Marsha K. Guess, MD, MS

Honors/awards:

• 2015-2016 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
• 2015 Public Voices Thought Leadership Fellow, Yale University
• 2012 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Doctors
• 2012 Yale School of Medicine APGA Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2012 President’s Presenter Award (Mentor to Alexandra Pencow), Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2010 Travel Grant (Mentor to Madeline Dick) American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)/Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Fellows’ Forum
• 2008 Travel Fellowship (Mentor to Nejla Sinclair) Minority Trainee Research Forum
• 2007 Yale School of Medicine Faculty Teaching Award
• 2006 Master of Science Degree with distinction, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
• 2006 Biology New Investigator Award, The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
• 2004 Faculty Development Fellowship, The Bronx Center to Reduce and Eliminate Ethnic and Racial Health Disparities, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• 2004 Clinical Research Training Program (NIH K-30) Scholar, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• 2004 Resident Teaching Award, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
• 2001 Division of Equity in Women’s and Perinatal Health Scholar, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• 2001 The Ortho-McNeil Award for Outstanding Resident Research Paper, University of California, Los Angeles
• 1998 The Larry Evertson Award for Best First Year Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Los Angeles
• 1997 The GATE Pharmaceuticals’ Outstanding Medical Student Award, University of California, Los Angeles
• 1996 The Center of Excellence Minority Student Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles
• 1995 The Ciba-Geigy Award for Outstanding Community Service, University of California, Los Angeles

Past professional experience:

Meeting planning/participation

• 2016     Moderator, AUGS 37th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015     Course Director, Clinical Seminar, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 2016 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
• 2015     Co-Director, Basic Science Special Interest Group Oral Poster Symposium, AUGS 34th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015     Moderator, AUGS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015     Judge, State of Connecticut Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents' Research Day
• 2014     Co-Director, Yale Pelvic Floor Symposium, Yale School of Medicine
• 2014     Co-Chairperson, Basic Science and Biomechanical (BS/BM) Research Workshop AUGS/International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013     Co-Coordinator, AUGS inaugural Basic Science Forum, 34^th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013     Moderator, Basic Science Plenary Session, AUGS 34^th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013     Poster Discussant, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 60^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2012     Poster Discussant, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 59^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2011     Moderator, Scientific Concurrent Session, AUGS 32^nd Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2011     Abstract reviewer, 58^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation
• 2012     Discussant/Judge, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 58^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2010     Discussant/Judge, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 57^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2010     Abstract reviewer, 57^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation
• 2009     Moderator, Reproductive Biology III, 56^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation
• 2003     Member, Standards for Clinical Trials in Sexual Dysfunctions Committee
• 2003     Second International Conference on Erectile and Sexual Dysfunctions, Paris, France
• Medical school committees
• 2015 – present   Progress Committee, Yale School of Medicine
• 2011 – present   Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Departmental Representative, YMG Billing Compliance Leaders group, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
• 2006 – present   Resident Mentor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine
• 2006 – present   Member, Committee on Status of Women in Medicine, School of Medicine
• 2012 – present   Medical Student Mentor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine
• 2012 – 2014       Medical Student Thesis Advisor, Yale School of Medicine
• 2011 – 2014       Member, Graduate Medical Education Committee
• 2011                   Member, PA Thesis Readers’ Committee
• 2011                   Thesis Reviewer, Dept. of IM Thesis Committee
• 2011                   Co-facilitator, Patient Centered Communication Module, Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale School of Medicine
• 2010                   Mentor, Summer Research Fellowship Program
• 2008                   Program Coordinator and Moderator, Mini-Symposium on Female Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Yale School of Medicine
• 2008 – 2011       Mentor, BioSTEP Program, Yale School of Medicine
• 2006 – present   Minority Organization for Retention and Expansion (MORE)

Departmental committees

• 2014                   Co-Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Simulation Training Program. Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
• 2010 – present   Member, Resident Promotions Committee, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Yale School of Medicine
• 2006 – present   Member, Resident Selection Committee, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Yale School of Medicine

Public service:

• 2011                   Featured expert, Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Kitchen Conversations with Katurah, Public Access Television, New Haven
• 2009                   “What’s Current in Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Urinary Incontinence?” Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook, CT
• 2007 – 2012       Mentor and Coordinator, Albertus Magnus College Biology Externship
• 2005                   Featured expert, Diagnosing Sexual Dysfunction in Women, “The Today Show,” New York, NY

Teaching (invited lectures):

• 2016     The Effects of Pregnancy and Parturition on Pelvic Floor Support,” Frontiers of Reproduction, Kiev, Ukraine, September 22-23
• 2016     “The Effects of Pregnancy and Parturition on Pelvic Floor Support,” Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 Symposium, London, England September 13-15
• 2016     “Simplifying the Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Sexual Dysfunction in a Busy Outpatient Practice”, ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 14-17
• 2016     “The Effects of Pregnancy and Parturition on Pelvic Floor Support,” Frontiers of Reproduction, Yale School of Medicine, May 6.
• 2016     “The Effects of Pregnancy and Parturition on Pelvic Floor Support” Research Seminar, The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA Medical Center, March 18.
• 2016     “The Effects of Pregnancy and Parturition on Pelvic Floor Support” Research Seminar, The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, February 9.
• 2016     “The Effects of Pregnancy and Parturition on Pelvic Floor Support” Research Seminar, The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Denver, January 21 School of Medicine, January 21.
• 2015     “Menopause and Sexual Function” Grand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Reproductive Health, Yale School of Medicine, February 26.
• 2015     Pelvic floor disorders in women” Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, February 26.
• 2014     “Assessment and Management of Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorders”, North American Menopause Society, October 18.
• 2014     “Getting into the Sling of Things”, Yale Pelvic Floor Symposium, Yale School of Medicine, June 27.
• 2014     “Management of Urinary Incontinence” Masonicare at Ashlar Village, May 23.
• 2014     Assessment and Management of Urinary Incontinence” Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Yale School of Medicine, May 6.
• 2013     Bridging the Gap: Taking Science from Bedside to Bench, Roundtable Discussant, AUGS 34^th Annual Scientific Meeting, October19
• 2013     Science for Surgeons, Roundtable Discussant, AUGS 34^th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 19
• 2013     “Apical Support Defects” Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review Course, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, May 23
• 2013     “Urinary Tract Infections” Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review Course, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, March 14
• 2013     “Sex after babies and beyond" 11^th Annual Women’s Health Conference, New Haven, CT, March 3
• 2013      An Integrative Approach to Disorders of the Pelvic Floor: From Stem Cells to Sexual Dysfunction, National Institute of Health, Program of Reproductive and Adult Endocrinology, January 18.
• 2012      “The recovery of the pelvic floor after delivery: Getting back to ground zero,” Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University, October 10
• 2012      “Stop the Leaks Before It Floods: Urinary Incontinence 101,” The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study group, Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT, August 7
• 2012      “Female Urinary Disorders & Pelvic Organ Prolapse,” Yale New Haven Hospital, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nursing Team, New Haven, CT, July 18.
• 2012      “Female Urinary Disorders & Pelvic Organ Prolapse,” Junta for Progressive Action, Inc, New Haven, CT, July 13.
• 2012      “Gotta go, gotta go? Just say NO!” 10^th Annual Women’s Health Conference, New Haven, CT, March 4
• 2012      “Gilding the Lily: Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery & Sexuality, Sex Week 2012 Faculty Lunch series, Yale College, February 9
• 2012      “What’s old is new, tried and true” Grand Rounds, The Department of Urology, Yale School of Medicine, February 8.
• 2011      “Gotta go, gotta go? Just say NO!” 9^th Annual Women’s Health Conference, New Haven, CT, March 6
• 2011     “Urinary Incontinence” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Annual Brunch, New York, NY, June 26
• 2011      “Research Opportunities and Developing a Research Career,” Region IX SNMA Conference, New York, NY, November 18
• 2011      “Smouldering embers: the heated controversy over primum onon nocere and advancing the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse”, Grand Rounds,The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Vermont, October 11.
• 2011      “Female Urinary Disorders & Pelvic Organ Prolapse”, Dixwell Senior Center, New Haven, CT September 7.
• 2010      “Get Up on Changes from the Waist Down”, The Idea Circle of Women, Westbrook, CT, October 22
• 2010      “Non-surgical management options for urogynecology patients”, Grand Rounds The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT, May 4
• 2010      “Gotta go, gotta go? Just say NO!” 8^th Annual Women’s Health Conference, Groton, CT, March 14
• 2010       “Smooth Muscle Support of the Pelvic Organs: Do Stem Cells Have a Role?” American Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, January 15
• 2009       “Mesenchymal Stem Cells within the Human Vaginal Stroma: Isolation, Culture & Characterization”, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, 28^th Annual Autumn in New York Symposium, November 22
• 2009      “Overactive Bladder: Diagnosis and Treatment,” Women’s Health Summit, New York, NY, May 16

Courses

• 2011, 2012         Lecturer, Physiology of Reproduction, Yale School of Medicine
• 2009 – present   Lecturer, Biology 240a, 240b, Yale College
• 2009 – present   Lecturer, Reproductive Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
• 2009 – present   Lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynecology core clerkship

Scholarly activity:

National and international appointments

• 2015 – present   Assistant Editor, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery journal
• 2014 – present   US Food and Drug Administration Bone Reproductive and Urologic Products Advisory Committee (BRUDAC)
• 2013 – present   Executive Board Member, New Haven Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
• 2013 – 2015       Membership Committee, American Urogynecologic Society
• 2014                   Panelist, FDA-sponsored Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD/FSIAD) Scientific Workshop
• 2011 – 2014       Research Committee, American Urogynecologic Society
• 2010 – 2013       Program Coordinator, New Haven Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
• 2012                   Scholar Mentor Coordinator, American Urogynecologic Society Research Scholars Program
• 2010                   Master of Science Thesis Committee Advisor (Advisor and mentor to Sarah Partin), Texas A & M Health Science Center

Peer review groups/grant study sections

• 2016      Abstract Reviewer, AUGS 37^th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015      Grant Reviewer, The AUGS Pelvic Floor Disorder Research Foundation
• 2013      Abstract Reviewer, SGI 61st Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013      Abstract Reviewer, AUGS 34^th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2012     Grant Reviewer, The American Urogynecologic Society Foundation
• 2011     Grant Reviewer, The American Urogynecologic Society Foundation

Ad hoc journal reviewer

• American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• International Urogynecology Journal
• The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
• The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• Reproductive Sciences
• The International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

Research & publications:

Peer-reviewed original research

• Heiman JR, Guess MK, Connell K, Melman A, Hyde JS, Segraves RT, Wyllie MG. Standards for clinical trials in sexual dysfunctions of women: research designs and outcomes assessment. J Sex Med. 2004 Jul;1(1):92-7.
• Connell K, Guess MK, LaCombe J, Powers K, Lazarou G, Mikhail MS. Evaluation of the Role of Pudendal Nerve Integrity in Female Sexual Function Using Non-invasive Techniques.  Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005; 192: 1712–7.
• Connell K, Guess MK, Bleustein CB, Powers K, Lazarou G, Mikhail MS, Melman A. Effects of Age, Menopause and Comorbidities on Neurological Function of the Female Genitalia. Int J Impot Res.  2005; 17: 63–70.
• Bensinger G, Lind L, Lesser M, Guess M, Winkler A.  Abdominal Sacral Suspensions: Analysis of complications using permanent mesh. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005;193:2094-8.
• Guess MK, Connell KA, Schrader SM, Reutman SR, Wang A, La Combe J, Toennis C, Melman A, Mikhail M.  Genital sensation & sexual function in female cyclists and runners: Are your feet safer than your seat?  J Sex Med 2006; 3:1018-1027.
• Wang A, Guess MK, Connell K, Powers K, Lazarou G, Mikhail M.  Fecal incontinence: a review of prevalence and obstetric risk factors. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006;17:253-60.
• Connell KA, Guess MK, Chen H, Andykan V, Bercik R and Taylor H.  HOXA11 is critical for development and maintenance of uterosacral ligaments and deficient in pelvic prolapse. JCI 2008;118:1050-55
• Connell KA, Guess MK, Chen H, Lynch T, Bercik R, Taylor HS.  HOXA11 promotes fibroblast proliferation and regulates p53 in uterosacral ligaments. Reprod Sci. 2009 April 24.
• Connell KA, Guess MK, Tate A, Andikvan V., Bercik R, Taylor HS, Diminished vaginal HOXA13 expression in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Menopause 2009 May-Jun;16(3):529-33.
• Guess MK, Partin SN, Schrader S, Lowe B, Lacombe J, Reutman S, Wang A, Toennis C, Melman A, Mikhail M, Connell KA. Women's Bike Seats: A Pressing Matter for Competitive Female Cyclists. J Sex Med. 2011 Nov;8(11):3144-3153.
• Ma Y, Guess M, Datar A, Hennessey A, Cardenas I, Johnson J, Connell KA. Knockdown of Hoxa11 In Vivo in the Uterosacral Ligament and Uterus of Mice Results in Altered Collagen and Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity. Biol Reprod. 2012 Apr 5;86(4):100.
• Partin SN, Connell KA, Schrader S, Lacombe J, Lowe B, Sweeney A, Reutman S, Wang A, Toennis C, Melman A, Mikhail M, Guess MK. The Bar Sinister: Does Handlebar Level Damage the Pelvic Floor in Female Cyclists? J Sex Med. 2012 May;9(5):1367-73.
• Erekson EA, Martin DK, Zhu K, Ciarleglio MM, Patel DA, Guess MK, Ratner ES. Sexual function in older women after oophorectomy. Obstet and Gynecol. 2012 Oct;120(4):833-42.
• McPencow AM, Erekson EA, Guess MK, Martin DK, Patel DA, Xu X. Cost-effectiveness of endometrial evaluation prior to morcellation in surgical procedures for prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Jul;209(1):22.e1-9.
• Clemons JL, Weinstein M, Guess MK, Alperin M, Moalli P,  Gregory WT, Lukacz ES, Sung VW, Chen BH, Bradley CS. Impact of the 2011 FDA Transvaginal Mesh Safety Update on AUGS Members’ Use of Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. 2013 July/August;19(4):191-198.
• Chen Y, Li FY, Lin X, Chen J; Chen C; Guess MK. The recovery of pelvic organ support during the first year postpartum, BJOG. 2013 Oct;120(11):1430-7.
• Mandimika CL, Murk W, McPencow A, Lake A, Wedderburn T, Collier C, Connell KA, Guess MK. Knowledge of pelvic floor disorders in a population of community-dwelling women. Am J Obstet Gynecol. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Feb;210( 2):165.e1-9
• Partin SN, Connell KA, Schrader S, Guess MK. "Les Lanternes Rouges: The Race for Information About Cycling Related Female Sexual Dysfunction"? J Sex Med. 2014 Aug;11(8):2039-47.
• Mandimika CL, Murk W, McPencow A, Lake A, Miller D, Connell KA, Guess MK. Racial disparities in knowledge of pelvic floor disorders among community-dwelling women, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 2015 Sep-Oct;21(5):287-292.
• Chen Y, Johnson B, Li F, King WC, Connell KA, Guess MK. The Effect of Body Mass Index on Pelvic Floor Support 1 Year Postpartum. Reprod Sci. 2016 Feb;23(2):234-8.
• Iwanaga R, Orlicky DJ, Arnett J, Guess MK, Hurt KJ, Connell KA. Comparative histology of mouse, rat and human pelvic ligaments. Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Apr 18. [Epub ahead of print]

Case reports, editorials and invited reviews

• Chen HW, Guess MK, Connell KA, Bercik RS.  Ischiorectal abscess and ischiorectal-vaginal fistula as delayed complications of posterior intravaginal slingplasty: a case report. Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2009; Oct;54(10):645-8.
• Guess MK and Connell KA. Diagnosing and treating overactive bladder: special considerations for an aging population. Menopausal Medicine 2009;17:S1-S11.
• Chen H, Guess MK. A Complex Case of OAB Management. www.urologyuniversitycme.com, October 2009.
• Sadeghi H, Rutherford T, Rackow B, Campbell, KH, Duzyj CM, Guess MK, Kodaman PH and Norwitz, ER. Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: Case series and review of the literature. Am J Perinatol. 2010 Feb;27(2):111-20.
• McPencow AM, Guess MK. Giving female genital cosmetic surgery a facelift. Maturitas. 2012 Apr;71(4):313-4.
• Guess MK and Minkin MJ. Diagnosis and Treatment of the Non–Sex-Related Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy. The Female Patient. 2012;Nov/Dec;37.
• Hughes JW, Guess MK, Hittleman A, Yip S, Astle J, Pal L, Inzucchi SE, Dulay A. *, Clitoral Epidermoid Cyst Presenting As Pseudoclitoromegaly of Pregnancy, Am J of Perinat Rep. Am J Perinatol Rep. 2013
• Guess MK and Chai TC Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS): Is There Anything New Under The Sun? Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports, Curr Obstet Gynecol Rep. 2014 3:165–17
• Guess MK. Gross ‘Deadpool’ OK, but talking about female health isn’t? The San Francisco Chronicle, March 5, 2016.

Chapters and books

• Rapkin AJ, Guess MK. Approach to the Patient with Pelvic Pain. In: Women’s Health, Principles and Clinical Practice, 1^st edition, DeCherney A, M.D., Pregler J, M.D., B.C. Decker 2002.
• Coleman JC, Guess MK, Rahimian J. Hyperprolactinemia. In: Women’s Health Principles and Clinical Practice, 1^st edition, DeCherney A, M.D., Pregler J, M.D., B.C. Decker Inc. 2002.
• Guess MK, Andrew DE, Gaglardi CL, Emmi AM.  Hirsutism. In: Current Obstetric & Gynecologic Diagnosis and Treatment, 9^th edition, DeCherney A, M.D., The McGraw-Hill Companies 2003.
• Guess MK, Andrew DE, Gaglardi CL, Emmi AM.  Hirsutism In Current Diagnosis and Treatment, Obstetric & Gynecologic, 10^th edition, DeCherney AH, Nathan L, Goodwin TM, Laufer N.  The McGraw-Hill Companies 2007.
• Guess MK. Vaginal Cancer In: Atlas of Staging in Gynecological Cancer.  Smith JR, Healy J, Del Priore G. Springer 2008.

Guidelines and consensus statements

• Heiman JR, Guess MK, Connell K, Melman A, Hyde JS, Segraves RT, Wyllie MG. Standards for Clinical Trials in Sexual Dysfunctions of Women: Research Designs and Outcomes Assessment.  In: Sexual Medicine: Sexual Dysfunctions in Men and Women, edited by T.F. Lue, R. Basson, R. Rosen, F. Giuliano, S. Khoury, F. Montorsi, Health Publications, Paris 2004.

Presentations:

• 2016                     Moderator, AUGS 37th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015                     Course Director, Clinical Seminar, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 2016 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
• 2015                     Co-Director, Basic Science Special Interest Group Oral Poster Symposium, AUGS 34th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015                     Moderator, AUGS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2015                     Judge, State of Connecticut Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents' Research Day, September 10.
• 2014                     Co-Director, Yale Pelvic Floor Symposium, Yale School of Medicine
• 2014                     Co-Chairperson, Basic Science and Biomechanical (BS/BM) Research Workshop AUGS AUGS/IUGA 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013                     Co-Coordinator, AUGS inaugural Basic Science Forum, 34^rd Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013                     Moderator, Basic Science Plenary Session, AUGS 34^rd Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2013                     Poster Discussant, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 60^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2012                     Poster Discussant, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 59^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2011                     Moderator, Scientific Concurrent Session, AUGS 32^nd Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2011                     Abstract reviewer, 58^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation
• 2012                     Discussant/Judge, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 58^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2010                     Discussant/Judge, New Investigator Poster Presentations, 57^th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation
• 2010                     Abstract reviewer, 57^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation
• 2009                     Moderator, Reproductive Biology III, 56^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation
• 2003                     Member, Standards for Clinical Trials in Sexual Dysfunctions Committee
• 2003                     Second International Conference on Erectile and Sexual Dysfunctions, Paris, France