Biography
Dr. Thornburg joined the faculty of the University of Rochester in June 2008. She received her undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College graduating cum laude, and her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where she received the David S. Diamond Memorial Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York in 2005, where she also served as administrative chief resident during the final year of her residency. Dr. Thornburg completed her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine (Perinatology- High Risk Obstetrics) at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York in 2008. She received the Ward L Ekas, the George C. Trombetta, the Obstetrical Perinatology, Dr. Curtis J. Lund, and the Creog Awards for leadership and teaching during the course of her residency, and the Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine Award during her fellowship.
She is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Maternal Fetal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Active areas of research include maternal obesity, ultrasound and resident education.
Professional Background
Dr. Thornburg completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her fellowship in Maternal fetal medicine at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. She received the Ward L Ekas, the George C. Trombetta, the Obstetrical Perinatology, Dr. Curtis J. Lund, and the Creog Awards for leadership and teaching during the course of her residency, and the Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine Award during her fellowship, and the CREOG award for teaching as a junior faculty member. She is a board-certified in both general Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Research
Dr. Thornburg's research interest include obesity and impact on ultrasound visualization, accuracy and birth weight prediction. Addition areas of interest include maternal diabetes, especially in the obese patient, and the impact on pregnancy outcomes as well as preterm PROM. She currently is engaged in active research in the affects and care of women with obesity in pregnancy, and the education of residents using simulation based teaching.
Awards
2019 - 2020
The Herbert Mapstone Prize for Excellence in Second Year Teaching Class of 2020
Sponsor: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY
2010 - 2012
Educational: George W. Corner Dean's Teaching Fellowship
Sponsor: URMC
2010 - 2011
Teaching: Best Outside Speaker Award
Sponsor: Given to the highest rated speaker for ED residency education
Location: Rochester, NY
2009
Teaching: CREOG national faculty teaching award
Sponsor: ACOG/CREOG
2008
Clinical: Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine
Location: University of Rochester
2007
Research: Roy M. Pitkin Award- Outstanding article award in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sponsor: ACOG
Location: San Diego
2007
Teaching: Medical Student Teaching Appreciation Award
Location: University of Rochester
2005
Leadership: Ward L. Ekas Award: Chief resident demonstrating excellence in professional responsibility and leadership
Sponsor: University of Rochester
2005
George C. Trombetta Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester
2005
The Obstetrical Perinatology Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester
2004 - 2005
Administrative Chief Resident Appointment
Location: University of Rochester
2004
Dr. Curtis J. Lund Award
Sponsor: Most meritorious scientific paper presented on Resident's Day
Location: University of Rochester
2004
Medical Student Teaching Appreciation Award
Location: University of Rochester
2002
Ortho-McNeil Award
Sponsor: First year resident with highest result on CREOG inservice exam
Location: University of Rochester
2001
David S. Diamond Memorial Award:
Sponsor: Student distinguishing themselves above all others in Ob/gyn
Location: Wayne State University
2001
Alpha Omega Alpha
Location: Wayne State University
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Publications
Journal Articles
2022
Dom, A.; Paraison, L.; Ganpo-Nkwenkwa, N.; Thornburg, L.; Hollenbach, S. "Patient body composition is largely ignored in evidence informing hypertension guidelines in pregnancy". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S417.
2022
Olson-Chen, C.; Lennon, C.; Katzman, P.; Fernandez, I.; Thornburg, L. "Placenta Accreta Spectrum Diagnosed on Histopathology Increases the Risk of Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S478.
2022
Orzolek, C.; Mather, A.; Ly, V.; Lin, J.; Szlachekta, K.; Betstadt, A.; Thornburg, L.; Pressman, E. "Does the COVID-19 pandemic alter management choice for nonviable pregnancy, ectopic, or termination?". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S491.
Books & Chapters
2019
Chapter Title: Obstetrical management of life-limiting fetal conditions.
Book Title: Perinatal Palliative Care
Author List: Westen L. Hollenbach S. Thornburg LL.
Published By: Denney-Kolch E 2019
2018
Chapter Title: Neurology Emergencies in Pregnancy
Book Title: in Obstetric Intensive Care Manual
Author List: Thornburg, LL
Edited By: Ed: MR. Foley, T Strong Jr., TJ. Garite
Published By: McGraw-Hill Education 2018
2018
Book Title: Neurologic Care in Obstetrical Patients
Author List: Ed: Ciafaloni, Thornburg, Bushnell
Published By: Oxford 2018
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