Versha A Pleasant, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Available to mentor
Versha A Pleasant, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Center Memberships
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • MD
      Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., 2016
    • Certificate
      Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., 2012
    • MPH
      Yale University School of Public Health, New Haven, 2006
    • BA
      University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2004
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      The Importance of Discussing the History of Racism in Medical Student Education.
      Pleasant V, Kotian A, Hammoud MM, Maben-Feaster R. Clin Obstet Gynecol, 2024 Sep 1; 67 (3): 499 - 511. DOI:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000879
      PMID: 39061123
    • Journal Article
      A Public Health Emergency: Breast Cancer Among Black Communities in the United States.
      Pleasant V. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 2024 Mar; 51 (1): 69 - 103. DOI:10.1016/j.ogc.2023.11.001
      PMID: 38267132
    • Chapter
      Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Ernst S, O'Brien K, Rosen M. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America,
    • Chapter
      Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Ernst S, O'Brien K, Rosen M. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America,
    • Presentation
      Gynecologic Care of Black Breast Cancer Survivors.
      Pleasant V. 2024 Mar; DOI:10.1007/s12609-024-00527-4
      PMID: 38725438
    • Presentation
      Gynecologic Care of Black Breast Cancer Survivors.
      Pleasant V. 2024 Mar; DOI:10.1007/s12609-024-00527-4
      PMID: 38725438
    • Journal Article
      Obstetrics and Gynecology Care in Latinx Communities.
      Hamilton FL, Pleasant V. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 2024 Mar; 51 (1): 105 - 124. DOI:10.1016/j.ogc.2023.11.007
      PMID: 38267122
    • Journal Article
      The Time is Now: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
      Pleasant V. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 2024 Mar; 51 (1): xiii - xvii. DOI:10.1016/j.ogc.2023.11.004
      PMID: 38267134
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