Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology
Grand Rounds: Shapiro Summer Research students present research projects
On August 20, 2026, students in the Shapiro Summer Research Program presented their summer research projects in obstetrics and gynecology. The 10 students shared their research methods, findings, and preliminary results across a variety of topics, including reproductive health, maternal health, urogynecology, infertility, rural training, early pregnancy care, and health equi...
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Cutler publishes study in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Co-authors include Corinne M. Hale; Laura Jacques, MD; Eliza Bennett, MD; and Jenny A. Higgins, PhD, MPH.In “‘Are We Allowed to Refer Patients?’: U.S. Physician Experiences Fa...
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Women’s Healthcast: Postpartum Mental Health, featuring Ryan McDonald, MD
In the late summer of 2026, postpartum mental health has received increased attention in the news. The Women’s Healthcast re-shared a conversation about common postpartum mental health concerns, including postpartum depression and anxiety.Ryan McDonald, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about postp...
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Jacques publishes values clarification study in JAMA Network Open
Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, is the first author on a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Co-authors include Elise Cowley, MD, PhD; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; Jacquelyn Askins, BA; and Anna Altshuler, MD, MPH.In “Experiences of Perinatal Personnel with Values Clarification Workshops about Abortion,” Jacques and co...
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Zhang, Jacques publish article in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Ran Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new article published in Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Madelyn Frey, MPH; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; and Lena Swander, MPH.In “Persistent Racial, Ethnic, and County-Le...
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Grzebielski discusses menopause and gluteal tendinopathy 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 menopause and gluteal tendinopathy. In “Why Menopause Can Really Be a Pain in the Butt”, Grzebielski discussed how menopause-related changes can contribute to gluteal tendinopathy and ...
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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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