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It's hard to believe that spring will be upon us in just a few days. This new season is the ideal time to reflect on the accomplishments that Duke Ob/Gyn has made during one of the most challenging times in women's health.
Earlier this year, more than 230 faculty members, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, researchers and department leaders gathered at an all-day retreat to discover, dream and design our future. It was a fantastic day filled with interaction and inspiration. The theme for the retreat, our aspirational goal, was Duke Ob/Gyn: a flourishing community where everyone is valued and can thrive. This goal is based on the principle that outstanding patient care (and research and education) begins with taking care of ourselves and each other.
We used a unique approach for planning and implementing the retreat called Appreciative Inquiry (AI), a key aspect of which is encouraging dialogue and questions, and looking at strengths to build upon the future.
I encourage you to take five minutes to view the video recap of the event.
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As is a tradition at this time of year for the department, we've published our annual magazine, which was recently shared via a print and digital distribution to ob/gyns throughout the country. Among the highlights showcasing our exceptional research are articles on:
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If you have not already, please take a moment to read about the department's impact from bench to bedside, and how this work is providing hope to patients. Read it here.
Sincerely,
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Matthew D. Barber, MD, MHS
E.C. Hamblen Professor and Chair
Duke Ob/Gyn
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24/7 MIDWIFERY SERVICES AT DRH ANNOUNCED | | |
Above: The DRH certified nurse midwife team (not pictured: Kaitlyn Wittwer) | |
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Expansion at DUH Anticipated
Obstetrical care that includes midwives is associated with better birth outcomes. States with high “midwife integration” into obstetrical practice, and midwife-friendly laws and regulations, have lower rates of premature births, cesarean deliveries and newborn deaths. The department's experience at the Duke Birthing Center would support these data; both the care provided and the education given to learners are better because of this group of highly trained and compassionate professionals.
On Feb. 1, 24/7 certified nurse midwife coverage became available at DRH, provided by Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn and Durham Ob/Gyn. Plans for augmented coverage at DUH are underway. Read more.
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Nationally Recognized Faculty Thomas Price, MD, Retires After 20 Years at Duke
Dr. Price served in many capacities in Duke Ob/Gyn, including 15 years as fellowship program director, and several appointments as interim division chief. He mentored many Charles B. Hammond, MD, Research Day award winners, and was instrumental in the ACGME accreditation for the fellowship program. Prior to his retirement on March 8, he was celebrated by current and past trainees and colleagues, as well as Duke Fertility Center team members.
Among the many accomplishments under his helm were the opening of a state-of-the art fertility center in December of 2021, and most recently, the center's recognition as number five in the U.S. and number one in North Carolina for fertility care, according to Newsweek.
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A Fond Farewell to GME Coordinator Sue Allender
Graduate Medical Education Coordinator Sue Allender retired on Friday, January 6, after 15 years of dedication to the trainees of Duke Ob/Gyn. Read more.
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2023-2024 Chief Residents Announced
Congratulations to the new chief residents for 2023-2024:
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Administrative Chief: Elizabeth Howell, MD
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Administrative Chief: Kristen Carrillo-Kappus, MD, MPH
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Education Chief: Katherine Baumann, MD, MPH
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QI Chief: Alice Darling, MD
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QI Chief: Anna Shvygin, MD
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Wellness Chief: Sloane Mebane, MD
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New Fellowships in Duke Ob/Gyn
Duke Ob/Gyn will be offering two new fellowships:
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The minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) fellowship will begin in 2023. Stephanie Lim, MD (current PGY4, Residency Class of 2023) is the first trainee match for the program.
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The department also has been approved for fellowship training in Complex Family Planning by the ACGME and will start recruiting this summer. The inaugural two-year fellowship program will begin in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Above: This cohort's BRIDGES scholars include alumni Lauren Cobb, MD; and Allison Puechl, MD; and faculty Leah McNally, MD (pictured, bottom to top). | |
Gyn Onc Faculty, Alumni in Inaugural SGO Bridges Cohort
The Society of Gynecologic Oncology recently announced the inaugural cohort of the BRIDGES Research Initiative Scholars, comprised of 30 talented early-career professionals selected through a competitive application process to participate in a year-long clinical trials development program. Read more.
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ACOG District IV (NC) Appointments, ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference
Congratulations to Elizabeth Livingston, MD, and Clayton Alfonso, MD, for their appointments to the District IV section (North Carolina) of ACOG. In the fall of 2023, Dr. Livingston will move from vice chair, her current position, to chair of the North Carolina section. Dr. Alfonso was elected as North Carolina section vice chair. The appointments will take effect following the district meeting.
Additionally, representation from Duke Ob/Gyn (past and present department members) was strong at the 41st annual Congressional Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., which took place March 5-7. Drs. Livingston and Alfonso, and Elizabeth Thomason, MD, MPH, along with gynecologic oncology fellow alumna Verda Hicks, MD (ACOG president-elect), met with staff from leadership offices, as well as in-person with U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel (pictured, center). Read more.
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U.S. NEWS BEST HOSPITALS ANNUAL SURVEY | | |
Voting Open Through March 24
If you are a member of our Duke Ob/Gyn alumni community, we’d like to remind you that the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals annual survey is now open. Voting is a great way to celebrate how Duke is leading the way in research, education and patient care.
Voting is open through March 24. To vote, physicians who are board-certified in one or more of the ranked medical specialties can visit Doximity.com.
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SAVE THE DATES/UPCOMING EVENT DETAILS | | |
Donald T. Moore, MD, Endowed Lecture — May 3
Speaker: Erica E. Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG, S. Jan Behrman Collegiate Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Michigan Medical School. Click for details.
Charles B. Hammond, MD, Research Day — May 19
Featured Speaker and Judge: Courtney Schreiber, MD, MPH, Stuart and Emily Mudd Professor of Human Behavior and Reproduction and Chief of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Director of The Pregnancy Early Access Center (PEACE). Click for details.
Inaugural Andrew Berchuck, MD, Gyn Onc Endowed Lecture — May 31
Speaker: Daniel Clarke-Pearson, MD, former Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Duke Ob/Gyn and Chair Emeritus/current Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Click for details.
Carter Society Meeting & Hotel Information
The 2023 Carter Society annual meeting will be held in Durham, North Carolina, from Thursday, Oct. 12 to Saturday, Oct. 14. More information, including the social schedule and the scientific program, will be coming soon! Click for details.
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