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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 4h

📚 Many medications can be used safely in pregnancy—with the right guidance. Dr. Carter from UNC MFM shares research-based tips for protecting parent and baby..

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 7h

We met key benchmarks in maternity care:
🔹 Primary Cesarean Birth Rate below 23.9%
🔹 Preterm Birth Rate below 11.4%
🔹 Exclusive Breastfeeding in the First 48 Hours above 81%
🔹 Reporting of fiscal outcomes

We’re proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across our community. #midwifery

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 7h

🎉 UNC Midwives has been named a 2024 Triple Aim Best Practice by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)! 🌟

Out of 181 practices nationwide, only 40 earned this honor — and we’re one of them! 🙌

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 Exciting News - Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump has been awarded a $11.2M SPORE grant from the National Cancer Institute to address disparities in endometrial cancer outcomes.

🔗 Full Read: unclineberger.org/news/researc...

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 8d

The Division of General Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery brought heart, humor, and creativity to their retreat—from affirmations to improv, sculpture walks to working groups. The energy was unforgettable… and no improv footage exists (we think). #teambuilding #UNCHealth

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 10d

🎉 We’re proud to announce that our UNC Gynecologic Oncology Clinic has been recognized as a Top 5 Clinic and one of the Most Improved across UNC Health! 🏆

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 14d

One of the most meaningful parts of our work is receiving updates from the families we’ve cared for. We recently received this sweet photo of baby Max, who stopped by our Raleigh office to visit Dr. Quist-Nelson. His mother was a UNC Maternal-Fetal Medicine patient during both of her pregnancies!

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 17d

Proud to see GOGM faculty, fellows, alumni, and learners making an impact at #SASGOG2025! From national awards to research presentations, our team continues to lead in General Obstetrics and Gynecology. 👏

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 Cheers to our amazing UNC trainees on their fellowship matches! Your hard work and dedication have paid off — we’re so proud of you! 💙 #FellowshipMatch #UNC

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations and welcome to our newest UNC Ob/Gyn Fellows! We’re thrilled to have you join the Tar Heel family and can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make🩵 #MatchDay #UNCHealth

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Sep 18

Work hard, retreat harder! The Maternal Fetal Medicine division took a break from the usual grind to recharge, bond, and make some unforgettable memories. Who says productivity can’t come with a view?

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Chinula Completes IGCS Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases

Without access to subspecialty training, physicians in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unequipped to treat the high volume of patients presenting with cancer, who need subspecialized care...

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dr. Chinula has completed the IGCS Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship ⭐

“I am excited about this milestone and to be part of an effort to soon support build training and capacity building that will ensure that Malawi has enough gynecologic oncologists to serve the women in the country and beyond.”

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 UNC receives the BIRCWH award to advance women’s health research! Dr. Lisa Rahangdale, OB/GYN professor & SOM Associate Dean, will lead as a principal investigator, focusing on HIV in women & HPV/cervical cancer prevention.

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Rahangdale!

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Exciting news! 🌟 Dr. Daniel Clarke-Pearson will be sharing his expertise at Wake Forest University School of Medicine as the James Rose Lecturer.

📖 Read more: www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2025/0...

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 28

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UNC Health creates 1st-of-a-kind fellowship program - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

UNC Health has created an obstetrics and gynecology fellowship program to improve access to high quality maternal care and improve outcomes for patients in rural North Carolina. It is the nation’s fir...

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 28

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New UNC program aims to improve maternal health in rural areas

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — UNC Health has launched a rural OBGYN fellowship at UNC Health Lenoir, aiming to address the urgent need to improve maternal health in rural areas. The two-year program will...

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Rural NC lacks OBGYNs. New UNC Health fellowship aims to change that

The program, the first of its kind in the country, hopes to address rural maternal health gaps.

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 28

UNC’s new Rural OB/GYN Fellowship—the first in the U.S. focused on rural women’s health—is making headlines!👇

This two-year training program is designed to prepare OB/GYN physicians to serve in rural and critical access hospital settings.

Congratulations to @kavitashaharora.bsky.social and team!

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎉 We’re excited to share that several of our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) have been nominated for the 2025 UNC Health APP Excellence Awards! 🙌

A huge thank you for representing our department with such excellence—congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌟 Huge congrats to Dr. Rittenhouse for receiving the NIH K23 Career Development Award for her project “AI‑Assisted Ultrasound for Early Pregnancy Localization.”

This AI-driven tool aims to improve ectopic pregnancy diagnosis in both the US and Zambia 🌍

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Dr. Katelyn Rittenhouse Awarded NIH Grant for AI-Assisted Ultrasound Research | UNC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎓 Learn about our department’s General OB/GYN Research Fellowship at UNC!

✔️ 2-year program
✔️ 50% mentored research (Master’s available!)
✔️ 50% clinical care

Details & how to apply: www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/educat...

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 11

Dr. Erin Carey’s latest publication, “Clinical Expert Series: Comprehensive Review of Endometriosis Care,” has been published in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (@acog.org‬ ) journal!

www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2025/0...

UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎉 Big news! UNC’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency has been ranked #4 in the nation by Doximity! 🙌 A huge congratulations to our dedicated residents, faculty, and staff who make this program exceptional every day!

🔗 www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2025/0...

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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · Aug 5

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Katelyn Rittenhouse on receiving the EQT Foundation’s Breakthrough Science Grant for her innovative FAMLI project—leveraging AI to improve access to low-cost, high-quality pregnancy care. A major step forward in women's health. 👏

🔗 www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2025/0...