Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology
Anderson-Carter and Social Impact and Belonging Committee share resources at the Madison Public Library Period Party
On Saturday, September 20, the Madison Public Library collaborated with Public Health Madison & Dane County to host a Period Party. This year’s Period Party consisted of a series of three informational sessions followed by the Saturday celebration, aiming to provide information and understanding surrounding puberty and menstruation. India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant profe...
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Domeyer-Klenske, Hanks join ACOG State Legislative Roundtable
Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, attended the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) State Legislative Roundtable conference in Phoenix September 4-6, 2025. Domeyer-Klenske attended in her capacity as the ACOG Wis...
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Domeyer-Klenske joins panel at SASGOG annual meeting
Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented on a panel at the 2025 Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG) annual meeting! SASGOG hosted the annual conference in Denver September 11-12, 2025. Domeyer-Klenske joined the presentation “Working the Workforce”, where she spoke alongside Jack...
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Sharp discusses importance of education in pregnancy loss and Hope After Loss Clinic's memorial services
Early pregnancy loss is very common; about one in four pregnancies will end in loss. While medical care for early pregnancy loss is well-established, there has historically been less of a focus on the mental and emotional aspects of pregnancy loss. The UW Health Hope After Loss Clinic offers a warm and supportive atmosphere for those who have experienced pregnancy loss at an...
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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...
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UW Department of Ob-Gyn pregnancy experts to present on Informed & Empowered series September 15-October 13, 2025
Informed and Empowered is a free, community-centered webinar series offering practical, trusted information about common pregnancy conditions such as perinatal mood disorders, substance use, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and more. We’ll also explore how lifestyle factors and social factors – like stress, racism, and access to care – impact health. The webinar series wi...
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Hanks talks about fitness in pregnancy with local media
Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined WMTV15 News for a recent story on exercise recommendations for pregnant individuals.In “Madison OB-GYN encourages CrossFit for expecting mothers”, Hanks stated that it is safe to hit the gym during pregnancy, but with some slight variations. “‘You might see us doing some burpees to...
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Women's Healthcast: Health and Aging: Perimenopause, featuring Laura Bozzuto
For the next few months, the Women’s Healthcast will dive into all aspects of aging and women’s health, through conversations with experts in the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and beyond. And what better topic to kick off this series than perimenopause? Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined this epi...
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Cutler, Williamson join panel discussion on abortion restrictions with Free & Just
On August 26, 2025, Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Amy Williamson, MPP, associate director of the Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE), joined a panel discussion hosted by the advocacy organization Free & Just and UW Medical Students for Choice on the impact of threats to reproductive healthcare and...
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Grand Rounds: Luellwitz presents “Shock Management for the OB/GYN”
On July 31, 2025, Ryan Luellwitz, DO, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Shock Management for the OB/GYN”. In the lecture, Luellwitz discussed the different types and causes of shock as well as how to manage the initial resuscitation for various shock states. Watch the whole lecture here.**by Ob...
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Green, Anderson-Carter receive Wisconsin Partnership Program grant
Congratulations to Tiffany Green, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive and Population Health, and India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Green and Anderson-Carter received a grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program’s Collaborative Health Sciences Program for the project “Examining inequities i...
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Cutler joins panel at State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting and Conference
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, shared her expertise with Wisconsin attorneys at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting and Conference. The event was held at Monona Terrace in Madison June 18-20, 2025. Cutler joined the panel “Reproductive Rights Update: In Wisconsin and Nationwide” to talk about the evolving...
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Kelly accepted into APGO Academic Scholars and Leaders Program
Congratulations to Bridget Kelly, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Kelly was accepted into the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Academic Scholars and Leaders (ASL) Program 2026-27 cohort. The ASL is a 15-month program that provides faculty with the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills critical to ad...
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Grand Rounds: Sampene and Wallace present “Quality Improvement Update”
On July 17, 2025, Katie Sampene, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and Director of Obstetric Quality & Safety, and Sumer Wallace, MD, associate professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Director of Gynecology Quality & Safety, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Quality Improvement Update”.In the lecture, Sampene and Wallace...
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O’Brien talks about helping teen patients understand health information with Wisconsin media
Katie O’Brien, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke to state media outlets about her work with adolescents. O’Brien, who is one of two specialty-trained pediatric adolescent gynecologists in Wisconsin, uses social media as a way to connect with patients:"We know that they're getting their medical information mostly from interaction...
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Cutler talks about Wisconsin Supreme Court decision with WPR
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s Wisconsin Today program to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision regarding the state’s 1849 law on abortion.In “State Supreme Court rules against 1849 abortion ban”, Cutler talked about the significance, for patients and provide...
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Hanks talks about extreme heat and pregnancy with Cap Times
Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently spoke to the Cap Times about the impacts the recent Madison heat wave can have on pregnancy. In “Madison doctor warns extreme heat can affect pregnancies”, Hanks spoke about the impacts of extreme heat on pregnant individuals, as well as how people can protect themselves from ext...
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Domeyer-Klenske discusses WI Supreme Court decision with state media
Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, discussed the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Kaul v. Urmanski at a press conference covered by a variety of statewide media:“‘I recall caring for a patient with a life-threatening complication who needed abortion care in this time. I looked around the oper...
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Jacques publishes study on STIs in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, co-authored a new publication published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Kyla Quigley, PhD; Elise S. Cowley, MD, PhD; Kaitlyn Landry, BS; Jessica Dalby, MD; Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD, MPH.In “Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infection Rates in Wisconsin, 2010-2022”, Jacques a...
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Cutler, Higgins talk about post-Dobbs research in Cap Times
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was the lead author on a study published in JAMA Open Network about the impact of the Dobbs decision on the ability of ob-gyns in Wisconsin to provide adequate health care to patients with pregnancy risks or complications. Cutler and co-author Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH, professor an...
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Bozzuto appointed to Research on Women’s Health Scholars program
Congratulations to Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, who was selected for the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Research on Women’s Health Scholars (RoWHS) program! Bozzuto’s year-long RoWHS appointment begins July 1, 2025. Bozzuto will use the RoWHS funding for the project “Patient and provider decision makin...
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Domeyer-Klenske talks about COVID vaccine recommendations with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a recent story on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.In “State health officials urge kids, pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine despite federal pullback”, Domeyer talked about COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for pregn...
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Bozzuto talks about menopause with Wisconsin Public Radio
Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s Wisconsin Today program for a recent story about menopause.In “New bill would require menopause education from health care providers”, Bozzuto discussed the basics of menopause and its outcomes, the variety of treatment options, and the importance of ...
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UW Department of Ob-Gyn pregnancy experts to present on Informed & Empowered series June 30-July 28
Informed and Empowered is a free, community-centered webinar series offering practical, trusted information about common pregnancy conditions such as perinatal mood disorders, substance use, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and more. We’ll also explore how lifestyle factors and social factors – like stress, racism, and access to care – impact health. Designed for pregnan...
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Department of Ob-Gyn education leaders bring presentations to UW SMPH Medical Education Day
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health hosted Medical Education Day on May 29, 2025 in the Health Sciences Learning Center. Faculty and staff from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought posters and presentations to the annual event. A few of their exciting accomplishments: Post-Event Session: Phase 2 and 3 Meeting – led by Kathy Stewart, MD, Phase 2/3 Director Posters: M...
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Women’s Healthcast: Preparing for Your First Period, featuring Katie O’Brien, MD
For many young people, the idea of starting to get a period is at least a little bit stressful. Katie O’Brien, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, helps kids and families in her pediatric and adolescent gynecology clinic feel more prepared for periods. She joined this episode of the Women’s Healthcast to talk about what periods are, ho...
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Cutler presents at Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology event
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, visited the Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on May 30, 2025, to present during the program’s Celebration of Education Day. Cutler was invited to give the Elliot Silbar Endowed Lecture during the event. She presented “Dobbs Downstre...
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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...
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Cutler talks about Dobbs' impacts on physicians with WPR
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio for a recent story about the continued effects of the Dobbs Decision for Wisconsin healthcare providers.In “Study: Varying abortion care directives confuse Wisconsin doctors, jeopardize patient health,” Cutler talked about a new...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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