Education

Grand Rounds: Johnson presents “Provider Burnout in the Rural Healthcare Space”

On October 1, 2026, Ob-Gyn resident Olivia Johnson, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Provider Burnout in the Rural Healthcare Space.”In the lecture, Johnson defined provider burnout, evaluated the current state and future of rural health care, explained the challenges of recruiting and retaining rural health care providers, and discussed strategies to address b... more
Education Residency Grand Rounds

Welcome incoming Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows Emma Altieri and Katie Howard

For the second time, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship matched two incoming fellows to their training program! The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine is pleased to share that Emma Altieri, MD, and Katie Howard, MD, will join the fellowship program in the summer of 2027. Altieri received her MD from the University of California, Irvine and is cur... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Fellowship

Welcome incoming REI fellow Allison Carlisle, MD!

The Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship program is pleased to share that Allison Carlisle, MD, will join the UW Department of Ob-Gyn in August 2027 as the incoming Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow! Carlisle graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and will complete obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Iowa in 2027... more
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Education

Welcome incoming Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Caroline Shermoen, MD!

The UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship is pleased to share that Caroline Shermoen, MD, will join the department in August 2027 as the newest gynecologic oncology fellow!Shermoen completed medical school at the University of Miami, and will finish obstetrics and gynecology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia in early summer 2027.Please help... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Fellowship

UW Department of Ob-Gyn brings research to 2026 HAGO Annual Meeting

The Heartland Association of Gynecologic Oncology hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, on September 26-27, bringing together gynecologic cancer physicians, researchers, and trainees from across the central United States to share research and knowledge in gynecologic oncology. Trainees from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn presented several research projects at the meeti... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Residency Fellowship

Codispoti matches into gynecologic oncology fellowship at MGB–Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, PGY-4, who matched into Gynecologic Oncology fellowship! Following graduation from ob-gyn residency in June of 2027, Codispoti will depart for fellowship at Mass General Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Congratulations on this exciting career step, Dr. Codispoti! more
Education Residency

Codispoti co-authors study on resources for the transition to residency in Journal of Graduate Medical Education

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, PGY-4, co-authored a new study published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education examining how first-year ob-gyn residents use and experience resources designed to help them transition from medical school to residency. Codispoti co-authored the article with colleagues from ob-gyn programs in academic med... more
Education Publication Research Residency

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... more
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Ochoa matches into Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn Camila Ochoa, MD, PGY-4, who matched into Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship!Ochoa will depart for Oregon Health and Science University for URPS fellowship in the summer of 2027, following graduation from ob-gyn residency. Congratulations on this exciting career step, Dr. Ochoa!
Residency Education

Welcome Cathryn McBride, incoming Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellow

The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is excited to share that Cathryn (Catie) McBride, DO, matched into the URPS Fellowship Program! Dr. McBride will join the department in August 2027. McBride attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University; she is currently completing ob-gyn residency at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. She comes hig... more
Education Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship

Kaljo, Cox, and Dorian bring poster to AMA Coaching Summit

The American Medical Association hosted the inaugural AMA Coaching Summit: Empowering Learners and Educators Through Coaching in Chicago August 13-14, 2026. A faculty and resident team from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought their research to the event!Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in Education, Caroline Cox, MD, associate professor and director of the Division o... more
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Residency Kristina Kaljo Caroline Cox

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... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Education Residency Abigail Cutler Bridget Kelly Caroline Cox

Integrated Program in Endocrinology T32 grant renewed

The Integrated Program in Endocrinology (iPEnd) Translational Postdoctoral Training Program has successfully been renewed! Led by Ian Bird, professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences, and Jon Levine (Wisconsin National Primate Research Center), the training program is set to receive $1.8 million over the next five years from the National Institute for Child Health an... more
Reproductive Sciences Education Research Ian Bird

Codispoti, Godecker, Kushner co-author study on postpartum sexual health counseling

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, Research Scientist Amy Godecker, PhD, MS, and David Kushner, MD, professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new study published in Sexual Health. Additional authors include Jessica Walker, MD, Victoria Weickert, and Makeba Williams, MD. In “Understanding patient perspectives of sexual he... more
Gynecologic Oncology Publication Education Residency Research Amy Godecker David Kushner

Graduation Spotlight: Residency Class of 2026

This week, we say goodbye to the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Residency Class of 2026! Read more about where these brilliant physicians are headed after residency, what they’ll miss about Madison, and how their time here set them up for success in the future. Congratulations, Class of 2026! Kaitlyn Anderholm, MD (rural track) Where will you be going and what will you be doing aft... more
Education Residency

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

Graduation Spotlight: Logan Keding graduates from ERP Program

Congratulations to Logan Keding, PhD, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology program! Keding’s PhD thesis focused on Placental Insufficiency in the Macaque Model; his mentor was Aleks Stanic-Kostic, MD, PhD, professor and director of the Division of Reproductive Sciences. In advance of graduation, Keding shared some r... more
Reproductive Sciences Education Research Stanic-Kostic Research Team Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Program

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
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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

Zhang to become associate program director of ob-gyn residency

The UW Department of Ob-Gyn residency is happy to share that Ran Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, will join the residency leadership team as an associate program director, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Zhang will take over this role from Caroline Cox, MD, who will step down from the APD position to become director of the Di... more
Gynecologic Oncology Residency Education Catherine Zhang

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

Grand Rounds: Larson presents Trending vs. True: Evidence-Based Answers to Popular OB-GYN Claims

On April 2, 2026, UW Department of resident Jeanette Larson, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Trending vs. True: Evidence-Based Answers to Popular OB-GYN Claims.”In the lecture, Larson reviewed common sources where people may find their health information; evaluated the evidence behind popular ob-gyn claims on social media; and recommended patient-friendly sour... more
Education Residency Grand Rounds

Kaljo co-authors article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Kristina Kaljo, PhD, associate professor in the UW Dept. of Ob-Gyn, recently co-authored an article published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors from the Medical College of Wisconsin include Monet Lane, MD; Morgan Briggs, MD; Christine Pando, MD; Susan Duyar-Ayerdi, MD, MA; and Kathryn Dielentheis, MD. In “Perspectives of OB-GYN Residents and Faculty on Resident Si... more
Education Publication Research Kristina Kaljo

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... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Publication Residency Research Kristina Kaljo Laura Hanks