Fellowship

Graduation Spotlight: Powell graduates from Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship

Jacqueline Powell, MD, is the 2026 graduate from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Powell shared reflections on her time in fellowship, what’s next in her career, and how the program prepared her for a successful future. Congratulations, Dr. Powell! What’s next after fellowship? Joining the University of Wisconsin Department of Ob-Gyn Divis... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Fellowship Jacqueline Powell

Congratulations, 2026 UW Department of Ob-Gyn award winners!

On June 18, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing educational, research and administrative accomplishments throughout the year.Years of ServiceFive Years:Jasmin Barthel, Physician AssistantMichael Beninati, Assistant Professor (CHS)Emma Blazel, Medical Program AssistantCheryl Casey’Grant, Outreach SpecialistAbigail Cutler, Assistant P... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Reproductive Sciences Reproductive and Population Health Residency Fellowship Education Research Maternal-Fetal Medicine Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Giles to become Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery interim fellowship program director

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS), will become the interim URPS fellowship program director, effective June 1, 2026. Giles will take over the program director position from Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH.Giles has held several leadership roles in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn since joining the faculty in 2013... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Fellowship Dobie Giles

Department of Ob-Gyn hosts successful 2026 Department Research Day

On May 21, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn gathered in the Health Sciences Learning Center for a busy and bustling Department Research Day. UW School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA, opened the event with remarks about on the importance of pausing to focus on research and collaboration, followed by a keynote presentation about hypertension in pregnan... more
Education Fellowship Events

URPS Division brings research, leadership to 2026 SGS Annual Meeting

The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons hosted the 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix, AZ from March 22-25, 2026. UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty and trainees brought posters, films, and presentations to the meeting. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Oral Session: Vulvar Fractionated CO2-Laser Therapy with and Without Concomitant Topical Clobetasol Propionate 0... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Fellowship Residency Jon Pennycuff Caroline Cox India Anderson-Carter Saule Tamkus Babak Vakili

Study by Division of Gynecologic Oncology members selected for ACOG Roy M. Pitkin Award

A study authored by Matt Wagar, MD, former Gynecologic Oncology fellow, and Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, current Gynecologic Oncology fellow, have recently been selected for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Roy M. Pitkin Award! Division of Gynecologic Oncology Director Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, and UW Department of Ob-Gyn Data Management and Statisti... more
Gynecologic Oncology Publication Research Education Fellowship Rachel Mojdehbakhsh Lisa Barroilhet Amy Godecker

Celebrating trainees on Thank A Resident Day 2026

The last Friday of every February is Thank a Resident Day, a day led by the Gold Humanism Honor Society to show gratitude for the integral role physician trainees have in our health care team.Training residents and fellows is one of the most important functions as a clinical department in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. We are so grateful to have each of the 29 ... more
Education Residency Fellowship

Barroilhet presents at 2026 SGO Winter Meeting

Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented at the 2026 Society of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting, held in Olympic Valley, CA January 29-31, 2026.Barroilhet presented “Homologous Recombinant Proficient Ovarian Cancer” at the event, which celebrated 30 years of sharing innovation and discovery in gynecologic oncology this year. Cu... more
Gynecologic Oncology Research Fellowship Lisa Barroilhet

Grand Rounds: Mojdehbakhsh presents What’s the Deal with Endometrial Cancer?

On November 20, 2025, UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “What’s the Deal with Endometrial Cancer?”. In the lecture, Mojdehbakhsh discussed how endometrial cancer is affecting people today; examined reasons why endometrial cancer is a rising issue; and reviewed areas in which ob-gyns are making ... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship Rachel Mojdehbakhsh

Gelissen passes ob-gyn boards!

Congratulations to Julia Gelissen, MD, second-year gynecologic oncology fellow in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn! Gelissen passed American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology board exams and is now officially board-certified in Ob-Gyn. Taking time out of busy and intense fellowship to complete the boards is always extra impressive. Incredible work, Dr. Gelissen!
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Faculty, residents and fellows bring research to 2025 AAGL Global Congress on MIGS

The AAGL hosted the 54th Global Congress on MIGS November 8-11, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Congratulations to the UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty, residents, and fellows who co-authored videos and abstracts presented at the conference: Video Session – Endometriosis: Hatching from the Myometrium: Unusual Excision of an Endometrioma – UW Department of Ob-Gyn reside... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Residency Fellowship Education Olga Fajardo Bala Bhagavath

Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery presents at 2025 AUGS PFD Week

Members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery presented at the American Urogynecology Society’s (AUGS) Pelvic Floor Disorder Week, held in Vancouver, Canada, from October 14-17, 2025. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Pelvic Medicine. Their impressive presentations include:Coping with Comp... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Research Fellowship Dobie Giles Caroline Cox Babak Vakili Margaret Wilkes

Welcome incoming REI fellow Chinormso Diribe, MD

The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility is pleased to share that Chinormso Diribe, MD, matched into the REI fellowship and will join the Department of Ob-Gyn in August 2026. Diribe received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Campus. She is currently completing residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Howard Unive... more
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Education

Gynecologic Oncology researchers publish study in Green Journal

Physicians and researchers in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn recently published an article in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Matthew Wagar, MD, the 2025 graduate of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology fellowship, is lead author on the publication; co-authors include Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, MS; Eric Reetz, MD; Dandi Huang, MD; Mary Kao, MD; Ahmed Al-Niaimi, MD; Natalia G... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Publication Research Fellowship Rachel Mojdehbakhsh Lisa Barroilhet

Welcome incoming Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows Jeannette Larson and Emily O’Brien

After receiving ACGME approval to increase the Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship complement to two fellows per year, the MFM fellowship will welcome two new fellows next summer! Jeannette Larson, MD, and Emily O’Brien, MD, will join the MFM fellowship in July 2026. Larson earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is ... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Fellowship

Welcome incoming Gynecologic Oncology fellow Taylor Stewart, MD

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology is pleased to share that Taylor Paige Stewart, MD, will join the gynecologic oncology fellowship program as a fellow in August 2026. Stewart completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, followed by obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Mass General Brigham Combined OB/GYN Residency, wh... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Maternal-fetal medicine fellowship complement increase approved by ACGME

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine is excited to announce that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved a permanent complement increase for the Department of Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship. Beginning this fall, the MFM fellowship can now match two fellows per class, eventually bringing the total complement of MFM fellows up t... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Fellowship

Barroilhet, Sampene co-author study on endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, associate professor and director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and Katherine Sampene, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored a publication published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Matthew Wagar, MD, a recent graduate of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology fellowship, i... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Publication Research Education Fellowship Katherine Sampene Lisa Barroilhet

Huffman becomes associate director of Gynecologic Oncology fellowship program

Congratulations to Laura Huffman, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology! On July 1, 2025, she became the new associate director of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, joining fellowship director Ryan Spencer, MD, MS, in leading the program.Huffman joined the UW Department Ob-Gyn for gynecologic oncology fellowship in 2014 an... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Welcome incoming URPS Fellow Saule Tamkus, MD!

The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery celebrates a successful match season with the news that Saule Tamkus, MD, has matched to the URPS fellowship! Tamkus will join the fellowship program in August 2026. Tamkus earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College, followed by ob-gyn residency at the University of Wisconsin. She graduated from residen... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Fellowship Saule Tamkus

Infusino departs following Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship

After three years of training in the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship, Scott Infusino, MD, is preparing to graduate. Infusino shares what’s next after fellowship, the important lessons learned during training, and messages of gratitude for people who shaped his time at UW.Where will you be going and what will you be doing after UW Ob-Gyn?I will be st... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Fellowship

Patel shares reflections on Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship

After three years of training in the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship, Ushma Patel, MD, is preparing to graduate. Patel shares what’s next after fellowship, the important lessons learned during training, and messages of gratitude for people who shaped her time at UW.Where will you be going and what will you be doing after UW O... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Fellowship

Wagar shares what's next after Gynecologic Oncology fellowship

After three years of intense fellowship training in the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Matthew Wagar, MD, is preparing to graduate. Wagar shares what’s next after fellowship, the important lessons learned during training, and messages of gratitude for people who shaped his time in fellowship.Where will you be going and what will you be doing after UW Ob-Gyn?I w... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Integrated Specialty Care for Women program featured in Quarterly Magazine

The UW Health Integrated Specialty Care for Women (ISCW) program, a multidisciplinary clinic to address common conditions like pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, fibroids, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction, launched in late 2024. The program is prominently featured in the spring 2025 issue of Quarterly, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health magazi... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Fellowship Jacquelyn Askins Caroline Cox Jon Pennycuff

Grand Rounds: Wagar presents Advances in Gynecologic Malignancies: Mitigating Care Disparities in Novel Cancer Approaches

On May 22, 2025, UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Matt Wagar, MD, presented the Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds lecture Advances in Gynecologic Malignancies: Mitigating Care Disparities in Novel Cancer Approaches. In the lecture, Wagar described new advances in treatment, evaluation, and surgical management of gynecologic malignancies; discussed how advances in cancer... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship Grand Rounds

Presentations at Department Research Day 2025

On May 15, 2025, the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology hosted Department Research Day, an annual presentation of graduating fellows’ thesis projects, research from members of the Department of Ob-Gyn, and posters showcasing a variety of ob-gyn and reproductive health research.Margareta Pisarska, MD, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertil... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Gynecologic Oncology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Reproductive and Population Health Reproductive Sciences Education Research Fellowship Events Collaborative for Reproductive Equity Stanic-Kostic Research Team Abigail Cutler

Wagar shares thoughts on phenotype testing for endometrial cancer with OncLive

Matt Wagar, MD, a gynecologic oncologic fellow in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with OncLive for a recent story about endometrial cancer and potential treatments and tests for it.In “Dr. Wagar on the Use of T-DXd in Patients With HER2+ Endometrial Cancer,” Wagar recommended that healthcare providers testing or working with endometrial cancer should use HER2 tes... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Department of Ob-Gyn brings research, leadership to the 2025 ACOG Annual Meeting

Faculty and trainees in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought research and leadership to the 2025 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Minneapolis. ACOG hosted the conference May 16-18, 2025. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, ... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Residency Education Fellowship

In the News: REI fellowship program highlighted in statewide media

The UW Department of Ob-Gyn's Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship was featured in media around the state in late April 2025. The fellowship, which was launched in 2024, is one of only about 52 in the country. It was created, in part, to help address a shortage of fertility care physicians in the United States.Wisconsin media shared updates about the program... more
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Education Fellowship Bala Bhagavath

Gelissen selected as IJGC Editorial Fellow

Congratulations to Julia Gelissen, MD, fellow in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, who was selected as an editorial fellow for the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer! As an editorial fellow, Gelissen will learn about journal operations, work on projects with international colleagues, and learn and share the latest findings in gynecologic oncology through the IJG... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Rhoades, Infusino published in BMC Medical Education

Janine Rhoades, MD, director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Scott Infusino, MD, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow, co-authored a new article published in BMC Medical Education. Co-authors include Adam Lewkowitz, Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, Stephanie Ros, and Patrick Ramsey.In “Maternal-fetal medicine fellow experience in the first year of training compared to i... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Publication Research Fellowship Janine Rhoades

Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at 2025 SGS Annual Meeting

The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) hosted their 51st Annual Scientific Meeting March 30-April 2, 2025. Several members of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery attended the conference and shared their work. Caroline Cox, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, was selected in early 2024 to ... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Research Fellowship Caroline Cox Dobie Giles

Wagar talks about immunotherapy and endometrial cancer with OncLive

Matthew Wagar, MD, a gynecologic oncology fellow in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with OncLive for a recent story about treatment for endometrial cancer.In “Immunotherapy Continues to Redefine Treatment Considerations in Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer,” Wagar talked about how recent advancements in treatment options like immunot... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

Research and leadership at the 2025 SGO Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology hosted the 2025 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer in Seattle March 14-17, 2025. Faculty, fellows, and residents from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn attended the conference, helped shape the agenda, and shared their latest research. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Focused Forum presentation:Ultrasonography based measurements of end... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Residency Fellowship Rachel Mojdehbakhsh

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

Wagar discusses LEAP trial findings with OncLive

Matthew Wagar, MD, fellow in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with OncLive for a recent story about the phase 3 LEAP-001 trial and what it means for treating patients with advanced endometrial cancer.In “Dr. Wagar on Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab vs. Chemo in First-Line Advanced Endometrial Cancer,” Wagar explained how a mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) population... more
Gynecologic Oncology Research Education Fellowship

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
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Residency Fellowship India Anderson-Carter Katharina Stewart Caroline Cox Abigail Cutler Bridget Kelly