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)
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University South Florida - Grant to hold “Human Teratogen’s Course” (2018) Award: $5,000
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University of South Florida Travel Grant: Moscow, Russia 12/2015-5/2016. Teratology presentation at an international meeting. Award: $2,000
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F. Clark Fraser New Investigator Award; Teratology Society (2015)
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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
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Chu C, Obican S. Scottish Obstetrics & Gynaecology Case History Prize for Medical Students (Mentor role) (2013)
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Kane King Dodek Obstetrical Honor Society (2010 – Current)
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Allan B Weingold Award for Administrative Leadership and Teaching (2010)
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George Washington University
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Baldrige Award George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University (2008)
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Outstanding Second Year Resident Award, George Washington University (2008)
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Golden Apple Teaching Award, George Washington University (2008)
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Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society (Pre-Medical Studies) - Vice President (2001 – 2002)
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Beta Beta Beta Honor Society (Biological Sciences) (2001)
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Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society (Religious Studies) (2001)
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College Gold Circle Award for Journalism (2000)
RESOURCES
A Guide to Help Pregnant Women Reduce Their Zika Risk (New York Times, August 2016)
DEET Seen as Safe for Pregnant Women to Avoid Zika Despite Few Studies (New York Times, April 2016)
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)
From Gastroschisis to Antidepressants and Zika: Time is Ticking Loudly for Pregnant Women (Birth Defects Insights, A Teratology Society Blog, 2016)
Birth defect insights blog: IVF and the risk of a broken heart (MotherToBaby.org, 2015)
Prophylactic laparoscopic abdominal cerclage: Tips for success (Contemporary OB/GYN, 2012)
Barton's forceps: An effective aid in cesarean deliveries (Contemporary OB/GYN, 2011)
Prime Capsule (Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine)
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.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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