U of T Ob-Gyn
@uoftobgyn.bsky.social
The largest ob-gyn department in Canada, part of Temerty Faculty of Medicine at U of T. For news, events, Instagram and LinkedIn: linktr.ee/uoftobgyn
🐇 Faster learning is better learning, says a new ob-gyn study. Dr. Brenna Swift, an assistant professor, won a Best Paper award for a study that looked at whether video-based coaching could help surgical residents. 🎉 Congrats, Dr. Swift! 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/b-9 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🐇 Faster learning is better learning, says a new ob-gyn study. Dr. Brenna Swift, an assistant professor, won a Best Paper award for a study that looked at whether video-based coaching could help surgical residents. 🎉 Congrats, Dr. Swift! 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/b-9 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🏆 x 🏆 CanSAGE? Can do! Faculty members Dr. Carmen McCaffrey and Dr. Ally Murji won national awards from the Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE) for their achievements in minimally invasive gynaecology. Read Q&A: uoft.me/bYQ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🏆 x 🏆 CanSAGE? Can do! Faculty members Dr. Carmen McCaffrey and Dr. Ally Murji won national awards from the Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE) for their achievements in minimally invasive gynaecology. Read Q&A: uoft.me/bYQ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🧭 “You’re thinking in the right direction” is something Kenyan med student Faith Kiprop heard from her instructors when she was close to an answer. She and fellow student Ubah Bishar were hosted by the ob-gyn dept through the AMPATH-U of T partnership: 🔗 uoft.me/bWZ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🧭 “You’re thinking in the right direction” is something Kenyan med student Faith Kiprop heard from her instructors when she was close to an answer. She and fellow student Ubah Bishar were hosted by the ob-gyn dept through the AMPATH-U of T partnership: 🔗 uoft.me/bWZ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🧫 Egg-freezing, once considered experimental, has become more “patient-friendly” over the years, says Dr. Claire Jones, associate professor, to @theglobeandmail.com. 🔗 Read more about how technology is giving women better insight into their fertility: uoft.me/bVy #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
October 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🧫 Egg-freezing, once considered experimental, has become more “patient-friendly” over the years, says Dr. Claire Jones, associate professor, to @theglobeandmail.com. 🔗 Read more about how technology is giving women better insight into their fertility: uoft.me/bVy #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
✈️ Riva Patel, a 4th-year medical student who participated in the ob-gyn department’s Summer Student Research Program, is lead author on a paper in the AJOG—and was awarded a travel grant to speak about the team’s work in Quebec City! 🎉 Well done, Riva! #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn 🔗 uoft.me/bUT
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
✈️ Riva Patel, a 4th-year medical student who participated in the ob-gyn department’s Summer Student Research Program, is lead author on a paper in the AJOG—and was awarded a travel grant to speak about the team’s work in Quebec City! 🎉 Well done, Riva! #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn 🔗 uoft.me/bUT
🌿 Cannabis use may harm fertility in women undergoing IVF, suggests a new study published in Nature Communications. The research team is led by Dr. Cyntia Duval and includes Dr. Clifford Librach, a professor in the ob-gyn department. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bSL #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
October 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🌿 Cannabis use may harm fertility in women undergoing IVF, suggests a new study published in Nature Communications. The research team is led by Dr. Cyntia Duval and includes Dr. Clifford Librach, a professor in the ob-gyn department. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bSL #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
One year, two scholarships! 👏 👏 Recent ob-gyn residency grad Dr. Corey Sermer will be talking a one-year fellowship in gynaecologic advanced imaging at University College Hospital in the UK with funding from two (count ‘em) scholarships. 🎉 Fantastic, Corey! uoft.me/bPK #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
September 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
One year, two scholarships! 👏 👏 Recent ob-gyn residency grad Dr. Corey Sermer will be talking a one-year fellowship in gynaecologic advanced imaging at University College Hospital in the UK with funding from two (count ‘em) scholarships. 🎉 Fantastic, Corey! uoft.me/bPK #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🏠 Dr. Marie Christakis, an assistant professor in the ob-gyn department, spoke to Everyday Health about at-home menopause tests, which she says are unnecessary "and can result in either undertreatment or use of unproven approaches.” 🔗 Read story: bit.ly/45StVlY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
September 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🏠 Dr. Marie Christakis, an assistant professor in the ob-gyn department, spoke to Everyday Health about at-home menopause tests, which she says are unnecessary "and can result in either undertreatment or use of unproven approaches.” 🔗 Read story: bit.ly/45StVlY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🎉 Congrats to our faculty members who head into the new academic year with promotions. Three cheers for (pictured l-r) Drs. Amanda Selk, Ally Murji and Deborah Robertson for their contributions to their field and to the department. 👏 👏 👏 Bravo all! 🔗 uoft.me/bO0
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September 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🎉 Congrats to our faculty members who head into the new academic year with promotions. Three cheers for (pictured l-r) Drs. Amanda Selk, Ally Murji and Deborah Robertson for their contributions to their field and to the department. 👏 👏 👏 Bravo all! 🔗 uoft.me/bO0
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One expert is good. Many multidisciplinary experts coming together? That is demonstrably better, says visiting maternal-fetal medicine fellows Drs. Kays Omambe Esialimba and Tonia Mutindi Kakuti. 🔗 Read the Q&A on the Kenyans' six-week observership: uoft.me/bLY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
August 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
One expert is good. Many multidisciplinary experts coming together? That is demonstrably better, says visiting maternal-fetal medicine fellows Drs. Kays Omambe Esialimba and Tonia Mutindi Kakuti. 🔗 Read the Q&A on the Kenyans' six-week observership: uoft.me/bLY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
✌️ Two for…one award! Two former division heads of gynaecologic oncology in the department, Drs. Barry Rosen and Professor Allan Covens, have received the 2025 IGCS Global Humanitarian Award. 🎉 Congratulations x2! 🔗 Read the IGCS citation: bit.ly/4mmq862 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
August 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
✌️ Two for…one award! Two former division heads of gynaecologic oncology in the department, Drs. Barry Rosen and Professor Allan Covens, have received the 2025 IGCS Global Humanitarian Award. 🎉 Congratulations x2! 🔗 Read the IGCS citation: bit.ly/4mmq862 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
💉 Researchers in the ob-gyn department are using the novel placental growth factor (PlGF) blood test to revolutionize screening, diagnosis and management of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bLi
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August 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
💉 Researchers in the ob-gyn department are using the novel placental growth factor (PlGF) blood test to revolutionize screening, diagnosis and management of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bLi
#uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
#uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🧬 An embryologist and an ob-gyn professor introduce a technique new to Canada called ovarian tissue cryopreservation, to help young cancer patients preserve their chance of having biological children. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bJY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
July 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🧬 An embryologist and an ob-gyn professor introduce a technique new to Canada called ovarian tissue cryopreservation, to help young cancer patients preserve their chance of having biological children. 🔗 Read more: uoft.me/bJY #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
We’re excited for our first-year residents, and they’re excited to be here. 🤩 That enthusiasm was on display at our welcome session, when they met the leadership team, and later on at the pizzeria where they met faculty and senior residents. Welcome, PGY1s! ❤️ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
July 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We’re excited for our first-year residents, and they’re excited to be here. 🤩 That enthusiasm was on display at our welcome session, when they met the leadership team, and later on at the pizzeria where they met faculty and senior residents. Welcome, PGY1s! ❤️ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🫶 Dr. Heather Millar, an assistant professor in the ob-gyn department, spoke to the Canadian Press about a trauma-informed approach to obstetrics and gynaecological care in light of the rise in complaints to Ontario’s patient ombudsman. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4lpgYFf #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
June 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🫶 Dr. Heather Millar, an assistant professor in the ob-gyn department, spoke to the Canadian Press about a trauma-informed approach to obstetrics and gynaecological care in light of the rise in complaints to Ontario’s patient ombudsman. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4lpgYFf #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🎓 The 2025 graduating class of fellows and residents are a resilient bunch. Last week, family and friends, faculty and staff came together to celebrate all that they have overcome and all they have accomplished. 👏 👏 👏 🔗 Read more, see list of graduates, award winners, and photos: uoft.me/bFM
June 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🎓 The 2025 graduating class of fellows and residents are a resilient bunch. Last week, family and friends, faculty and staff came together to celebrate all that they have overcome and all they have accomplished. 👏 👏 👏 🔗 Read more, see list of graduates, award winners, and photos: uoft.me/bFM
📖 Dr. Tunde-Byass, an associate professor in the department, talked to The Globe and Mail about the new clinical guidelines for early pregnancy loss to improve care, reduce waiting times, and address mental health supports: 🔗 Read the story: tgam.ca/3ZAWGQF #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
June 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
📖 Dr. Tunde-Byass, an associate professor in the department, talked to The Globe and Mail about the new clinical guidelines for early pregnancy loss to improve care, reduce waiting times, and address mental health supports: 🔗 Read the story: tgam.ca/3ZAWGQF #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
In early May, over 330 participants came together to share and celebrate research on “the most important day of the year” for the department — Research Day. 🤩 That’s a record number! 🔗 Read more, see award winners, and view photos: uoft.me/bCq #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
May 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In early May, over 330 participants came together to share and celebrate research on “the most important day of the year” for the department — Research Day. 🤩 That’s a record number! 🔗 Read more, see award winners, and view photos: uoft.me/bCq #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
💭 Physician-scientists often conduct medical trials to further research in various areas. What does it mean to participate in one? How can such trials improve future treatments? 🔗 Read our Explainer Q&A with Dr. Kellie Murphy, professor and ob-gyn chair: uoft.me/bBp #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
May 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
💭 Physician-scientists often conduct medical trials to further research in various areas. What does it mean to participate in one? How can such trials improve future treatments? 🔗 Read our Explainer Q&A with Dr. Kellie Murphy, professor and ob-gyn chair: uoft.me/bBp #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
❗Dr. Wendy Wolfman, a professor in the ob-gyn department, has been named a top-25 woman of influence by Women of Influence+, especially for her contributions to mature women’s health as researcher, teacher and communicator. 👏 Well done, Wendy! 🔗Read more: uoft.me/bzs #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
May 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
❗Dr. Wendy Wolfman, a professor in the ob-gyn department, has been named a top-25 woman of influence by Women of Influence+, especially for her contributions to mature women’s health as researcher, teacher and communicator. 👏 Well done, Wendy! 🔗Read more: uoft.me/bzs #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
🎬 Dr. Kirkham, an assistant professor in our dept, appears in an upcoming documentary by Humber Polytechnic students called Just Period Pain, "bringing awareness to the detrimental effects of painful periods and endometriosis on quality of life,” says Dr. Kirkham. ❤️ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
May 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🎬 Dr. Kirkham, an assistant professor in our dept, appears in an upcoming documentary by Humber Polytechnic students called Just Period Pain, "bringing awareness to the detrimental effects of painful periods and endometriosis on quality of life,” says Dr. Kirkham. ❤️ #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
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Tomorrow is @uoftobgyn.bsky.social research day! It’s an impressive event where our trainees showcase a lot of amazing research and faculty from many hospital sites come together. Looking forward to seeing old friends and our learners! And the guest speaker is Dr Romero who is a huge name in OB.
May 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tomorrow is @uoftobgyn.bsky.social research day! It’s an impressive event where our trainees showcase a lot of amazing research and faculty from many hospital sites come together. Looking forward to seeing old friends and our learners! And the guest speaker is Dr Romero who is a huge name in OB.
🩺 Meet the sponsors for our department’s upcoming Research Day on May 2! 🙏 Thank you to the organizations below for supporting great obstetrics and gynaecological research. Several of these companies will have exhibits on the day of the event. 🔗 More info: uoft.me/bv9 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
April 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🩺 Meet the sponsors for our department’s upcoming Research Day on May 2! 🙏 Thank you to the organizations below for supporting great obstetrics and gynaecological research. Several of these companies will have exhibits on the day of the event. 🔗 More info: uoft.me/bv9 #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
Dr. Ferguson, a professor and vice chair of research in the ob-gyn department, says post-operative sexual health must be a consideration for low-risk, early stage cervical cancer patients when choosing between a radical or simple hysterectomy. 📊More: uoft.me/buy #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
April 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Dr. Ferguson, a professor and vice chair of research in the ob-gyn department, says post-operative sexual health must be a consideration for low-risk, early stage cervical cancer patients when choosing between a radical or simple hysterectomy. 📊More: uoft.me/buy #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
‼️ Dr. Roopan Gill’s innovative work is doubly recognized — with an award and a substantial grant! She won an Innovation and Impact Award in Honour of Lewis Perinbam and recently received substantial funding from the Society of Family Planning. 👏 Well done! uoft.me/btw #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
April 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
‼️ Dr. Roopan Gill’s innovative work is doubly recognized — with an award and a substantial grant! She won an Innovation and Impact Award in Honour of Lewis Perinbam and recently received substantial funding from the Society of Family Planning. 👏 Well done! uoft.me/btw #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn