Olivia Van Benschoten

Detail-oriented physician in training with exceptional communication and patient care skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for excellent teaching skills and research abilities. Passionate and creative researcher dedicated to advancing medical knowledge.

• East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Rate of Hepatitis C Treatment In and After Pregnancy: What factors predict specialist care following positive screening test?, 12/2024 - present, Designed retrospective cohort study assessing successful connection to specialist care for patients with positive Hepatitis C screening tests in pregnancy and their peers who did not receive specialist care. Conducted extensive chart review and designed data analysis. Reviewed findings for implications for future practice. Ongoing development of clinic-based intervention to increase connection to care in our high-risk population.
• East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Trends in Substance Use Disorder Over Time in an Appalachian City, 03/2025 - present, Designed a retrospective cohort study comparing rates of positive urine drug screens in an Appalachian clinic between June 2024 and January 2025 compared to previously published rates in our clinic. Conducted literature review of relevant studies and reviewed current practice guidelines surrounding substance use disorder in pregnancy. Drafted abstract of scientific findings. Ongoing chart review will contribute to paper publication once final analysis is complete.
• East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Concordant open neural tube defects in a monochorionic twin pair of a dichorionic-triamniotic triplet gestation, 12/2025-9/2025, Identified rare case and reviewed pre-existing literature regarding open neural tube defects and their management. Created succinct, relevant case summary and discussed potential implications for future research. Created and presented abstract of findings.
• East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Buprenorphine and the placenta: does MAT impact placental efficiency? 04/2024 - 05/2025, Designed and executed secondary analysis of data collected from women in rural Appalachia seeking prenatal care. Compared the fetal-placental weight ratio in pregnancies exposed and unexposed to buprenorphine. Identified opportunities for counseling patients who take buprenorphine in pregnancy.
• Jane Fonda Center, Atlanta, GA, Investigation of Educational Initiatives to Decrease Maternal Mortality in Georgia, 03/2022, 07/2023, Conducted a qualitative analysis of the perceived efficacy of educational materials disseminated through Regional Perinatal Quality Centers in Georgia by postpartum women. Investigated areas for education improvement to ultimately decrease maternal mortality. Developed a patient-facing educational material to help patients communicate symptoms that may be signs of life-threatening illness to emergency care providers.
• Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA, Secondary Analysis of Teenage Girls' Partner Management, 02/2022, 06/2023, Conducted a descriptive analysis of how self-identified Black girls aged 14 to 19 diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease inform their partners of their STI. Described how partner factors including duration of relationship, relationship status, and communication quality, influence how teenage girls manage their partners, if their partners received treatment, and how they made decisions about their sexual behavior afterwards. Informed opportunities to decrease STI transmission by increasing the number of people treated for STIs.
• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Video Tool for Hospice Decision-Making, 06/2018, 06/2019, Randomized controlled trial of the impact of a video education tool about hospice on hospice-eligible patient preference for hospice at the end of life. Recruited thirty patients and caregivers to study. Maintained immaculate data records. Communicated compassionately about hospice and end of life wishes with patients living with metastatic solid organ cancer and limited life expectancy. Provided emotional support while discussing hospice.
• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Sexual Health Intervention for Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients, 06/2018, 06/2019, Randomized controlled trial of sexual health clinic intervention versus standard of care for recipients of bone marrow transplant. Researched and implemented interventions to make sex more pleasurable for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. Recruited participants and scheduled follow-up visits and surveys. Provided appropriate education on the role of sexual health in a non-judgmental manner.
• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Development of Mobile Application for Sexual Health Education, 06/2018, 06/2019, Randomized controlled trial of sexual health mobile app intervention versus standard of care for recipients of bone marrow transplant. Designed and edited content for app directed towards improving sexual health and sexual efficacy. Created sexual rehabilitation exercises. Provided voice recordings for mobile app.
• Northeastern University Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department, Boston, MA, Research Assistant, 09/2016, 04/2017, Created antibiotic solutions, gels, broths, and buffers, Isolated DNA and created competent cells for transformations. Executed assays of mutations of the beta clamp. Performed gel electrophoresis for DNA and proteins and interpreted findings.
• Northeastern University Psychology Department, Boston, MA, Research Assistant, 01/2016, 05/2016, Conducted participants through experiments to the highest ethical standards. Utilized Qualtrics survey software and performed data analysis through Excel and SPSS. Consulted on experimental design and survey flow. Reviewed literature to determine relevant research specific to hindsight bias and leakage.

• International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics-Gynecology Annual Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, 09/2025,
• Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, 09/2025, Trends in Substance Use Disorder Over Time in an Appalachian City
• Martin Olsen Resident Research Day, Johnson City, TN, 05/2025, The Placental Menace
• International Federation of the Placentas Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 09/2024, Buprenorphine and the placenta: does MAT in pregnancy impact placental efficiency?
• Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 05/2023, PEACH Card patient educational tool
• Emory University School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day, Atlanta, GA, 04/2023, How do adolescent-young adult women with sexually transmitted infections manage their partners?
• Emory University Hospital Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Atlanta, GA, 03/2022, Management of Symptomatic Leiomyomas
• Medical Student Bite Sized Teaching Competition, Atlanta, GA, 06/2020, Let's Talk About Death, Baby
• American Society of Clinical Oncology General Meeting 2019, Chicago, IL, 06/2019, Depression and anxiety symptoms in bereaved caregivers of patients with advanced cancer
• Cancer Outcomes Research Program, Boston, MA, 03/2019, Health Literacy and Plain Language
• Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Research Day, Boston, MA, 10/2018, Development of a Multicomponent Psychological Mobile Application (App) for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• Endocrine Society Annual Meeting 2018, Chicago, IL, 03/2018, Focal Iodine-131 Uptake of Biopsy-confirmed Liver Hemangioma After Treatment For Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Rare Mimic of Metastasis
• Endocrine Society Annual Meeting 2018, Chicago, IL, 03/2018, Identification of Patients with Transient Thyroiditis and Positive Thyrotropin Receptor Antibodies: A Case Series

• Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients, Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, 27(4), 341-e1, Fenech, A. L., Van Benschoten, O., Jagielo, A. D., Ufere, N. N., Topping, C. E., Clay, M., ..., El-Jawahri, A., 2021
• Randomized trial of a hospice video educational tool for patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers, Cancer, 126(15), 3569-3578, El‐Jawahri, A., Traeger, L., Greer, J. A., Vanbenschoten, O., Markovitz, N., Cashavelly, B., ..., Temel, J. S., 2020
• Quantitative analysis of the benefits and risk of thyroid nodule evaluation in patients≥ 70 years old, Thyroid, 28(4), 465-471, Wang, Z., Vyas, C. M., Van Benschoten, O., Nehs, M. A., Moore Jr, F. D., Marqusee, E., ..., Angell, T. E., 2018
• Positive thyrotropin receptor antibodies in patients with transient thyrotoxicosis, Endocrine Practice, 24(6), 512-516, Angell, T. E., Van Benschoten, O., Cohen, D. A., Haas, A. V., Alexander, E. K., ..., Marqusee, E., 2018

• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Intimate Partner Violence Initiative Student Member, Co-Director 11/2021, 05/2023, Lectured clinical students on the health costs of intimate partner violence and how to screen for intimate partner violence in the clinic. Advocated for more instruction of managing the social and health consequences of intimate partner violence in undergraduate medical education at Emory University School of Medicine. Organized a lunch talk for preclinical students to explore and practice screening for intimate partner violence.
• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Palliative Care Clerkship Representative, 04/2021, 03/2022, Communicated peer concerns to clerkship leadership as they arose. Collected feedback about palliative care clerkship through surveys. Collaborated with clerkship leadership to implement curriculum changes as needed.
• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Lister Society Student Representative, 08/2019, 05/2023, Organized cultural and social events for Lister Society members of Emory University School of Medicine classes. Paired first year medical students with second year medical students within Lister Society to foster interclass connection and mentorship. Liaised between Lister Society members and administration.
• Strong Women, Strong Girls, Boston, MA, Outreach Coordinator, Field Trip Coordinator, Chapter Director, 09/2014, 05/2018, Organized events open to the public to invite discussion about mentorship and gender equality. Collaborated with Northeastern and Boston locals to execute a field trip for 100 girls in Boston Public Schools based on empowerment. Led chapter meetings and coordinate the work of the student executive board. Wrote budget and grant proposals as well as detailed reports for institutional memory.

• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Gynecology-Obstetrics Clerkship Near Peer Mentor, 03/2022, 05/2023, Lectured clinical students on fetal heart monitor tracings and clinical interventions for non-reassuring fetal heart tones. Guided clinical students through their experiences on their OBGYN clerkship and empathetically listened to the challenges that arose.
• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Adult Primary Care Clerkship Peer Mentor, 03/2022, 05/2023, Educated third year clinical students on appropriate health maintenance exams and screening assessments. Conducted practice oral assessments with third year clinical students around an unknown primary care case to assess their knowledge of USPFTF recommendations. Provided constructive feedback and guidance to third year clinical students on their Adult Primary Care clerkship. Created and disseminated study resources to clinical students.
• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Grady Healthy Living Health Coach Mentor, 09/2021, 09/2022, Taught peers about motivational interviewing and hosted practice sessions. Guided peers who worked intimately with Grady patients through reflection on structural injustice and how it impacts the health of their patients. Supported peers through logistical challenges of mentorship relationships.
• Harriet Tubman Women's Clinic, Atlanta, GA, Medical Student Volunteer, 02/2020, 05/2023, Performed history and physical, assessment and plan, and documentation for routine gynecologic and obstetric concerns for underserved women in the community. Implemented culturally competent care and addressed economic concerns. Mentored preclinical medical students and provided constructive feedback.
• Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Lister Society Peer Mentor, 08/2019, 05/2023, Mentored and supported first year medical student through preclinical education. Invested in longitudinal relationships between medical student classes.

Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, Resident Member, membership pending

Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Resident Member, August 2025 - present

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Student Member, Resident Member, 09/2021 - present