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Shariska Harrington, M.D.

  1. Gynecologic Oncologist
  2. Gynecologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Shariska P. Harrington, M.D., is a fellowship-trained Gynecologic Oncologist, specializing in the surgical care of women with gynecologic cancers and women at increased risk of gynecologic cancer. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Her clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:

  • Gynecologic cancer
  • Complex adnexal masses
  • Lower genital tract dysplasia
  • Large uterine masses/fibroids
  • Cancer risk reduction in BRCA carriers, Lynch syndrome
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding — minimally invasive hysterectomy

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Harrington looks forward to increased engagement in research and education since joining Mayo Clinic in 2024. Her research interests include health equity, early detection of endometrial cancer, mixed methods research and novel therapeutics.

  1. 2022
    Fellowship - Gynecologic OncologyUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
  2. 2020
    Postdoctoral Training - TL1 Postdoctoral Clinical and Translational Research Training ProgramUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
  3. 2020
    Masters of Clinical Research - Master of Science in Clinical ResearchUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
  4. 2019
    Postdoctoral Research FellowshipUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
  5. 2018
    Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyHenry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University
  6. 2016
    Visiting Resident - Felix Rutledge Fellowship Resident Rotation in Gynecologic OncologyMD Anderson Cancer Center
  7. 2014
    Research InternshipCharles R Drew University of Medicine and Science - Jaydutt Vagdama PhD - Division of Cancer Research and Training
  8. 2014
    Doctor of Medicine - Health Disparities ThesisDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA-CDU
  9. 2014
    Medical SchoolCedars-Sinai Medical Center - Christine Walsh MD, Women's Cancer Program - ASCO Medical Student Rotation Awardee
  10. 2013
    Visiting Student - Harvard Medical School Visiting Clerkship Program in Gynecologic Oncology Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
  11. 2010
    Research TrainingNational Institutes of Health - Biomedical Research Training Program for Individuals from Underprivileged Groups - Julie Donaldson, PhD, National Health Lung and Blood Institute
  12. 2008
    BA - Bachelor of Arts in Biological SciencesUniversity of Chicago
  13. 2007
    Research AssistantUniversity of Chicago - Stephon Kron, MD PhD, Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research

Certifications

  1. 2022
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Diversity in Clinical Trials Research ProgramNational Medical Fellowships, Inc.
  2. 2020
    Underrepresented Minority ProgramSociety for Reproductive Investigation
  3. 2020
    Young Investigator Award in Honor of Laurel Rice, MDFoundation for Women's Cancer
  4. 2019
    Ann & Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator AwardOvarian Cancer Research Alliance
  5. 2019
    TL1 Postdoctoral Clinical and Translational Research Training Program AwardUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
  6. 2019
    NICHD Clinician Scientist MeetingNational Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
  7. 2019
    FellowshipTransdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Training
  8. 2019
    Scholar ProgramResidents as Teachers
  9. 2018
    Award for Outstanding Performance on CREOG In-Service ExaminationCouncil on Resident Education on Obstetrics & Gynecology (CREOG)
  10. 2018
    3rd place poster competitionUniversity of Kansas Cancer Center Symposium
  11. 2018
    Hippocrates AwardResident Who Best Practices Art of Medicine
  12. 2017
    Scholar in Training AwardAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  13. 2013
    ScholarNational Medical Fellowships, Inc.
  14. 2013
    Medical Student Rotation AwardASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation
  15. 2013
    Kaiser ScholarshipCharles Drew University School of Medicine
  16. 2013
    ScholarshipPfizer Minority Medical School
  17. 2011
    Jesse Barber Medical ScholarshipUnitedHealthCare
  18. 2011
    ScholarshipAssociation of Black Women Physicians
  19. 2011
    ScholarshipMiller-Lawrence Medical and Dental Society
  20. 2011
    Minority ScholarAmerican Medical Association
  21. 2007
    Richter Internship Support GrantUniversity of Chicago
  22. 2006
    ScholarProgram in Physical and Chemical Biology
  23. 2004
    Merit Scholarship RecipientContinuum Care, Inc.
  24. 2004
    RecipientRobert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  2. 2024 - present
    MemberNational Medical Association
  3. 2018 - 2020
    MemberBlack History Month Advisory Committee
  4. 2018 - 2019
    MemberHealth Equity Task Force - University of Kansas Cancer Center
  5. 2017 - 2018
    MemberWomen's Health Department Quality and Safety Committee
  6. 2016 - 2018
    Mentor - OBGYN HF ClerkshipWayne State University School of Medicine
  7. 2016 - 2018
    MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  8. 2016 - present
    MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  9. 2013 - 2014
    Social Chair - Class of 2014Charles Drew University
  10. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  11. 2011 - 2012
    Co-Treasurer - CDU ChapterStudent National Medical Association

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