News & Events - School of Medicine - Obstetrics and Gynecology

UAB medical professionals play key role in Alabama’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee

Rachel Sinkey, M.D., Assistant Professor of UAB OB/GYN & Committee Chair of AL-MMRCThe Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee (AL-MMRC), housed within The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), recently published their first Maternal Mortality Review Report from the newly-convened committee.[…]

Tita named associate dean for Global and Women’s Health

Alan Tita is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology with a background in leading clinical trials for women’s health issues and global health problems.

$2.39 million grant will establish program to research financial consequences of disease, emotional well-being of patients

Many patients have been struggling to pay for their treatment, and the financial consequences can affect a person’s emotional well-being. This collaborative effort will recruit researchers nationwide to help solve these issues.

School of Medicine tops $269 million in NIH funding for 2020

UAB received over $325 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2020.

OB/GYN ranks 10th in NIH funding for 2020

OB/GYN has ranked 10th in NIH funding for 2020.

More than 1,100 employees to be honored with annual service awards

This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years of service by Robert Kim M.D., and Joseph Lovetto. In addition, 294 employees with 20 or more years and 904[…]

UAB establishes uterine transplant program, first in southeast

The University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Medicine have established the first uterus transplant program in the Southeast and the fourth such program in the United States. The program, which is a partnership between the Department of Obstetrics and[…]

Addressing fertility questions and concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine

UAB experts explain why women should not have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine’s impacting their fertility goals.

Women Physicians: Leading the Way

Women physicians are more prevelant now than ever before, despite the continued challenges they face. In 2021, we still see bias, gender pay gaps, and glass ceilings. However, our women physicians are breaking barriers and fighting for the equality of[…]

COVID vaccines and pregnancy: informed decision-making for women

For women who are pregnant, lactating or trying to become pregnant, deciding whether to take the COVID vaccine when eligible can be a tough decision. UAB experts offer guidance.

Tidwell named APP manager

Bethany Tidwell, CRNP, has been named advanced practice provider (APP) manager for the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The creation of this inaugural position was to ensure a seat for an APP representative at the department's leadership table.The APP[…]

Goepfert named chair of Promotion and Tenure Committee for UAB OB/GYN Department

Alice Goepfert, M.D., has been named chair of the Promotion and Tenure Committee for the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Goepfert is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UAB. She currently serves[…]

Leath named division director of Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Leath, a UAB gynecologic oncologist, professor of medicine and senior scientist, has been named new chair of the Division.

How one woman’s resilience through ovarian cancer treatment motivates others

A positive attitude and UAB’s gynecologic oncology team helped Debby Davis fight and endure life-threatening ovarian cancer.

Studies of COVID-19 in pregnancy aim to better understand virus’s impact

To better understand how COVID-19 affects a pregnant woman and her baby, researchers at UAB are enrolling patients in two studies to determine the short- and long-term impacts.

Richter named president of the American Urogynecologic Society

A UAB urogynecologist has been selected to lead the national nonprofit organization, which represents professionals dedicated to treating female pelvic floor disorders.

Mitchell, Davis, Vigee, and Gregory achieve ASRM certification

Casey Mitchell, RN, Lauren Davis, RN, Tabitha Vigee, RN, and Courtney Gregory, CRNP, recently completed the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) certificate course on Assisted Reproductive technology and fertility care. Our entire team of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) nurses are[…]