Obstetrics & Gynecology

John Larsen, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology and former chair of the department, received the 2016 Hellman Midwifery Partnership Award. 

In the past century, the field of obstetrics and gynecology has advanced in remarkable ways. Physicians are able to better diagnose and treat female reproductive system disorders, and the care women receive during and after childbirth has improved. Many such advancements in the George Washington…

Jonas discussed his experiences as an SMHS student during the civil rights movement and his career as a successful OB/GYN during Alumni Reunion Weekend 2015.

Mark Woodland, M.D. ’85, RESD ’87, discusses mentorship and physician self-care at the annual Allan B. Weingold Obstetrics and Gynecology Lecture.

Nancy Gaba, M.D., chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was interviewed by NBC News about the rise in women having babies after age 40. 

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences has acquired a state-of-the-art birthing simulator to teach students how to care for mother and child during delivery and how to address complications.

James Simon, M.D., clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was interviewed by WTOP for a segment about the need for drugs to treat sexual dysfunction in women.

Nancy Gaba, MD '93, RESD '97, FACOG, was formally installed as the Oscar I. and Mildred S. Dodek and Joan B. and Oscar I. Dodek Jr. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology on Oct. 8.

The 6th Annual Allan B. Weingold Obstetrics and Gynecology Lecture on Sept. 19 focused on stress prevention strategies.

Frontiers in Medicine lecture series connects SMHS experts with the Washington, D.C. metropolitan community.