Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology
Grand Rounds: Domeyer-Klenske presents “Gynecologic Care for Veterans”
On July 23, 2026, Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Gynecologic Care for Veterans.” In the lecture, Domeyer-Klenske reviewed the changing demographics and health care needs of the veteran population; examined military sexual trauma and its physica...
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Kelly, Cutler, Cox present at CREOG Education Retreat
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hosted the 2026 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Retreat July 23-24, 2026, in Boston, MA. UW Department of Ob-Gyn residency leaders past and present attended the retreat and presented about educational achievements from the department.Bridget Kelly, MD, associate professor in the Divi...
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Women’s Healthcast: Extreme Heat and Pregnancy, featuring Laura Hanks
Our summertime risks from extreme heat exposure are rising. And while extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, pregnant people face increased risks due to changes in the body that make it harder to manage heat. Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about extreme heat...
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Grand Rounds: Sampene and Wallace present “Peer and Systems: A Quality Review Primer”
On July 2, 2026, Katie Sampene, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and Sumer Wallace, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Peer and Systems: a Quality Review Primer.” Sampene and Wallace are Ob and Gyn Directors of Quality and Safety, respectively, and the co-chairs of the UW Dep...
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Grzebielski discusses ovarian cyst ruptures with HealthCentral
Patrice Grzebielski, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and director of the UW Health Menopause Clinic, spoke with HealthCentral for a recent story about ovarian cyst ruptures. In “What Happens After an Ovarian Cyst Ruptures?”, Grzebielski discussed what happens when an ovarian cyst breaks open, common symptoms, treatment options, and w...
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McDonald discusses nitrous oxide for in-office ob-gyn procedures with Medscape Medical News
Ryan McDonald, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Medscape for a recent story about the use of nitrous oxide during in-office gynecologic procedures. The story recapped research presented at the 2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting about alternative analgesic options in ob-gyn procedures.In ...
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Grzebielski presents Healthy Women Community Talk “Demystifying Perimenopause and Menopause”
On June 25, 2026, Patrice Grzebielski, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented a Healthy Women Community Talk. More than 150 people tuned in to Grzebielski’s presentation “Demystifying Perimenopause and Menopause.” In the event, Grzebielski reviewed the stages of menopause and perimenopause, discussed the hormonal changes that occ...
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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...
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Porragas-Paseiro to become Grand Rounds program director
Santi Porragas-Pasiero, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, will be the next UW Department of Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds program director. He will take on this role beginning September 1, 2026, following the departure of Dr. Jon Pennycuff. Please help us thank Dr. Pennycuff for his service to the Grand Rounds program and congratulate Dr. Porra...
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Celebrating 2025-26 faculty promotions
Congratulations to the amazing UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty received promotions this academic year! Their promotions will be effective at the end of June 2026. Jacquelyn Adams, MD, MSCI, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, was promoted to Associate Professor (CHS). Adams joined the UW Department of Ob-Gyn as faculty in 2020, following MFM fellowship training at our depar...
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ASOG Division bring leadership, research to ACOG 2026 Annual Meeting
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hosted the 2026 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Washington, D.C. Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn faculty had some exciting accomplishments at the conference:Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of ASOG, served on the conference’s Scientific Program Committee, hel...
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Domeyer-Klenske talks about postpartum Medicaid extension law with Cap Times
In March 2026, Wisconsin officially became the 49th state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for one year after birth. More than one third of births in Wisconsin are covered by Medicaid; gaps in healthcare for postpartum people can be a major contributor to adverse maternal and infant health outcomes.Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director of the Division of Academic Specialis...
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Domeyer-Klenske talks about postpartum health needs with Spectrum News
Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Spectrum News about postpartum health. In “In Focus: OB/GYN shares some of the health needs many new moms have,” Domeyer-Klenske spoke about Medicaid coverage for postpartum care, how long recovery may take after birth, and how insurance coverage of prevent...
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Department hosts successful Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium
On March 19, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Maternal Mortality Review Team and Maternal Health Innovation Team to present the Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium to an audience of around 150 health care providers, community experts, and scholars. The event, focused on promoting maternal health and longevity throu...
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McDonald, Sampene attend ACOG Cefalo National Leadership Institute
Ryan McDonald, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Katherine Sampene, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, attended the 2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Cefalo National Leadership Institute, held March 18-22 in Durham, North Carolina. The ACOG Cefalo National Leadership Institute conn...
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Lepic joins Birth with Babylist podcast for episodes on birth plans, labor outcomes
Molly Lepic, DO, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently joined the Birth with Babylist podcast for several episodes on pain management and labor. Birth with Babylist aims to inform listeners about the birth process by sharing real stories and expert insights.In Episode 3, “How Do I Make a Birth Plan and What Should Be in It?”...
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Bharucha, Kaljo, Hanks co-author study in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Members of the UW Department recently authored an article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Authors include ob-gyn resident Kharmen Bharucha, MD,PGY-4; Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn; Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn; and Tess Jewell, MD, MPH.In “The Physician’s Duty to C...
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Ladanyi talks about endometriosis with Fox 6 News
Camille Ladanyi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined Fox 6 News to talk about endometriosis for Endometriosis Awareness Month this past March. Endometriosis Awareness Month is an opportunity to create more awareness for the condition, which is often misdiagnosed. In the news segment, Ladanyi discussed what endometriosis is, sympt...
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Hanks talks about pain management and labor on new episodes of Birth with Babylist podcast
Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently joined the Birth with Babylist podcast for several episodes on pain management and labor. Birth with Babylist aims to inform listeners about the birth process by sharing real stories and expert insights.In Episode 8, “What Happens When Birth Doesn’t Go to Plan?,” Hanks and fellow...
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Thigpen, Hanks publish study in Frontiers in Reproductive Health
UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Kitty Thigpen, MD, PGY-1, and Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored an article published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health. Co-authors include Natalia Gontarczyk Uczkowksi, MPH; Amy Godecker, PhD, MS; Madison Seifer; and Alexandra Sabgir. In “Characterizing ovarian histo...
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Knickerbocker, Kaljo, Hanks co-author study in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Members of the UW Department have recently authored an article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Authors include PGY-3 Resident Abbey Knickerbocker, MD; Nathan R. Jones, PhD, Senior Project Director at the UW Survey Center; Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Ob-Gyn; and Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Spec...
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Kelly co-authors article in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Bridget Kelly, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently authored a new article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Emily Buttigieg, MD; Fei Cai, MD; R. Nicholas Burns, MD; and B. Star Hampton, MD. In “Teaching Ambulatory Obstetrics and Gynecology with a Novel Case-Based Podcast Curriculum,” the research te...
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Sharp receives UW Health 2026 Clinical Educator Physician Excellence Award
Congratulations to Kristen Sharp, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Sharp was selected to receive a 2026 UW Health Clinical Educator Physician Excellence Award. Sharp was celebrated on May 20, 2026 at the UW Health Physician Excellence Awards ceremony. The Clinical Educator Physician Excellence Award recognizes an outstanding educator who teach...
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Cutler presents on panel at UW interfaith bioethics conference
In February 2026, the Center for Interfaith Dialogue and the Islamic STEM Association at the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted Faith, Justice and Pluralistic Futures, the UW’s first interfaith bioethics conference. The event brought more than 200 people together to discuss bioethical questions at the complex intersections of faith, ethics, and medicine. During the conf...
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Luellwitz co-authors publication in Biological Research for Nursing
Ryan Luellwitz, DO, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored a publication in Biological Research for Nursing. Co-authors include Katelyn Desorcy-Sherer, PhD, RN; Kerry McNamara, BSN; Eliot Stanton, PhD; and Ibrahim Zuniga-Chaves, PhD. In “Early Insights Into Maternal Antidepressant Use and the Human Infant Gut Micr...
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UW Department of Ob-Gyn at ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference 2026
Faculty and residents from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn attended the Congressional Leadership Conference, hosted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Washington, D.C., March 8-10, 2026. The theme of this year’s event was Ob-Gyns in Action: Transforming Expertise into Influence, highlighting the ways ob-gyn experts can have a role in shaping health pol...
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Anderson-Carter, Barroilhet join American Medical Student Association reproductive health panel
India Anderson-Carter, MD, Department of Ob-Gyn Director of Social Impact and Belonging and assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, associate professor and director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, recently joined a reproductive health panel with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health chapter of the Ame...
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Department of Ob-Gyn brings presentations, leadership to 2026 CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting
Members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn presented at the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) & Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO) Annual Meeting, hosted from February 18-21, 2026, in Seattle, WA. The theme for this year’s meeting was ‘Igniting Ob-Gyn Education with Intention, Imagination, and Integrity’. Our department’s...
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Department of Ob-Gyn brings research to SMFM 2026 Pregnancy Meeting
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine hosted the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting in Las Vegas February 8-13. Faculty, trainees, and staff in the department brought an impressive slate of research to the event. Learn more about their posters: The relationship between agentry during antepartum hospitalization and postpartum depression or anxiety symptoms – John Soehl, MD Adopting Tec...
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Hanks is first guest on Birth with Babylist podcast
Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, recently joined the Birth with Babylist podcast as their first guest. Birth with Babylist aims to inform listeners about the birth process by sharing real stories and expert insights.In “Own Your Birth Experience”, Hanks and fellow guest Victoria Dean, CPM, LM, walk through what birth act...
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ASOG Family Planning, CORE faculty publish article in SSM-Health Systems
Researchers from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and the UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE) recently published an article in SSM – Health Systems. Authors include Laura Jacques, MD; Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH; Corinne Hale; Eliza Bennett, MD; and Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH.In “How U.S. healthcare institutions’ actions, or inactio...
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Department of Ob-Gyn presentations at 2026 APGO Faculty Development Seminar
Members of the UW-Madison Department of Ob-Gyn presented at the Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO) Martin L. Stone, MD, Faculty Development Seminar (FDS). The seminar was held January 10-13, 2026, on Amelia Island, Florida. Their impressive presentations include:Workshop – Mitigating Cohort Effects: Group Advising for More Equitable Residency Signali...
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Kelly promoted to Associate Professor (CHS)
Huge congratulations to Bridget Kelly, MD, of the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology! The UW School of Medicine and Public Health CHS Promotion Committee unanimously voted to approve Kelly's promotion to Associate Professor (CHS), effective June 28, 2026. Kelly joined the UW Department of Ob-Gyn in 2019 and since then has become the UW Ob-Gyn Resid...
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Sampene talks about new ACS cervical cancer screening guidelines with Beckers Oncology
Katherine Sampene, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was recently featured in an article by Beckers Oncology highlighting the American Cancer Society’s new cervical cancer screening guidelines. The update includes recommendations for self-collection and provides clearer guidance on when to discontinue screening safely.When asked whethe...
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Women’s Healthcast: Weight and Wellness, Part 2, featuring Kate Sample, MD
Over the last few months, the Women’s Healthcast has focused on how aging can affect our health. For the last two episodes in the Health and Aging series, we consider the impact of aging on metabolism – including societal implications. In Weight and Wellness, Part 1, Kate Sample, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women's He...
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Pickus selected to inaugural GLMA LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship
Congratulations to Ben Pickus, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology! Pickus was selected to join the inaugural LGBTQ+ Health Equity and Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship, convened by GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality.The HEAL Fellowship is a two-year program supporting early-career LGBTQ+ and BIPO...
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Cutler shares thoughts on abortion legislation with Cap Times
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with the Cap Times about legislative proposals with the potential to impact reproductive healthcare in Wisconsin. The article “Madison doctor says abortion control proposals are meant to scare” shares overviews of a few different items of legislation that aim to regulate, re...
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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...
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Women's Healthcast: Health and Aging: Weight and Wellness, Part 1, featuring Kate Sample, MD
Over the last few months, the Women’s Healthcast has focused on how aging can affect our health. For the last final episodes in the Health and Aging series, we consider the impact of aging on metabolism – including societal implications. Kate Sample, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women’s Healthcast to share her insight...
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Jacques receives APGO Humanism in Teaching Award
Congratulations to Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Jacques was selected as a 2025 recipient of the Humanism in Teaching Award from the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics. The APGO Humanism in Teaching Award honors ob-gyn educators from APGO member departments who are outstanding role models in the...
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Shapiro Summer Research students present Ob-Gyn-mentored projects at 2025 Research Forum
Students participating in the 2025 Shapiro Summer Research Program presented their work at the Annual Medical Student Research Forum on November 24, 2025. Students and their impressive presentations include: Alyssa Solberg, mentored by Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD: Trends in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Highlight Persistent Racial and Rural-Urban Disparities: A Statewide Analy...
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Department of Ob-Gyn brings research to 2025 Society of Family Planning annual meeting
The Society of Family Planning hosted their annual meeting in Pittsburgh October 25-27, 2025. Faculty and researchers in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology brought their research to the event. Just a few of their exciting accomplishments: PRESENTATIONS: Brakes and accelerators to abortion access post-Dobbs: Where can we best intervene? – Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH, dir...
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Bennett passes Complex Family Planning senior candidate exam
Congratulations to Eliza Bennett, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Bennett passed the Complex Family Planning senior candidate exam in October 2025. She is now American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-certified in the subspecialty of Complex Family Planning. Incredible work, Dr. Bennett!
Grand Rounds: Zeal presents “It's About Who We Are, Not When We Had Our Abortions: All Trimester Abortion Care”
On November 6, 2025, Carley Zeal, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “It’s About Who We Are, Not When We Had Our Abortions: All Trimester Abortion Care”. In the lecture, Zeal defined later abortion care; described procedure processes and barriers to abortion care; and discussed strategies for per...
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Jacques talks about common gynecologic questions with Women’s Health Magazine
Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined Women’s Health Magazine to talk about common gynecologic questions.In “7 Symptoms Gynecologists Don’t Want You To Stress About”, Jacques and fellow physicians from across the United States answered questions about symptoms such as vaginal discharge, fluctuations in the menstrual ...
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Madison Magazine features Department of Ob-Gyn menopause experts
Experts from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn joined Madison Magazine to talk about menopause. Laura Bozzuto, MD, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Patrice Grzebielski, MD, clinical associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, were featured in the article. In “It’s about time we talk about menopause”, menopaus...
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Grand Rounds: Hanks presents Breaking the Cycle: Inducing Amenorrhea in Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients
On October 9, 2025, Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Breaking the Cycle: Inducing Amenorrhea in Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients”. In the lecture, Hanks discussed the medical rationale and benefits of inducing amenorrhea in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals; the d...
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Welcome Anna Landry, CNM, DNP, to Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn!
The Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn is pleased to welcome Anna Landry, CNM, DNP, to the midwives group in the department. Landry recently graduated from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities with her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse-Midwifery. Previously, she had clinical rotations with the midwife groups at UW Health, Mayo Clinic-Eau Claire, and SSM Health i...
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Anderson-Carter receives CA2RE grant from ACOG
India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Julia Reeves, MPH, Outreach Program Manager in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn, received a grant from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for a project in collaboration with the Wisconsin Maternal Mortality Review Team and the Department of Health Serv...
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Faculty, residents bring research and leadership to 2025 ACOG District VI annual meeting
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District VI Annual Meeting was held September 19-21, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty and residents held leadership roles and presented research at the meeting. Learn more about their exciting accomplishments: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Spe...
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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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