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Obstetrics & Gynecology
April 2026
Luminaries Luncheon - March 6, 2026
The Luminaries Luncheon held on March 6, 2026 was a great success.
Here are a few pictures of the event.
Thank you to all who attended.
Urogynecology Division Retreat
The Urogynecology Division had their retreat in March and learned about custom pessaries.
WELCOME!
New 2026 R1s
Congratulations to all of our new incoming R1 residents who will be starting in July 2026 with our program!
Welcome to the program, R1s! We are so excited to have you!
~Dr. Christa Aubrey
Welcome, Dr. Omorinsola Muoka
Dr. Modupe Omole is pleased to announce that Dr. Omorinsola Muoka has joined their department at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
Dr. Muoka comes in from the UK with several years' experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a special interest in hematological disorders in pregnant women.
Welcome, Dr. Muoka!
Welcome Connie, Operations Assistant
Connie has extensive experience providing administrative support in post-secondary education, including document management and logistical support, event planning and meeting coordination, communications and reports, and overall office organization.
You can reach Connie at obg.comms@ualberta.ca.
Davidge/Cooke Lab - Updates
Kudos!
One of our researchers, Dr. Meghan Riddell and her Laboratory Team, are featured in the FoMD update.
Dr. Cathy Flood has been invited to present a keynote lecture at the IUGA international meeting in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in June.
The topic is “Lower urinary tract symptom's in transgender patients after vaginoplasty”.
Join us for our 39th annual Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Day, celebrating excellence in research and education across our department. Visit our website for information on forms, registration details, and more.
Remember - registration closes April 15th.
Interested in volunteering with our Research Day efforts? Complete our form.
Please note that volunteers are needed due to a record number of abstracts submitted. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Global Health Rounds
Date: April 21, 2026 12:00-12:50 pm
Location: Kipnes Academy (ECHA) 4-036 and via Zoom (hybrid event)
Global Health Program: Criminalization of Food Across Borders, Geographies of Importation, and Food Security Among Ethno-Cultural Communities
With Dr. Elizabeth Onyango, PhD, School of Public Health, University of Alberta
For more information, click here.
Lifelong Learning
Upcoming Webinar Series for Women's Health
Pessary Care in Clinical Practice
- June 8, 2026 A Hands-On Workshop
- Dinner Included
6:00- 8:30 pm | Kipnes Academy, UofA
Visit the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's Lifelong Learning webpage and sign up for their newsletter to stay updated on upcoming webinars and workshops.
Teaching Sign-Up Site
Get involved in the UME and PGME programs by participating as a teacher or examiner!
Click on each of the form links for more information and to sign up!
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Territorial Acknowledgement
The University of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/ Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6 ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan), 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.
