Zach Gentry, M.D., is breaking new ground as the inaugural Global and Rural Health Fellow for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His journey into global health began when UAB introduced this fellowship within the past two years, offering OB/GYN residents an opportunity to engage in international medical research and intervention.

Michael D. Toboni, MPH, MD, assistant professor in the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was recently named the leader of the Gynecologic Oncology Disease Working Group (DWG) within the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.

In an inspiring effort to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem, University of Alabama at Birmingham Peer Wellness Ambassadors (PWAs) and medical students in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Student-Run Interest Group at UAB Heersink School of Medicine have launched OPERATION WIPE OUT UAB.

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has approved renaming the Center for Women's Reproductive Health (CWRH) to the Center for Research in Women's Health (CRWH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). This decision, made during the Board’s meeting on Feb.

When Latrice Quinn walked through the doors of UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the first time, she was not an employee but a patient. What she didn’t know then was that the compassionate care she received would inspire her to return, not as a patient, but as a vital part of the team, ensuring other mothers felt just as supported as she had.

Martina Gonzalez-Gomez, M.D., M.Sc., program manager for the Global Neurosurgery program in the Department of Neurosurgery, and James Johnston, M.D., professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and director of the Pediatric Neurosurgery division, co-instruct the Global Surgery course.

This innovative program addresses global health initiatives and medical training in Peru with Partners in Health, known locally as Socios En Salud, in Lima, Peru.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office welcomed 16 individuals in its 10th cohort of Institute for Leadership in January 2025. UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership is a flagship program of the Leadership Development Office, aimed at empowering leaders across UAB and the UAB Health System.

Cynthia Ye, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Alan T. N.

Three families traveled from across Alabama to share their gratitude for UAB physicians and nurses who made an impact in their NICU journey.

Twenty-nine individuals comprising six teams recently graduated from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative (HPCC) fall 2024 program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office, recognized its graduates at a ceremony on Oct.

The long-anticipated CGM2 trial has officially received its funding, marking a significant milestone for the study. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the project a grant totaling $829,637, representing 99.4% of the original budget proposal.

In 2023, a grateful family donated a gift of $100,000 to establish the Edward E. Partridge, M.D.

In a major step forward for maternal health equity, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology study Alabama Womb2Heart Community Health Worker Solution (AW2H) has been selected to move forward as a finalist in Phase II of the NIH Build Up Trust Challenge.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of J. Max Austin, Jr., M.D., a revered figure in the field of gynecologic oncology and a cherished member of the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology announces Akila Subramaniam, M.D. as the Division Director for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) effective August 1, 2024.

For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.

The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars in funding.

The postpartum awareness bracelets will serve as medical alert bracelets and reminders for postpartum women to prioritize their own health.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office recognized 16 individuals in its eighth cohort of Institute for Leadership at a graduation ceremony on June 26, 2024.

UAB women’s health physician discusses how to avoid overheating and dehydration while pregnant.

UAB Medicine patient Malinda Upchurch experienced years of symptoms and inconvenience caused by pelvic organ prolapse, a condition caused by a weakening of tissue and muscles in the pelvic floor. About 40% of women are affected by some form of it.Upchurch says it reached a point that it took control of her life.

The Family and Community Medicine Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands has 14 providers and seven residents prepared to treat pregnant individuals and newborns. 

Kallie McDonald says following her heart and passion put her in a position to help women suffering from the same illness as her mom.

Two Alabama women with the same one-in-a-million pregnancy deliver healthy “twins” at UAB Hospital less than two months apart.

Scarinci will lead a workgroup devoted to developing a road map to eliminating cervical cancer in the United States.

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, J.

In the world of medical marvels, some stories stand out for their rarity and uniqueness. The recent double uterine delivery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has captured the attention of not only the local community but also the national and international media.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Chelsea Crawford joined the department this month to lead research development strategy, partnering with the chair, vice chair of Research, department and CWRH leadership team, and faculty to devise strategies and activities to maintain and enhance the department’s research mission and funding portfolio.

In a recent announcement from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan T. Tita, M.D., Ph.D., a distinguished figure in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been honored with the prestigious title of the 2023-2024 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer.