No. 13 in the nation in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Since its formation in 1945, the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been dedicated to improving the lives of the women that we serve through excellence in education, research, and clinical care. A national leader in obstetrics and gynecology, UAB OB/GYN is ranked No. 13 in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report. With innovative educational programs, groundbreaking research initiatives, and robust clinical practice, our department is committed to advancing female reproductive health care.
Education
Our department offers unsurpassed educational opportunities at all levels. Our highly competitive residency program attracts residents from across the nation, and we are proud to have strong fellowships in all of the traditional obstetrics and gynecology sub-specialties, as well as the emerging subspecialties of pediatric and adolescent gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine genetics.
Research
UAB Obstetrics and Gynecology has a rich history of clinical and translational research. As one of the few nationally ranked programs in the southeast, our patients enjoy access to cutting edge clinical trials and the latest advances in female reproductive healthcare. The department houses the Center for Women’s Reproductive Health, which facilitates women’s health research across the department, institution, and around the globe.
Patient Care
We offer the complete spectrum of women’s health care at UAB. Many of our faculty members have been recognized as “Best Doctors in America” by the Best Doctor organization, and we received the highest score in Patient Services by U.S. News & World Report. Our specialists and subspecialists provide care for women at every age and stage of their life. Our specialists and high-caliber teams allow us to offer effective treatments and unmatched patient care.
Latest Headlines
- OB/GYN welcomes Chelsea Crawford, Ph.D., OB/GYN Director of Research Development
- Introduction to Global Health Research Methods with Alan Tita, M.D., Ph.D., and Cynthia Ye, Ph.D.
- Faculty honored at 2023 Argus Awards ceremony
- Heersink School of Medicine welcomes 13 new endowed chairs and professorships
- UAB Announces Tita as 2023-2024 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
