Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Leading Innovation in Michigan & Beyond

Join us to improve the health and well-being of women everywhere through clinical excellence, compassionate inclusive care, discovery, innovation and education.

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Breaking Boundaries, Advancing the Future

Our team of physicians, nurses, nurse midwives (and more) is dedicated to breaking boundaries in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology research and care. We are consistently ranked among the best in the nation for our efforts in advancing the future of women’s health care worldwide. Looking ahead, we’re focused on leveraging our experience, talent, state-of-the-art technology and uniquely collaborative environment to increase our contribution to this important field.

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Our physicians, nurses, midwives, and researchers are taking on challenges that impact women and families everywhere.

Education

Our dedicated faculty helps every student, resident and fellow achieve academic excellence.

Research

Our diverse, world-class research programs focus on the optimization of maternal outcomes and health equity.

People

A diverse spectrum of experts guides our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Patient Care

Our dedicated team works with state-of-the-art technology to serve women of all ages with comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care.

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The values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into everything we do, including how we care for patients, teach the next generation of physicians, and design and conduct research. We actualize our commitment to DEI by carefully examining our performance, listening to members of our community, and constantly seeking to improve.

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    OBGYN Hospital in Michigan (2022-23)
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    Nationally Ranked OBGYN Residency Program
    $8.7M
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    2025 PFRG Day
    Save the date for our annual Pelvic Floor Research Group (PFRG) Day!
    2025 OBGYN/RSP Research Day
    Save the date for 2025 OBGYN/RSP Research Day!
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    Self-sampling for HPV screening found to be as effective as speculum exams
    Researchers have found that self-sampling is equally reliable to speculum exams for HPV screening in people aged 25 to 65.
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    Speculum exams unnecessary for HPV screening
    HPV screening usually entails a speculum-based exam, which is an uncomfortable experience for most patients. University of Michigan researchers are the first to demonstrate in the United States that self-sampling is just as effective as speculum-based testing for HPV detection.
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    Uterine fibroids: Seeking another option after advice to undergo a hysterectomy
    Today on Health Lab, a public health professor publicly shares her personal fibroid journey, addressing racial disparities for Black patients.
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    Woman seeks another answer for uterine fibroids after advice to undergo a hysterectomy
    After a recommendation to get a hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, Joyvina Evans persistently sought a second opinion for the condition known to disproportionately affect Black people.
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    $5.7 M Grant to Study Immune Responses and Healthy Viruses in Pregnancy
    Researchers to explore how pregnancy-related immune system changes are influenced by normal viruses that infect human cells.
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    Helen K. Morgan, M.D., appointed faculty chair-elect for women’s careers
    Helen K. Morgan, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and learning health sciences, has been appointed faculty chair-elect for women’s careers in the Medical School. The chair-elect is one of several new Medical School roles developed during the past year that focus on the advancement — and overall thriving — of women pursuing careers in academic medicine and science at Michigan Medicine. Morgan will become chair in January 2026, and after her term is complete, she will serve in an advisory role as post-chair in 2028-29