Alexa Letizia
I am an aspiring OB/GYN currently completing my MD/MPH with a certificate in Science Communication at the Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine.
I graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University in 2021 with a BS in Biology and Psychology.
This site showcases select writing ranging from academic work to creative pieces
Featured Work
HPV Vaccine Patient Education Flyers
Educational flyers about the HPV vaccine, developed as part of a Science Communication Capstone project
Poster: Abnormal Pap Smear Results at a Free Gynecological Clinic
Poster presentation at the 2025 ASCCP Scientific Meeting on Anogenital & HPV-Related Diseases
Research project at the Stony Brook Department of OB/GYN with Dr. Alexandra Kiefer, MD
Research project at the Stony Brook Department of OB/GYN with Dr. Alexandra Kiefer, MD
A Call to Action: Renewing the Fight for Abortion Rights Nearly Three Years Post-Dobbs
An Op-Ed written for a course in Health Communication
Abortion is Healthcare
Original poem published in Poems of Illness and Healing: Twelve Years with Astonished Harvest © 2023, ISBN 978-0-9776405-5-3
Poster: Utility of 1st-trimester preeclampsia workup in women with a history of preeclampsia
Poster presentation at the Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG) 2023 Annual Meeting
Research project with Stony Brook Department of OB/GYN with Dr. Joseph Chappelle, MD
Research project with Stony Brook Department of OB/GYN with Dr. Joseph Chappelle, MD
Public Health Practicum: Health Literacy and Its Connection to Health Equity: The Role of Infographics
Health literacy literature review and 28 health infographics created for SCHEQ
The Relationship Between Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Intracranial Meningioma: A Review of Current Evidence and Recommendations for Future Study
A term paper written for a course in Epidemiology
Created in collaboration with Justin Passman
Created in collaboration with Justin Passman
Health Communication Campaign Critique: Hear Her.
Analysis of the Center for Disease Control "Hear Her." Communication Campaign on maternal mortality
Research Proposal: An Assessment of Climate Change and Health Education Among US Medical Schools
A research proposal written for a class on Environmental Communication as part of a certificate in science communication
The Postpartum Cliff and the Role of Primary Care Doctors
A presentation for a Science Communication class
Abstract: Abnormal Pap Smear Results at a Free Gynecological Clinic
Research project with the Stony Brook Department of OB/GYN under the supervision of Dr. Alexandra Kiefer, MD
Abstract accepted for presentation at 2025 ASCCP Scientific Meeting on Anogenital & HPV-Related Diseases
Abstract accepted for presentation at 2025 ASCCP Scientific Meeting on Anogenital & HPV-Related Diseases
Termination
An original poem
Bleeding After Menopause Infographic
Infographic created as part of a course in Health Communication
Don't Go Over the Cliff
Poem about the "cliff analogy" in healthcare. The fence, the net, and the help at the bottom of the cliff represent primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, respectively. Pushing someone away from the edge to prevent a fall in the first place represents addressing the social determinants of health and valuing wellness.
Science Communication Capstone Project: An HPV Vaccine Communication Intervention for Uninsured Gynecology Patients
Capstone project for a Graduate Certificate in Science Communication
Endo Ed: Addressing the Crisis of Untreated Menstrual Pain and Endometriosis
A hypothetical community health program designed as part of an Advanced Program Planning course using the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
Underestimated Hazard: Homicide in Pregnancy
Paper and presentation for a Science Communication course
White Coats
An original poem
SOAP Note for the Healthcare System
Written for a course in Health Economics and Policy
3 Minute Thesis: Preeclampsia Prevention Awareness
A presentation to classmates as part of a course in Science Communication
A Reflection on US Maternal Mortality
A reflection written for a class is Global Health and Demography
The Coffee Cart
An original poem
Long-Standing Inequalities in Reproductive Control
Midterm paper for a undergraduate medical anthropology class
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