U of T Ob-Gyn

🎙️ CBC Radio featured Dr. Van Meigham, a professor in the department, on a segment of Fresh Air with Ismaila Alfa called “Sculpture and fetal medicine collide at Mount Sinai Hospital.” Fascinating! 👂 Listen to the segment: bit.ly/4aAy7rn #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

‘Thriving over Surviving: The Future of the Surgeon Parent’; February University Rounds, Presented jointly by @UofTSurgery & @uoftobgyn. 🗓️Feb 7, 2025 - 🕢7:30 am - 🏥Daniels Hollywood Theatre @SickKidsNews, & Online (Register for virtual attendance) 🔗ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🚨Funding alert! Ob-gyn fellow Dinh and Professor Greenblatt have received $89,000 in funding from the PSI foundation for their project comparing the pregnancy outcomes of two types of frozen embryo transfers. 👏Well done! uoft.me/bf6 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

The three faculty members—Drs. Dason, Chan and Sobel—have co-authored 2024’s most-read paper in the Canadian Medical Association Journal! 🎉 The paper is on PCOS, associated with infertility and health risks. Read paper: bit.ly/3PH3BSL #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

The cutting-edge surgeries made the biggest impressions. Also—Toronto is cold!🥶 Drs. Oeri and Shehab-Williams share highlights of their five-week elective at the end of 2024 before returning home to Eldoret, Kenya. Read Q&A: uoft.me/bcQ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

📺 CityNews features ob-gyn researchers on the awareness of folic acid benefits for pregnancy. Dr. Jones: “Often I find my patients are taking a whole bunch of different supplements, but not taking the most important one." bit.ly/4gIh7BD #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

🇨🇦 We’re so happy to share today’s Order of Canada news! We have two faculty members on the list of appointees: Dr. David Chitayat (who is cross-appointed to the ob-gyn department) and Dr. Greg Ryan. 🎉👏Two incredibly deserving choices. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/41CqL49

A new issue of #UofTMed magazine is out! In this issue, we talk about transitions – how they transform care, bring new challenges and ultimately, spark progress. bit.ly/3DhFV4x

🏆 Dr. Brenna Swift is the recipient of the inaugural Excellence in Fellowship Teaching from the Division of Gynecologic Oncology! “She continues to raise the teaching standards within our division,” says Dr. Lilian Gien. 🎉 uoft.me/b98 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

✒️ Fourth-year ob-gyn resident Tommy Hana has written an FAQ for WHO that offers guidance on health and human rights as they relate to sexual and gender diversity. 👏Impressive for a self-described “kid from Rexdale”! uoft.me/b8c #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

Learning. Coming together. Celebrating. 👏Our professional development day in November had it all. Read about AI in health care, ergonomics for the ob-gyn, and see the list of 2024 promoted faculty members and award winners: uoft.me/b7c #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

💊Ob-gyn researchers are part of a team that found the percentage of women in Canada unaware of folic acid benefits before and during pregnancy — approximately one in four — has not improved in over a decade. Why? Read more: uoft.me/b4Y #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

📺Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass, associate professor of ob-gyn, says the emotional aspect of miscarriages, “the PTSD, the anxiety and also the depression” needs to be more of a priority for care in this @globalnewsto story: bit.ly/4fYXtRc #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

🤝Last week, the Division of Gynaecologic Oncology had its first in-person university-wide research retreat! The forum brought together faculty and clinical research associates to discuss ways to facilitate collaborations across multiple sites. 🏥 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

📺Dr. Kirkham appeared on Breakfast Television last week to break down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how each impacts wellbeing: “It affects everybody, not just those who menstruate.” 🔗Watch the entire clip: bit.ly/4eDe5ge #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

We’re thrilled to share our prospective cohort study of mid-pregnancy PlGF screening integrated into routine gestational diabetes screening. Low PlGF levels mid-pregnancy may be a tool to identify pregnant people at risk for early preterm birth, especially iatrogenic birth.

Join us for the second-annual "MILES" symposium. This event is designed to bring together bright minds from across disciplines to shape the future of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. When: November 20th, 3-6pm Where: 263 McCaul St. Learn more: trp.utoronto.ca/event/meaningf…

🎙️Misunderstandings about women’s health are nothing new. In a keynote speech at a Globe and Mail event, Dr. Kirkham, ob-gyn assistant professor, explained how such stereotypes affect women’s progress in the workplace. 🔗 tgam.ca/4hN01Ds #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn

👀“Eye-opening.” “Game-changing." 🗣️Drs. Eliazaro and Wahome describe their time spent learning about treatment of gynaecological cancers during their observership in Toronto before returning home to Eldoret, Kenya. uoft.me/b3B #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn #gynonc

🎙️Dr. Michelle Jacobsen and Dr. Iliana Lega talk menopause hormone therapy in “Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo,” a podcast for women to learn from respected experts how to live a strong, healthy life.👂Have a listen! 🔗 bit.ly/4fwRsL8 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn