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UW Ob-Gyn brings impressive slate of research to 2023 SMFM meeting

UW Ob-Gyn brings impressive slate of research to 2023 SMFM meeting

​Faculty, residents, and fellows brought an exciting variety of posters and presentations to the 2023 Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Pregnancy Meeting February 6-11 in San Francisco! Just some of their incredible accomplishments:Erin Bailey, MD, MS (MFM fellow) presented “Treatment for mild chronic hypertension during pregnancy: is tighter better?” during an oral... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jacquelyn Adams Kara Hoppe Erin Bailey Janine Rhoades Gabrielle Avery Carrie Sibbald Amy Godecker
Green published in Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine

Green published in Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine

A new article in the journal Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine examines racial/ethnic differences in post-operative pain experience and opioid medication use in the first day after C-section delivery! Tiffany Green, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Reproductive and Population Health, is senior author on the article. UW Ob-Gyn residency graduate John Poehlmann, ... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Reproductive and Population Health Education Publication Research Residency Gabrielle Avery Amy Godecker Tiffany Green
UW Ob-Gyn research and presentations at 2022 ACOG Annual Meeting

UW Ob-Gyn research and presentations at 2022 ACOG Annual Meeting

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists held the Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in San Diego May 6-8, 2022. Faculty, fellows and residents in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought many exciting presentations and projects to the conference. Read more about some of their awesome accomplishments:Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Wi... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Gynecologic Oncology Maternal-Fetal Medicine Education Research Residency Fellowship Makeba Williams Stephen Rose Shannon Rush Maya Gross Matthew Wagar Katherine Sampene Kathleen Antony Jacquelyn Adams Jennifer Janik Jennifer Jacobson Amy Godecker John Poehlmann Christine Heisler
Wang published in Gynecologic Oncology Reports

Wang published in Gynecologic Oncology Reports

Congratulations to UW Ob-Gyn resident Connor Wang, MD, PGY-3, who is lead author on a new publication in Gynecologic Oncology Reports!In the article “When we open and close: postoperative outcomes after aborted primary cytoreduction for ovarian cancer”, Wang and co-authors Matt Wagar, MD, PGY-4, Amy Godecker, PhD, Ahmed Al-Niaimi, MD, and David Kushner, MD aimed to expand av... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Publication Research Residency Ahmed Al-Niaimi Connor Wang Matthew Wagar David Kushner Amy Godecker
Presentations, posters, and more at the 2022 CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting!

Presentations, posters, and more at the 2022 CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting!

UW Ob-Gyn faculty, residents, and affiliated medical students with interest and expertise in medical education showcased their work at the CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting​! The conference, which was organized around the theme “Together Again, Together Forever: Med Ed Family Reunion”, took place in Orlando, Florida March 9-12. Some of the exciting highlights from our department:Rya... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Education Research Residency Ryan McDonald Ryan Spencer Laura Jacques Daniel Pellicer John Poehlmann Amy Godecker Kaley Gyorfi Heidi Brown Katharina Stewart
Wagar published in Journal of Ob-Gyn Hospital Medicine

Wagar published in Journal of Ob-Gyn Hospital Medicine

A new article in the latest issue of the Journal of Ob-Gyn Hospital Medicine looks at rates of removal of fallopian tubes during postpartum sterilization procedures.“Trends in Postpartum Opportunistic Salpingectomy During Vaginal Delivery Admissions”, by UW Ob-Gyn resident Matt Wagar, MD, PGY-4 and co-authors Amy Godecker, PhD, Maria Landeros, Lisa Barroilhet, MD MS, and Mak... more
Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology Education Publication Residency Research Lisa Barroilhet Amy Godecker Makeba Williams Matthew Wagar
Wagar published in Gynecologic Oncology

Wagar published in Gynecologic Oncology

A new article in the journal Gynecologic Oncology by UW Ob-Gyn resident Matt Wagar, MD, PGY-4 examines whether enrollments in clinical trials for PARP inhibitors reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of people who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.“Racial and ethnic enrollment disparities in clinical trials of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors for gynecologic cancers... more
Gynecologic Oncology Education Publication Research Residency Matthew Wagar Rachel Mojdehbakhsh Lisa Barroilhet Laurel Rice Amy Godecker
Rivas’ resident research published in Contraception

Rivas’ resident research published in Contraception

Before graduating from the UW Ob-Gyn residency in 2020, Kali Rivas, MD focused her resident research project on whether resident physicians in Wisconsin are trained in immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Her study is now published in Contraception! Amy Godecker, PhD, Heidi Brown, MD, MAS, and Nicholas Schmuhl, PhD, co-authored the article. In t... more
Research Publication Residency Education Heidi Brown Amy Godecker
Wagar published in Green Journal

Wagar published in Green Journal

In a new publication in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, UW Ob-Gyn resident Matt Wagar, MD, PGY-3 compared operative outcomes of postpartum tubal ligation and bilateral salpingectomy. Co-authors on the article include UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists Director Makeba Williams, MD, and Amy Godecker, PhD. The retrospective study “Postpartum Salpingectomy Compar... more
Residency Education Research Publication Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Matthew Wagar Makeba Williams Amy Godecker
UW Ob-Gyn brings research, developments to 2021 SMFM Conference

UW Ob-Gyn brings research, developments to 2021 SMFM Conference

Faculty, residents, fellows, researchers and more brought numerous posters and presentations to the virtual 2021 Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting at the end of January! Learn more about the wealth of research shared by our colleagues at the conference: PRESENTATION: Racial disparities in post-operative pain experience and treatment following cesarean birt... more
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Fellowship Research Kara Hoppe Alexa Lowry Jenna Racine J. Igor Iruretagoyena John Poehlmann Amy Godecker Kathleen Antony Jacquelyn Adams Janine Rhoades Luther Gaston Matthew Wagar Bradley Bosse Tiffany Green
FPMRS Division brings posters, presentations to virtual AUGS meeting

FPMRS Division brings posters, presentations to virtual AUGS meeting

The UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery shared research and new developments at the annual American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) Meeting October 8-10, 2020! Since the meeting was held virtually (instead of in Vancouver), attendees joined from the wonderful offices within Meriter Hospital. Our group presented three oral presentations and ... more
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Dobie Giles Heidi Brown Christine Heisler Ushma Patel Amy Godecker