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Dr. Lauren D. Schiff, from the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine. In her latest publication, ‘Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People,’ Dr....

The holiday season is filled with delicious meals, festive treats, and plenty of opportunities to gather around the table with loved ones. However, for those on a fertility journey, navigating holiday food choices can feel overwhelming. At UNC Fertility, we want to help you enjoy the season while keeping your...

The UNC Medical Center was one of five UNC Health hospitals across North Carolina recognized for providing top maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourth consecutive year that UNC has been ranked among this list, which began in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and...

Neeta L. Vora, MD, Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Additionally, she has been featured in the Associate Press (AP News) and the American Association for...

Adults who do not have biological children had various reasons for undergoing permanent contraception and most experienced no regret after the procedure, according to an exploratory survey study published in Contraception. “Among people who are highly motivated to seek out permanent contraception in order to maintain a child-free lifestyle, regret...

Dr. Olivia Lara, from the division of Gynecologic Oncology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has been named a recipient of the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA). Chosen for the fourth cohort of this esteemed program, Dr....

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to announce that its Division of Gynecologic Oncology has been recognized by the Carolina Care Team as one of the top 10 highest performers in patient experience for the fourth consecutive month. This recognition highlights the division’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional...

Dr. Kavita Shah Arora, one of only 14 Ob-Gyns nationwide, is a key member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) delegation to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates. Dr. Arora’s participation in the recent AMA Interim Meeting on November 15th underscores ACOG’s ongoing efforts to...

Daniel Clarke-Pearson, MD, FACOG, FACS, emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology and former department chair, has been elected president of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons. The Society’s membership is unique in that it includes surgeons from the specialties of gynecology, urology, and colorectal surgery—each with expertise in pelvic surgery. Dr....

Dr. Johanna Quist-Nelson, a faculty member of the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been promoted to Associate Professor in recognition of her exceptional work in our department. As a leader in the Maternal Fetal Care Division, Dr. Quist-Nelson serves as the Medical Director of Maternal...

The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine has been selected as the winner of the inaugural UNC Health Leading with Equity Awards Program. The Maternal Fetal Medicine Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Checklist Team has received the Excellence in Quality Care Services award for the Triangle region. The department congratulates the team members...

Jessica Morse, MD, MPH, has been accepted into the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar. This program aims to equip faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance their careers in academic medicine and science. Candidates must have at least two years of experience...