What is it?
Recognizes excellence in research by trainees in Obstetrics & Gynecology and their subspecialty fields. Judges are selected by the CLESOG Executive Committee and represent expertise in the field across multiple academic institutions. Awards are decided on multiple factors, including but not limited to: originality of research idea, appropriate use of research methodology, difficulty and commitment required to complete the research, and expected impact of the research on the field of obstetrics & gynecology.
Who is eligible?
Residents and fellows who present original research at the annual CLESOG Research Day.
What is the award amount?
Residents: $300 (1st place), $200 (2nd place), $100 (3rd place).
Fellows: $300 (1st place), $200 (2nd place), $100 (3rd place).
When is it awarded?
At the conclusion of the annual CLESOG Research Day.
Application & deadline
All presentors must declare their intention to present by emailing clesog@gmail.com prior to March 1st.
Research Day Winners 2026 — May 20, 2026
Savannah Waldrop, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akron General Medical Center
2026 Highest CREOG Mortimer Rosen Award. Sponsored by William Todia, MD ($400 and certificate)
Archana Ayyar, MD — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University Hospitals
2026 Fellow Women's Health Service and Leadership Award, recognizing a fellow at one of the Cleveland OB/GYN Departments for leadership and service toward improving the healthcare of the populations they serve. Sponsored by Michael T. Gyves, MD ($500 and certificate)
Ariella Yazdani, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic
2026 Resident Women's Health Service and Leadership Award, recognizing a resident at one of the Cleveland OB/GYN Departments for leadership and service toward improving the healthcare of the populations they serve. Sponsored by Eileen Golden, MD and Jill Minger, MD ($500 and certificate)
Ariya Mobaraki, MD — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University Hospitals
2026 Research Grant Award, to support "Steroid-Binding Protein Alterations in Early Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Pregnancy." Sponsored by the CLESOG Executive Committee ($1,000)
Margot Le Neveu, MD — University Hospitals/MetroHealth Medical Center
"Cyclic versus Continuous sacral neuromodulation for Lower urinary tract symptoms: a prospective randomized controlled trial (CYCLE Trial)." 2026 Fellow 1st Place Award, sponsored by the Jack and Anne Huxtable Palomaki Charitable Fund in memory of A. Brian Little, MD ($400 and certificate)
Archana Ayyar, MD — University Hospitals
"Higher ratio of exogenous luteinizing hormone (LH) to follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) activity is associated with increased final blastocyst counts in antagonist protocol." 2026 Fellow 1st Place Award, sponsored by Vicki Reed, MD and Chad Michener, MD in memory of Teresa Michener ($400 and certificate)
Isabelle Mason, MD — University Hospitals
"Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Develop a Decision-Support Tool for Comparing IVF and Spontaneous Conception Outcomes: A Proof of Concept." 2026 Fellow 3rd Place Award, sponsored by CLESOG membership ($100 and certificate)
Gabriella Rustia, MD — University Hospitals/MetroHealth Medical Center
"Pre- and post-operative Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Constipation Control after Prolapse Surgery: a randomized control trial." 2026 Fellow 3rd Place Award, sponsored by CLESOG membership ($100 and certificate)
Jameson Mitchell, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic
"Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Echocardiography for Detecting Cardiac Remodeling in Pregnant Patients with Chronic Hypertension." 2026 Resident 1st Place Award, sponsored by the Ohio Section of ACOG ($500 and certificate)
Adrienne Simmons, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals
"Incidence of Uterine Cancer After Supracervical Hysterectomy." 2026 Resident 2nd Place Award, sponsored by the Ohio Section of ACOG ($300 and certificate)
Julia Liu, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals
"Breastfeeding Patterns Among Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy." 2026 Resident 3rd Place Award, sponsored by the Ohio Section of ACOG ($200 and certificate)
Marisa Imbroane — Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2025 CLESOG Medical Student Award. Recipient is chosen based on the greatest commitment to women's health, leadership in the field, and anticipation of a successful future in obstetrics and gynecology. Sponsored by Miloslava Mervart, MD ($500 and certificate)
Linda Bradley, MD
2026 Outstanding Service Award, acknowledging a retired member for extraordinary service to CLESOG and to the improvement of health care for women in Northeast Ohio (plaque)