Bridget Spelke, MD
Assistant Professor, Global Women's Health
About
DIVISION:
Personal Biography:
I am an ob-gyn and researcher based in Lusaka, Zambia and I have the privilege of serving as a hospitalist on labor and delivery at UNC on a part-time basis. I live in Lusaka with my two kids and partner where we all enjoy rock-climbing, camping in the bush, and exploring southern Africa.
Preferred Name: Bridget
Education:
- Global Women’s Health Fellowship – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lusaka, Zambia; 2019-2022
- ObGyn Residency – Brown University, Providence, RI, 2015-2019
- Doctor of Medicine – Emory University, Atlanta, GA; 2009-2015
- Bachelor of Science – McGill University, Montreal, Canada; 2004-2008
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Active
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Postpartum hypertension
- Postpartum mental health
- Remote monitoring; digital health
- Maternal morbidity in resource-limited settings
Recent Publications:
For a complete list of recent publications, please visit