Grand Rounds
Grand Rounds: Janik presents “Oh Canada: Comparing healthcare systems and Ob-Gyn care”
On March 28, 2024, Jen Janik, MD, PGY-4, resident physician in the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented “Oh Canada: Comparing healthcare systems and Ob-Gyn care.”In the lecture, Janik outlined the Canadian health care model, which led into a comparison between Ob-Gyn care in Canada versus the U.S., and described differences in training and practices in Ob-Gy...
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Grand Rounds: Quanbeck presents “Using Digital Health to Support Reduced Alcohol Use”
On March 14, 2024, Andrew Quanbeck, PhD, associate professor in the University of Wisconsin's Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, presented the Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture “Using Digital Health to Support Reduced Alcohol Use”. In the lecture, Quanbeck summarized the burden of alcohol use in Wisconsin; described the promise of digital health apps for reducing...
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Grand Rounds: Fox presents “Modern Management of the Placenta Accreta Spectrum and Complex Cesarean”
On March 7, Karin Fox, MD, MEd, assistant professor of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Modern Management of the Placenta Accreta Spectrum and Complex Cesarean.” Fox gave the Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Leonard Visiting Professor Series lecture at Resident Research Day. In the lecture, Fox ...
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Grand Rounds: Denlinger presents “How to Get Involved in Clinical Trials”
On February 29, Loren Denlinger, MD, PhD, professor in the UW-Madison Department of Medicine, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “How to Get Involved in Clinical Trials.”In the lecture, Denlinger gave a comprehensive discussion outlining not just the value of clinical trials but also how to get involved with trial teams and the resources available for investigators in clinic...
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Grands Rounds: Cass presents “HPV Vaccination and Lower Genital Tract Dysplasia: The Promise and the Reality”
On February 22, Ilana Cass, MD, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “HPV Vaccination and Lower Genital Tract Dysplasia: The Promise and the Reality.” Cass gave the Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Leonard Visiting Professor Series lecture at Resident Research Day. In the lecture, Cass discussed HPV prevention and...
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Grand Rounds: Harrison presents “Cannabis and Reproductive Health”
On January 25, Department of Ob-Gyn resident Margaret Harrison, MD, PGY4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture, “Cannabis and reproductive health: Impacts on preconception, gestational, and fetal outcomes.” In the lecture, Harrison explored broadly the availability and usage of cannabis and the accuracy of health information related to it. Later, she spoke more specifically on...
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Grand Rounds: Andes presents “Ob-Gyn residency abortion training in a post-Dobbs era”
On February 8, Department of Ob-Gyn resident Alexandra Andes, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Ob-Gyn residency abortion training in a post-Dobbs era”.In the lecture, Andes first addressed the current state and availability of abortion services within the United States and how it relates to Ob-Gyn residency programs. Then, she compared the availability of abort...
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Grand Rounds: Kaljo presents “Teaching in Virtually Every Learning Environment”
On February 1, Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Teaching in Virtually Every Learning Environment”.In the lecture, Kaljo compared the different perspectives around hybrid learning systems and shared strategies to help facilitate active learning in any setti...
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Grand Rounds: Collier presents “Vaccines in Pregnancy”
On January 11, 2024, Ai-Ris Collier, MD, assistant professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Vaccines in Pregnancy.”In the lecture, Collier went through the various vaccines that are suitable for women to get during pregnancy and in postpartum. She explained the effects of maternal immunization on fetuse...
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Grand Rounds: Hammond presents “Cardio-Obstetrics: An Overview (From a Cardiologist’s Perspective)”
On December 14, 2023, Allexa Hammond, MD, assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Medicine, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Cardio-Obstetrics: An Overview (From a Cardiologist's Perspective).” In the lecture, Hammonds discussed the main contributors to the establishment and growth of the cardio-obstetric...
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Grand Rounds: Villavicencio presents “Challenging Racism and Questioning Power in Leadership”
On December 7, 2023, Jenni Villavicencio, MD, MPP, director of Public Affairs and Advocacy af the Society of Family Planning, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Challenging Racism and Questioning Power in Leadership.”In the lecture, Villavicencio discussed the historical and current conditions in regards to anti-racist and reproductive frameworks, the role power and power d...
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Grand Rounds: Powell and Moore present “HIV Care & Prevention in Obstetrics & Gynecology”
On November 30, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow Jacqueline Powell, MD, and UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine and Community Health LGBTQ+ Health Fellow Laurence Moore, MD, presented the Grand Rounds lecture, “HIV Care & Prevention in Obstetrics & Gynecology.”In the lecture, Powell and Moore described current HIV epidemiologic...
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Grand Rounds: Bhagavath presents “Reproductive Surgery: Past, Present, Future”
On November 9, 2023, Bala Bhagavath, MD, professor and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, presented the Grand Round lecture “Reproductive Surgery: Past, Present, Future”.In this lecture, Bhagavath described the history of reproductive surgeries and the various things they help fix. Advancements in reproductive surgeries was also discussed...
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Grand Rounds: Bailey, Patel and Wagar present “Badger Bytes: Fellow Focused Session”
On November 2, 2023, UW Department of Ob-Gyn fellows Erin Bailey, MD, Ushma Patel, MD, and Matt Wagar, MD presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Badger Bytes: Fellow Focused Session”. Erin Bailey, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow, presented “Postpartum depression pre and post development of comprehensive PAS center at a single academic institution”.Matt Wagar, MD, Gynecologic...
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Grand Rounds: Johnson presents “Philanthropy in Medicine: A Culture of Giving and Gratitude that Goes Both Ways”
On October 26, 2023, Lily Johnson, UW Department of Ob-Gyn Advancement Manager and Senior Director of Development Administration, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Philanthropy in Medicine: A Culture of Giving and Gratitude that Goes Both Ways”.In the lecture, Johnson discussed grateful patient philanthropy and how it relates to patients as well as caregivers. Johnson’s pr...
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Grand Rounds: Hicks presents “The Obstetrician/Gynecologist as Leader”
On September 21, 2023, President of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Verda Hicks, MD, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The Obstetrician/Gynecologist as Leader”.In the lecture, Hicks discussed the changing healthcare environment, defined the difference between leadership and management, and examined the pathway to leadership and leadership readiness. The...
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Department hosts successful Women’s Health and Health Equity Research Lecture and Symposium
On October 12, 2023, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn hosted the UW Women’s Health and Health Equity Research Lecture and Symposium, an event created in 2005 by Gloria Sarto, MD, and Gloria Johnson-Powell, MD. Katie Sampene, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, chaired the event planning committee.The event included Brief and Brilliant presen...
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Grand Rounds: Bailey presents “To give or not to give: antenatal corticosteroids”
On October 5, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow Erin Bailey, MD, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “To give or not to give: antenatal corticosteroids”.In the lecture, Bailey summarized the history of betamethasone (BMZ) administration in preterm birth; assessed the available literature on corticosteroid administration; and outlined future recommendations fo...
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Grand Rounds: Sampene, Adams present “Optimizing Contraceptive Counseling”
On August 10, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn Associate Professor and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chair Katherine Sampene, MD, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Optimizing Contraceptive Counseling”. Jackie Adams, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Laura Berghahn, MD, private practice ob-gyn at Associated Physicians of Madison, co-pre...
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Grand Rounds: Shapiro Students present research projects
Every summer, Shapiro Summer Research students collaborate with UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty on research projects. On August 3, the 2023 Shapiro Summer Research students presented their projects during Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds. Presenters, mentors, and projects were: Camille Phillips, mentored by Laura Hanks, MD - “Sterilizations Rates of Pregnancy Capable People at a Single I...
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Grand Rounds: Goetz presents “NAS/NOWS: A Continuing Evolution in Care”
Elizabeth Goetz, MD, MPH, professor in the UW SMPH Department of Pediatrics, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “NAS/NOWS: A Continuing Evolution in Care” at Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds on July 20, 2023.In the lecture, Goetz described current management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS); provided equitable and evidence-based approac...
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Grand Rounds: Heisler presents “Reconstructive Vulvar Surgery: Beyond Cosmetic Gynecology”
On July 6, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Director Christine Heisler, MD, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Reconstructive Vulvar Surgery: Beyond Cosmetic Gynecology”.
In the lecture, Heisler explained relevant vulvar anatomy, described specific clinical conditions that may present for surgical management, discussed availa...
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Grand Rounds: Carter presents “A Practical Approach to EleVATE Equity in Reproductive Health”
On June 8, 2023, Dr. Ebony Carter, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, joined us to present the Grand Rounds lecture “A Practical Approach to EleVATE Equity in Reproductive Health”.In the lecture, Carter discussed drivers of health disparities in the U.S., examined the impact of implicit bias and raci...
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Grand Rounds: Badger Bytes – Industry-Sponsored Trials in Ob-Gyn
On June 1, 2023, three members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn with expertise in clinical research presented the Grand Rounds Badger Bytes session “Industry-Sponsored Trials in Ob-Gyn.”Clinical Research Manager Kellie Baumann, MS, presented “Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials: An Overview”, during which she shared the benefits of participating in industry-sponsored trials.Div...
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Grand Rounds: Dalby presents “Syphilis in Pregnancy: Addressing Rising Syphilis Rates in Wisconsin”
On May 25, 2023, UW SMPH Department of Family Medicine and Community Health associate professor Jessica Dalby, MD, presented the Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture “Syphilis in Pregnancy: Addressing Rising Syphilis Rates in Wisconsin”. UW SMPH medical student Helena Reising co-presented along with Dalby.In the presentation, Dalby and Reising discussed the epidemiology of syphilis i...
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Grand Rounds: Wang presents “Stepping into the OR: Examining the Transition from Training to Surgical Practice”
On May 8, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn resident Connor Wang, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Stepping into the OR: Examining the Transition from Training to Surgical Practice”.In the lecture, Wang identified key factors that contribute to resident preparedness for the transition to independent practice and identified key challenges junior surgeons feel during the transitio...
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Grand Rounds: Department Research Day 2023
On May 4, 2023, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn hosted Department Research Day. You can watch all the research presentations given that day here. Keynote by Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD – 0:00:00-1:01:45Menopause Management: Where are we now? Graduating Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow Brad Bosse, MD – 1:01:46-1:20:45Preeclampsia: It’s in the water?Graduating Gynecologic Oncology...
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Grand Rounds: Dryer presents “Obstetrics & Oncology: The Unique Landscape in a Post-Roe Era”
On April 27, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn resident Kathryn Dryer, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Obstetrics & Oncology: The Unique Landscape in a Post-Roe Era”.In the lecture, Dryer defined the general principles of oncology care during pregnancy; identified the most common cancers during pregnancy, and how pregnancy can affect their treatment; and evaluated how current l...
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Grand Rounds: Walker presents “Nobody warned me about this part: The complexities of postpartum care”
On March 23, UW Ob-Gyn resident Jessica Walker, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Nobody warned me about this part: The complexities of postpartum care.”In the lecture, Walker defined the “fourth trimester” and highlighted its importance in obstetric care; outlined the typical inpatient postpartum course at our institution; and discussed common postpartum compla...
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Grand Rounds: Eichelberger presents Resident Research Day keynote
At the UW Ob-Gyn Resident Research Day event on March 2, 2023, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville professor of obstetrics and gynecology Dr. Kacey Eichelberger gave the keynote presentation “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): How Understanding Your Patients’ Early Life Traumas Will Make You a Better Ob/Gyn (Promise!)”.In the presentation, Eichelber...
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Grand Rounds: Wetterhahn presents “More Than “OSH”: Why Outside Hospitals Transfer Patients and How You Can Help”
On March 9, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn resident Madeline Wetterhahn, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “More Than “OSH”: Why Outside Hospitals Transfer Patients and How You Can Help”. In the lecture, Wetterhahn discussed the frequency of maternal transfers to the Madison birthing hospital where UW Ob-Gyn physicians practice; outlined most common reasons for transfers; talke...
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Grand Rounds: Rassier delivers Resident Research Day keynote
On February 23, 2023, Sarah Rassier, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director of Fibroid Clinic at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, presented the keynote lecture “From Hysteria to Heart Disease: A Biography of the Uterus” at UW Ob-Gyn Resident Research Day.In the lecture, Rassier discussed the history and evolution of hysterectomy as...
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Grand Rounds: Iruretagoyena presents “Communication milestones for the OB/GYN resident”
On February 9, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn Professor and Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Director Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Communication milestones for the OB/GYN resident”.In the lecture, Iruretagoyena summarized the new Ob-Gyn milestones from ACGME, defined the different components needed to advance in the milestones, identified tools needed to a...
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Grand Rounds: Pellebon presents Next Steps: Disclosures of Sexual Violence
On February 2, 2023, Dane County RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center Co-Director Dana Pellebon presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Next Steps: Disclosures of Sexual Violence”.In the lecture, Pellebon defined sexual assault, explained strategies for mandated reporting versus protective interrupting during disclosures, discussed victims’ rights and advocates’ roles, explained...
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Grand Rounds: Gross presents Put Me In, Coach: Surgical education beyond “see one, do one, teach one”
On January 12, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn resident Maya Gross, MD, MPH, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Put Me In, Coach: Surgical education beyond “see one, do one, teach one””.In the lecture, Gross discussed the history and terminology of surgical education and coaching, compared the nuances of surgical coaching in a formal training environment versus coaching as part of co...
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Grand Rounds: Jones and Robbins present “Improving Birth Outcomes for Black Families by Connecting Care and Community to Advance Health Equity”
On January 5, 2023, Adrian Jones, MPH and Ariel Robbins, MPH, both of UW Health, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Improving Birth Outcomes for Black Families by Connecting Care and Community to Advance Health Equity”.In the presentation, Jones and Robbins outlined Community Health Improvement and its role in health program development; explained gaps in resources for pat...
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Grand Rounds: Jacques, Bennett present “At a Loss? Diagnosis and Management of Nonviable Early Pregnancy”
On November 10, 2022, Assistant Professor Laura Jacques, MD, and Associate Professor Eliza Bennett, MD, both of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “At a Loss? Diagnosis and Management of Nonviable Early Pregnancy”.In the lecture, they examined the data for ultrasound diagnosis of early pregnancy loss, explained the op...
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Grand Rounds: Mojdehbakhsh presents “No stopping it: How telemedicine is changing how we deliver women’s healthcare”
On December 1, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn resident Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “No stopping it: How telemedicine is changing how we deliver women’s healthcare”.In the lecture, Mojdehbakhsh outlined the status of telemedicine today in ob-gyn, assessed why telecontraception is safe and effective at reducing contraception access barriers, and explaine...
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Grand Rounds: Adams and Bhatanagar present “Pregnancy and Drug Use: Dispelling the Myths and Understanding Legal Implications”
Jacquelyn Adams, MD, assistant professor in the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH, of the UW SMPH Department of Psychiatry, presented the Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture “Pregnancy and Drug Use: Dispelling the Myths and Understanding Legal Implications” on August 4, 2022.In the lecture, they explained the benefits of medications for addic...
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Grand Rounds: Stewart presents “Will you write me a letter? Teaching, coaching, mentoring and the art of letter writing”
On October 27, 2022, Professor Kathy Stewart, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Will you write me a letter? Teaching, coaching, mentoring and the art of letter writing”.In the lecture, Stewart explained the history of letters of recommendation, outlined the role of the letter writer, discussed competency domains as ...
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Grand Rounds: Barroilhet presents “The Dobbs Decision: Implications for Health Care in Wisconsin”
On October 6, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn Associate Professor Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The Dobbs Decision: Implications for Health Care in Wisconsin”.In the lecture, Barroilhet explained current law surrounding abortion care in Wisconsin, outlined some clinical situations where abortion would be legal under today’s law, and discussed access to abortio...
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Grand Rounds: Spivak presents “Sexpertise: A Review of Sexual Health Education Around the World”
On September 29, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn resident Talya Spivak, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Sexpertise: A Review of Sexual Health Education Around the World”.In the lecture, Spivak defined comprehensive sexual health education, gave an overview of the history of sexual health education in the United States, compared the current state of sexual health in the U.S. to...
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Grand Rounds: Eglash presents “Hot Topics in Lactation for OB/Gyn Physicians and Other Providers”
On August 25, 2022, Anne Eglash, MD, professor in the UW SMPH Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, presented the lecture “Hot Topics in Lactation for OB/Gyn Physicians and Other Providers” at UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds.In the lecture, Eglash discussed recent data on improved long term cardiovascular and metabolic health among women who breastfeed/lactate, explaine...
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Grand Rounds: Eastman presents “What's the Real Risk? Pre-Operative Geriatric Evaluation”
On August 11, 2022, Alexis Eastman, MD, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “What's the Real Risk? Pre-Operative Geriatric Evaluation” to the UW Department of Ob-Gyn. Eastman is an associate professor in the UW SMPH Department of Medicine.In the lecture, Eastman explained the physiologic changes of aging that increase peri-operative risk, identified key factors that determine...
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Grand Rounds: Bird presents “The role of Th17 associated immune and endothelial cell fate changes in hypertensive pregnancy”
On July 14, 2022, Professor Ian Bird, PhD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive Sciences, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The role of Th17 associated immune and endothelial cell fate changes in hypertensive pregnancy”.In the lecture, Bird identified recent advances being made in the department on immune cell endothelial cell interactions in preeclampsia and discusse...
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Grand Rounds: Christopher presents “Solutions to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: Is Quality Improvement the Answer?”
On June 30, 2022, University of Colorado Assistant Professor Diane Christopher, MD, presented the lecture “Solutions to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: Is Quality Improvement the Answer?” at UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds.In the lecture, Christopher named leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, illustrated ethnic and racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, exam...
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Grand Rounds: Hoppe presents “Hypertension in Pregnancy and Young Adults”
On June 9, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn associate professor of maternal-fetal medicine Kara Hoppe, DO, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Hypertension in Pregnancy and Young Adults”.In the lecture, Hoppe shared how to classify hypertension, outlined current management recommendations for pregnant and non-pregnant young people with hypertension, discussed the recent Chronic Hypertens...
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Grand Rounds: Bidar-Sielaff presents “Integrating Language Access into Daily Practice”
On June 2, 2022, UW School of Medicine and Public Health Associate Dean for Diversity and Equity Transformation Shiva Bidar-Sieleff presented the lecture “Integrating Language Access into Daily Practice” at UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds.In the lecture, Bidar-Sielaff explained key definitions and regulatory requirements for translation and language services at UW Health, highlighted...
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Grand Rounds: Badger Bytes presentations on UW Ob-Gyn and Sexual Health Research
On May 12, 2022, several presenters shared updates on sexual health research and resources in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn during the Badger Bytes Grand Rounds presentation “UW Ob-Gyn and Sexual Health Research”.The six presentations were:Sex Therapy: Understanding Its Utility in Improving Patient Outcomes (presented by Madelyn Esposito-Smith, LPC)Choosing the Right Vaginal M...
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Grand Rounds: Stephenson presents “Equity Objectives for Health Professions Learners and Institutions”
Jason Stephenson, MD, UW SMPH associate dean for multicultural affairs for health professions learners, presented the lecture “Equity Objectives for Health Professions Learners and Institutions” at UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds on May 5, 2022.In the lecture, Stephenson defined equity and inclusion developmental stages for large institutions, guided participants through a process to...
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Grand Rounds: Eschenbach presents “Treatment of Severe Infection”
On April 7, 2022, David Eschenbach, MD of the University of Washington presented the UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture “Treatment of Severe Infection.”In the lecture, Eschenbach covered several aspects of treatment for serious maternal infections, including reviewing the pathophysiology and treatment of sepsis; identifying bacteria least likely to respond to antibiotics; unders...
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Grand Rounds: Poehlmann presents “Stress Response and Coping in the Field of OB/GYN”
On March 24, UW Ob-Gyn resident John Poehlmann, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Stress Response and Coping in the Field of OB/GYN”.In the lecture, Poehlmann outlined clinical situations that can prompt stress for patients and providers, recognized common coping strategies used in stressful situations, defined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and discussed ho...
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Grand Rounds: Patel presents “The Global Burden of Surgical Disease”
On March 10, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn resident Ushma Patel, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The Global Burden of Surgical Disease”.In the lecture, Patel defined the concept of global surgery, explained the evolution of global surgery, identified strategies to alleviate the global surgical burden, and more.Watch the whole lecture here!
Grand Rounds: Hollier presents “Preventing Pregnancy-Related Mortality” at Resident Research Day
The UW Department of Ob-Gyn had the great pleasure of hosting past ACOG President Lisa Hollier, MD, MPH as the keynote speaker for Resident Research Day on February 24, 2022. Hollier, who is a professor of ob-gyn at Baylor College of Medicine, presented the keynote lecture “Preventing Pregnancy-Related Mortality.”In the lecture, Hollier discussed various factors that contrib...
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Grand Rounds: Tran presents “From Correctional Care to Correct Care: Reproductive Health in Incarcerated Patients”
On February 10, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn resident Vienna Tran, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “From Correctional Care to Correct Care: Reproductive Health in Incarcerated Patients.”In the lecture, Tran examined the history and legal status of health access for person experiencing incarceration; described the barriers to access for patients seeking reproductive healthcar...
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Grand Rounds: Pellicer presents “Climate Change and the Future of Medicine”
On February 3, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn resident Daniel Pellicer, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Climate Change and the Future of Medicine.”In the lecture, Pellicer explained how climate change impacts health and health disparities; discussed how climate change affects healthcare delivery; predicted how climate change may force changes in clinical practice; and illust...
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Grand Rounds: Wagar presents “Ask not what I can do for you, but what you can do for Salpingectomy: Access to Risk Reducing Gynecologic Surgery”
On January 27, 2022, UW Ob-Gyn resident Matt Wagar, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Ask not what I can do for you, but what you can do for Salpingectomy: Access to Risk Reducing Gynecologic Surgery.”In the lecture, Wagar examined the epidemiologic evidence and biologic theories for risk reducing gynecologic surgery; discussed current recommendations for risk re...
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Grand Rounds: Al-Niaimi presents “Quality Metrics And Outcomes: Past, Present And Future”
Ahmed Al-Niaimi, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented the UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture “Quality Metrics And Outcomes: Past, Present And Future” on September 16, 2021.In the lecture, Al-Niaimi explained current measures of post-operative outcomes in terms of morbidity and mortality; assessed how past and ongoing QI programs can improve outcomes; ...
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Grand Rounds: Jung presents “Feedback Culture”
Sarah Jung, PhD, of the UW SMPH Department of Surgery, presented the lecture “Feedback Culture” at UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds on September 9, 2021. Jung is an Assistant Professor in Education Research and Development in the Department of Surgery.In the lecture, Jung discussed why and how culture may affect feedback; identified elements of culture that make feedback successful; a...
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Grand Rounds: Ward presents “Traumatic Birth Experience and Perinatal PTSD”
On August 26, 2021, UW Ob-Gyn resident Jordan Ward, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Traumatic Birth Experience and Perinatal PTSD.” In the lecture, Ward defined traumatic birth and perinatal PTSD, identified risk factors, described long-term consequences from the experience, and proposed strategies to prevent traumatic birth experiences. Watch the whole lecture...
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Grand Rounds: Lowry presents “The History of Paid Family Leave”
On December 9, 2021, UW Ob-Gyn resident Alexa Lowry, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The History of Paid Family Leave.”In the lecture, Lowry defined maternity, paternity, and parental leave; compared parental leave policies in the United States to countries around the world; evaluated the benefits of parental leave; and explained the current state of paid paren...
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Grand Rounds: Badger Bytes on PCOS
On December 2, 2021, three presenters offered different updates on PCOS during the UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds Badger Bytes research presentation. David Abbott, PhD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive Sciences, Laura Cooney, MD, of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Leeann Bui, UW SMPH medical student, each presented updates on polycystic ovary...
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Grand Rounds: Rice presents “The Nuances of Career Development”
On November 11, 2021, Laurel Rice, MD, Ben Miller Peckham, MD, PhD, Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The Nuances of Career Development”. In the presentation, Rice shared perspectives for navigating career development in academic medicine through the power of articulating one's interests and passion, identifying and being open to pursuin...
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Grand Rounds: Pennycuff presents “Onco-urogynecology: Pelvic Health, Intimate Well Being, and Cancer Survivorship”
On October 28, 2021 Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH of the UW Ob Gyn Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Division presented the grand rounds lecture “Onco-urogynecology: Pelvic Health, Intimate Well Being, and Cancer Survivorship”. In the presentation, Pennycuff explored the role of the gynecologist in cancer survivorship care, described the prevalence and severity of ...
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Grand Rounds: Rhoades presents “Virtual interviewing in medical education: what have we learned and is it here to stay?”
On November 4, 2021, Janine Rhoades, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Virtual interviewing in medical education: what have we learned and is it here to stay?”.In the presentation, Rhoades identified advantages, limitations, and areas for improvement in the virtual interview process, discussed best practices for virt...
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Grand Rounds: Moniz presents “US Healthcare Reform & Women: Progress to date and Unfinished Business”
On August 12, 2021, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn hosted Michelle Moniz, MD for a special Grand Rounds lecture. Moniz, who is an assistant professor in the University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a member of the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, presented the lecture “US Healthcare Reform & Women: Progress to d...
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Grand Rounds: Adegboro presents “The Age of Viability: A New Era”
Claudette Adegboro, MD, of the UW SMPH Department of Pediatrics, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “The Age of Viability: A New Era” on July 29, 2021.
In the lecture, Adegboro explained current obstetric and neonatal practice around periviable birth at 22-25 weeks’ gestation, assessed survival rates and outcomes for extremely preterm infants, and identified next steps for ...
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Grand Rounds: Heisler and Higgins present Equity Badger Bytes
On July 15, 2021, researchers in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn presented a Badger Bytes research Grand Rounds.
Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH, of the Division of Reproductive and Population Health, presented “Economics and Erotic Inequity: Poverty and Sexual Wellbeing.” During her presentation, Higgins defined erotic equity and shared main findings from the literature and a new empi...
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Grand Rounds: Marsh presents “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss”
On July 8, 2021, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn welcomed Courtney Marsh, MD, MPH from the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to present the Grand Rounds lecture “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.”
In the lecture, Marsh described the most common causes of recurrent pregnancy loss, discussed appropriate treatments for recurrent pregnancy loss, and...
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Grand Rounds: Brown presents “Are We Able To Talk About ABL? Tackling the Taboo of Bowel Incontinence”
On June 10, 2021, Heidi Brown, MD, MAS of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Are We Able To Talk About ABL? Tackling the Taboo of Bowel Incontinence.”
In the lecture, Brown identified risk factors for bowel incontinence, described initial evaluation and management of the condition, and outlined som...
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Grand Rounds: Parker-Autry presents “Urinary Incontinence: From Condition to Geriatric Syndrome”
On June 3, 2021, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn hosted Candace Parker-Autry, MD, of the Wake Forest Baptist Health Department of Urology, for the Grand Rounds lecture “Urinary Incontinence: From Condition to Geriatric Syndrome”.
In the lecture, Parker-Autry reviews clinical characteristics of aging that contribute to the progression of a condition to a syndrome; highlights kn...
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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 27, 2021.
In the lecture, Sampene described the principles of health equity and how they relate to medical practice, walked through the basic process of quality improvement, and ...
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Grand Rounds: Department Research Day
On May 13, 2021, the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology hosted Department Research Day, featuring exceptional presentations on fundamental, clinical, and quality improvement research. Recorded presentations from Department Research Day are available now.
To start the morning, Kimberly Gregory, MD, MPH of Cedars-Sinai Obstetrics and Gynecology Department presented th...
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Grand Rounds: Laura McDowell presents “Rural Medical Training: The Stats, The Need, The Future”
UW Ob-Gyn resident Laura McDowell, MD, PGY-4 will be the first person to graduate from the UW Ob-Gyn Rural Residency Training Program, the first program in the nation to offer specific training for rural women's health. On April 29, 2021, McDowell presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Rural Medical Training: The Stats, The Need, The Future”.
In the lecture, McDowell outlined ...
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Grand Rounds: Valea presents "The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Education"
On April 22, 2021, UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds featured a guest lecture from Virginia Tech Carilion Department of Ob-Gyn Chair Fidel Valea, MD. Valea presented the lecture “The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Education".
In his lecture, Valea described common impacts of the 2020 pandemic on medical student education, resident and fellow training, and other clinical tr...
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Grand Rounds: Huang presents “Caring for our Hmong Patients: Intersection of Culture and Western Medicine”
Wisconsin has the third-largest Hmong population in the United States. For her Grand Rounds lecture, UW Ob-Gyn resident Dandi Huang, MD, PGY-4 presented “Caring for our Hmong Patients: Intersection of Culture and Western Medicine”.
In her presentation, Huang shared some history of Hmong migration to the U.S., discussed unique aspects of Hmong culture in relation to health, ...
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Grand Rounds: Clark presents Resident Research Day keynote
On March 25, 2021, Steven Clark, MD kicked off Resident Research Day with the keynote presentation “Antepartum Testing 2021 – Making Sense of the Confusion.” Clark is a professor in the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In his presentation, Clark discussed the broad range of available antepartum tests, the benefits and detractions of using ...
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Grand Rounds: Dehlendorf presents “Person-Centered Contraceptive Care: Advancing Reproductive Autonomy and Equity”
Christine Dehledorf, MD, MAS, of the University of California, San Francisco Person-Centered Reproductive Health Program, presented the UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture “Person-Centered Contraceptive Care: Advancing Reproductive Autonomy and Equity” on Thursday, March 4.
In her lecture, Dehlendorf discussed different models of counseling commonly used in family planning care,...
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Grand Rounds: Brubaker presents “Everyday Scholarship”
As the keynote speaker at Resident Research Day on February 25, 2021, Linda Brubaker, MD, MS presented the lecture “Everyday Scholarship.” Brubaker is a urogynecologist and chair of the UC San Diego Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences.
In her presentation, Brubaker discusses the value of scholarship as a personal challenge, professional growth too...
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Grand Rounds: Byars-Winston presents “Science of Mentorship: From Good Intentions to Good Practice”
Angela Byars-Winston, PhD, of the UW SMPH Department of Medicine, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Science of Mentorship: From Good Intentions to Good Practice” to the UW Department of Ob-Gyn on February 11, 2021.
In her lecture, Byars-Winston discussed how cultural diversity can affect mentoring relationships, described evidence-based mentorship education to improve cul...
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Grand Rounds: Zapata presents “Combating Racial Inequities in Infant Mortality: A Personal and Professional Journey”
Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, of the UW SMPH Department of Pediatrics, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Combating Racial Inequities in Infant Mortality: A Personal and Professional Journey” to the UW Department of Ob-Gyn on February 4, 2021.
In the lecture, Zapata identified leading causes of Black infant mortality in Wisconsin, examined major health problems affecting infant...
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Grand Rounds: Davis presents “Medical Therapy for Transgender Patients”
On January 28, Dawn Davis, MD, PhD presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Medical Therapy for Transgender Patients.” Davis is an associate professor in the UW SMPH Department of Medicine’s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
In her presentation, Davis identified best practices for creating safe and welcoming environments for transgender patients, discussed heal...
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Grand Rounds: Badger Bytes on opioids and women’s health
On Thursday, January 7, a multidisciplinary group presented Badger Bytes Grand Rounds lectures as part of the presentation “The Multiple Dimensions of Opioid Use for Women’s Health.” The session was moderated by UW Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive and Population Health Director Deborah Ehrenthal, MD, MPH.
Erin Nacev, MD/MPH student in the UW SMPH started off with “Prenatal O...
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Grand Rounds: Meyer presents “Navigating the Pandemic: COVID-19 on Labor and Delivery”
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 drastically affected health care provision this year. At UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds on December 17, 2020, UW Ob-Gyn resident Melissa Meyer, MD, PGY-4 discussed some of the ways care changed in the lecture “Navigating the Pandemic: COVID-19 on Labor and Delivery”.
In her lecture, Meyer provided an overview of COVID and pregnancy, discussed changes ...
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Grand Rounds: Larson presents “Waste within the Healthcare System: How Your Actions Impact Patients, Providers, and the Planet”
On December 3, 2020, UW Ob-Gyn resident Ramsey Larson, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Waste within the Healthcare System: How Your Actions Impact Patients, Providers, and the Planet”.
In her presentation, Larson shared trends in health care spending and utilization in the U.S. and throughout the world; identified areas of waste in the U.S. health care system;...
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Grand Rounds: Buttigieg presents “From Schoolhouse Rock to Modern Day Politics: Applying Childhood Lessons to Practical Advocacy Strategies in Women’s Health”
On November 12, 2020, UW Ob-Gyn resident Emily Buttigieg, MD, PGY-4 presented the Grand Rounds lecture “From Schoolhouse Rock to Modern Day Politics: Applying Childhood Lessons to Practical Advocacy Strategies in Women’s Health.”
In the presentation, Buttigieg provided essential background for anyone interested in incorporating advocacy into their work. She outlined the pr...
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Grand Rounds: Stowe presents “Perinatal Mental Illness – an Early Adverse Life Event”
On November 5, 2020, Zachary Stowe, MD, of the UW SMPH Department of Psychiatry presented the lecture “Perinatal Mental Illness – an Early Adverse Life Event” at UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds.
In his lecture, Stowe described the impact of maternal anxiety, stress, depression and early adverse life events on health outcomes. He also explained the potential confounds of illness and ...
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Grand Rounds: Addressing Microaggressions in Health Care
As part of our department’s efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion, we invited UW Health Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Shiva Bidar, MA, and UW Health Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator Naomi Tahakashi, MSW, LCSW to present the training “Addressing Microaggressions in Health Care.”
In their presentation, Bidar and Takahashi reviewed...
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Grand Rounds: Peace presents “From Ebola to Covid-19: Lessons on Obstetric Care During a Global Pandemic”
Can lessons from the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak be applied to maternal health care in COVID-19? UW Ob-Gyn resident Stephanie Peace, MD, PGY-4 discussed in a recent UW Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture.
In the presentation “From Ebola to COVID-19: Lessons on Obstetric Care During a Global Pandemic”, Peace used the two case studies to examine obstetric care and maternal health in a g...
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Grand Rounds: Unser presents “Wheelchair Barbie Goes to the Gynecologist”
On July 9, 2020, Cody Unser, MPH joined the UW Deparmtnet of Ob-Gyn to present the Grand Rounds lecture “Wheelchair Barbie Goes to the Gynecologist: A Perspective on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Care of Women with Disabilities.”In her lecture, Unser defined disability and walked through medical and social models of disability; discussed the intersection of sexuality an...
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