Fellowships
The University of Wisconsin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology sponsors four fellowship programs to help ob-gyn physicians further meet their career goals:
Gynecologic Oncology
Director: Laura Huffman, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Director: Janine Rhoades, MD
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Interim Director: Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA
Graduation Spotlight: Powell graduates from Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship
Jacqueline Powell, MD, is the 2026 graduate from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Powell shared reflections on her time in fellowship, what’s next in her career, and how the program prepared her for a successful future. Congratulations, Dr. Powell! What’s next after fellowship? Joining the ...
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Congratulations, 2026 UW Department of Ob-Gyn award winners!
On June 18, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing educational, research and administrative accomplishments throughout the year.Years of ServiceFive Years:Jasmin Barthel, Physician AssistantMichael Beninati, Assistant Professor (CHS)Emma Blazel, Medical Program AssistantCheryl Casey’Gra...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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