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 the Advancement of Science. “Cell-free … Read more

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 for this decision is very … Read more

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. Lara’s selection underscores her exceptional … Read more

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 care and prioritizing the needs … Read more

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 advance priorities in women’s health … Read more

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. Clarke-Pearson reflects, ‘The exchange of … Read more

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 Fetal Medicine Raleigh and the … Read more

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 on their PPH quality improvement … Read more

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 as an Associate Professor and … Read more

Dr. Christine Chu, MD, MSCI, has been awarded the 2024-25 James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award and will be presenting at the 2024-2025 seminar as part of UNC Research Week. Dr. Chu is being recognized for her study, “Recurrent UTI and Postmenopause: A Translational Approach to Treatment and Prevention,” which describes a home-based self-sampling study … Read more

“WRAL anchor Lena Tillett welcomed Zayden Kobi Robert to the world on Oct. 8, 2024, weighing more than 8 pounds and measuring more than 20 inches long! Lena is well after being in labor for roughly 24 hours, and she said is most grateful for the incredible care of the doctors and nurses at UNC … Read more

The Department of ObGyn  is proud to announce the achievements of two outstanding fellows in the division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS). Second-year fellow Caroline Kwon, MD, has been recognized by the Jerome Hoffman, MD Foundation of the AAGL Signature Award for the best abstract on MIGS submitted by a physician in training in … Read more