Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

November is Crohns and Colitis Awareness Month. Professor with our Department, Dr. Cynthia Maxwell, has recently partnered with colleagues - including the Department of Medicine's Assistant Professor Dr. Vivian Huang - to support pregnant patients with IBD. Read more http://ow.ly/ksk450BZSH5

"Endometriosis is a chronic condition and surgery alone is not a cure." Associate Professor Dr. Ally Murji, alumni of the Advanced Pelvic Medicine Fellowship Dr. Andrew Zakhari, and PGY5 resident Dr. Emily Delpero were featured in a leading ObGyn journal for a review on endometriosis. Read more http://ow.ly/NHKJ50C18Y6

"I loved how flexible the program was and how we could really take ownership of our research." This summer, 20 students partnered with our faculty members to conduct research on ObGyn-related topics. Click below to read about their experiences! Read more http://ow.ly/Aqaj50BXVNz

Our Department is pleased to announce that all 18 of our 2020 Resident Class have passed their exams with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada! A pandemic couldn't stop our graduates from becoming the largest residency class in our Department history to ace this exam. Welcome our newest FRCSC colleagues in the comments below!... Dr. Mohammad Albar Dr. Meghan Brown Dr. Michael Chaikof Dr. Rebecca Cherniak Dr. Rita Chuang Dr. Vishaal Gupta Dr. Anjali Kulkarni Dr. Siddhi Mathur Dr. Katherine Mclean Dr. Elizabeth Miazga Dr. Sarah Norris Dr. Shabnam Sattari Khavas Dr. Heather Sullivan Dr. Brenna Swift Dr. Evan Tannenbaum Dr. Marina Vainder Dr. Melissa Walker Dr. Rebecca Zur

Check out this Pandemic Pregnancy Guide video on Trial of Labour After C-Section, created by: Dr. Eliane Shore (Assistant Professor) Dr. Jodi Shapiro (Assistant Professor) Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass (Assistant Professor) ... Dr. Amanda Cipolla (Lecturer) Dr. Elizabeth Miazga (Clinical Fellow) Dr. Alisha Olsthoorn (PGY5 Resident) In partnership with our SOON-ObGyn Network and MD colleagues. Watch here http://ow.ly/4jXh50BRbxN

Are you a third or fourth year medical student interested in ObGyn? You don't want to miss our upcoming virtual information night about the UofT ObGyn residency program - a part of the largest ObGyn Department in Canada! Space is limited, so register today! October 20th, 2020 | 6:00PM - 7:00PM EST... http://ow.ly/7AFd50BozEy See more

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the largest ObGyn Department in Canada, with over 70 residents and 60 fellows currently completing their training under the guidance of almost 300 faculty members. Each of our trainees brings with them an amazing amount of skills and dedication that makes our Department shine on a local, national and international-level. We wanted to share some of our trainees' stories to showcase why they are the best in their field! Our first ...trainee is Dr. Rachel Soyoun Kim, a fellow in our Gynaecologic Oncology Fellowship Program. Dr. Kim was recently published in the prestigious medical journal "Cancer" for her work on research surrounding Lynch syndrome in women with ovarian cancer. Congratulations Dr. Kim! Read more http://ow.ly/59bc50BfWcP

#CPSOCouncilElections are now open for voting! Candidates running in Toronto include a few members from our Department and University! Check your email for your electronic ballot and vote before September 29th.

"Global health takes a more inclusive approach, looking beyond individuals, and even beyond borders, to imagine better health for all." Dr. Brianne Lewis, a fellow with our Global Women's Health and Equity Fellowship, was recently named the Ampath Kenya Reproductive Health Team Leader. We're looking forward to hearing about her experiences once travel to Kenya reopens! ... Read more http://ow.ly/YC7B50Bh6sc

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In honour of this month, Associate Professor Dr. Taymaa May has written a piece detailing some of the advances in surgical innovation surrounding Ovarian Cancer. Read more http://ow.ly/A3hI50BdElO

Assistant Professor, Dr. Rohan D'Souza, along with a number of international collaborators, has recently published recommendations for Thromboprophylaxis in pregnant patients with COVID-19. Read more http://ow.ly/ieWk50B4Fz3

Our residents have recently been busy expanding their already successful Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Map. This tool now includes clinics from six different Canadian cities! Wonderful advocacy work from our dedicated trainees!

Join Assistant Professor Dr. Julie Thorne, as well as our Kenyan and American colleagues, for a discussion on women’s health in Kenya on August 26th. Details can be found below!

Assistant Professor Dr. Yolanda Kirkham and Professor Dr. Jon Barrett spoke with CBC News recently about the pandemic's effect on birth rates in Canada. Read more http://ow.ly/X7t150AQkEl

Today is International Self-Care Day! We're throwing back to the webinar we hosted on healthcare workers' mental health and wellness during the pandemic, which includes a very helpful guided mindfulness meditation session. Watch the recording youtu.be/uMg3MsBfAlk

Research shows that pregnant women with a history of cancer treatment are at a higher risk for cardiovascular complications. Professor with UofT ObGyn, Dr. Cindy Maxwell, has joined her cardiology colleagues to study this women's health issue.

Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Officer, Dr. Cindy Maxwell, has co-authored an article on diversity and inclusion in obstetrics and gynaecology with UofT Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine colleague Dr. Gianni Lorello. Read the article http://ow.ly/Apti50AwPZ1

The partnership with our Kenyan colleagues is strong, even during a pandemic! To continue the learning and collaboration, we have included Kenyan trainees in some of our virtual education sessions.

Our residents have been busy advocating for women in our community, through partnerships with local and national organizations like COVID-19 Women’s Initiative (CWI). Read more about their advocacy projects http://ow.ly/Lods50AqMoV Thank you to Dr. Rebecca Zur for the photo!

Social isolation can lead to more abuse at home, and rates of gender-based violence may be on the rise in Canada. #SignalForHelp is a tool that may be helpful f...or those facing violence and those who want to support them. Here's one thing we all can do right now: look up contact information for a few support services that address abuse in our communities. That way, when someone asks us, we can be ready to suggest a relevant service. Learn more and share: https://canadianwomen.org/signal-for-help/ #COVID19 #pandemic #coronavirus #endgbv #CWFgrantee

A study, co-led by Professor with #UofTObGyn Dr. Clifford Librach, is currently investigating infertility and recurrent early pregnancy loss using a new method of study. Read more http://ow.ly/H1sp50Ap0NW

Dr. Shira Gold, resident at the University of Toronto's Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is the mastermind behind the group Pregnancy During COVID-19, a w...eekly virtual session for parents delivering at Mount Sinai Hospital. The goal is to provide information on delivering during a pandemic while easing any anxieties. Shira has done so much work for the group, all while on parental leave herself -she has a four month old baby at home!- Dr. Beverly Young, Perinatal Mental Health Program, Mount Sinai Hospital.

We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Canada Day!

A team of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre researchers, led by Associate Professor Dr. Patricia Lee, was recently awarded one of five competitive COVID-19 specific grants. The study focuses on the risk of COVID-19 to medical teams in obstetrics and surgery. Read more http://ow.ly/2z5U50AgI7j

This year, our Department has 44 graduates from our residency and fellowship programs! Although we were not able to celebrate in-person, we still extend our sincere congratulations to all! To mark this special moment, Dr. John Kingdom, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, recorded a message for all of our 2020 graduates. Congratulations! Read more about our graduates and awards winners here ... http://ow.ly/KIQw50AbJqB See more