UIC OBGYN

Congratulations to our outstanding PGY-3 residents (Class of 2027) for their exceptional presentations at the 2026 Resident Research Day hosted by the University of Illinois Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. We are proud to celebrate the scholarly achievements of Amanda Fisher, MD; Katie Munson, MD; Nicole Zolman, MD; Kelly Kons, MD, MEd; Marika Maggos, MD; Denice Arnold, MD; and Stephan Buiter, MD, whose innovative research reflects a deep commitment to advancing women's health and improving patient care. Special thanks to their dedicated mentors, Dr. Catherine Wheatley, Residency Program Director, Dr. Catherine Ford, Associate Residency Program Director, and Dr. Quetzal A. Class, Director of Residency Research, for fostering a culture of academic excellence and inquiry. We were also honored to welcome our distinguished keynote speaker, Jody Steinauer, whose inspiring presentation on patient-centered care enriched this year's event. The future of academic obstetrics and gynecology is bright, and we are proud to support the next generation of clinician-scientists and leaders.

Congratulations to Ms. Kathleen Harmon CNM (Director of the Midwifery practice) and her team for wining the “Best Evidence-Based Practice Poster Winner for Nurses Week 2026” entitled “Standardization of Visitation to NICU Among Stable Mothers Following Delivery. Through this research the group evaluated quantifiable changes in time to initial maternal NICU visitation following vaginal delivery and c/section and assessed a standardized process to facilitate timely maternal NICU visitation following vaginal delivery and c/section.

Meet our Department Head, Dr. Catalin S. Buhimschi (MD, MMS, MBA).
Serving as Head since 2021, Dr. Buhimschi is honored to build on UIC OB-GYN’s 100+ year legacy of training exceptional physicians and advancing women’s health. Our department is dedicated to excellent patient care, medical education, and innovative research, while advocating for equitable access to health and supporting historically marginalized communities in Chicago.