Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bozzuto talks to MDLinx about potential new menopause marker

Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with MDLinx for a recent story about developments in the ability to predict perimenopause.In “Researchers just identified blood markers that could change the game for perimenopause,” Bozzuto focused on how small, dense, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (s... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Bozzuto

Cutler talks about post-Dobbs training options with Chicago Health Magazine

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with Chicago Health Magazine for a recent story about the impact abortion bans have on medical training.In “Crossing Lines: How abortion bans are reshaping medical training and practice,” Cutler mentioned how the UW Department of Ob-Gyn residency program s... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Abigail Cutler

Cutler talks about post-Roe challenges with Wisconsin Health News

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with Wisconsin Health News for a recent story about the struggles faced by doctors and patients in the aftermath of the Dobbs Decision.In “Report sheds like on struggles of doctors, patients after fall of Roe v. Wade,” Cutler talked about her article publi... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative for Reproductive Equity Abigail Cutler

Cutler published article in Obstetrics and Gynecology Open

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in Obstetrics and Gynecology Open. Co-authors include Emily Claymore, Jema Turk, and Jody Steinauer.In “Residents Navigating Moral Distress After the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision,” Cutler and co-author... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Research Publication Abigail Cutler

Cutler publishes in JAMA Open Network

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article in JAMA Open Network. Co-authors include Corinne Hale and Eliza Bennett, MD, Laura Jacques, MD, and Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH.In “Experiences of Obstetrician-Gynecologists Providing Pregnancy Care After Dobbs,” Cutler and co-authors analy... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Research Abigail Cutler

Sanneh and Sibbald visit the Gambia on global health rotation

Awa Sanneh, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Carrie Sibbald, MD, PGY-4, recently visited the Gambia as part of Sibbald’s global health elective. Sibbald is the residency class of 2025 global health resident.During the rotation, Sibbald worked with the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital’s Depar... more
Education Residency Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Awa Sanneh Carrie Sibbald

Hanks talks about LARC requests with WQOW

Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined WQOW for a recent story about an increase in patient requests for long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) within the UW Health system.In “Doctors see influx of requests for long-acting reversible contraception,” Hanks talked about recent contraceptive trends... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Hanks

Bozzuto talks about menopause symptoms with MDLinx

Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with MDLinx for a recent story about when signs may indicate menopause, or may be associated with more grave circumstances like uterine cancer.In “Your patient’s menopause symptoms could be a warning sign for something worse,” Bozzuto acknowledged that meno... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Bozzuto

Ladanyi accepted into Osher Collaborative Faculty Fellowship

Congratulations to Camille Ladanyi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, who was accepted into the Osher Collaborative Faculty Fellowship program! The one-year program will begin in the summer of 2025.The Osher Collaborative offers specialized advanced training in integrative health. The goal of the Faculty Fellowship is to develop highl... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Camille Ladanyi

Hanks discusses increase in LARC requests with WKOW

Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with WKOW for a recent story about long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and an increase in patients seeking this option.In “Doctors see influx of requests for long-acting reversible contraception,” Hanks mentioned how LARCs and permanent sterilization rates... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Hanks

Department of Ob-Gyn at 2025 ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hosted the 2025 Congressional Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, March 9-11. This year’s conference theme was Ob-Gyns in Action: Turning Purpose into Policy, highlighting the ways ob-gyn experts can have a role in shaping health policy.Many members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn attended the conference to strength... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Residency Fellowship Amy Domeyer-Klenske Laura Hanks

Trainees and faculty bring presentations to 2025 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting

An impressive group of Department of Ob-Gyn faculty, fellows, and residents shared their educational research at the 2025 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) and Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Annual Meeting, held February 26-March 1, 2025 in Philadelphia. Breakout Sessions: OBGYN Standardized Letter of Evaluation... more
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Liss talks about diaper needs at UW Health with WMTV-15 News

Cassandra Liss, CNM, midwives supervisor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with WMTV-15 News for a recent story about how health care systems like UW Health are working to help patients meet their diaper needs.In “UW Health, SSM Health staff identify diaper need in postpartum patients,” Liss talked about how a new UW Health survey se... more
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Hanks discusses post-Dobbs sterilization study with Cap Times

Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology joined the Cap Times for a story about local sterilization rates.The Cap Times article “Sterilization rate at Madison hospital doubled after abortion ruling, study finds” shared data from a study co-authored by Hanks in the most recent issue of the Wisconsin Medical Jour... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Laura Hanks

In the news: Domeyer-Klenske, Powell talk about postpartum coverage

On February 12, 2025, the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Health held a public hearing on senate bills, including a bill about extending postpartum Medicaid coverage for postpartum people for one year after birth. Currently, Wisconsin is one of just two states that have not extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year.Two members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gyneco... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Advocacy Amy Domeyer-Klenske

UW Rural Family Medicine OB Fellowship to welcome inaugural fellow in August 2025

River Cornelius, MD (they/them), will join the UW Rural Family Medicine OB Fellowship in August, marking a key milestone in three years of planning with a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This collaboration between the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecolo... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Ryan Luellwitz

Domeyer-Klenske, McDonald, Adams referenced in Cap Times article about postpartum Medicaid

In late January 2025, the Cap Times published an article about the state of postpartum Medicaid coverage and expansion in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is one of only two states in the U.S. that has not extended coverage for a full year after giving birth. In “Moms on Medicaid would get a year of postpartum care under bill”, faculty in the Department of Ob-Gyn added important perspe... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jacquelyn Adams Ryan McDonald Amy Domeyer-Klenske

Adams, McDonald, Sampene share postpartum recovery information at Your Health After Pregnancy event

The weeks after giving birth are a busy time, full of physical and emotional changes. It can be hard to focus on your own health after bringing home a new baby. But caring for your body and mind after birth is incredibly important. At Your Health After Pregnancy, a Healthy Women Community Talk presented January 23, 2025 on Maternal Health Awareness Day, experts from the UW ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Outreach Community Events Katherine Sampene Jacquelyn Adams Ryan McDonald

Larson, Jacques, Hanks co-author article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Jeannette Larson, MD, PGY-3, Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Laura Hanks, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, co-authored a new article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors included Camille Phillips and Amy Godecker,... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Publication Residency Laura Jacques Laura Hanks

Anderson-Carter, Gaston co-author study in Wisconsin Medical Journal

India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Luther Gaston, MD, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, co-authored a new study published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Kathleen Antony, MD, MSCI, Aime Teo Broman, Sarah Gnadt, Delores Krickl, Shefaali Sharma,... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Research India Anderson-Carter Luther Gaston

Gaston promoted to Clinical Professor

Please join us in congratulating Luther Gaston, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health Clinician Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Gaston be promoted to the rank of Clinical Professor, starting June 29, 2025.Gaston received his MD from... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Luther Gaston

Sampene promoted to Clinical Professor

Please join us in congratulating Katherine Sampene, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health Clinician Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Sampene be promoted to the rank of Clinical Professor, effective June 29, 2025. Sampene received her... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Katherine Sampene

Bennett promoted to Clinical Professor

Please join us in congratulating Eliza Bennett, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health Clinician Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Bennett be promoted to the rank of Clinical Professor, effective June 29, 2025.Bennett received her MD f... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Eliza Bennett

Luellwitz promoted to Clinical Associate Professor

Please join us in congratulating Ryan Luellwitz, DO, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health Clinician Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Luellwitz be promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor, effective June 29, 2025.After gradua... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Ryan Luellwitz

Lepic promoted to Clinical Associate Professor

Please join us in congratulating Molly Lepic, DO, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health Clinician Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Lepic be promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor, effective June 29, 2025.Lepic joined the UW... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Molly Lepic

Bannon promoted to Clinical Associate Professor

Please join us in congratulating Kimberly Bannon, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health Clinician Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Bannon be promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor, effective June 29, 2025.After graduati... more
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Sharp discusses pregnancy loss support with Cap Times

Kristen Sharp, MD, clinical professor the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with the Cap Times for a recent story about the work the Bereaved Parents of Madison does for families who lose infants around the community.In “For 50 years, Madison group has helped parents grieve infant loss,” Sharp talked about her own loss experience, starting ... more
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UW Department of Ob-Gyn stands out at 2025 APGO Faculty Development Seminar

Trainees and faculty in the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology brought an impressive array of presentations to the 2025 Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Faculty Development Seminar, held in Honolulu January 12-14, 2025. The APGO Faculty Development Seminar provides practical and timely ideas for medical education and curricula that can be... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Education Residency Fellowship Laura Jacques Molly Lepic Matthew Wagar

Cutler adds perspective to Healio report on abortion data

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, recently joined a Healio report to talk about the declining rates of legal abortions within the United States.In “Number, rates of legal abortions declined nationwide from 2013 to 2022,” data was analyzed from a CDC-requested abortion data survey from health age... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Abigail Cutler

Kwitek, Holmes-Drammeh present at 2024 Primary Care Conference

Emelle Holmes-Drammeh, PA, and Laura Kwitek, DNP, advanced practice providers in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, brought a presentation to the 2024 Primary Care Conference in Madison. The conference was held November 21-22, 2024. Holmes-Drammeh and Kwitek presented ABC, 123, AUB...Oh My! Uterine Bleeding in the Primary Care Setting to an audience of physician... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Kwitek Emelle Holmes-Drammeh

Domeyer-Klenske co-authors chapter in book about leadership in GME

Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, co-authored a chapter in Leading Through Crisis, a newly-released book about leadership in graduate medical education. Domeyer-Klenske co-authored the chapter "Leading During Times of Legal Uncertainty: Legislative Disruption to Residency Training" with Kathryn Dielentheis, MD, associate pro... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Amy Domeyer-Klenske

Department of Ob-Gyn at the AAGL 2024 53rd Global Congress on MIGS

The AAGL hosted the 53rd Global Congress on MIGS in New Orleans November 16-19, 2024. Members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology participated in several aspects of the event!Olga Fajardo, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was a member of the event’s Program Committee.Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of U... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Dobie Giles Bala Bhagavath

Department of Ob-Gyn faculty and residents at ACOG District VI annual meeting

Members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn attended the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Districts I, V, and VI Annual District Meeting in Boston September 27-29, 2024. Read on for just a few of their wonderful accomplishments at the meeting! Ob-Gyn resident Ben Pickus, MD, PGY-4, and Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Spec... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Research Residency Laura Hanks Amy Domeyer-Klenske Ben Pickus

Cutler adds perspective to WSJ article about ob-gyn career paths post-Dobbs

An October 2024 article in the Wall Street Journal profiled an Indiana ob-gyn resident deciding where to start their career after training, in light of many states’ abortion restrictions. In the article, Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and associate program director of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn residency, adds ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Residency Abigail Cutler

Bozzuto’s breast cancer side effect research featured by UW Health

Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, had her research featured in UW Health, which focuses on ways to improve breast cancer survivorship.In “Research examines treatment side effects in estrogen-positive breast cancer patients,” Bozzuto discusses research that compares the side effects of both ovary r... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Laura Bozzuto

Faculty and fellows share research at ASRM 2024 Annual Scientific Congress

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) hosted the 2024 Annual Scientific Congress October 19-23, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Faculty and fellows in the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology led courses and shared their research during the conference:Bala Bhagavath, MD, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, taught a half-day... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Education Fellowship Research Aleksandar Stanic-Kostic Bala Bhagavath Laura Bozzuto

Women’s Healthcast: All About IUDs, featuring Abigail Cutler and Molly Lepic

In August 2024, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated recommendations for pain management during intrauterine device placement. Molly Lepic, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women’s Healthcast to... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Podcast Abigail Cutler Molly Lepic Jacquelyn Askins Rob Garza

Jacques and medical students publish in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Medical Student Education in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn, co-authored a new article with UW School of Medicine and Public Health students published in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Co-authors include Tessa Meurer and Elise S. Cowley.In “Medical st... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Publication Research Laura Jacques

Cutler discusses Perspectives article on NEJM podcast

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) to discuss a recent a article written with Ellen Hartenbach, MD, the Chair of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn.“Dobbs Revisited — Addressing Effects on Resident Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology,” focused on the e... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Residency Abigail Cutler

Cutler discusses new article on Dobbs’ impact on resident training with Healio

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Healio about the hurdles in providing UW Department of Ob-Gyn residents with abortion training.In “Impact of Dobbs ‘immediate and profound’ on OB/GYN residents in Wisconsin,” Cutler talked about how after the Dobbs decision, ACGME still required abortion training for re... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Residency Abigail Cutler

Cutler, Hartenbach publish Perspective article on post-Dobbs training in NEJM

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Ellen Hartenbach, MD, chair of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored a new article published in the New England Journal of Medicine.In “Dobbs Revisited — Addressing Effects on Resident Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology,” Cutler and Hartenbach... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Publication Abigail Cutler Ellen Hartenbach

Grand Rounds: Hanks presents “A Century of Sex, Science, and Gender”

On September 19, 2024, Laura Hanks, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “A Century of Sex, Science, and Gender.”In the lecture, Hanks examined the history of gender-affirming care. She analyzed two perspectives — one on the patient side and one on the doctor’s side — in order to assess how the... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds Laura Hanks

Jacques, Bennett co-author new paper in Health Affairs

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Eliza Bennett, MD, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored a new article published in Health Affairs. Co-authors include Jenna Nobles and Sungsik Hwang.In “Abortion Restrictions Threaten Miscarriage Management In The Unite... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Laura Jacques Eliza Bennett

Domeyer-Klenske is senior author on study in American Journal of Perinatology

Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in the American Journal of Perinatology. Co-authors include Laura Grogan, Erika Peterson, and Megan Flatley.In “Impact of patient safety bundle and team-based training on obstetric hypertensive emergencies,” Domey... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Research Amy Domeyer-Klenske

Luellwitz discusses STI transmission with HealthCentral

Ryan Luellwitz, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined HealthCentral for a recent story about sexually transmitted infections.In “Can You Get Herpes From a Toilet Seat?” Luellwitz and other health care experts from around the United States clear up some myths surrounding herpes. Luellwitz specifically talked about how the STI is tra... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Ryan Luellwitz

Cutler published in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, is lead author on a new article in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Elise Cowley, BS, Jessika Ralph, MD, MSCI, Jessie Chen, MD, Amy Godecker, PhD, MS, Jordan Ward, MD, Sarah Hutto, MD, MPH, and Laura Jacques, MD.In “Abortion Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions of ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Research Abigail Cutler

Jacques, Cowley publish article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Elise S. Cowley, BS, UW SMPH MD/PhD student, co-authored a new article published in Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Taryn M. Valley, Kelsey Christianson, Suzanne Walczak, and Jessica A. Green Blatt.In “Qualitative Pilot Study: Longitudinal Perspectives From People Who ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Research Laura Jacques

Jacques, Wagar publish article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and gynecologic oncology fellow Matthew Wagar, MD, recently co-authored an article in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Bridget Kelly, MD, John Soehl, Janine Rhoades, MD, Elise S, Cowley, BS, Peter G. Pryde, Abigail Cutler, MD, and David Eschenbach.In “Peripartum Uterine... more
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Jacques discusses vulvar health with Inverse

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Inverse for a recent story about the vulvar health benefits of wearing underwear.In “Is Going Commando Healthier Than Wearing Underwear,” Jacques explained how the vulva and vagina are both self-regulating in terms of protection and thus, do best without added help from soaps... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Jacques

Congratulations to winners of the 2024 UW Department of Ob-Gyn awards!

On June 13, 2024, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing educational, research and administrative accomplishments throughout the year.The ceremony started by celebrating service milestones, including both service in the Department of Ob-Gyn and at the University of Wisconsin or UW Health overall. Service years at UW/UW Health in parentheses:... more
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Sampene to become Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

Katie Sampene, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, will be the next Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, effective June 1, 2024. Sampene will assume the role following the retirement of Greg Bills, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, who has served as the Vice Chair for Clinical Operations since 2018. Please h... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Katherine Sampene

Ladanyi patient’s endometriosis story published by UW Health

Camille Ladanyi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was featured in a UW Health story about one patient’s experience with endometriosis. Anna Phelan, a patient of Ladanyi’s, shared her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis with UW Health in the article "Anna finds relief after minimally invasive surgery."Ladanyi helped Phelan with her ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Camille Ladanyi

Sampene presents at 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting

Katie Sampene, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented at the 2024 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, held in San Francisco in May 2024.Sampene presented as part of the DEI Delegation: Ongoing Work Across Districts session on May 17. Sampene presented “A Quality Dashboard: F... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Diversity Equity Inclusion Katherine Sampene

Tamkus presents poster at ASCCP Scientific Meeting

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Saule Tamkus, MD, PGY-3, brought a poster to the 2024 ASCCP Scientific Meeting on Anogenital & HPV-Related Diseases. The meeting took place May 2-4 in New Orleans.Tamkus brought the poster “HPV Vaccination at the Time of Colposcopy: A Quality Improvement Study" to the conference. The project was co-authored by Ashley Jennings, MD, associate p... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Research Residency Saule Tamkus Ashley Jennings

Cutler discusses post-Dobbs maternal care with STAT

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with STAT for a recent story about the restrictions to maternal care after the Dobbs decision across the United States.In “Hospitals largely keep quiet on maternal care since Dobbs, STAT survey finds,” Cutler mentioned she experienced a shift in early pregnancy problem manag... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Abigail Cutler

Baggot presents at WNA Annual Pharmacology and Clinical Update for APRNS

Ann Baggot, APNP, nurse practitioner in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented at the Wisconsin Nurses Association 38th annual APRN Pharmacology and Clinical Update.Held on April 18, 2024 at Madison’s Monona Terrace, the conference highlighted new evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches to common health conditions to help prescribe and achieve... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Ann Baggot

Jacques becomes Title X Medical Director at Wisconsin DHS

Congratulations to Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, who recently became the medical director of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Title X Reproductive Health and Family Planning grant! Jacques stepped into that role on April 1, 2024.The Wisconsin Reproductive Health and Family Planning (RHFP) program​ support... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Community Outreach Laura Jacques

Sharp and Hope After Loss Clinic featured in On Wisconsin magazine

Kristen Sharp, MD, clinical associate professor and Resident Continuity Clinic Director in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her UW Health Hope After Loss Clinic were featured in a recent On Wisconsin article.The Hope After Loss Clinic gives follow-up care, preconception counseling, and prenatal and obstetric care for families who have suf... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Kristen Sharp

Hanks publishes blog about global health trip

Laura Hanks, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, shared her experiences traveling to Gambia on the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Surgery’s Global Surgery website. Hanks was a visiting lecturer at the Edward Francis Teaching Hospital in March of 2024.In “In My Own Words: Dr. Hanks’ trip... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Residency Laura Hanks Awa Sanneh

Welcome Abigail Nelezen, MD, MS, MHA, to Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

Abigail Nelezen, MD, MS, MHA, has accepted an offer to join the UW Department of Ob-Gyn as an assistant professor (CT) in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, starting September 1, 2024.A native of northeastern Wisconsin, Nelezen earned her undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, after which she completed a Master of Science in biological scie... more
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Cutler discusses ob-gyn training and abortion restrictions on WNYC Science Daily

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined Science Friday for a recent podcast episode focussing on the post-Dobbs landscape across the U.S. and its implications for physicians and abortion access.In “Abortion-Restrictive States Leave Ob-Gyns With Tough Choices,” Cutler talked about how abortion restrictions have af... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Residency Abigail Cutler

Fajardo publishes in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Olga Fajardo, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, co-authored a new article published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In “Impact of trainees involvement on surgical outcomes of abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy”, Fajardo and co-authors explored the impact of trainee involvement on surgical outcomes for laparoscopic myo... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Publication Research

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

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the 12 weeks after giving birth the Fourth Trimester. In this series, the Women’s Healthcast will air episodes about physical recovery, postpartum mental health, birth control after pregnancy, and more. Ryan McDonald, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women’s Hea... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Podcast Ryan McDonald Jacquelyn Askins Rob Garza

Domeyer-Klenske joins Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce

Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, was selected to join the Wisconsin Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. The task force met for the first time on Wednesday, March 13!The task force will be charged with studying the workforce challenges facing the state’s healthcare system, including recruitment and retention, identify... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Amy Domeyer-Klenske

Cutler fact checks pregnancy test claims with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a Politifact Wisconsin article about how soon pregnancy tests can detect a pregnancy.In the article “Fact check: Claim that pregnancy can be detected the day after conception is false”, Cutler explained the typical timeline of fertiliz... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Abigail Cutler

Women’s Healthcast: Fourth Trimester: Pregnancy Prevention, featuring Katie Sampene, MD

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the 12 weeks after giving birth the Fourth Trimester. On the Women’s Healthcast, we’re airing a Fourth Trimester series, with episodes about physical recovery after birth, postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, and more. Katie Sampene, MD, joined this episode to talk about pregnancy prevention in the fourth trim... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Podcast Outreach Katherine Sampene Jacquelyn Askins Rob Garza

UW Department of Ob-Gyn at 2024 ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hosted the 2024 Congressional Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, March 3-5. Many members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn attended the conference to strengthen their advocacy skills and meet with Wisconsin legislators to discuss issues like Medicare payment and improving maternal mortality. Faculty: Amy Domeyer-Kle... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Residency Fellowship Advocacy Margaret Williams Laura Hanks Amy Domeyer-Klenske Ben Pickus

Professional Development Funding Feature: Ladanyi attends physician leadership course

Each fiscal year, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Development Committee makes available a total of $10,000 for professional development. Faculty may submit applications at any time (until funds are exhausted for the current fiscal year). Camille Ladanyi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, used Faculty Development F... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Camille Ladanyi

Domeyer-Klenske talks about postpartum health care with Wisconsin Watch

UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, discussed health care barriers for postpartum people with public insurance in a new article from Wisconsin Watch. In “Wisconsin’s Medicaid postpartum protection lags most of the country”, Domeyer-Klenske outlined the challenges for someone who might lose Medicaid coverage in ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Amy Domeyer-Klenske

Women's Healthcast: Fourth Trimester: Breastfeeding, featuring Molly Lepic, DO

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the 12 weeks after giving birth the Fourth Trimester. Molly Lepic, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women’s Healthcast to discuss a common postpartum topic: breastfeeding. Lepic talked about how breastfeeding works, common questions about nutrition, rest, and hy... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Outreach Podcast Molly Lepic Jacquelyn Askins Rob Garza

Welcome Katie O’Brien, MD, to Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

Dr. Kathleen (Katie) O’Brien will join the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn as an assistant professor on September 1, 2024. O’Brien is currently completing a fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG); she will be a valuable addition to our clinical offerings. O’Brien completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Publi... more
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Jacques selected for WMAA Early Career Achievement Award

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was selected to receive a 2024 Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) Early Career Achievement Award! Jacques will be honored at an award presentation ceremony on April 19, 2024. The WMAA Early Career Achievement Award honors UW School of Medicine and Public Health MD alumni who ha... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Laura Jacques

Professional Development Funding Feature: Gaston attends critical care courses

Each fiscal year, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Development Committee makes available a total of $10,000 for professional development. Faculty may submit applications at any time (until funds are exhausted for the current fiscal year). Luther Gaston, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, used Faculty Development Fund... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Luther Gaston

Domeyer introduces Vice President Harris at reproductive health event in Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wisconsin to launch the “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour on January 22, 2024. Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, attended the event to give remarks and introduce the vice president before her speech.Domeyer-Klenske talked about the uncertainties of providing ob-gyn care and the challenges of... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Amy Domeyer-Klenske

Cutler introduces governor at Wisconsin Doctor Day 2024

The Wisconsin Medical Society hosted Wisconsin Doctor Day, an annual advocacy event connecting physicians and legislators to discuss health policy issues, on January 23, 2024. Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, introduced Governor Tony Evers before his welcome remarks at the event. This year, Doctor Day’s advocacy ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Abigail Cutler

Women’s Healthcast: 4th Trimester: Physical Recovery, featuring Kim Bannon, MD

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists​ calls the 12 weeks after giving birth the Fourth Trimester. For the next few months, the Women’s Healthcast will air a Fourth Trimester series, with episodes about physical recovery, postpartum mood changes, breastfeeding, and so much more. On the first episode of the Fourth Trimester series, Kim Bannon, MD, assistant ... more
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Welcome Awa Sanneh to Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn

Awa Sanneh, MD, has accepted our offer to join the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn faculty as an assistant professor (CHS), effective September 3, 2024. Dr. Sanneh will be a Centennial Clinician faculty, with a role focusing on clinical care, education, and global health. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sanneh to our faculty!Sanneh earned her medical degree at Joh... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Awa Sanneh