Faculty, residents, and medical students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology attended the annual The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG) and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)conferences. According to SASGOG, its mission is to “support academic generalist physicians of all … Read more
Amy Bryant, MD, MSCR has been selected to be inducted into the University of North Carolina’s Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Medical Honor Society. Dr. Bryant was nominated by one of her former medical students who felt that she embodies the values of AOA and wrote that she is “an innovator, and advocate … Read more
Certified Nurse-Midwife Shannon Maaske, CNM, MSN, of UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been inducted into the American College of Nurse Midwives Fellowship. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives site: “The Fellowship in the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) is an honor bestowed upon those midwives whose demonstrated leadership within ACNM, clinical excellence, outstanding … Read more
Faculty and residents from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, attended and presented at the 39th Annual William Droegemueller Departmental Research Day on May 8th, 2024. The School of Medicine had six resident speakers present inside Kenan Center at Kenan-Flagler Business School: Jennifer Embry, … Read more
Dr. Katherine Tucker joined UNC as an Assistant Professor in the Gynecologic Oncology Division in 2020. Since joining the faculty, she has been actively engaged in wellness initiatives, both locally and nationally. Within the gynecologic oncology division, Dr. Tucker has organized regular in-person wellness gatherings for faculty, fellows, and staff, which were well attended by … Read more
Dr. Amy Bryant, MD, MSCR will receive the 2024 Rashbaum Leadership Award for her exemplary leadership as a physician, educator, and advocate. Read more here. Dr. Amy Bryant is an Associate Professor and Director of the Complex Family Planning Division in UNC Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also the current director of … Read more
Omar Young, MD, FACOG from UNC Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has received the Professional Development Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities Institute for Health Professions Education. The program, Health Humanities: Dismantling Structural Injustice in Healthcare, advocates for integrating the humanities in health professions education. “This virtual longitudinal institute will empower health professions … Read more
The University of NorthCarolina- Chapel Hill Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking candidates for the General Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Fellowship.This 2-year fellowship offers 50% mentored research, including a Master’s of Clinical Research , and 50% clinical practice as a specialist in General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additional program details can be found at https://www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/education/fellowship/general-obstetrics-and-gynecology-research-fellowship/ … Read more
In March of 2024, Paighton Noel and other residents participated in Match Day across the country. “Hey mom, it’s me. I am going to be an OB-GYN at UNC Chapel Hill,” she said in the voicemail she left for her mom. “Regardless of where I ended up today, you were going to look out for … Read more
During pregnancy, you see your care team regularly to ensure everything is on track. You might take classes and read books to get ready for the baby or write a birth plan and make checklists of supplies to buy. Still, nothing can truly prepare you for bringing a newborn home, where there may not be a plan … Read more
The transition to menopause is a natural and normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In the years before and after your menstrual period stops, you can experience hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, insomnia, and vaginal and urinary symptoms.
The transition to menopause is different for every woman. Some experience symptoms that severely affect their quality of life, such as hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings, while others don’t. There is one symptom, however, that most women experience in their 40s or 50s: weight gain. “Even people with healthy lifestyles tend to notice some changes … Read more