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Maryanna L.
Barrett, M.D.
Born/Raised: Clarksville, Tennessee

Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee

Honors/Awards:

  • Charles Stephenson Scholarship- one-time, merit-based scholarship
  • Reuben B. Rasar Scholarship Undergraduate
  • Dean’s List, 8 semesters
  • Chancellor’s Scholarship, 8 semesters
  • Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
  • Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

Other Accomplishments: Undergraduate Honors- Dean's List (8 semesters) Chancellor's Scholarship (8 semesters)

Medical Interests: Oncology

Hobbies: Traveling, Foreign language study (especially Italian and Spanish), Reading, Dancing, Yoga, Indoor Rock Climbing, Tennis, Piano, and Spending Time with my Two Dogs


Ann L.
Chang, M.D.
Born/Raised: Boston, Massachusetts

Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Honors/Awards:

  • 2008 Medical Records Award from KMCWC for perfect medical records completion, Dr. Roy Nakayama Award for Stats and Medical Records
  • 2007 Medical Records Award from KMCWC for perfect medical records completion, Dr. Roy Nakayama Award for Stats and Medical Records
  • Paul Dudley White Traveling Fellowship (2004-05); Albert Schweitzer Foundation Fellowship (2000-01); Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Student Intern Award (2001-02); AAUW (American Association of University Women) Community Action Grant (2000)

Other Accomplishments: Moreland Public Service Award (1996); Agassiz Scholarship (1992-96); Harvard College Dean's List (1992-96); Pfortzheimer Public Service Fellowship (1996); Radcliffe Travel Fellowship (1996)

Medical Interests: Sickle Cell Disease and Adolescent Medicine

Hobbies: Travel, Running, Tennis, Film, Community Service, Multicultural Affairs, Languages, Music

Publications: Ann Lee Chang, Harvard Medical School Soma Weiss Research Day, Needs Assessment of Programs to Prevent HIV (among Street Youth in Hanoi, Vietnam, 04/2002

Presentations: Ann Lee Chang, Poster Presentation at the 11th Annual International Health Medical Education Consortium (IHMEC) I Conference, Havana, Needs Assessment of Programs to Prevent HIV among Street Youth in Hanoi, Vietnam, 03/2002


Chrystie K.
Fujimoto, M.D.
Born/Raised: Honolulu, Hawaii

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska

Honors/Awards:

  • 2008 First Place OB/GYN Resident Research Day Award Recipient, "The Effect of Methamphetamine Use on the Placenta"
  • 2007 Berlex Best Teaching Award for Outstanding 2nd year Resident for Excellence in Teaching Residents, Outstanding 2nd year Resident for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, Medical Records Award from KMCWC for perfect medical records completion
  • 2006 Medical Records Award from KMCWC for perfect medical records completion
  • Theodore F. Hubbard M.D. Endowed Scholarship(2002-2003); Top 10% of medical class(2002-2003,2001-2002); Superior Scholastic Academic Achievement Award (Fall 2001); Full Clerkship Honors in High Risk Obstetrics & Eating Disorders (Fall 2004)

Other Accomplishments: Academic Honors in Hematology & Oncology and Renal system courses (Fall 2002); Academic Honors in Pharmacology, Microbiology, Host Defense, Neuroscience, and Patient & Society courses (Spring 2002); Academic Honors in Anatomy and Molecular & Cellular Biology

Medical Interests: High-Risk Pregnancies

Hobbies: Traveling, Singing, Dancing, Shopping, Biking, going to the Beach, Spending Time with Friends and Family, Watching Romantic Comedies


Roxanne M.
Kawelo, M.D.
Born/Raised: Honolulu, Hawaii

Medical School: University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honors/Awards: Honors is OB/GYN rotation

Medical Interests:

Hobbies: My main interest outside of school is my family. I enjoy doing things with my son whether it be swimming classes or just going to the park. I also like to be involved with my nephews, attending their baseball games and football games. I also enjoy Hawaii.

Publications: Millar LK, Reiny R, Yamamoto SY, Okazaki K, Webster L, Bryant-Greenwood GD. Relaxin causes proliferation of human amniotic epithelium by stimulation of insulin-like growth factor-Il. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003; 188:234-241.

Presentations: Reiny R, Bryant-Greenwood GD. Relaxin and IGF-ll synergistically increase the proliferation of WISH cells, an amniotic epithelial cell line. Society for Gynecological Investigation, Atianta, GA 1999.

Reiny R, Bryant-Greenwood GD. lmmunostaining with a monoclonal antibody to MMP-12 of preterm prematurely ruptured fetal membranes treated with PBEF resulted in increased staining in the amniotic epithelial cell layer. Biomedical Symposium, University of Hawaii, 1998.


Thanasak
Sueblinvong, M.D.
Born/Raised: Bangkok, Thailand

Medical School: Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Other Accomplishments: Selected/Awarded the Young Gynecologist Award (2005) of  The Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AOFOG), by the Royal Thai College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medical Interests: Oncology

Hobbies: Sports, Tennis and Swimming.  In my free time, I like to go to the movies or watch television and videos at home.

Publications: Sueblinvong T., Sirisup N, Anomasiri W, Kongsrisook U. Population Genetic Data on Loci LDLR, GYPA, HBGG, D7S8 and GC in the Bangkok Population Compared with Rural Thais from Trat Province. J Med Assoc Thai 1999; 82: 784-91.

Phupong V, Sueblinvong T. , Pruksananonda K, Taneepanichskul S. Uterine Perforation with Lippes loop intrauterine device-associated Actinomycosis: A case report with review of the literature. Contraception 2000; 61 :347-50.

Sueblinvong T, Taechakraichana N, Phupong V. Prevalence of climactenc symptoms   according to years after menopause. J Med Assoc Thai 2001; 84:1681-91.

Sueblinvong T, Noophun P, Pataradool K, Suwanwela N, Phanthumjinda K, Tresukosol D. Posterior leukoencephalopathy following cisplatin, bleomycin and vinblastin therapy for germ cell tumor of the ovary. J Obstet Gynecol Res 2002; 28: 99-103.

Phupong V, Lertkajomsuk R, Treeratanachart S, Sueblinvong T. Pregnancy in the broad ligament. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2003; 268: 233-5.

Sueblinvong T., Hanprasertpong J. Pseudomyxoma peritonei associated with ovarian tumor. Thai J Obstet and Gynaecol 2003; 15: 123-8.

Phupong V, Sueblinvong T., Treeratnachart S. Ovarian teratoma with diffused peritoneal reactions mimicking advanced ovarian malignancy. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2004; 270:189-91.

Sueblinvong T., Suwannarurk K, Chanthasenanont A, Treetampinich C, Pongrojpaw 0. Prevalence and management of abnormal Pap smear in antenatal care clinic at Thammasat University hospital. J Med Assoc Thai 2005;88:133-7.

Sueblinvong T., Khemapech N, Thratanachat S, Charuraks N, Termrungruanglert W, Tresukosol D. Prevalence and prognostic significance of HER-2/neu in early epithelial ovarian cancer.( in press).

Chapters: Sueblinvong T, Israngura N. Abnormal uterine bleeding.( Thai Language) In:Weerakiet S, Wilailak S, eds. Ramathibodi Gynecology Textbook. 3rd edition, Bangkok: Holistic Publishing, 2005:112-24.

Sueblinvong T. Pelvic pain.(Thal Language) In: Weerakiet S. Wilailak S, eds. Ramathibodi Gynecology Textbook. 3~ ed, Bangkok: Holistic Publishing, 2005:125-50.

Sueblinvong T, Kemapech N. Tumor of the vulva(Thai Language) In:Hanprasertpong J, Jundeeying V. eds. Adolescent and Childhood tumor. Hart¬yai: ~i~7n~.n{ ,2005 :( in press).

Journal Review: Manuscript number LLO4-1 2010. entitled ‘Posterior Leukoencephalopathy after combination chemotherapy in a patient with lymphoma.’ Journal: Leukemia and Lymphoma 2005.


Kelly S.
Yamasato, M.D.
Born/Raised: Hilo, Hawaii

Medical School: University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honors/Awards:

  • 2008 Outstanding 3rd year Resident for Excellence in Teaching of Medical Students Award
  • 2007 Berlex Best Teaching Award for Outstanding 2nd year Resident for Excellence in Teaching Residents
  • 2006 Medical Records Award from KMCWC for perfect medical records completion, Outstanding 1st year Resident for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award
  • 2005 Colin C. McCorriston, M.D. Scholarship Recipient
  • Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Scholarship, 2002, 2003, 2004 Straub Hospital Auxiliary Fund Scholarship, 2001

Medical Interests:

Hobbies: Hawaiian slack-key guitar, Tennis, Drawing, and Cooking

Publications: Mau, M, Yamasato, K, Yamamoto, L., American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Normal Oxygen Saturation Values in Pediatric Patients, 1 0/2004, Volume:, Pages:

Yamasato, K, Case Based Pediatrics for Medical Students and Residents, Chapter 11112 - Necrotizing Enterocolitis, 01/2004, Volume: n/a, Pages: 94-96

Lee, M, Yamasato, K, Chang, I, Hishinuma, E., Murakami, S., Tam, E., Pediatric Academic Societies’Annual Meeting, Does Formal Training in Smoking Cessation Counseling Affect Resident Physician Practice Patterns Toward Tobacco Reduction?, 05/2003, Volume:, Pages:

Yamasato, K
, Lee, M, Chang, I, Hishinuma, E., Murakami, S., Tam, E., University of Hawaii John A Burns of School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Symposium, Formal Training in Smoking Cessation Counseling Impacts Resident Physician Practice Pattern Toward Tobacco Reduction, 04/2003, Volume:, Pages: