Codispoti co-authors study on resources for the transition to residency in Journal of Graduate Medical Education

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, PGY-4, co-authored a new study published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education examining how first-year ob-gyn residents use and experience resources designed to help them transition from medical school to residency. Codispoti co-authored the article wi... more

Grand Rounds: Shapiro Summer Research students present research projects

On August 20, 2026, students in the Shapiro Summer Research Program presented their summer research projects in obstetrics and gynecology. The 10 students shared their research methods, findings, and preliminary results across a variety of topics, including reproductive health, maternal health, urogynecology, infertility, rur... more

Zhang discusses gynecologic cancer awareness with WBAY

Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with Wisconsin media about gynecologic cancer risk factors, screening gaps, and early warning signs during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. In “Doctors urge awareness of gynecologic cancer risk factors as awareness month begins,” a... more

Cutler publishes study in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Co-authors include Corinne M. Hale; Laura Jacques, MD; Eliza Bennett, MD; and Jenny A. Higgins, PhD, MPH.In “‘Are We Allowed ... more

Women’s Healthcast: Postpartum Mental Health, featuring Ryan McDonald, MD

In the late summer of 2026, postpartum mental health has received increased attention in the news. The Women’s Healthcast re-shared a conversation about common postpartum mental health concerns, including postpartum depression and anxiety.Ryan McDonald, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn,... more

Ochoa matches into Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn Camila Ochoa, MD, PGY-4, who matched into Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship!Ochoa will depart for Oregon Health and Science University for URPS fellowship in the summer of 2027, following graduation from ob-gyn residency. Congratulations on this exciting car... more

Welcome Cathryn McBride, incoming Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellow

The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is excited to share that Cathryn (Catie) McBride, DO, matched into the URPS Fellowship Program! Dr. McBride will join the department in August 2027. McBride attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University; she is currently completing ob-gyn residency at As... more

Schmidt to serve as co-investigator on R01 grant to study infertility causes

Congratulations to Jenna Schmidt, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences! Schmidt will be a sub-principal investigator on a R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Kenichiro Taniguchi, PhD, associate professor in the Medical College of Wisc... more

Embryologists from across US attend 27th annual Clinical Embryologists Summit

The UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought 90 reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists from around the country to Madison for the 27th Annual Clinical Embryologists Summit (CES) Conference, held August 28-29, 2026.The CES Conference is an annual event designed to give participants an informal setting to share ideas and... more
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