Jacques publishes in AJOG
A new article in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology analyzed posts on Reddit to help better document peoples’ decision-making processes regarding abortion modality.
“Medication or … more
Contents tagged with Academic Specialists in ObGyn
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Brown, Williams edit book on older women’s health
What happens when two world-class experts on menopause and pelvic floor disorders work together? They literally write the book on older women’s health concerns.
Heidi Brown, MD, MAS, of our … more
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Congratulations to winners of 2021 UW Ob-Gyn department awards!
On June 24, 2021, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing educational, research and administrative accomplishments throughout the year. The ceremony started by … more
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McDonald published in Neurotoxicology and Teratology
Ryan McDonald, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, co-authored a recent publication in Neurotoxicology and Teratology!
“A socioecological framework for engaging … more
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Farewell to nurse midwives Kiley Hewett and Carol Carr
The UW Ob-Gyn certified nurse midwife team has announced two upcoming departures. Please join us in thanking these wonderful nurse midwives for the exceptional care they provided during their time … more
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Grand Rounds: Sampene presents “Leveraging Quality Improvement to Promote Health Equity”
Katie Sampene, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Leveraging Quality Improvement to Promote Health Equity” to the department on May … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Yemane discusses transgender health care in ob-gyn settings
Ruth Yemane, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, is one of our department’s leading experts in gender affirming surgery and gynecologic care for transgender people. … more
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Williams promoted to Associate Professor (CHS)
We are thrilled to announce that UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD has been promoted to Associate Professor (CHS)! The UW the School of Medicine and … more
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McDonald published in Neurotoxicology and Teratology
Congratulations to Ryan McDonald, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, who recently co-authored an article published in Neurotoxicology and Teratology!
The paper “ … more
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Jennings shares insights on HPV and Pap testing with Insider
In a new article from Insider, Ashley Jennings, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, helps answer some common questions about Pap and HPV testing.
Jennings helps … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Emergency Contraception, featuring Molly Lepic
Discussions around emergency contraception often include some myths and misunderstandings. Even the nickname of the morning-after pill gives us an inaccurate sense of emergency contraception’s … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Jacques talks Vulvar Health, Care and Cleaning
On the latest episode of the UW Ob-Gyn podcast, Laura Jacques, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, discussed vulvar health, care and cleaning. She talked about how to care for … more
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Racine published in Wisconsin Medical Journal
A new study published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal by UW Ob-Gyn maternal-fetal medicine fellow Jenna Racine, MD sought to survey birthing centers in Wisconsin to better understand barriers to … more
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Wagar published in Green Journal
In a new publication in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, UW Ob-Gyn resident Matt Wagar, MD, PGY-3 compared operative outcomes of postpartum tubal ligation and bilateral salpingectomy. Co- … more
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UW Ob-Gyn brings research, developments to 2021 SMFM Conference
Faculty, residents, fellows, researchers and more brought numerous posters and presentations to the virtual 2021 Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting at the end of January! Learn more … more
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Antony’s OBLido study published in AJOG MFM
A study by Katie Antony, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Maternal-Fetal Medicine! Jackie Adams, MD, of … more
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Williams talks vaginal atrophy prevention with Health Central
UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD spoke with Health Central for an article on preventing and lessening vaginal atrophy with menopause.
In the … more
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Gaston, Hoppe, Spencer earn UW Health Excellence Awards
Three faculty from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn were honored at the UW Health Physician Excellence Awards ceremony on December 7, 2020. The virtual ceremony recognized recipients of 17 excellence … more
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Higgins, Schmuhl, Wautlet, Rice publish in American Journal of Public Health
Findings from a UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity study on how doctors view access to abortion has been published in the December issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
In the … more
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Sampene promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
Our sincere congratulations to Katherine Sampene, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The SMPH Clinician Teacher Track Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed … more
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Wautlet matches into UC Denver MFM fellowship!
We’re so proud to announce that Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, matched into the University of Colorado Denver Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship! … more
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Gaston earns UW Health Rising Star Clinical Educator award!
Luther Gaston, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, earned the UW Health Physician Excellence Rising Star – Clinical Educator Award! Huge congratulations on this … more
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Jacques publishes in Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey
In a new publication in Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, Laura Jacques, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn reviews available evidence to compile best practices for … more
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Bozzuto publishes executive summary of Early-Onset Breast Cancer Evidence Review Conference, commentary
In 2018, Laura Bozzuto, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was invited to join the ACOG Breast Cancer Evidence Review Panel to review the current evidence on how best … more
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Williams shares important mammogram info with InStyle
UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD spoke with InStyle about important breast health updates in September.
In “Everything You Need to Know Before … more
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Welcome Camille Ladanyi, MD
Camille Ladanyi, MD, has joined the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn as a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. Her clinical interests include endometriosis, chronic pelvic … more
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Grand Rounds: Badger Bytes Contraception presentations
On August 20, 2020, three panelists presented brief lectures for the Badger Bytes Grand Rounds session themed around contraception.
Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic … more
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Jacques published in journal Contraception
Laura Jacques, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, published an article in a recent edition of the journal Contraception!
In “Complication rates of dilation and … more
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Williams, Brown are collaborators on UW ICTR D&I Research pilot award
Huge congratulations to UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD, and Heidi Brown, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and … more
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Carr reaches 30 years of service!
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations and deep gratitude to Carol Carr, CNM, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Carr recently passed an important career … more
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Shapiro passes Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner boards
Huge congratulations to Nicole Shapiro, CNM, WHNP-BC, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Shapiro passed board exams to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in July 20 … more
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Williams, Brown published in journal Menopause
A new article by UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD and Heidi Brown, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive … more
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Posters, presentations and abstracts from 2020 ACOG conference in Green Journal
While the 2020 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists annual meeting, scheduled for late April this year, was canceled, many people in our department had research accepted to present. … more
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Women’s Healthcast REPLAY: Yemane discusses LGBT health care
For many LGBT people, past discrimination or concerns about discrimination from medical professionals can deter them from seeking health care.
On an episode of the Women’s Healthcast originally … more
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Congratulations to all 2020 UW Ob-Gyn Department Award winners!
The annual UW Ob-Gyn Department Awards Ceremony is an important fixture on our calendar – an opportunity to say goodbye to those leaving, extend a warm welcome to the residents, fellow, and … more
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Williams answers questions on bleeding after sex for InStyle
It’s a common question that can nonetheless be scary to ask: is it normal to experience some bleeding after sex?
Makeba Williams, MD, director of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Clinical Safety and COVID-19
Our healthcare system mounted a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, which included pausing or delaying some non-essential or elective care, ramping up telehealth or video visits, … more
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Midwives changing lives – with HPV vaccines
Great news in our ongoing quest to improve HPV vaccination rates and prevent cervical cancer! According to HPV data in the EHR, the UW Health midwives are doing an incredible job making sure … more
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Iruretagoyena and Williams discuss pregnancy and COVID on WPR
UW Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Director Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, and Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Wiliams, MD joined the Wisconsin Public Radio … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Kelly on why teens should visit the gynecologist
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association-Internal Medicine found that many teen girls and young women may receive unnecessary pelvic exams and Pap tests.
On this … more
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UW Ob-Gyn presentations and more at 2020 CREOG/APGO meeting
In late February, faculty and residents from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought posters and presentations to the 2020 CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Just a few of their incredible … more
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Rodzak promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
Our congratulations to Jeffrey Rodzak, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW SMPH Clinician Teacher Track Appointments and Promotions Committee voted to promote … more
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Lick promoted to Clinical Professor
Huge congratulations to Jay Lick, DO, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! In late February, the SMPH Clinician Teacher Track Appointments and Promotions Committee … more
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Gaston promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
Our sincere congratulations to Luther Gaston, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! In late February, the SMPH Clinician Teacher Track Appointments and Promotions … more
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Jacques wins oral abstract award at CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting
Huge congratulations to Laura Jacques, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Jacques presented the oral abstract “Care Across the Life Cycle: Results of an Integrated … more
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Peace and Jennings to present poster at ASCCP
Ashley Jennings, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and UW Ob-Gyn resident Stephanie Peace, MD, PGY-3 will present a poster at the 2020 ASCCP Scientific Meeting on … more
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Williams and Iruretagoyena selected for UW Health Physician Leadership Development program
Congratulations to UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD, and Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Director Igor Iruretagoyena, MD! Both incredible … more
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Bennett discusses birth control and fertility with Brava Magazine
Eliza Bennett, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Brava Magazine as part of a multi-page feature on women’s sexual and reproductive health.
In “A User’s … more
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Residents, faculty visit Capitol for WI Doctor Day
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, UW Ob-Gyn residents and faculty attended the Wisconsin Medical Society’s annual Wisconsin Doctor Day event at the Wisconsin State Capital.
The 2020 event added … more
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Wautlet to present at ACOG2020
Congratulations to Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Wautlet will be presenting two abstracts at the American College of Obstetricians and … more
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Williams was a top 10% reviewer for Green Journal in 2019
In 2019, UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD, served as a peer reviewer for the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. After the journal evaluated its … more
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Wautlet, Antony’s AJP Reports paper one of the most read!
A publication co-authored by Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and Katie Antony, MD, of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, is one of the … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Jennings shares facts and fiction of ectopic pregnancies
Ectopic pregnancies – pregnancies that implant and start to grow outside the uterus – can be quite dangerous and often require swift treatment. So why are some legislators around the country … more
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Williams supports Women in Medicine symposium
In November, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health hosted its first-ever Women in Medicine and Science Symposium, and UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba … more
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Wautlet talks pregnancy nausea with Insider
Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Insider about pregnancy-related nausea, dispelling some myths:
““Despite the name "morning sickness," … more
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Williams presents Grand Rounds at Penn State
On October 2, 2019, UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD, gave a Grand Rounds lecture to the Penn State College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and … more
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Women's Healthcast: Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risk
About one in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Laura Bozzuto, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn … more
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Sharp shares Hope After Loss information on NBC-15
On October 15, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, NBC 15-Madison aired a local family’s story of pregnancy loss and the supports they found around Madison. “We had no idea it could happen … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage is both fairly common (occurring in somewhere between 15 and 25% of pregnancies) and under-discussed. Since October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Kristen Sharp, MD, of … more
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Wautlet earns Woman Leader in Global Health distinction!
At the recent Midwest Universities for Global Health conference where she presented a poster on redesigning the UW Ob-Gyn global health track experience, Global Health Track co-director Cynthie … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Midwives Change Lives
In 2019, National Midwifery Week is September 29-October 5. The UW Ob-Gyn department podcast (the Women’s Healthcast) celebrated in advance with an episode about midwifery care options!
Hannah … more
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UW Ob-Gyn presentations and more at WisPQC
UW Ob-Gyn faculty and staff shared important research and updates at the 2019 Wisconsin Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WisPQC) annual summit in Milwaukee on September 17.
Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of … more
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UW Ob-Gyn Global Health team share poster at Midwest Universities For Global Health conference
UW Ob-Gyn co-directors of the Global Health program Cynthie Wautlet, MD and Jennifer Karnowski, MD presented a poster at the recent Midwest Universities for Global Health conference!
Along … more
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Grzebielski, Bohrer and more publish on operative delivery during TOLAC
A recent publication in American Perinatology Journal Reports compares outcomes of operative intervention in the second stage of labor during trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).
“Operative … more
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Fryzelka earns PhD nursing degree!
Our sincere congratulations to UW Ob-Gyn midwife Denise Fryzelka, CNM, PhD! Fryzelka recently completed her PhD in nursing at Marquette University.
Fryzelka earned the degree with the … more
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ASOG Division launches Early Career Development Seminar series
The UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn successfully launched its Early Career Development Seminar series on August 8 with a seminar on the topic of Clinical and Educational … more
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Birth control...is there an app for that?
We use smartphones for so many things throughout the day – they can be cameras, grocery lists, work stations, more. But…can they also be birth control?
Fertility tracking, or menstrual … more
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Kelly and Peebles to serve as Associate Residency Program Directors
Congratulations to Bridget Kelly, MD, and Jackie Peebles, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Kelly and Peebles will begin their tenure as associate directors of the … more
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Women’s Healthcast: Yemane discusses healthcare for LGBT patients
For many LGBT people, past discrimination or concerns about discrimination from medical professionals can deter them from seeking health care.
On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, UW Ob- … more
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Congratulations UW Ob-Gyn Department Award winners!
On June 20, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn celebrated faculty, residents, staff and more at our annual department awards ceremony. Congratulations to the 2019 winners!
Residency Program Awards
Chief … more