About
Message from the Chair
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to providing excellent patient care, offering exceptional education, and conducting important research. Our department is committed to serving women's health needs by offering comprehensive and compassionate care in the Jesuit tradition of men and women in the service of others.
In addition to providing excellent patient care, our department is proud to offer a robust educational program for medical students, residents, and fellows. Our faculty are not only renowned clinicians but also passionate educators who are committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals. We provide hands-on clinical experience, didactic teaching, and research opportunities to ensure that our trainees receive the best possible education.
Research is a vital component of our department's mission. We engage in important research initiatives to advance the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Our faculty are involved in a wide range of research areas, including reproductive health, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and urogynecology. Through our research endeavors, we aim to improve patient outcomes, develop innovative treatments, and contribute to the body of knowledge in women's health.
Ronald K. Potkul, MD, FACS, FACOG
Mary Isabelle Caestecker Professor and Chair
Message from the Chair
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to providing excellent patient care, offering exceptional education, and conducting important research. Our department is committed to serving women's health needs by offering comprehensive and compassionate care in the Jesuit tradition of men and women in the service of others.
In addition to providing excellent patient care, our department is proud to offer a robust educational program for medical students, residents, and fellows. Our faculty are not only renowned clinicians but also passionate educators who are committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals. We provide hands-on clinical experience, didactic teaching, and research opportunities to ensure that our trainees receive the best possible education.
Research is a vital component of our department's mission. We engage in important research initiatives to advance the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Our faculty are involved in a wide range of research areas, including reproductive health, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and urogynecology. Through our research endeavors, we aim to improve patient outcomes, develop innovative treatments, and contribute to the body of knowledge in women's health.
Ronald K. Potkul, MD, FACS, FACOG
Mary Isabelle Caestecker Professor and Chair