Names listed from left to right: Dr. Laura Cheng; Dr. Leigh Kowalski; Dr. Alayna Feng; Dr. Roxana Mir; Dr. Nili Amir; Dr. Candice Quarella: Dr. Kimberly Forlenza; Dr. Kachenta Descartes; Dr. Carter Johnson; Dr. Anna Manetta
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Graduating Residents: Life After Residency
| Nili Amir, M.D. | Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology – University of Michigan |
| Laura Cheng, M.D. | Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery – Georgetown/MedStar Washington Hospital Center |
| Kachenta Descartes, M.D. | Physicians for Women – Danbury, CT |
| Alayna Feng, M.D. | Piedmont Women’s Healthcare – Atlanta, GA |
| Kimberly Forlenza. M.D. | Fellowship: MIGS – University of Connecticut School of Medicine |
| Carter Johnson, M.D. | Greater Hartford Women’s Health Association – West Hartford, CT |
| Leigh Kowalski, M.D. | Gynecology and Obstetrics – Hartford Hospital |
| Anna Manetta, M.D. | Starling – Hartford Hospital |
| Roxana Mir, M.D. | Starling – Hospital of Central Connecticut |
| Candice Quarella, M.D. | Cambridge Health Alliance – Cambridge, MA |
Faculty Awards
CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education: Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield
Chief Class Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Amy Johnson
3rd Year Class Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Kristin Head
2nd Year Class Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Dillon Paulo
1st Year Class Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen
New Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Dillon Paulo
APGO Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Donald Kirton
Resident Awards
The Rebecca K. Lefcourt, M.D. Award for Academic Excellence: Dr. Laura Peyton Ellis
Smarty Pants (CREOG Highest Scores):
- Karley Whelan Fitch
- Tonya Tucker
- Leigh Kowalski
- Candice Quarella
Second Year Resident Teaching Award: Dr. Lauren Robertson
Second Year Grand Rounds Presentation: Dr. Tonya Tucker
- Title: “The Data Behind Labor Induction Agents”
Research Awards
- The Dr. Spero Neckles Award: Outstanding Gyn Research Project - Dr. Rose Emlein
- Title: “Impact of the 21st Century Cures Act on Physician Practice in Gynecology Oncology”
- The Dr. James Egan Award for Outstanding OB Research Project: - Dr. Helen Zhao
- Title: “Predictive Factors of Optimal Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration at Hartford Hospital”
Dorfman Award for Excellence in Patient Care: Dr. Kachenta Descartes
Alumni Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching: Dr. Leigh Kowalski
The Dr. Ferdinand Sauer Award: Dedication to Teaching Medical Students: Dr. Karley Whelan Fitch
The Dr. Donato A. Palermino Award: Dedication to Teaching: Dr. Anna Manetta
Denise Royer Award: Anne Belke, APRN (HHC)
Excellence in Resident Education by a Fellow: Dr. Estefania Rivera Mudafort
SLS Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon: Dr. Kimberly Forlenza
AAGL Annual Award for Excellence in Endoscopic Gynecology: Dr. Laura Peyton Ellis
SMFM: Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics: Dr. Helen Zhao
AUGS Award for Excellence in FPMRS: Dr. Monica Saleeb
SASGOG Rising Star Award: Dr. Laura Peyton Ellis
SREI Award for Excellence in REI:
- Tiger Bawa
- Melody So
SGO Award for Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology: Dr. Rose Emlein
Ryan Award in Family Planning: Dr. Laura Peyton Ellis
ASCCP Award: Dr. Amanda Katz
The Dr. Gretchen Allen Award: Dedication to Outstanding Care in the Women’s Clinics:
- Tonya Tucker,
- Lindsey Hurley,
- Sruthi Muluk
Admin Chief Award:
- Nili Amir,
- Candice Quarella
Congratulations to all!