Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of TexasHealth Science Center San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano LongSchool of Medicineoffers a fully accredited four-year training programin obstetrics and gynecology that fulfills the requirements of the AmericanBoard of Obstetrics and Gynecology for specialty certification. This programis conducted primarily at University Health System facilities-UniversityHospital and University Health Center Downtown/Robert B. Green Campus.

maternal-fetal medicine, clinical genetics, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

UT Health San Antonio is part of The University of Texas System and offers more than 50 health-related degree specialties and several pre-and postbaccalaureate certificate programs. The interdisciplinary aspect of research and patient care is regarded as one of the university’s great strengths.

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading teaching hospitalsand South Texas’ premier adult and pediatric Level I trauma center, Level IV maternity center, and Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. Ranked best hospital in the region and among the top 50 nationally for

gynecology by U.S. News and World Report, University Hospital offers the most technically advanced care available anywhere in an inviting and comfortable setting.

A wide array of gynecologic surgical experience is available to ourresidents throughout the curriculum, including vaginal, abdominal,advanced laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and robotic cases in generalgynecology and subspecialty services. Our Level IV neonatal intensivecare unit, Level IV maternity center, maternal transport team andmultidisciplinary placenta accreta spectrum program provide an outstandingobstetric experience for our residents. Residents gain clinical experience working alongside nurse practitioners, midwives, physician assistants todevelop collaborative health care team skills. All residents are provideda curriculum to complete certification in Fundamentals of LaparoscopicSurgery (FLS) and robotic surgery.

Our faculty includes members certified in general obstetrics andgynecology and the subspecialties of gynecologic oncology,

PGY-1OB – 7 week block x 2GYN – 7 week block x 2Night Float – 3-4 week block x 2GYN ONC – 7 week blockAmbulatory GYN – 3-4 week block x 2

PGY-2OB – 8 week block x 2GYN – 4 week block x 3Night Float – 4 week block X 2GYN ONC – 8 week blockSelective – 4 week block

PGY-3OB – 8 week block x 2GYN – 8 week blockNight Float – 4 week block x 2Selective – 4 week blockUrogynecology – 8 week blockREI – 4 week block

PGY-4OB – 8 week block x 2GYN – 4 week block x 3Night Float – 4 week block x 2REI – 4 week blockGYN ONC – 8 week block

The program is accredited and approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for 7 residents per year in obstetricsand gynecology. Our educational objectives are based on the Council for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) educationalobjectives and are evaluated annually with the goal of continuouslyimproving the residency training program. Our residents have consistently been winners of the Gold Humanism Award for teaching.

Weekly didactic sessions are offered to residents, and faculty coverageis provided to permit attendance. This includes lectures, interactivesessions, journal clubs, simulations and resident-led learning sessions.The curriculum is designed to cover the CREOG educational objectivesover a two-year period.

Conferences are held regularly to enhance learning and patient care.• antepartum conference• maternal morbidity and mortality conference• gynecology morbidity and mortality conference• gynecology conference• quality improvement/patient safety conference• root cause analysis• tumor board• perinatal conference (monthly)• multidisciplinary placenta accreta spectrum conference• benign gynecology pathology conference

In addition to the institutional wellness curriculum, our program offersa resident-led wellness program. Sessions are integrated throughoutthe didactic curriculum and include a variety of activities such as yoga,mindfulness, painting, exercise and games. Residents attend an annualoff-site resident retreat while faculty members cover the patient care.

All residents are required to complete a research project, which caninclude a quality improvement project. Numerous basic science,clinical, educational and multidisciplinary faculty and resources areavailable to fulfill resident research endeavors. Residents presentproject proposals in the PGY-1 year and completed projects at theconclusion of the PGY-3 year.

Residents and faculty are encouraged and supported to becomeinvolved in a variety of local, regional and national efforts such ascommittees of social service, community outreach, education, research,and legislative advocacy. Residents regularly assume leadership rolesfor the program, and instutional/hospital committees.

Curriculum

Benefits provided by University Health system include medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, parking, mealtickets for each night on-call, sick leave (10 days/year) and vacation leave (15 days/year).

Sarah M. Page-Ramsey, MD, Professor Residency Program DirectorRochelle David, MD, Associate Professor, Associate Residency Program DirectorCristina M. Wallace Huff, MD, Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Program DirectorJackie Barrera, Academic Programs Coordinator - LeadMelissa Acuña, Administrative Assistant

Randal D. Robinson, MD, MBA, Professor and Chair, REI Division Chief, Fellowship Director

Luke A. Newton, MD, Associate Professor, Division ChiefJessica Acosta, CNM, SpecialistJ. Edgar Bost, MD, Associate ProfessorRochelle M. David, MD, Associate ProfessorKaren C. Diaz, MD, Associate ProfessorCarlos E. Falcon, MD, Specialist

J. Chris Franka, MD, Associate ProfessorAshley Gonzales, PA-C, SpecialistJessica H. Hughes, MD, Assistant ProfessorKhim K. Lam, MD, Assistant ProfessorIlanna D. Loeffel, MD, InstructorAlejandro Lozano, MD, Assistant ProfessorErin B. Mankus, MD, Assistant ProfessorCaitlin E. Martin, MD, Assistant ProfessorElizabeth M. Martin, MD, Assistant ProfessorMary Martinelli, FNP, SpecialistGabriel A. Medrano-Valle, MD, Associate ProfessorClarisa Miller, FNP, SpecialistJ. Mark Paine, MD, Associate ProfessorDenise Pichot, FNP, SpecialistKristen A. Plastino, MD, Professor, Vice Chair for Clinical Operations Director, UT Teen HealthCristina M. Wallace Huff, MD, Assistant Professor

Alexandriah N. Alas, MD, Assistant ProfessorElizabeth A. Evans, MD, Associate Professor

Patrick S. Ramsey, MD, MSPH, Professor, Division Chief, Fellowship DirectorMichael Berkus, MD, Associate ProfessorAmy Bible, CNM, SpecialistAngela R. Boyd, MD, PhD, Assistant ProfessorDeborah L. Conway, MD, ProfessorMargot Ellard, CNM, Specialist

Kenneth Higby, MD, Specialist Julie Horsting, MR, MS, LCGC., Specialist, Genetics CounselorKayla Ireland, MD, Associate ProfessorAshley Lopez, CNM, SpecialistBelinda R. Lopez, CNM, SpecialistJessian L. Muñoz, MD, PhD, MFM FellowB. Kate Neuhoff, MD, MFM FellowJana Sullivan, CNM, SpecialistCaitlan Talamas, CNM, Specialist

Kevin L. Hall, MD, Professor, Division ChiefLogan Blankenship, MD, Gyn Onc FellowYasmin Lyons, DO, Assistant ProfessorEdward R. Kost, MD, Professor, Fellowship DirectorGeorgia McCann, MD, Associate Professor

Randal D. Robinson, MD, MBA, Professor and Chair, Division Chief, Fellowship DirectorTiencheng Arthur Chang, PhD, ProfessorKathryn M. Goldrick, MD, REI FellowYetunde Ibrahim, MD, Assistant ProfessorJennifer F. Knudtson, MD, Associate Professor Associate Fellowship DirectorSrinidhi Reddy, MD, MPH, REI FellowRobert S. Schenken, MD, Professor

Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal, PhD, Professor, Division ChiefEgle B. Prewit, PhD, Assistant ProfessorGangadhara Reddy Sareddy, PhD, Assistant ProfessorRatna K. Vadlamudi, PhD, ProfessorSuryavathi Viswanadhapalli, PhD, Assistant Professor

Program Leadership

Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas. If there are any questions regarding this, inquiries should be made directly to the Texas Medical Board. The Department participates in the National Resident Matching Program and the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Only applications submitted through the ERAS will be considered. Candidates are selected based on their application, transcript, letters of recommendation and interviews. Applicants who are judged competitive after review of their credentials are invited for an interview. Interviews are held at UT Health San Antonio during October, November, December or January. Each applicant will have the opportunity to meet residents, fellows, faculty and other departmental staff, and tour the facilities.

Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUT Health San AntonioATTN: Jackie Barrera – MC 78367703 Floyd Curl Drive , San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900

Telephone: 210-567-4953E-mail: barrerajd@uthscsa.eduWebsite: https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/obgyn/education/residency-program/

Chair

General Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Female Pelvic Medicine andReconstructive Surgery

Gynecology Oncology

Reproductive Endrocrinology and Infertility

Reproductive Research

Please address requests for further information to:

Elly M-J Xenakis, MD, Professor Vice Chair for Education, Division ChiefErin L. Nelson, MD, Professor Director, Student ClerkshipSarah M. Page-Ramsey, MD, Professor Residency Program Director

Education

Minimally Invasive GynecologicSurgery

Fellowships are offered in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility,Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecology Oncology & Female Pelvic Medicineand Reconstructive Surgery.

Anne Porter, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor