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2026 Resident Graduation

2026 Resident Graduation
Congratulations to our 2026 graduating class of OBGYN residents! We’re so proud to see graduates head to programs across the country and welcome a new class of interns through our doors. The future of women’s health is in great hands. Our Graduates Highest CREOG Score Annually, our residents take a national standardized exam that we […]

Team Member Awards 2025

Team Member Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Team Member Awards, as nominated by their peers. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions and dedication of our colleagues, who continuously go above and beyond to support our department’s goals and values. Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, innovation, and commitment to excellence. […]

Dr. Shweta Bhagwat earns NIH Pathway to Independence Award

Dr. Shweta Bhagwat earns NIH Pathway to Independence Award
Congratulations to Shweta Bhagwat, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Celia Santi, MD, PhD, for recently receiving a prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) for her project titled “Study the impact of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) toxins on sperm function.” Her research is being funded by the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child […]

Wood Appointed Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy for OBGYN Department 

Wood Appointed Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy for OBGYN Department 
Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, Appointed Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department  The department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Strategy for the Department of OBGYN, effective July 1, 2026. In this newly created position, Dr. Wood […]