Teammates in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology took a creative approach to building in-person community in the post-pandemic virtual work environment. In the fall, OBGYN launched a department house system similar to those in the television series Game of Thrones and the houses in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter.
The department has six houses with OBGYN-themed alliterations, voted on by faculty members: Pelvic Powerhouses, Cervical Crusaders, Labor Legends, Tumor Terminators, Bladder Brigade and Stork Squad.
The houses will hold events throughout the year and Department Chair Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, is welcoming each house into her home for family friendly get togethers. Additionally, the department will host wellness and service activities open to all house members, and houses can compete to earn points for participation. One house will be crowned the winner at the end of the academic year, concluding with the department field day.