Fellowships

The University of Wisconsin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology sponsors four fellowship programs to help ob-gyn physicians further meet their career goals:

Giles to become Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery interim fellowship program director

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS), will become the interim URPS fellowship program director, effective June 1, 2026. Giles will take over the program director position from Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH.Giles has held several leadership roles in the UW Depa... more

Department of Ob-Gyn hosts successful 2026 Department Research Day

On May 21, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn gathered in the Health Sciences Learning Center for a busy and bustling Department Research Day. UW School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA, opened the event with remarks about on the importance of pausing to focus on research and collaboration, followed by a ... more

URPS Division brings research, leadership to 2026 SGS Annual Meeting

The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons hosted the 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix, AZ from March 22-25, 2026. UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty and trainees brought posters, films, and presentations to the meeting. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Oral Session: Vulvar Fractionated CO2-Laser Therapy with and W... more

Study by Division of Gynecologic Oncology members selected for ACOG Roy M. Pitkin Award

A study authored by Matt Wagar, MD, former Gynecologic Oncology fellow, and Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, current Gynecologic Oncology fellow, have recently been selected for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Roy M. Pitkin Award! Division of Gynecologic Oncology Director Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, and UW... more

Celebrating trainees on Thank A Resident Day 2026

The last Friday of every February is Thank a Resident Day, a day led by the Gold Humanism Honor Society to show gratitude for the integral role physician trainees have in our health care team.Training residents and fellows is one of the most important functions as a clinical department in the UW School of Medicine and Public ... more
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