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
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