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- Encouraging Professionalism and Wellness
- Pennsylvania Hospital Appoints New Chair
- Women's Health is on Facebook
- Celebrating the Spirit of Generosity
- OB/GYN's Living Legend
- Improving Maternity Care Practices
- James M. Cuozzo Memorial Lecture
- Awards and Honors
- New Faculty
- New Intern Class of 2016-17
- Annual End of Year Dinner
Professionalism and Wellness Initiative
Our first faculty vs. resident kickball game and picnic took place on September 25th at Penn Park South Green. This successful event was a result of our OBGYN Resident Professionalism and Wellness Committee which consists of both residents and faculty who work together to encourage engagement in wellness.
Dr. Steven J. Ralston Appointed Chair of OBGYN 
Dr. Steven J. Ralston has been appointed Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Ralston will also serve as Director of the Obstetrical Serivce and as Vice-chair for the Perelman School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Ralston will begin his new role in October 2016.
Penn Medicine Women’s Health is on Facebook
This is one of our initiatives to promote women’s health at Penn. We look forward to working with the Penn Medicine community - programs, departments, hospitals, other service lines, etc. to promote and educate women’s health and highlight the services we offer. https://www.facebook.com/PennMedicineforWomen/
Jack & Blima Ludmir 2016 Good Samaritan Award Recipients
Jack & Blima Ludmir were named the 2016 Good Samaritan Award recpients. Since its inception in 1985, the Good Samaritan Award has been given annually to individuals who have provided exemplary volunteer leadership and support with a spirit of generosity and caring at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Read more about how Dr. Ludmir and his wife, Blima are helping those in our community and beyond: http://bit.ly/2ag1O17
OB/GYN's Living Legend
Congratulations to Dr. DaCarla M. Albright who was honored by the City Council of Philadelphia as a 2016 Philadelphia Living Legend for her outstanding contributions to community and society. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., who presented the Council resolution, said the award "points out unsung heros that from time to time get overlooked but make huge differences in our society as a whole and in African American communities in particular."
Victoria L. Rich Patient Satisfaction Award Winner
The Baby Friendly Task Force has been awarded the 2016 Victoria L. Rich Patient Satisfaction Award. This award recognizes nursing units, councils, or committees that plan, implement, and measure systems to improve the patient experience.
The Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health (CRRWH) Annual Retreat Annual James M. Cuozzo Memorial Lecture
The 2016 CRRWH Annual Retreat will took place on May 4th. Dr. Tracey J. Woodruff delivered the 37th Annual James M. Cuozzo Memorial Lecture. For additional information please visit: http://www.med.upenn.edu/crrwh/seminars.shtml
Awards & Honors
Dr. Daniel Lee received the 2016 Sharon Youcha Compassionate Patient Care Award for excellent patient care with compassion, empathy and respect, and listens and treats the patient as a whole person.
Dr. Sarah Kim received the 2016 John J. Mikuta Award for Professionalism in Women's Health. This award recognizes an individual in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology who exemplifies a commitment to the highest standards of excellence in the practice of medicine, embraces the core values of integrity and respect for others, and is committed to the welfare of their patients and the health care needs of women.
Dr. Daniel Lee received the 2016 Robert R. Rascoe, MD Award for Excellence in Ambulatory Patient Care. This award recognizes a chief resident who has demonstrated compassionate care and concern for our patients. The recipient was selected by the attendings and nursing staff in the Helen O. Dickens Center for Women's Health.
2016 Teaching Awards:
Dr. Nawar Latif - Fellow Teaching Award for Excellence in Resident Education.
Dr. Robert Dood - Resident Research Award for Excellence in Research.
Dr. Alyssa Colwill - Resident Teaching Award for Excellence in Resident Education.
Dr. Jamie Bastek - Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Jennifer McCoy - Midwife's Intern Award.
Drs. Alyssa Colwill and Charles Hummel - Penn Pearls Award. This award honors faculty and residents who excel in teaching on the clinical service and serve as role models and mentors for our students.
New Faculty
Dr. Nawar Latif will join the Division of Gynecolgic Oncology in August 2016.
Dr. Michael Kinson joined Penn Ob/Gyn Assoicates in July 2016.
Dr. Steven Ralston has been appointed Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Ralston will begin his new role in October 2016.
Intern Class of 2016-2017
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2016 Annual End of Year Dinner
On June 16th, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology held its annual end of year dinner honoring our senior fellows and chief residents. It was a great success and we wish all of our graduates the very best!
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