Sobecki, Zhang talk about mentorship in cancer care with OncLive

Janelle Sobecki, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with OncLive about the importance of women in leadership positions and mentorship within the field of oncology.In “UW Health Experts Underscore Valu... more

Department hosts successful 25th Annual Clinical Embryologists Summit Conference

More than 100 professionals from reproductive endocrinology and infertility organizations around the world visited Madison for the 25th Annual Clinical Embryologists Summit (CES) Conference May 3-4, 2024.The CES Conference is an annual event designed to give participants an informal setting to share ideas and to interact with... more

Grand Rounds: Warner presents “Preserving the Apex”

On May 9, 2024, Kristina Warner, MD, fellow in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, presented the Grand Rounds Lecture “Preserving the Apex.”In the lecture, Warner provided a historical overview of pelvic organ prolapse management and how it differs from current management of apical prolapse, and... more

Rural Ob-Gyn Residency mentioned in UW SMPH article

A new story from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health highlights several programs aimed at increasing the number of physicians practicing in rural parts of the state. Ryan Spencer, MD, MS, Associate Professor (CHS) in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, explained the importance of the UW Departme... more

Zhang, Sobecki talk about barriers to equitable cancer care with OncLive

Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and Janelle Sobecki, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, joined OncLive to discuss the barriers and limitations within oncologic care and equitable treatment.In “Action is Key to Continue to Break Down Barriers ... more

Grand Rounds: Gyorfi presents “OBGYN Care in Rural America and Wisconsin: Kaley’s Version”

On May 2, 2024, Kaley Gyorfi, MD, PGY-4, UW Ob-Gyn’s Rural Ob-Gyn Resident, presented the Grand Rounds Lecture, “OBGYN Care in Rural America and Wisconsin: Kaley’s Version.”In the lecture, Gyorfi illustrated the health disparities for rural populations in both the U.S. and Wisconsin and current federal, state and local initia... more

Bhagavath discusses infertility and pregnancy conditions with WMTV-15

Bala Bhagavath, MD, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, spoke with WMTV-15 in a recent story about a local woman, Abby Wiley, and her battle with infertility. The interview took place during National Infertility Awareness Week in late April. In “Wisconsin mom of three shares unique battle o... more

Sobecki discusses WISH Clinic with news outlets during Women’s Health Week

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health celebrated National Women’s Health Week May 12-18, 2024. In honor of that week, Janelle Sobecki, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, discussed the UW Health Women’s Integrative Sexual Health Clinic with local news. In the inte... more

Cutler discusses post-Dobbs maternal care with STAT

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with STAT for a recent story about the restrictions to maternal care after the Dobbs decision across the United States.In “Hospitals largely keep quiet on maternal care since Dobbs, STAT survey finds,” Cutler mentioned she ex... more
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