Kristin A. Bendikson, MD, FACOG – Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

University
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
1991 – 1996

Medical School
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
Doctor of Medicine
1996 – 2000

Internship
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
New York University Medical School
New York, New York
2000 – 2001

Residency
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Integrated Residency
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
2001 – 2004

Fellowship
Clinical Fellow, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
The Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Weill Cornell Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
2004 – 2007

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Undergraduate

• 1996
  Phi Beta Kappa
  University of California, Los Angeles
• 1996
  Departmental Honors
  Cum laude
  University of California, Los Angeles
• 1996
  Amy Burnham Onken Leadership Award
  University of California, Los Angeles

Residency

• 2000
  James E. Constantine Obstetrics and Gynecology Award
  New York University School of Medicine
• 2003 – 2004
  Administrative Chief Resident Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Integrated Residency
  Harvard Medical School
  Boston, Massachusetts

Fellowship

• 2006
  Nominated for “Promising Young Clinician Award”
  22nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
  June 18-21, Prague, Czech Republic

Faculty

• 2015
  Top Docs by Pasadena Magazine

LICENSURES:

California #A100029
Expiration date: 11/30/18

DEA #BB8718794
Expiration date: 07/31/18

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., Diplomate, 11/6/08, Recertified 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Diplomate, 04/09/14, Recertified 2015

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Academic Appointments

• Visiting Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 09/01/07 – 05/31/09
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 06/01/09 – Present
• Associate Fellowship Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 07/01/10 – Present

Teaching Responsibilities

• Arrange all educational activities for fellows
• Arrange and teach ASRM Practice Committee Seminar Series
• Teach medical students, interns, residents and fellows in the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Clinic, patient care conferences, statistics conferences and in surgery
• Journal Clubs for medical students, residents and fellows in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Teach medical students, interns and residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology and statistics conferences
• Faculty advisor to medical students and residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Administrative Responsibilities

• Director, USC Fertility Center
• Founder, USC Center for Pregnancy Loss (to open Spring 2016)
• Review all fellowship applications and select applicants for interviews
• Arrange fellowship interview day
• Interview and rank applicants for fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Arrange fellows’ schedules for year, including all internal and external rotations
• Supervise evaluation process for fellow
• Facilitate supplemental educational activities for fellows
• Interview and rank applicants for residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Participate in faculty meetings of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member, departmental Educational Council Committee

Professional Service

• Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Healthcare Network
• Good Samaritan Hospital

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

National

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • Member, Patient Education Committee, October 2014 – 2016
  • Chair, Patient Education Committee, 2016 – Present
  • Member, Embryo Transfer Committee, October 2014 – Present
  • Member, Practice Committee, October 2016 – Present
• Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  • CME Committee, 2016 – Present
• Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

Major Areas of Research Interest

• Assisted reproductive technology
• Diminished ovarian reserve, infertility for women of advanced maternal age
• Vitamin D and infertility

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• Pacific Palisades Junior Women’s Club (Member)
  • 2010 Chair, Estate Sale, Home Tour
• Luminaire’s Juniors supporting Doheny Eye Institute (Member)
  • 2011 – Present Board Member
• The Independent School Alliance (Supporting Member)
• CoachArt (Supporting Member)
• Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool
  • 2009 – 2010 Room Mother, Monkey Class
  • 2010 Co-Chair, Party Book Fundraiser
  • 2011 – Present Board Member
• Westside Guild supporting Children’s Hospital
  • 2013 Member
• Curtis School
  • 2012 Co-Chair, Party Book
  • 2013 New Parent Liaison
  • 2014 Chair, Fair Volunteer
  • 2015 Chair, Wine Auction