UIC OBGYN

UIC OBGYN With a mission of training excellent women’s health physicians, our department has trained and mentored numerous obstetricians, gynecologists, & subspecialists

We are incredibly excited to share that the Center for Women’s Health has been recognized as the top clinic across all o...
05/07/2026

We are incredibly excited to share that the Center for Women’s Health has been recognized as the top clinic across all of ambulatory for Fiscal Year 26 in patient experience. Our Gold Star designation represents an achievement that speaks volumes about the care, compassion, and connection each of our OBGYN colleagues brings to their work every single day. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Ms. Kathleen Harmon CNM (Director of the Midwifery practice) and her team for wining the “Best Eviden...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Kathleen Harmon CNM (Director of the Midwifery practice) and her team for wining the “Best Evidence-Based Practice Poster Winner for Nurses Week 2026” entitled “Standardization of Visitation to NICU Among Stable Mothers Following Delivery. Through this research the group evaluated quantifiable changes in time to initial maternal NICU visitation following vaginal delivery and c/section and assessed a standardized process to facilitate timely maternal NICU visitation following vaginal delivery and c/section.




Congratulations to our residents, fellows, and faculty mentors for an outstanding departmental turnout at the 8th Annual...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to our residents, fellows, and faculty mentors for an outstanding departmental turnout at the 8th Annual Women’s Health Research Day. It was wonderful to see such strong participation, and the breadth of work presented truly reflects the collaborative spirit of our research community. Congratulations as well to Dr. Sydney Dautel on receiving a poster award in the fellow category!

Congratulations to our biomedical engineering team! Last week they were named semifinalists in the Global Health Initiat...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to our biomedical engineering team! Last week they were named semifinalists in the Global Health Initiative Challenge, and this week they earned second place in the Blaze Venture Competition.

Their project is a smartphone application that combines colorimetry and AI to measure blood loss on perineal pads. The tool is being developed to help quantify uterine bleeding in a wide range of situations, including menstruation, abortion, and pregnancy, even outside of clinical settings.

Your care. Your journey. Our commitment. The Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UI Health is here to support women ever...
04/07/2026

Your care. Your journey. Our commitment.
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UI Health is here to support women every step of the way—offering personalized treatment plans, advanced therapies, and a team that truly cares.

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The Department of OB/GYN is delighted to introduce our newly matched Class of 2030! Please join us in extending a warm U...
03/20/2026

The Department of OB/GYN is delighted to introduce our newly matched Class of 2030! Please join us in extending a warm UIC OB/GYN welcome to these exceptional individuals. We are thrilled to have them join our community and look forward to an exciting and rewarding four years ahead together.

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh on her appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Seminars in Reproductive ...
03/09/2026

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh on her appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Seminars in Reproductive Medicine.

As a distinguished leader in reproductive endocrinology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Dr. Snegovskikh has made significant contributions to advancing research, clinical care, and education in reproductive medicine.

Her new role will help guide important scholarly dialogue and innovation in the field.

Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 🎉

Meet our Department Head, Dr. Catalin S. Buhimschi (MD, MMS, MBA).Serving as Head since 2021, Dr. Buhimschi is honored t...
02/25/2026

Meet our Department Head, Dr. Catalin S. Buhimschi (MD, MMS, MBA).
Serving as Head since 2021, Dr. Buhimschi is honored to build on UIC OB-GYN’s 100+ year legacy of training exceptional physicians and advancing women’s health. Our department is dedicated to excellent patient care, medical education, and innovative research, while advocating for equitable access to health and supporting historically marginalized communities in Chicago.

Congratulations to our outstanding UIC medical student, Deneb Zavala, on presenting her poster titled:“Novel Electrohyst...
02/16/2026

Congratulations to our outstanding UIC medical student, Deneb Zavala, on presenting her poster titled:

“Novel Electrohysterography Simulation Model and Non-Invasive Detection Method for Patients with High Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk.”

This highly translational project reflects Deneb’s strong scientific vision and her commitment to preventing maternal mortality across the United States. We are incredibly proud of her dedication to advancing innovation in maternal health research.

Please join us in congratulating Deneb on this impressive accomplishment! 👏✨

Congratulations to our outstanding UIC OBGYN resident, Dr. Jacqueline Rice, on presenting her poster titled:“Intrapartum...
02/16/2026

Congratulations to our outstanding UIC OBGYN resident, Dr. Jacqueline Rice, on presenting her poster titled:

“Intrapartum Fingerstick vs. Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Patients with Type 2 and A2 Gestational Diabetes.”

This highly translational project reflects Dr. Rice’s strong clinical research vision and her commitment to preventing maternal and neonatal morbidity across the United States. We are incredibly proud of her dedication to advancing evidence-based care in obstetrics.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rice on this impressive achievement! 👏✨

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Sydney Dautel has received a prestigious SMFM award for her outstanding oral presentat...
02/16/2026

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Sydney Dautel has received a prestigious SMFM award for her outstanding oral presentation titled:

“CATAlytic Antagonist of polyCOMB (CATACOMB) as a Master Regulator of the Placental Epigenome in Preeclampsia.”

This highly translational project—generously supported by the Stetler Foundation—showcases Dr. Dautel’s intellectual curiosity, investigative drive, and the power of collaboration within our team.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dautel on this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏

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