EDUCATION:

M.D.,1996, Wayne State University

Ob/Gyn Residency, 2000, Wayne State University

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship, 2000-2003, Wayne State University

PUBLICATIONS (selected):

Abstracts (selected):

Hendler I, Khalek N, Blackwell S, Bujold E, Refuerzo J, Kmak D, and Hassan S: Risk assessment of immediate delivery in asymptomatic high risk patients with a cervical length of 0mm. Annual Meeting for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; June 19-22, 2005; Orlando, Florida. J Ultrasound in Medicine 24(6):121-4, S91, 2005.

Hendler I, Hassan S, Khalek N, Bujold E, Nikita L, Refuerzo J, and Sorokin Y: Change in cervical length during the mid-trimester for prediction of very early spontaneous preterm birth. Annual Meeting for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; June 19-22, 2005; Orlando, Florida. J Ultrasound in Medicine 24(6):118-21, S91, 2005.

Hume RF, Refuerzo J, Nielsen B, Khalek N, Martin LS, Santolaya J, and Calhoun BC: Maternal intensive care and perinatal genetic management of fatty liver disease of pregnancy: Fatty acid oxidation defects. Poster presentation-Armed Forces District Meeting; October 30-November 2, 2005; Seattle, Washington.

Blackwell S, Refuerzo J, Sokol RJ, Hassan S, and Sorokin Y: Maternal race and the gestational age-specific risk for stillbirth. 26th Annual Meeting for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; January 30-February 4, 2006; Miami Beach, Florida. Am J Obstet Gynecol 193(6):A621, S176, 2005.

Blackwell S, Refuerzo J, Hendler I, Hassan S, Khalek N, and Sorokin Y: Adverse perinatal outcomes in subsequent pregnancies in women with prior stillbirth. 26th Annual Meeting for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; January 30-February 4, 2006; Miami Beach, Florida. Am J Obstet Gynecol 193(6):A350, S106, 2005.

Shammaa A, Refuerzo J, Blackwell S, and Sorokin Y: Maternal outcomes of pregnant women with asthma exacerbation requiring intensive management in a critical care setting. 26th Annual Meeting for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; January 30-February 4, 2006; Miami Beach, Florida. Am J Obstet Gynecol 193(6):A280, S87, 2005.

D’Souza C, Refuerzo J, Camacho N, Duncan J, Nichanametla J, Blackwell S, and Sorokin Y: Perinatal outcomes of women with DKA during pregnancy. 26th Annual Meeting for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; January 30-February 4, 2006; Miami Beach, Florida. Am J Obstet Gynecol 193(6):A288, S89, 2005.

Duncan J, Refuerzo J, Camacho N, Nichanametla J, Blackwell S, Sokol R, and Sorokin Y: The effect of glyburide on pregnancy outcomes in morbidly obese women with gestational diabetes. 26th Annual Meeting for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; January 30-February 4, 2006; Miami Beach, Florida. Am J Obstet Gynecol 193(6):A289, S90, 2005.

Referred Original Articles in Journals (selected):

Richani K, Romero R, Soto E, Espinoza J, Nien JK, Chaiworapongsa T, Refuerzo J, Blackwell S, Edwin SS, Santolaya-Forgas J, and Mazor M: Unexplained intrauterine fetal death is accompanied by activation of complement. J Perinat Med 33(4):296-305, 2005.

Refuerzo JS, Blackwell SC, Sokol RJ, LaJeunesse L, Firchau K, Kruger M, and Sorokin Y: Use of over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies in pregnancy. Am J Perinatology 22(6): 321-4, Aug 2005.

Louis JM, Buhari MA, Blackwell SC, Refuerzo J, Allen D, Gonik B, and Jones TB: Characteristics associated with suboptimal viral suppression at delivery in human immunodeficiency virus-1-infected pregnant women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 193(3 Pt 2):1266-9, Sep 2005.

Refuerzo JS, Sokol RJ, Aranda JV, Hallak M, Hotra JW, Kruger M, and Sorokin Y: Sildenafil citrate and fetal outcome in pregnant rats. Fetal Diagn Ther 21(3):259-63, 2006.

Presentations (selected):

“Diabetes in Pregnancy.” Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Lecture Series, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan; January 25, 2005.

“Management of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman.” Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Lecture Series, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan; February 22, 2005.

“Update in Diabetes in Pregnancy.” Grand Rounds, North Oakland Medical Center; Pontiac, Michigan; September 14, 2005.

“Diabetes in Pregnancy.” High Risk Obstetrics – Indiana Section Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Indianapolis, Indiana; September 21, 2005.

“System Lupus Erythematosus in Pregnancy.” High Risk Obstetrics – Indiana Section Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Indianapolis, Indiana; September 21, 2005.

“Diabetes – Oral Hypoglycemics and Insulin Analogues.” Controversies and Updates in Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Conference, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan; October 14, 2005.

“Corticosteroid Therapy during Pregnancy.” Grand Rounds, St. John Hospital; Detroit, Michigan; October 12, 2006.