BRITTANY M. STOFKO, DO, FACOG CURRENT POSITION Obstetrician Gynecologist (2011-2014) University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Associate Professor Penn OB/GYN Penn Medicine Washington Square 15th Floor 800 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 EDUCATION Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 7/2007 – 6/2011 • Chief Resident – Obstetrics and Gynecology (2010 – 2011) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 7/2003 – 6/2007 Biomedical Certificate Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 7/2002-6/2003 Bachelor of Science in Biology Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 7/1998 – 6/2002 HONORS AND AWARDS Clarence C. Briscoe Award – For excellence in the Teaching and Practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Pennsylvania Hospital – University of Pennsylvania (2014) Relationship – Based Care Nursing Excellence Award – Physician Leadership – Pennsylvania Hospital – University of Pennsylvania (2013) Chair’s Award – Best Resident of the Year – Overall Excellence in Clinical Care, Resident and Medical Student Education, Professional Behavior and Scholarship (2010 – 2011) House Staff President – Albert Einstein Medical Center (2010 – 2011) Co-Worker’s Choice Award – For the Demonstration of Outstanding Compassion in the Care of Women and Children (2010 – 2011) Dr. William & Margaret E. Menin Humanistic Sensitivity Award (2009 – 2010) American Society for Reproductive Medicine - Resident Reporter (2009) Teaching Resident of the Year Award - Selected and Nominated by First Year Residents (2008-2009) Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Excellence in Teaching Award - Selected by Thomas Jefferson Faculty and Medical Students (2008-2009) First Year OB/GYN Resident Award, Intern of the Year - Selected by the Graduate Medical Education Committee (2007-2008) Recognition – Selected as research presenter for Michigan State Univ. College of Osteopathic Medicine Conference. Medical School Honors Grades – Family Medicine (2005) LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION COMLEX STEP 1 – Pass, June 2005. COMLEX STEP 2 CE – Pass, September 2006. COMPLEX STEP 2 PE – Pass, January 2007. COMLEX STEP 3 – Pass, April 2008. ABOG Written – Pass, June 2012 ABOG Oral – Pass, January 2014 Board Certification – January 2014 Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology New Jersey State Medical License Pennsylvania State Medical License MEMBERSHIPS American Medical Association American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology American Society of Reproductive Medicine EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Clinical Care Associates of the University of Pennsylvania Health System – Penn Care Ob/Gyn – Pennsylvania Hospital Department of Ob/Gyn (7/2011 – present) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Work Study with Dr. Marina D’Angelo 2004-2005. Research Intern with the Immunology, Inflammatory & Pulmonary Drug Discovery Department of Bristol – Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute. Princeton, NJ 2000-2001. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital 2003-2004. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2000-2002. Pottstown Memorial Medical Center Prenatal/OB Clinic 2000-2001. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Chondrocyte hypertrophy and differentiation - TGF-β’s role – 2004-2005. Role of NF-kappa B in inflammatory states and arthritis – specifically RA and Osteoarthritis – Bristol Meyers Squibb Pharmaceutical Co. 1999-2001. Classification of marine bacteria – Dr. Jim Sidie, Ursinus College 2000-2002. PUBLICATIONS Mattioli, P; Scheinfeld, VL; Mentzer, B; Roger, SK; D’Angelo, M 2004 “MMP13 is a component for the large latent TGF-β2 complex produced by hypertrophic chondrocytes.” Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 19(S1): S216. Scheinfeld, VL; Roger, S; Mentzer, BM; Mattioli, PM; Montgomery, AM; Jennings, E; Harrison, G; Hammond, C; Golub, E; Appelt, D and M. D’Angelo 2006 “Recapitulation of the early and late stages of chondrocytes hypertrophy in serum-free alginate cultures.” Resubmitted 3/06 Morris, K.; Hartzell, E.; Mentzer, B; Sidie, J 2001. “Growth of Gram (+) Bacteria in Seawater Enriched Media.” J.Penn.Acad.Sci. 74:140. Rojas F, MD; Stofko B; Chandrasekaran S, MD; Blosch A, MD; Skenderi S, DO; Hamed F, MD. “Ovarian Vein Thrombosis in a Patient With Asymptomatic Chorioamnionitis.” Case Report presented as a Poster Presentation at AFP. Beckmann C, M.D., M.H.P.E.1 ; Jaspan J, D.O.1 ; Giraldo-Isaza M, M.D.1 ; Abadilla M, M.D.1 ; Stofko B, D.O.1 ; Beckmann C, Ph.D., M.Ed., R.N.C.2 ; Cohen A, M.D.1 “Morning Report in OB-GYN Resident Education.” Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Einstein Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 1; College of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ.2 (Submitted) CURRENT PROJECTS Jaspan J, D.O.1 ; Manjunath N, M.D.; Stofko B, D.O.1 ; Cohen A, M.D.1 “OBGYN Resident Applicant’s Perceptions of Social Networking in the Recruitment Process.” (Draft) Schinfeld J, M.D.; Somkuti, S, M.D. Ph.D.; Barmat, L, M.D.; Stofko B, D.O. “A Novel Protocol of Endometrial Injury via Suction D&C Followed by Antibiotic and Estradiol Treatment Improves Outcomes in Patients with Unexplained Multiple Failed Embryo Transfer.” (Draft) PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS First Annual Conference for Dual-Degree Osteopathic Medical Students Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine East Lansing, MI - “Biological Availability and Actions of Trans-forming Growth Factor-β during Chondrocyte Hypertrophy”. 2005 Poster Presenter at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science – 2002 Philadelphia Obstetrical Society – Speaker on the significance of Late Preterm Births – Outcomes and Sequelae - 2011