Yolanda Smith, MD

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Associate Director
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School
Available to mentor
Yolanda Smith, MD
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    • About

    My research interests focus on the field of neuroendocrinology, specifically studying the effects of ovarian aging and impaired glucose metabolism on women’s health.

    Qualifications
    • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowshi[
      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
      1993 - 1995
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
      1990 - 1993
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship
      Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, United States
      1989 - 1990
    • MS, Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis
      University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States
      2001 - 2003
    • MD, Medicine
      Wake Forest Medical school, Winston-Salem, United States
      1985 - 1989

    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Eisenberg Family Depression Center
    • Center Member
      Caswell Diabetes Institute

    Research Overview

    - PCOS
    - Central effects of hormones in menopause on cognition and mood

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      89. A Multi-Institutional Review of AYA Patients with Endometriosis Undergoing Second Laparoscopy: Intraoperative Findings and Patient Symptoms at One and Two Years
      Evans J, Bergus K, Breech L, Gong J, Hertweck P, Hoefgen H, Lawson A, Pradhan S, Smith Y, Hewitt G. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2026 Mar 13; 39 (2): 296 DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2026.01.134
    • Journal Article
      Interdisciplinary collaborative skill development in a health research training program in Zambia.
      Buser JM, Masumo MM, August E, Macha S, Gray R, Vwalika B, Endale T, Ngoma-Hazemba A, Smith YR. BMC Med Educ, 2026 Feb 21; DOI:10.1186/s12909-026-08867-8
      PMID: 41723477
    • Journal Article
      Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of Lettersmith for assisting global health researchers in academic writing
      August E, Morris K, Gray R, Teklu H, Buser JM, Anderson O, Endale T, Klein M, Griffin Z, Smith YR. Rwanda Medical Journal, 2026 Jan 1; 83 (1): 10 - 15. DOI:10.4314/rmj.v83i1.3
    • Journal Article
      Characteristics and Preoperative Management of Adolescent Patients With Pathology-Confirmed Endometriosis: A Multi-Institutional Study
      Bergus KC, Rachwal B, Asti L, Breech LL, Gong YY, Hertweck SP, Hoefgen HR, Horne AH, Lawson A, Menon S, O'Brien KE, Pradhan S, Smith YR, Suvarna P, Van Son S, Hewitt G. Obstetrical Gynecological Survey, 2026 Jan 1; 81 (1): 19 - 20. DOI:10.1097/01.ogx.0001179564.81631.80
      PMID: 41557926
    • Journal Article
      Does ChatGPT enhance equity for global health publications? Copyediting by ChatGPT compared to Grammarly and a human editor
      August E, Gray R, Griffin Z, Klein M, Buser JM, Morris K, Endale T, Teklu H, Pebolo PF, Anderson E, Laubepin F, Smith YR. Plos One, 2026 Jan 1; 21 (2): e0342170 DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0342170
      PMID: 41642815
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      INTERROGATING CENP-A AS A PREDICTIVE MARKER OF OOCYTE AND EMBRYO EUPLOIDY
      Ferrell EL, Tower CA, Anbarci DN, Smith YR, Marsh EE, Hammoud S. Fertility and Sterility, 2025 Dec 5; 124 (6): e305 DOI:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.07.960
    • Journal Article
      Impact of a comprehensive two-year research capacity intervention with sexual and reproductive health researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
      Buser JM, Tengera O, Jiang C, Kumakech E, Gray R, Mukeshimana M, Kaberuka G, Bazakare MLI, Ayikoru J, Ntasumbumuyange D, Endale T, Pebolo PF, Auma AG, August E, Smith YR. Reprod Health, 2025 May 31; 22 (1): 94 DOI:10.1186/s12978-025-02047-5
      PMID: PMC12126909
    • Journal Article
      Intraoperative care and complications of symptomatic adolescent and young adult patients undergoing laparoscopy to diagnose and/or to treat endometrioses: A Multi-Institutional Review.
      Evans JR, Bergus K, Asti L, Breech LL, Cen R, Gong YY, Hertweck SP, Hoefgen HR, Horne AH, Lawson A, Menon S, O'Brien KE, Pradhan S, Rachwal B, Smith YR, Suvarna P, Van Son S, Hewitt G. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2025 Aug 6; DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2025.07.010
      PMID: 40780602

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