Biographical summary
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 cancers — endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal 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 has extensive research engagement. Her research interests include health equity, early detection of endometrial cancer, mixed methods research, translational sciences and novel therapeutics.
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Education
- 2022
Fellowship - Gynecologic OncologyUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2020
Postdoctoral Training - TL1 Postdoctoral Clinical and Translational Research Training ProgramUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2020
Masters of Clinical Research - Master of Science in Clinical ResearchUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2019
Postdoctoral Research FellowshipUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2018
Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyHenry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University
- 2014
Doctor of Medicine - Health Disparities ThesisDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA-CDU
- 2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Biological SciencesUniversity of Chicago
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2024
Gynecologic OncologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2022
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2025
Betsey, Lucy, and Anarcha Editorial Mentorship Program Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2025
Health Care Access Fellowship NRG Oncology
- 2022
Diversity in Clinical Trials Research ProgramNational Medical Fellowships, Inc.
- 2020
Young Investigator Award in Honor of Laurel Rice, MDFoundation for Women's Cancer
- 2019
Ann & Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator AwardOvarian Cancer Research Alliance
- 2011
Minority ScholarAmerican Medical Association
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
- 2024 - present
MemberNational Medical Association
- 2016 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
Publications