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

Jacques publishes values clarification study in JAMA Network Open

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, is the first author on a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Co-authors include Elise Cowley, MD, PhD; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; Jacquelyn Askins, BA; and Anna Altshuler, MD, MPH.In “Experiences of Perinatal Personnel with Values Clari... more

Zhang, Jacques publish article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Ran Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new article published in Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Madelyn Frey, MPH; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; and Lena Swander... more

STAC-MyHeart research team publish new studies in Pregnancy and JAMA Network Open

The Staying Healthy After Childbirth-My Hypertension Education and Reaching Target (STAC-MyHeart) research team published two articles that look at the same data set from qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Buchholz and colleagues publish an article in PregnancyKristine Buchholz, PhD, MPH, clinical research manager in ... more
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