BCM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Torres Ortiz, our newest team member at BCM Ob/Gyn! 👋👋👋🎊

Born and raised in Venezuela, Dr. Torres Ortiz brings a diverse background and a passion for women's health 🩺 After completing her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids🎓, she happily returned to Houston 🌞, a city she proudly considers her second home 🏠. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care and building strong patient relationships 🏥

Outside the clinic, you'll find her exploring new places 🗺️, indulging in culinary adventures 👩‍🍳, or cherishing time with family and friends ❤️

Dr. Torres Ortiz will be joining our exceptional faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gynecologic and Obstetric Specialists! 🎉🎊😁

Welcome to the team, Dr. Torres Ortiz! 💙🤍

For the 2024 Ob/Gyn Annual Faculty Development Session, our faculty had the opportunity to participate in a very engaging and hands-on Insights training facilitated by Mrs. Tomeka Johnson (BCM, Human Resources).

Each year, our Ob/Gyn department hosts an internal professional development session to assist faculty in learning and enhancing skill sets and techniques that are conducive to cultivating a safe and effective learning environment for our students and trainees. This year we focused on self-awareness and how unique styles bring value to the team.

Looks like the faculty really enjoyed themselves!!! Swipe 👉 to see more! 😁💙🤍

Baylor College of Medicine

🚨The latest issue of the Ob/Gyn newsletter is now available!🚨

In this issue we discuss various topics including Texas Children’s Fetal Center, innovative interventions to improve outcomes for critically ill fetal patients, former fetal patients, and more!

You can also learn about different happenings in the department, such as new faculty, clinical trials, and more! 💙

Check it out here

Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Pavilion for Women Texas Children’s Fetal Center

Your BCM OBGYN Newsletter In this issue, you’ll learn how we continue to care for patients, conduct research, and educate our learners, transforming medicine and our patients' lives.

Check out a few photos from Dr. Orejuela’s, Division Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, recent visit to our Fistula Care Center in Malawi, Africa🌎

During the visit, he spent time with our on-site faculty and trainees providing services 🩺🥼to our Malawi patients. He also had a chance to stop by the Permaculture Garden and Area 25.

Visit our site to learn more about our Global Women’s Health program!!! https://www.bcm.edu/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/education/fellowships/global-womens-health-fellowship

Pictured: Drs. Orejuela, Wilkinson, Jackson, and T. Patel

Go like 👍our Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics friends on Facebook and follow 👉their new Instagram page .obgyn!

They have a lot of great things in store for 2024!!! 😄

Lets hear from more AMGO members about their reasons for joining our amazing organization! 😁

Why did you join AMGO?

“I learned of AMGO through my Ob/Gyn administrator. I joined the organization in a communications role to assist with their marketing efforts. I also like to take advantage of the opportunities to connect 🤝 and network with other Ob/Gyn administrators 👩‍💼👨‍💼 around the world 🗺️🌏, as I, too, aspire to be in a leadership role in the near future.”- Tiara Gatewood, MA, MBA, Communications Associate, Baylor College of Medicine

Visit our site to learn more about joining our organization (link in bio!) 🔗⬆️

Don't forget to follow our new Instagram page 👣👣👣👣.obgyn

Go like 👍our Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics friends on Facebook and follow 👉their new Instagram page .obgyn! They have a lot of great things in store for 2024!!! 😄

There are so many reasons why you should join AMGO! Lets hear from a few of our members 🧏🧏‍♀️👂

Why did you join AMGO?

“I was lucky enough to find AMGO shortly after an internal transfer led to my daunting new role as Ob/Gyn Department Administrator. I felt in-over-my-head 😫 – but my colleagues at AMGO helped me navigate the transition 😊. Seven years later, I am an efficient and confident Ob/Gyn Administrator 👩‍💼🤝because of the professional network I have developed within AMGO” – Dr. Meg Ferris, Vice President, AMGO Board of Directors.

Visit our site to learn more about joining our organization (link in bio!) 🔗⬆️

Don't forget to follow our new Instagram page 👣👣👣👣.obgyn

As part of National Minority Health Month, we will be hosting a panel discussion on mental health in the minority community TODAY, April 23rd!

Join us to hear from our experts and learn more about how you can support minorities living with mental health issues.

Join us tomorrow, April 20th, for the Annual Girls Elevated meeting! We will be discussing interesting topics and have an agenda filled with fun activities for the girls!



Register now:

Girls Elevated 2024 - An Event to Empower Tweens and Teens An inspiring, informative day focused on creating stronger, more confident young women - designed just for preteens, teens & their parents.

Apply now for our Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital High School Clinical Research Summer Internship TODAY!

*Application deadline extended to April 26th*

Learn more and apply: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/research/high-school-student-summer-internship-program-in-clinical-research

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Let's DOula This TOGETHER!

Join us today from 3-5 pm in person or virtually for the mix and mingle with our community doulas!

There is still time to register for the Annual Girls Elevated meeting happening this Saturday, April 20th! 😃

In addition to the interesting topics and fun activities we have planned for the girls, we will also have a special guest appearance by Katie Lind from the Houston Dash ⚽️🧡 ! Katie will be stopping by to share some encouraging words with the girls and to answer any questions they may have!

Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-elevated-2024-an-event-to-empower-tweens-and-teens-tickets-846485178957



Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital Houston Dash

👑 Incoming chief dinner!! 👑 Thank you to our program director for hosting all of us and arranging coverage so we could all be together! 💙📸 (Missing Joe Jackson in Malawi!! 😭)

Check out this recent blog on Navigating the big emotions that come with adolescence: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/04/09/navigating-the-big-emotions-that-come-with-adolescence/

You can learn more about this and similar topics at our upcoming Girls Elevated meeting next Saturday, April 20th! This will be an exciting event for tween and teen girls, and there's still time to register!

Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-elevated-2024-an-event-to-empower-tweens-and-teens-tickets-846485178957

Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital

Navigating the big emotions that come with adolescence Adolescent medicine specialist Caroline Gonynor has advice for caregivers raising teenagers with big emotions.

Today marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW)! This is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance​ (BMMA) to build awareness, activism, and community-building​ to amplify ​the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people.

BMHW has been recognized by the Biden administration since 2021, coinciding with its announcement to increase investment in research and quality improvement initiatives geared at eliminating racial disparities which exist in maternal health outcomes, particularly those which adversely affect Black birthing people. The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month to join dozens of global organizations in marking this day as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights – an opportunity to advocate for the elimination of maternal mortality globally.

For the 2nd year, our OB/GYN service at Harris Health Ben Taub is participating in BMHW and we are excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming activities!! (swipe ➡️➡️➡️➡️)

🗣Attention all high school students ‼️‼️‼️‼️

If you are interested in clinical research in the field of Ob/Gyn, check out our summer internship opportunity! Students have the chance to work on exciting projects with our research faculty and staff while also participating in community health promotion programs!

Learn more and apply today: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/research/high-school-student-summer-internship-program-in-clinical-research?fbclid=IwAR2Aaw2dZr91DZ6RXa9grCTYtC0CftMrIU7Re4Lts2Rp5RxDM6jnqAqRRC8_aem_AbFTh4xb4n82S54ucz-DHbvC8pcQFn-nxpIcij0F1N9REffXD1aQQG4l9ReFGonUJCUHV4cpAALHitZ0YllV4TZM

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Go follow the Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics (AMGO) Facebook and Instagram pages! https://www.instagram.com/amgo.obgyn/

AMGO is an organization that facilitates communication and networking among administrators and managers of academic departments in Obstetrics and Gynecology throughout the United States and Canada.

Visit their site to learn more about the organization and its members! https://amgo.org/

Welcome to the AMGO Instagram page! 🎉🎉 Follow us to stay up to date on everything that is happening within the organization! Stay tuned to learn about our upcoming annual meeting and much more! 😁

Please share, repost, and comment to help spread the word about our new Instagram page! 😃

We look forward to staying connected!

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Administrative Chiefs - Drs. Sara Carranco, Nadia Fayoumi, Kaitlyn McOsker, and Matthew Mitts 🥳 🤩

🎟️🎟️Girls Elevated Ticket Drawing🎟️🎟️

Purchase a ticket and help support Girls Elevated! A ticket allows you to enter the drawing for Kendra Scott earrings or Schramsberg wine!!

Hurry before the drawing ends on April 1st! 🗓️

The Annual Girls Elevated meeting will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 9 am- 3 pm. This years' event will have fun interactive sessions that will cover critical topics girls want and need to know about, including puberty, substance use, prescription medication, health and wellness, just to name a few!

Don't wait, enter the drawing now!

Girls Elevated Drawing Buy a ticket and help support Girls Elevated! A ticket allows you to enter the drawing for Kendra Scott earrings or Schramsberg wine.

Happy Ramadan from BCM Ob/Gyn and our beautiful Iftar celebration ✨

High School Student Summer Internship Opportunity!

Our summer internship in clinical research provides an immersive health professions and clinical research experience within the Baylor College of Medicine OB/GYN department including attending lectures focused on medical research, shadowing and exploring clinical research, participating in community health promotion programs and much more!

Check out more information and apply here: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/research/high-school-student-summer-internship-program-in-clinical-research

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Happiest Birthday to our Ob/Gyn Chair, Dr. Belfort! 🎁🎈🎊🎉

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Teni Davoudian to the BCM Ob/Gyn family! 😁

Dr. Davoudian recently moved to Houston to join the incredible team of mental health providers at The Women’s Place. Prior to spending ten years in Oregon, where she completed a fellowship in health psychology and served as faculty at Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Davoudian attended graduate school at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 🎓

Outside of work, Dr. Davoudian enjoys traveling to warm climates 🌤️, trying out different types of exercise classes 🚴💪🏃, and spending time with her friends (and their dogs) 💞🐶🐾

Dr. Davoudian will be joining our amazing faculty in the Reproductive Psychiatry division!

Welcome to the team🤍💙

🎟️🎟️Girls Elevated Ticket Drawing🎟️🎟️

Purchase a ticket and help support Girls Elevated! A ticket allows you to enter the drawing for Kendra Scott earrings or Schramsberg wine!! Don't wait, the drawing ends on April 1st! 🗓️

The Annual Girls Elevated meeting will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 9 am- 3 pm. This years' event will have fun interactive sessions that will cover critical topics girls want and need to know about, including puberty, substance use, prescription medication, health and wellness, just to name a few!

Enter the drawing now!

Girls Elevated Drawing Buy a ticket and help support Girls Elevated! A ticket allows you to enter the drawing for Kendra Scott earrings or Schramsberg wine.

Happy Match Day!

Please welcome our incoming BCM Ob/Gyn Interns! 😁🎊🎉

Last week our Graduate Medical Education Program Directors and Coordinators were able to capture a few moments and network with fellow GME colleagues at the 2024 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas!

Dr. Bani Ratan also gave an insightful talk on "Coming to Work: Absenteeism versus Presenteeism in the Post-COVID Era" 👏👏

They represented our program very well! 😊

Join us on Saturday, April 20th, for the Annual Girls Elevated meeting hosted by the Department of Ob/Gyn and Texas Children’s Division of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine! We will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Girls Elevated helping families to raise strong, healthy, confident young women!

This year we will cover various topics including puberty, substance use, prescription medication, goal setting, mental health, and MUCH MORE!

Come for the fun, the camaraderie, and the content! Leave better prepared to safely and successfully navigate the journey ahead, with empowered teens and tweens.

Registration is now open for early bird pricing! View our event page for more information! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-elevated-2024-an-event-to-empower-tweens-and-teens-tickets-846485178957

Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital

Girls Elevated 2024 - An Event to Empower Tweens and Teens An inspiring, informative day focused on creating stronger, more confident young women - designed just for preteens, teens & their parents.

A special thank you to our residents and fellows for all they do for our patients! 🩺🥼🩻❤️💙🥰

🚨The latest issue of the Ob/Gyn newsletter is now available!🚨

In this issue we discuss improving birth outcomes in underserved communities, ensuring the readiness of future healthcare professionals, mental health needs of patients facing a fetal abnormality, and more!

You can also learn about different happenings in the department, such as new faculty, job vacancies, and more! 💙

Check it out here

Obstetrics and Gynecology News & Events Volume 4, Issue 1Volume...

5⭐️ read, 5⭐️ book club!!!!

Special thank you to PGY3’s Nadia and Kelsey for picking such a great read and for leading a fab discussion!

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Tori Jones to the BCM Ob/Gyn family! 🎉

Tori is from Houston, TX 😎. She received her BSN from The University of Texas at Austin and her MSN in Nurse-Midwifery from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She was a Labor and Delivery Nurse for six years and is eager to care for patients now as a Certified Nurse-Midwife. Tori aims to promote woman-centered care, evidence-based practice, and shared decision-making with an emphasis on physiologic birth.

Outside of work you can find her walking 🚶‍♀️ or running 🏃‍♀️ the Memorial Park Trail, biking 🚴‍♀️Terry Hershey Park, or enjoying the incredibly diverse cuisine of Houston 🍔🌭🌮🌯🥗 with her family and friends ❤️

Tori will be joining our group of Certified Nurse Midwives as a Faculty Clinician! 😁