Dr. Vivian Sung

Professor

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Biography

Vivian W. Sung, MD, MPH, is a urogynecologist at Women & Infants Hospital and an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island. She received her BS from the University of California, Irvine, her MD from Tufts University, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Magee-Womens Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sung completed a dual fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Epidemiology and Clinical Trials at Brown Medical School. She has received multiple NIH grant awards focused on patient outcomes and clinical trials in female pelvic floor disorders and is currently the Principal Investigator for NICHD funded Pelvic Floor Disorders Network at Brown/Women Infants Clinical Site, leading multi-centered clinical surgical trials. Her research interests involve critical evaluations and the translation of new and existing practices related to female pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Sung has served in numerous national and international leadership positions, including as President of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons from 2016 to 2017. Her work aims to improve care for women with pelvic floor disorders through the translation of research into clinical guidelines.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Brown Medical School • Providence, RI

Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows in Obstetrics and Gynecology focusing on clinical surgical care and research methods.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Brown Medical School • Providence, RI

Engaged in teaching and research in obstetrics and gynecology.

Fellow

— Present

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University • Providence, RI

Completed fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.

Resident Physician

— Present

Magee-Womens Hospital/University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Awards

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Outstanding Teaching Resident Award

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Young Investigator's Award Winner

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Excellence in Women's Health Research Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics