Dr. Strand Welcomes Applicants for Match 2023
First Residency/Fellow Retreat
“We wanted to send a huge thank you to everyone who attended our resident-fellow mixer last night (significant others, small humans, and furry friends included!)! It was really great to spend some time getting to know all the amazing people we have in our trainee cohort outside the hospital. Stay tuned for more events, since […]
Multi-scale imaging technique may enable objective assessment of myofascial pain (Links to an external site)
Raghuraman Selected as a Member of the Academy of Educators!
Congratulations to Nandini Raghuraman, MD, MS, who was selected as a member of the Academy of Educators!
ICTS makes an impact in investigator’s research journey (Links to an external site)
BMES Annual Meeting – Research Announcements
Research reveals happening! Clinical researchers under the direction of PI Yong Wang, PhD, have poster/oral presentations at the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual meeting 10/13-15; OBGYN engineering collaborator Dr. Christine O’Brien also presenting! Women’s Health poster presentations: Thursday, Oct 13, 2022; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CDT: “Development of Uterine Peristalsis Imaging (UPI) in Normal […]
SLOCA/Families ROC Run makes a big impact
We celebrated our team and supporters, “Shake Your Teal Feathers” on October 9th. Thank you to everyone who came out! We had beautiful weather, a positive team, and the best encouragement we could ask for! Research + clinical care + community + peer support = Amazing! This is how we make a difference. Dr. Andrea […]
Pink Ribbon Girls – 2022 Ignite the Fight
Thank you to everyone who came out!
March of Dimes 2022
We are so excited to share our faculty attending March of Dimes 2022 in St. Louis at the Four Seasons!
New Digital Interpreter Service Offers Equitable Care & Higher Patient Satisfaction
After more than a year in the making, the OBGYN department successfully launched a video (iPad) interpreter through LAMP services. After recognizing a need for improved processes, both from a patient and business facing aspect, Clinical Operations Director, Ronald Griffin, led the initiative to establish this improved service within the department. “It’s great to have this […]
Bisiayo Fashemi, PhD, awarded NIH Research Supplement
Dr. Bisiayo Fashemi, a Post-doc Research Associate in the Khabele Lab, recently received a Diversity Supplement award from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Through Dr. Khabele’s NIH R01-funded project titled, “Epigenetic Drug Regimens for Homologous Recombination Proficient Ovarian Cancer,” this supplement will bolster research in the area of novel […]
Faculty, Fellows & Residents Attend Fundraiser for Reproductive Health
On September 29th, 2022, our faculty, fellows, and residents attended a fundraiser dinner.
Match Day: Incoming Fellows 2023
Welcome New OBGYN Fellows 2023! Complex Family Planning – Ishana Shetty, MD —University of Florida UF Health FPMRS – Hunter Terry, MD —U Penn Gyn Onc – Whitney Grither, MD, PhD —Washington University Gyn Onc – Mark Valentine, MD, PhD —Washington University MIGS – Alison Kosmacki, MD —Washington University MFM – Drew Hensel, MD —Washington University MFM – Julia Whitley, MD —George Washington University REI – Aileen Portugal, MD —University of […]
Match Day: Our Chiefs
Congrats to our Chiefs on their Fellowship Match! Tamara Cameo, MD – MIGS– Ichan School of Medicine/Mt. Sinai Whitney Grither, MD, PhD – Gyn Onc—Washington University Drew Hensel, MD – MFM—Washington University Alison Kosmacki, MD – MIGS—Washington University Lauren Kus, MD – Complex Family Planning– Ichan School of Medicine/Mt. Sinai Mark Valentine, MD, PhD – Gyn Onc—Washington University Elise Wilson, MD – Gyn Onc – UC San Diego
ExCELS Awards & Translational Prize for Santi Lab
Please help us congratulate two members in Associate Professor Celia Santi’s lab (@santi_lab) for their recent awards! Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Juan Ferreira placed first in the ExCELS Awards (Excellence in Communication and English Language Skills Award) competition open for postdocs, with a talk titled: “Winning your first Race. Understanding Sperm physiology”. Graduate Student Max Lyon […]
Ebony B. Carter, MD, MPH, secures NIH R21 award for EleVATE
Dr. Ebony Carter, Associate Professor, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Chief, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine, received an R21 award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Carter’s research titled “EleVATE-Clinicians: a tool to […]
National Research Administrators Day
Dear OB/GYN Faculty, Staff, Residents, Fellows, and Students, We’d like to thank and recognize our amazing Research Administration Team in recognition of National Research Administrators Day (9.25). Our research administrators support our basic, clinical and translational research in multiple ways including assisting our research teams with grant preparation and submission, coordinating research projects, managing grants, overseeing research-related activities, serving as a […]
Pedal the Cause 2022 in the books!
Pedal the Cause 2022 in the books! Grateful for amazing teammates, great weather, and the ability to bike. One more way to celebrate Dr. Andrea Hagemann
47th Annual Symposium Held in September
On September 22 and 23, we hosted our 47th Symposium. The planning committee organized an exceptional event with over 20 guest speakers providing pertinent information to share with the participants. Over 125 people were in attendance, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses from around the region. Hundreds of volunteer hours went into creating this […]
First Annual Nelson Alumni Society Dinner!
Our alumni society had a great time at the first annual Alumni Society Dinner at Herbie’s in Clayton. Great to see everyone and looking forward to next year!
Learning With National Leaders Gynecologic Cancers and Fertility Preservation Event
“Learning with National Leaders gynecological and fertility preservation event. KMOX’s Carol Daniel will moderate a panel with our Washington University Physicians, Surgical Oncologist Lindsay Kuroki, Radiation Oncologist Stephanie MarKovina, Nurse Practitioner Anna Geiger, and Geneticist Rachita Nikam.” via www.learningwithnationalleaders.com
A HISTORY OF RESEARCH: 1906 Pure Food & Drug Act—The Birth of the FDA
In 1906, an American novelist and journalist by the name of Upton Sinclair wrote his polarizing novel The Jungle. The book showcased the harsh realities of Chicago and industrialized cities, including the living conditions and exploitation of immigrants. Part of his novel explored the meat industry, and he hoped by showing how horrible the work […]
Couple honors Dr. David Mutch with gift for distinguished professorship (Links to an external site)
Dr. Mutch honored with professorship from couple
Oyen and team receive funding to study placental function (Links to an external site)
Wellcome Leap has awarded Michelle Oyen, associate professor of biomedical engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, a multi-year contract to advance methods to assess placental function. Oyen will join Wellcome Leap’s In Utero program, which aims to create the scalable capacity to measure, model and predict gestational development with […]
Dr. Whitney Ross receives KL2 Award (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Dr. Eisenberg on his election to the WashU Executive Committee of the Faculty Council (ECFC) as Vice Chair-elect!
The ECFC at Washington University School of Medicine is the active liaison between the Faculty Council and the Executive Faculty. The ECFC solicits concerns, disseminates information, advocates for faculty, and provides an open forum for addressing issues relevant to the School of Medicine faculty. In his role as Vice Chair-elect, Dr. Eisenberg will serve as voting member on […]
WashU ObGyn receives ‘Top 10’ ranking for best ObGyn Residency Programs (Links to an external site)
Doximity created a list of the best ObGyn residency programs…and we are #10!! We couldn’t have accomplished this without our outstanding education and faculty team.
Refugee Experience in St. Louis with local refugees and Dr. Christopher Prater
The DEIA committee hosted a supper club event with Dr. Prater and some local refugees to discuss the refugee experience in St. Louis. The event was catered by the Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club. All proceeds from the event went to refugees preparing the meal at “Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club” Thank you to everyone […]
Dr. Raghuraman announced as MFM fellowship Program Director
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has officially appointed Dr. Nandini Raghuraman as program director for the Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship.
Khabele ‘Paving the way for that next generation’ (Links to an external site)
The first Black department chair at WUSTL Medicine wants to make sure she’s not the last.
Dr. Dickison welcomes ACOGResWeek 2022
Personnel Spotlight – Lindsey Kent, PhD
Our latest Personnel Spotlight features Dr. Lindsey Kent, Senior Scientist in the England Lab. She is a CRepHS researcher with a self-proclaimed enthusiasm for basic research and the reproductive field. Lindsey grew up in Missouri and attended Truman State University in Kirksville,Mo., for her B.S. in Biology. After college, she moved to Kansas City and […]
COLLABORATORS IN WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH
Two new trainees recently began their fellowships through the Department of Ob/Gyn’s T32 training grant titled, “Clinical Outcomes Research Training in Female Lower Urinary Tract Disorders,” led by Co-Principal Investigators Jerry Lowder, MD, MSc, and Siobhan Sutcliffe, PhD, and funded through the NIH NIDDK. Dr. Victoria Leigh Brown received her PhD in Anthropology from Binghamton […]
C.A.R.E. Clinic Participates in Awareness Walk
On August 6, Members of the C.A.R.E Clinic team and OBGYN Community Engagement participated in the CareSTL Health Project O Awareness Walk where they provided information, education, and resources for participants who may be affected by the opioid epidemic. C.A.R.E. stands for Clinic for Acceptance, Recovery & Empowerment. The service provides comprehensive, compassionate maternity care […]
Dr. Ebony Carter and Dr. Melissa Tepe, in EleVATE, a maternal and infant health program
Dr. Ebony Carter and Dr. Melissa Tepe, in EleVATE, a maternal and infant health program. Here, they are improving maternal health—especially for Black mothers and birthing people. “When you spend so much time with patients, you can’t help but feel the burden of the things they’re experiencing in their lives” Dr. Ebony Carter, Washington University […]
Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: OVAR-IT! Inequities in Ovarian Cancer Outcomes Among Black Women
“OVAR-IT! Inequities in Ovarian Cancer Outcomes Among Black Women” Featured Speaker Dineo Khabele, MDMitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor of OB/GYN and Department HeadWashington University in St. Louis Watch Below
Specialty ranked #3 by US News and World Report
Thrilled to be #3! Keep up the magnificent work! Our ranking was determined based on a point system for Data-driven Specialty Scores which include Outcomes (Mortality & Discharge to Home), Structure (Technology, Staffing, etc), Patient Experience, Reputation and Transparency. U.S. News & World Report regarding the 2022 Best Hospitals rankings. We are pleased to share that Barnes-Jewish Hospital and physician partners at Washington University ranked #11 nationally and places us again on the Honor Roll […]
DEIA Committee hosted “CWE Gay Liberation Walking Tour”
Last week, our DEIA Committee hosted a #SeeSTL Gay Liberation in the Gateway City walking tours at the @mohistorymuseum. Are you interested in learning about how the CWE was a hub of LGBTQIA+ community life and political activism? Join one of the museum’s next public tours! Check out the museum’s website here for all of the events and […]
New DEIA curriculum at ACOG/CREOG Advocacy Conference
Resident Dr. Halley Staples presented the new DEIA curriculum at ACOG/CREOG Advocacy Conference entitled “For Residents, By Residents: A Structured Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Inclusion Curriculum.“ #obgynlife #obgynresidentlife #obgyn #obgynresidency #obgyndoctor #obstetricsandgynecology #obstetrics #obstetrician #gynecologist #gynecology #residentlife #residency #residencylife @acog_org #creog2022
2022 WashU OBGYN Residency Virtual Open House Registration
Registration closes at NOON on August 11th. A calendar invite with Zoom login information will be sent to you by 2:00 pm on the 11th. –
Resident Dr. Mandi Dillon – How She Navigated REI Fellowship Applications and Matched at her Top Choice
We discuss how Dr. Mandi Dillon found a future in REI, gaining mentorship through faculty and fellows, and navigating becoming a parent during residency. She gives some gems of advice to aspiring medical students, residents and fellows. You don’t want to miss out! We wish her the best of luck at Baylor University, and we […]
New data shows rare uterine cancer’s effect on women (Links to an external site)
Dr. Dineo Khabele talks with fox2now about a rare kind of uterine cancer killing more women in America, black women in particular.
Hospital helps pregnant women with substance abuse (Links to an external site)
Dr. Jeannie Kelly speaks about helping pregnant women living with a substance use disorder
Rothman Research Day Awards & Resident Graduation 2022
Our Rothman Research Symposium is comprised of 2 half days where our residents, fellows, and basic science trainees present their OBGYN related research projects which they have diligently worked for a long time. These presentations are evaluated by a distinguished panel of our own select faculty and guest speaker. We will be presenting the 1st […]
New Residents Join WashU ObGyn (Links to an external site)
Read all about them with this link!
New MIGS Fellowship Announced
We are excited to announce that the OBGYN department will be adding a new fellowship program! Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery will start in the summer of 2023 with their first fellow, current PGY-3 Resident, Alison Kosmacki, MD! A huge congrats to the MIGS division! We’d also like to give a special shout out to Dr. Elise Bardawil (Program Director) and Dr. Katie […]
DEIA: Let’s Talk About Roe
Considering the recently leaked Politico/Supreme Court article foreshadowing the repeal of Roe v Wade, participants had an open discussion about the current state of abortion in the United States. Other pre-work included The Daily Podcast on “The Anti-Abortion Activists” and the recent CREOGs Over Coffee about current abortion rights. In light of recent events, we […]
New Podcast Episode: Balancing Media and Medicine with Dr. Mauban (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis ObGyn Resident, Dr. Erika Mauban, takes us through growing up in Las Vegas, the choice to become a doctor, balancing education with a social media channel and much more. Listen with us as we learn a bit more about the person behind Dr. In Training!
OBGYN launches subcommittee to improve gender diverse care
The IDEA2 subcommittee is a diverse group of people tasked with improving the quality of care provided to transgender and gender expansive patients. As part of this initiative, the team has begun to roll out a patient survey assessment which will inform future QI/QA interventions. Patient surveys will be offered in two places: one of the department’s […]
New Leadership in the Residency Program
After planning this transition for the past year, we are excited to formally announce that Dr. Shelby Dickison will assume the role of Residency Program Director starting on June 1, 2022. Since joining the residency leadership team in 2019 as Associate Program Director, Dr. Dickison has been instrumental in the continued advancement of the program. […]