2012)

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Barton's forceps: An effective aid in cesarean deliveries (Contemporary OB/GYN, 2011) 

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Prime Capsule (Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine)

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Dr. Običan's expertise has been a great resource for several media outlets in the past. ​ Below are examples of pieces Dr. Običan has authored or contributed to on a variety of subjects.  CONNECT with Dr. Običan.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Dr. Običan values and supports the information and resources available through the following organizations:

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