CURRICULUM VITAE

BHUMY DAVÉ HELIKER, MD

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division of Urogynecology

University of California, Irvine

333 City Blvd. West, Suite 1400

Orange, CA 92868 

EDUCATION

Fellowship:  2014 – 2017	Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery	Northwestern University  Chicago, IL
Residency:  2010 – 2014	Obstetrics and Gynecology	Stanford University  Palo Alto, CA
Medical School:  2006 – 2010	Medical Doctorate (Alpha Omega Alpha)	University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate: 2001 – 2005	BA (Summa Cum Laude) Biology	Washington University  St. Louis, MO

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

2010- DEA/Controlled Substance License

2010- Physician and Surgeon License, California

2015 American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomate 

2017 Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Diplomate

2018- Fluoroscopy X-Ray Supervisor and Operator License, California

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Arts & Sciences Scholar, Washington University in St. Louis 2002-2005

Lock and Chain Sophomore Honorary, Washington University in St. Louis
2005

Sigma Xi Honor Society 2005

Summa Cum Laude, Washington University in St. Louis 2005

University of Pittsburgh SOM Alumni Association International Medicine Award 2007

Merit Award, Dean’s Summer Research Program, University of Pittsburgh SOM 2007

University of Pittsburgh SOM Alumni Association Scholarship 2008-2009

Alpha Omega Alpha 2009

Edward I Curtiss Award for service and leadership 2010

Stanford University Hospital: Award for Surgical Excellence 2014

American Gynecological Club/Gynaecological Visiting Society (RCOG) Fellowship 2014

Excellence in Medical Student Education Teaching Award 2015

Best Medical Student Clerkship Award 2017-2018 (Assistant Clerkship Director)

APGO Leaders and Scholars Award 2019

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

2013 AAGL Comprehensive Workshop on Minimally Invasive Gynecology for Residents, Fellows, and new MIG specialists: Review of the fundamentals and advanced topics of laparoscopic surgery. Exploration of new modalities for training in minimally invasive surgery. 

2014 Sacral Neuromodulation Fellows Course, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN: Comprehensive course on details of sacral neuromodulation including review of the evidence, candidate selection, procedure, and post procedure management

2015 Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Fellows Course, Da Vinci Surgery, Atlanta, GA: A detailed instructional course on the robotic sacrocolpopexy. Reviewed various surgical approaches and practiced on cadaver models. 

2015 RCOG Pelvic floor, Anorectal Ultrasound Masterclass/ Fellowship London, UK:

Intensive course on pelvic floor and anal ultrasonagraphy techniques using 3D and 4D imaging modalities. Course focused on pelvic floor trauma including levator ani injuries, anal sphincter injuries, and other pathologic findings on pelvic floor ultrasound. Mentored by Dr. Abdul Sultan and Ranee Thakar. 

2016 Medical Spanish Pre-Intermediate Course, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Chicago: Intensive course (>30hours) focused on learning the specific medical terminology needed to care for Spanish speaking patients. Extensive dialogue with a focus on medical terminology.

2016 Exxcellence in Clinical Research, The Foundation for Exxcellence in Women’s Health Care: Week-long course focused on clinical design, epidemiology, research methods, and data analysis.

2017-2018 Rwanda IOWD Fistula Surgery Mission: Travel to Rwanda each year to help diagnosis and repair fistulas. Through this commitment, I learn a great deal about global health and how to overcome barriers to care in resource limited areas.

2018 UCRC San Francisco, CA: Conference focused on enhancing the robotic training for our residents and fellows. Focus on collaboration in the entire University of California System.

2018 Da Vinci Surgery: Academic Executive Session. New York, NY: Conference focused on improving efficiency, quality, and education in robotics. Strategies for developing a robotics curriculum.

2019-2020 Leaders and Scholars Development Seminars: Lectures/workshops geared toward development of OB/GYN educational leaders. The series requires completion of an intensive educational project designed to enhance the welfare of trainees at your institution.

2020 Optimizing Robotic Education. Los Angeles, CA: Conference focused on standardization and implementation of a robotic curriculum.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2017- Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division of Urogynecology

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

Medical Student Education

2017- Global Health Interest Group Lecturer: Discussed the diagnosis, management, and treatment of obstetric fistulas in resource poor settings. Counseled students on the ethics of global health endeavors.

2017- PACE Clerkship Preceptor: I provided weekly mentorship for a first year medical student learning how to perform a successful history and physical examination. 

2017- Prolapse and Obstetric Lacerations Lecturer: provide a flipped classroom lecture on these topics to every group of clerkship students.

2017- Intern Boot Camp: I helped facilitate and organize a two-day course preparing our MS4 students for the start of their internship. In addition to didactics, the workshop included models for teaching CS, IUD placement, laparoscopy, PPH, suturing, laceration repair.

2017- Assistant Clerkship Director: I aided the associate clerkship director in both the logistical and educational efforts for the clerkship. These including mid-clerkship reviews, several lectures on pelvic anatomy/pelvic examinations, development of simulation based workshops.

2018- Career Mentorship: I mentored students as they applied for OB/GYN residencies—reviewing applications and performing mock interviews for students.

2018- Pre-Sub Intern Boot Camp: UC Irvine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Resident/Fellow Education

2017- Teaching activities include conducting teaching rounds, supervising the clinical activities, and giving lectures to the medical students, residents, and fellows. Topics include: 

• Anatomy/Obstetrical Injuries, etc. and Breast and Pelvic Exam: Lecture given to the 3rd year rotating medical students on the UC Irvine OB/GYN Clerkship every six weeks.  
• Robotic Dry Labs: Intensive simulation based course given to the UC Irvine OB/GYN residents three per year. 
• Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Laceration Workshop: A simulation based workshop given to the UC Irvine OB/GYN residents using videos and beef tongues on how to repair these laceration well.
• Surgical Management of Posterior Wall Rectovaginal Fistula: Lecture given to UC Irvine FPMRS fellows.
• Urinary Retention: Lecture given to UC Irvine FPMRS fellows.
• Surgical Education Grand Rounds: Lecture given to the entire department as part of the faculty development series.
• Hands-on Simulation Course: A simulation based full day workshop given to the all Southern California FPMRS fellows.  

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Medical Student Education

2014-2015 Medical Student Lecturer: I spear-headed an interactive case-based didactic with educational objectives on pelvic floor disorders, including prolapse and urinary incontinence, which my team provided for third year medical students during their Obstetrics and Gynecology core rotation.

2014-2015 Problem Based Learning Facilitator: I was selected by the medical school to serve as a facilitator in the second year medical student Problem-Based Learning Course on Genitourinary System.  I developed educational learning objectives and facilitated problem based case discussions and worked closely with students to provide feedback on effective teaching strategies while they mastered pathophysiology and diagnosis of gynecologic disorders. 

Resident Education

2014-15 Cadaver Lab Facilitator: I led third year obstetrics & gynecology residents in cadaveric dissection with a focus on pelvic floor anatomy.  I taught them surgical approaches and complications in the context of anatomical relationships.  

2015 CREOG Review Lecturer: I developed in a departmental lecture and question session to prepare obstetrics & gynecology residents for their yearly in-service, CREOG examination.

2015 Laparoscopic Pig Lab Facilitator: I instructed residents on laparoscopic surgical approaches and complications. I provided guided instruction on various laparoscopic instruments and simulated surgical emergencies such as a major vascular laceration. 

2016 Research Mentor: I mentored a second year resident on her research project evaluating the consent process for operative deliveries. Specifically, I helped this resident perform a thorough review of literature, obtain IRB approval, design a survey, and create appropriate data collection tools on RedCap.

2016 Basic Laparoscopy Simulation: I facilitated a laparoscopic simulation program for first year residents. I instructed residents on safe methods for entry, appropriate laparoscopic tools, steps for salpingectomy, and fundamentals of laparoscopy (FLS).

2016-2017 Third and Fourth Degree Laceration Workshop Facilitator: I created a beef tongue model to teach obstetric laceration repair to junior residents and provided education on evidence based repair techniques and management of complications.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Medical Student Education

2010 Problem Based Learning Facilitator: I was selected by the medical school to serve as a facilitator in the second year medical student Problem-Based Learning Course on Reproductive Biology. I developed educational learning objectives and facilitated problem based case discussions and worked closely with students to provide feedback on effective teaching strategies while they mastered pathophysiology and diagnosis of menstrual disorders.

Continuing Medical Education on Medical Education

2014 Teaching to Teach: I participated in a workshop for residents on the most effective techniques for teaching medical students and junior residents.

PROFFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

Honors and Awards

2002-2005 Arts & Sciences Scholar, Washington University in St. Louis

2005 Lock and Chain Sophomore Honorary, Washington University in St. Louis

2005 Sigma Xi Honor Society

2005 Summa Cum Laude, Washington University in St. Louis

2007 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Alumni Association International Medicine Award

2007 Merit Award, Dean’s Summer Research Program, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

2008-2009 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Alumni Association Scholarship

2009 Alpha Omega Alpha

2010 Edward I Curtiss Award for service and leadership

2014 Stanford University Hospital: Award for Surgical Excellence

2014 American Gynecological Club/Gynaecological Visiting Society (RCOG) Fellowship

2015 Excellence in Medical Student Education Teaching Award

2017-2018 Best Medical Student Clerkship Award (Assistant Clerkship Director)

2019 APGO Leaders and Scholars Award

Presentations

• Mueller M, Elborono D, Dave BA, Leader-Cramer A, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Johnson L, Kenton K. Postoperative appointments: which ones count? Oral poster at 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Orlando, FL. March 2015.

• Leader-Cramer A, Kenton K, Dave BA, Gosset D, Johnson L, Mueller M, Lewicky Gaupp C. Timing of return to intercourse after obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Oral poster at 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Orlando, FL. March 2015.

• Dave BA, Jaber C, Leader-Cramer A, Higgins N, Mueller M, Johnson LL, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. Effect of anesthesia type on perioperative outcomes for midurethral sling. Oral poster at 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Orlando, FL. March 2015.

• Leader-Cramer A, Kenton K, Dave BA, Mueller M, Lewicky-Gaupp C. Persistent urinary symptoms one year postpartum in women sustaining an obstetric anal sphincter injury. Oral poster at 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urogynecology Society, Seattle, WA. October 2015.

• Dave BA, Leader-Cramer A, Mueller M, Johnson LL, Kenton K, Lewicky-Gaupp C.

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries after operative versus spontaneous delivery—Is there a difference in pelvic floor symptoms? Oral presentation at 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society, Seattle, WA. October 2015.

• Leader-Cramer A, Dave BA, Bochenska K, Mueller M, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenotn K. Risk Factors for 30-Day Perioperative Complications for Total Vaginal Hysterectomy. Oral Poster at 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Palm Springs, CA. April 2016.

• Dave BA, Leader-Cramer A, Bochenska K, Mueller, M, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. The wasted vaginal hysterectomy—an argument for tracking in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Oral presentation at 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Palm Springs, CA. April 2016. 

• Dave BA, Alverdy A, Kenton K, Mueller MG, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Leader-Cramer, Bochenska K, Abernethy MG. Natural History of OAB symptoms at the time of midurethral sling placement. Oral poster at 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urogynecology Society, Denver, CO. October 2016.

• Leader-Cramer A, Mueller M, Dave BA, Bochenska K, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. “Hysterectomy, Friend or Foe When Combined with Laparoscopic Colpopexy,” Oral poster at 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urogynecology Society, Denver, CO. October 2016.

• Bochenska K, Leader-Cramer A, Mueller M, Dave BA, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. “Surgical Intervention for Pelvic Floor Disorders Does Not Increase Complication Rates in Women Undergoing Surgery for Gynecologic Malignancies,” Oral poster at 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urogynecology Society, Denver, CO. October 2016.

• K Buono, E Whitcomb, N Guaderrama, E Lee, J Ihara, N Sudol, F Lane, J Lee, B Davé-Heliker, T Brueseke. “Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Effect of Patient Education on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Prolapse Surgery” Oral poster at the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, FL. July 2020.

Memberships and Service in Professional Services

2010- Alpha Omega Alpha

2010- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

2013- American Urogynecologic Society

2014- Society for Gynecologic Surgeons, Associate Member

2016-2017 Society for Gynecologic Surgeons, Pelvic Anatomy Group 3D Imaging

2017-2019 Robotic Committee, St. Joseph Hospital

2017- AUGS Education Committee

2017- UCI OR Executive Committee

Service as Journal Reviewer

2015- International Urogynecology Journal

2018- American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE

2017- Global Health Interest Group Lecturer. University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine.

2017- Patient-Centered Clerkship (PACE), Preceptor. University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine.

Department

2017-2018 UCI Operating Room Committee

2017- 2018 Assistant OB/GYN Clerkship Director 

2018- Career Mentorship, OB/GYN Medical Students

2019- Director of Resident Surgical Education

Community

Global Health Experience

2007 Lusaka, Zambia: Educated women at the Mtendere antenatal clinic about mother to child transmission of HIV. Engaged women in discussion about their antenatal care, labor, and delivery. Volunteered at the Mother Teresa AIDS orphanage. Observed the differences in healthcare between the private and public health care sector in Zambia. 

2009 Swaziland: Traveled to Swaziland with Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew and Project Africa Global. Acted as the first assistant on obstetric and gynecological procedures. Received formal education on medical care in developing nations. Delivered a lecture on Nutrition and HIV.  Worked in rural clinics with pediatricians, surgeons, and internists.

2016-2017 Rwanda IOWD Fistula Surgery Mission: Provided medical and surgical care for patients with fistulas and pelvic floor disorders. We also instructed the local physicians on surgical techniques and the importance of pre and postoperative management. Co-authored a grant for an educational program focusing on cesarean section after labor to minimize the number of uterovesical or cervicovesical fistulas.

CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND RESEARCH AWARDS

Previous Research Support:

Evergreen Invitational Women’s Health Grant Bhumy Dave (PI)

“Vaginal Electrical Stimulation for Postpartum neuromuscular Recovery (VESPR)”

A randomized placebo controlled trial investigating the role of electrical stimulation in neuromuscular recovery in women who have sustained an obstetric anal sphincter injury.

Role: PI

Funding Level: $103,000 (2015-2016)

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles, Peer Reviewed

• Conti AC, Maas JW Jr, Muglia LM, Davé BA, Vogt SK, Tran TT. Distinct regional and subcellular localization of adenylyl cyclases type 1 and 8 in mouse brain. Neuroscience. 2007 May; 146(2):713-29. PMCID: PMC1939925.

• Conti AC, Maas JW Jr, Moulder KL, Jiang X, Davé BA, Mennerick S, Muglia LJ. Adenylyl cyclases 1 and 8 initiate a presynaptic homeostatic response to ethanol treatment. PLoS One. 2009 May 27;4(5):e5697. PMCID: PMC2682654.

• Chen, B, Davé B. Challenges and future prospects for tissue engineering in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Curr Urol Rep. 2014 Aug;15(8):425. PMID: 24993035.

• Davé BA, Leader-Cramer A, Mueller M, Johnson LL, Kenton K, Lewicky-Gaupp C. Anal Sphincter Injuries After Operative Vaginal Versus Spontaneous Delivery-Is There a Difference in Postpartum Symptoms? Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jul-Aug;22(4):194-8. PMID: 26945270.

• Davé BA, Jaber C, Leader-Cramer A, Higgins N, Mueller M, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. Effect of anesthesia type on perioperative outcomes with a midurethral sling. Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Sep;27(9):1327-32. PMID: 26811113.

• Leader-Cramer A, Kenton K, Davé B, Gossett DR, Mueller M, Lewicky-Gaupp C. Factors Associated With Timing of Return to Intercourse After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries. J Sex Med. 2016 Oct;13(10):1523-9. PMID: 27497647.

• Mueller MG, Elborno D, Davé BA, Leader-Cramer A, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. Postoperative appointments: which ones count? Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Dec;27(12):1873-1877. PMID: 27311601.

• Davé BA, Boller AM. Mesh-Is Less More? JAMA Surg. 2017 Mar 1;152(3):263-264. PMID: 27902812.

• Bochenska K, Leader-Cramer A, Mueller M, Davé B, Alverdy A, Kenton K. Perioperative complications following colpocleisis with and without concomitant vaginal hysterectomy. Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Nov;28(11):1671-1675. PMID: 28470415. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00192-017-3340-5.pdf

• Geynisman-Tan J, Brown O, Mueller M, Leader-Cramer A, Dave B, Bochenska K, Collins S, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. Changing Referral Patterns to Urogynecology. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan/Feb;24(1):48-50. PMID: 28430727. https://journals.lww.com/jpelvicsurgery/Abstract/2018/01000/Changing_Referral_Patterns_to_Urogynecology.9.aspx

• Geynisman-Tan J, Dave-Heliker B, Bochenska K, Collins S, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Mueller M, Kenton K. Duration of Catheterization After Retropubic Midurethral Sling. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar 5. 2019 Sep/Oct;25(5):369-371. PMID: 29509646. https://journals.lww.com/jpelvicsurgery/Abstract/2019/09000/Duration_of_Catheterization_After_Retropubic.8.aspx

• Bochenska K, Mueller M, Geynisman-Tan J, Leader-Cramer A, Davé B, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. Concomitant Repair of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women Undergoing Surgery for Gynecologic Malignancies. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Apr 4. 2019 Sep/Oct;25(5):362-364. PMID: 29621040. https://journals.lww.com/jpelvicsurgery/Abstract/2019/09000/Concomitant_Repair_of_Pelvic_Floor_Disorders_in.6.aspx

• Geynisman-Tan J, Kenton K, Leader-Cramer A, Dave B, Bochenska K, Mueller M, Collins SA, Lewicky-Gaupp C. Anal Penetrative Intercourse as a Risk Factor for Fecal Incontinence. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 May/Jun;24(3):252-255. PMID: 28248849. https://journals.lww.com/jpelvicsurgery/Abstract/2018/05000/Anal_Penetrative_Intercourse_as_a_Risk_Factor_for.10.aspx

• Smithling KR, Adams-Piper EE, Tran A AM, Davé BA, Chu CM, Chan RC, Antosh DD, Gutman RE. Efficacy of Repeat Midurethral Sling for Persistent or Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Fellows Pelvic Research Network Study. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jul 11. Nov/Dec 2019;25(6):430-433. PMID: 30694873. https://journals.lww.com/jpelvicsurgery/Abstract/2019/11000/Efficacy_of_Repeat_Midurethral_Sling_for.6.aspx

• Buono K, Davé-Heliker B. Mechanical inserts for the treatment of faecal incontinence: A systematic review. Arab J Urol. 2019 Apr 8;17(1):69-76. PMCID: PMC6583709. https://doi.org/10.1080/2090598X.2019.1589776 

Abstracts and Posters

• Dave BA. Factors influencing Voluntary Counseling and HIV Testing (VCT) acceptability among pregnant women at the Mtendere Clinic in Lusaka, Zambia. Non-oral poster at Science 2007. Pittsburgh, PA. May 2010.

• Mueller M, Peri M, Dave BA, Leader-Cramer A, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Johnson L, Kenton K. The pain associated with allergies in a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery clinic. Non-oral poster at Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Winter Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. February 2015.

• Dave BA, Jaber C, Leader-Cramer A, Higgins N, Mueller M, Johnson LL, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Kenton K. General Anesthesia for midurethral sling: To paralyze or not? Non-oral poster at Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Winter Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. February 2015.

• Johnson LL, Dave BA, Jaber C, Leader-Cramer A, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Mueller M, Kenton K. Duration of catheterization following retropubic midurethral sling surgery. Non-oral poster at 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Orlando, FL. March 2015.

• Dave BA, Abernethy M, Hamptom-Marcell J, Alverdy A, Rosenfeld A, Leader-Cramer A, Bochenska K, Gottel N, Mueller, M, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Gilbert J, Kenton K. Lactobacillus in the urinary microbiome of women with stress urinary incontinence. Non-oral poster at Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Winter Meeting. New Orleans, LA. February 2016.

• Bochenska K, Leader-Cramer A, Mueller MG, Dave B, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Alverdy A, Kenton K. Non oral poster at Perioperative Complications Following Colpocleisis with Concomitant Vaginal Hysterectomy. Non-oral poster at 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Palm Springs, CA. April 2016.

LANGUAGES

English Gujarati  Spanish

Fluent speaking, reading and writing Fluent speaking Limited Working Proficiency