Patricia Simpson Black

Education

University of New Mexico School of Medicine – June 2018-June2022
Albuquerque, NM
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – August 2014-May 2018
Memphis, TN
Doctor of Medicine
Clemson University – August 2008- May 2012
Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resources
Concentration in Conservation Biology
Minor: Biological Sciences

Awards and Honors

  • Administrative Chief Resident, University of New Mexico Department of OBGYN July 2021-July 2022
  • Education Chief Resident, University of New Mexico Department of OBGYN 2019- 2021o Work directly with Residency Director to develop education curriculum
  • Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning, University of New MexicoDepartment of OBGYN, 2020
  • The Anthony S. Ficalora Award, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2018o In recognition of outstanding commitment to patient care
  • The Bland W. Cannon, MD Scholarship, University of Tennessee Health Science Center 2017o In recognition of student’s high degree of respect, empathy, compassion, and humanism for the patient in addition to scholastic achievement
  • Clemson University Faculty Scholarship Award, 2012

    o Highest academic achievement in the graduating class of 2012

  • Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Member
  • Clemson University Honors College, General Honors
  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Member

Research Presentations

  • Pratt T, Black P, Medina V, Myers O, Phillips J, Hofler L. Say Yes! to Learners: Time Spent in Teachingand with Patients in the Office. Poster abstract presented at CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 2020.
  • Black P, Swanson N, Chalouhi S. Postpartum Care: Transition from Hospital to Home. Posterabstract presented at University of New Mexico Women’s Health Research Symposium Albuquerque, NM, June 2019.
  • Black P, Huff K, Lee D, Ashby S, Waters T. Evaluation of the Impact of A Step Ahead Foundation on Women’s Reproductive Health in Shelby County, TN. Poster abstract presented at University of Tennessee Health Science Center Annual Research Day Memphis, TN, October 2017.

Invited Lectures and Presentations

  • Morbidity and Mortality Conference Gynecology Case, UNM Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds, Albuquerque, NM, 04/2021
  • COVID Lessons for OB Triage, University of New Mexico Midwifery Division Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, 04/2021
  • COVID Lessons from the Trenches, 2021 Annual Women’s Health Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 02/2021
  • Morbidity and Mortality Conference Gynecology Case, UNM Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds, Albuquerque, NM, 07/2020
  • Morbidity and Mortality Conference Obstetric Case, UNM Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds, Albuquerque, NM, 01/2021
  • Stump the Professors Presentation, Annual Women’s Health Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 02/2019

Clinical Policies and Guidelines

• Clinical Guideline: Maternal Fetal Medicine OB COVID Treatment Guidelines. University of New Mexico Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020

Works in Progress

• Krashin J, Black P, Burkhardt G, Greenwood-Ericksen M, Lin Y, Medina V, Darley C. Geospatial
Access to Early Pregnancy Loss (EPL) Management in New Mexico. Data collection in progress.

Service and Advocacy

  • Presented testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to SB 10, Santa Fe, NM 2/2021
  • ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference March 2019
  • Aid for Impaired Medical Students 2016-2018
  • Church Health Center Serving the Underserved Course 2016

Employment History

  • Methodist University Hospital, Emergency Department Scribe  2013 – 2016
  • Moore Farms Botanical Garden, Garden Intern  May 2012 – Ocotober 2012

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Family Planning 2021-present
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2018-present
  • American Medical Association, 2014-present