2024 Graduates

• Aya Iwamoto, MD, REI Fellowship at University of Iowa Health Care
• Jenna Johnson, MD, Private Practice, Dubuque, Iowa
• Margaret Foster, MD, Private Practice, Des Moines, Iowa
• Karl Meierding, MD, Private Practice, Des Moines, Iowa
• Andrew Storm, MD, MFM Fellowship, St. Louis, MO

2023 Graduates

• Sraavya Akella, MD, Private Practice, Women's Health Associates, Columbia, Missouri
• Catherine Bachur, MD, Faculty at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Christian Calma, MD, Private Practice, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Surbhi Jain, MD, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
• Douglas Russo, MD, Urogynecology Fellowship, University of Chicago

2022 Graduates

• Mildrede Bonglack, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Tri-Health-Cincinnati
• Shelby Green, MD, Private Practice, Unity Point, Des Moines, Iowa
• Danielle Ikoma, MD, Private Practice, Rockford, Ill.
• Laura Rasmussen, MD, Faculty at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Noelle Waldschmidt, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Hartford, Conn.

2021 Graduates

• Colette Gnade, MD, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
• Leigh Hess, MD, Obsetrics and Gynecology, OGA-Meridian, Meridian, Idaho
• Emily Jacobs, MD, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Keely Ulmer, MD, Generalist Division & Research, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Avery Whitis, MD, OB/GYN Associates, PC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2020 Graduates

• Rebecca Chung, MD, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Case Western, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland
• Jordan Mattson, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis
• Hope Richards, MD, Private Practice, Cheyenne Women's Clinic, P.C., Cheyenne, Wyo.
• Vinnie Wagner, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
• Heather Winn, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) Fellowship, Carolinas Medical Center-North Carolina, Charlotte, N.C.

2019 Graduates

• Tara Hoff, MD, The Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins, Colo.
• Courtney Kerestes, MD, Family Planning Fellowship, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
• Edward Nguyen, MD, PhD, Pelvic and Robotic Surgery Fellowship, University of Washington Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle
• Trenton Place, DO, PhD, REI Fellowship, University of South California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles
• Margaret Terveen, MD, Private practice, Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2018 Graduates

• Lydia Alexander, MD, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
• Evan Cohen, DO, University of Southern Florida, Tampa, Fla.
• Kathryn Huber-Keener, MD, PhD, Faculty at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iowa City, Iowa
• Ashley Kaiser, MD, The Group, Davenport, Iowa
• Andreea Newtson, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

2017 Graduates

• Michael Haugsal, MD, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Adrianne Mallen, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.
• Abigail Mancuso, MD, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Sarah Wernimont, MD, PhD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Heather Williams, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, Augusta University, Augusta, Ga.

2016 Graduates

• Elyse Brock, MD, Huron Regional Medical Center, Huron, S.D.
• Whitney Cowman, MD, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
• Michelle Krohn, DO, Black Hills Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rapid City, S.D.
• Andrea O'Shea, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.
• Eric Tyler, MD, Spokane OBGYN, Spokane, Wash.

2015 Graduates

• Adrienne Adams, MD, Private practice, Chicago
• Brian Kilonzo, MD, Genesis Health System, Silvis, Ill.
• Megan McDonald, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa; Faculty at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Gynecologic Oncology Division, Iowa City, Iowa
• Christine Okpala, MD, Women’s Specialty Care, Las Vegas
• Karla Solheim, MD, Partners in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Waterloo, Iowa

2014 Graduates

• Jean Hansen, DO, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
• Erica Hofland, MD, Sanford Health, Dickinson, N.D.
• Joseph Kowalski, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa; Faculty at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Iowa City, Iowa
• Amandeep Mahal, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
• Lindsey Michaels, MD, Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, Des Moines, Iowa

2013 Graduates

• Erin Eppsteiner, MD, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, Northampton, Mass.
• Rachel Mejia, DO, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa; Faculty at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division, Iowa City, Iowa
• Kristin Orr, MD, Cedar Rapids OB Gyn Specialists, PC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Jena Swanson, MD, CentraCare Health, Saint Cloud, Minn.
• Sarah Swift, MD, Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis.

2012 Graduates

• Ryan Empey, MD, Granger Medical Clinic, West Jordan, Utah
• Janna R. Girardi, MD, Medical Director, Mercy Medical Center Healing Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Jennifer Steines, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, Davenport, Iowa
• Kristy Van Kirk, MD, Cheyenne Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cheyenne, Wyo.

2011 Graduates

• Laura Bonebrake, MD, BJC Medical Group Offices, Ob/Gyn Associates, St. Louis
• Kim Naruko-Stewart, MD, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility, Maple Grove, Minn.
• Kelin Schultz, MD, Park Nicollet, Maple Grove, Minn.
• Jami Shepard, MD, OBGYN Associates of Iowa City & Coralville, Iowa City, Iowa

2010 Graduates

• Alison Agner, MD, Rocky Mountain OB-GYN, Denver
• Jill Goodman, MD, OBGYN Associates of Iowa City & Coralville, Iowa City, Iowa
• Jessica Kresowik, MD, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics–Quad Cities Clinic, Davenport, Iowa
• Erin Lehman, MD, UnityPoint Clinic OB/GYN – Lakeview, West Des Moines, Iowa

2009 Graduates

• Dana Messenger, OB-GYN Associates, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Deb Piehl, OB-GYN Associates, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Alireza Shamshirsaz, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, Hartford, Conn.; Faculty, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor University, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Houston
• Marissa Wisdom, Mid Dakota Clinic Center for Women, Bismarck, N.D.
• Aimee Young, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte, Fla.

2008 Graduates

• Danielle Berdahl, MD, Spearfish Regional Medical Clinic, Spearfish, Md.
• Christina Broadwell, MD, University of Wisconsin, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Madison, Wis.
• Susan Wing Lipinski, MD, Banner Health, Loveland, Colo.

2007 Graduates

• Lori Day, MD, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa; Faculty, University of Michigan Health System, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ann Arbor, Mich.
• Micca Donohue, MD, Gundersen Lutheran Clinic, Onalaska, Wis.
• Merida Miller, MD, Park Nicollet Clinic OB/GYN, Maple Grove, Minn.
• Anne Turcea, MD, Women’s Care for the Commonwealth, Danville, Ky.

Fourth Year Residents

Sarah Bakir, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Katharine Linder, MD

Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, Minn.

Zoe Sayler, MD

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bismarck, N.D.

Kyle Varon, DO

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, W.Va.

Rachel Watson, MD 

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, Mo.

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Third Year Residents

Maren Bettermann, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN

Emily Capper, MD

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Grace Chabal, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Kelsey McOllough, MD

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Sarah Rasmussen, MD

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND

H. Bennett Stephens, MD

Medical School: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

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Second Year Residents

Anisa Alizaidy, MD

Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Ruth Bondurant, MD

Medical School: The University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long SOM

Allison Carlisle, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Macey Mattock, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford

Samantha Metzger, MD

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Samantha Swartz, MD

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine

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First Year Residents

Alaire Buchholz, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

Hannah Cress, MD, Rural Residency Track

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Courtney Decker, MD

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Adrienne Esposito, MD 

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Gary Kersbergen, MD

Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Alexandra Sharp, MD

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine

Christian M. Pettker, MD

Jennifer R. Niebyl, MD Chair and Department Executive Officer
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Welcome to the website of the University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I am proud to lead a talented group of hard-working, creative, and caring faculty and staff that works every day to bring the best healthcare to Iowans and beyond. The field of medicine is faced with considerable challenges today. Our team is rising to these challenges to meet the needs of those we serve, while working also to maintain the joy and meaning of being a healthcare provider. A strength of our department is our interdisciplinary composition, as we comprise a diverse group of physicians, nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, physician associates, nurses, genetics counselors, sonographers, embryologists, and more. We also have important collaborative relationships with the School of Nursing and the Departments of Family Medicine and Pediatrics.

Our comprehensive medical, surgical, and nursing services provide the full spectrum of care for patients with normal and complicated pregnancies and for gynecology, including cancer, menopause, female pelvic health, and reproductive endocrinology. While our care is primarily focused in Iowa City at the University of Iowa Health Care hospitals, we serve all of Iowa, with telehealth and outreach services at sites across the state. The goal of our department is to serve, educate, and care for Iowans, and exemplify all models of care in women’s and reproductive health for the world to see.

We are a primary care provider for women’s health, serving normal and uncomplicated pregnancies and routine women’s health issues. In keeping with the institution's quaternary care role, a number of our patients represent complicated or high-risk conditions within all spectrums of obstetric and gynecologic care. We serve two labor and deliver suites at our two Iowa City hospitals, incorporating both modern technological advances as well as facilities for the family-oriented approach to patient care. The gynecologic oncology program is an integral unit of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa. Our in vitro fertilization program is a national leader in outcomes and the latest technologies. Additional specialty areas include genetics counseling, infertility, in-vitro fertilization, gynecologic urology, menopause, pelvic pain, prenatal diagnostics, and reproductive care.

Basic and clinical research in reproductive medicine is an important departmental activity and is generously funded by state, federal, and philanthropic support. Our areas of strength in scholarship include obstetric quality and safety, preeclampsia, ovarian and uterine cancer, female pelvic health, fertility/infertility, and rural women’s health. Our internationally-recognized Women’s Health Tissue Repository attracts researchers from across the spectrum of pregnancy and reproductive health and is a particularly unique resource used to answer the more important questions in our field. Important collaborations with state and federal agencies are an critical part of our scholarship and research as well.

We are dedicated to excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, as reflected by a competency-based curriculum that is designed to provide practitioners with comprehensive knowledge and outstanding skills. The clinical and research efforts of trainees are closely mentored and nurtured by a dedicated research team. Our graduates move on to successful careers in clinical practice and academic obstetrics and gynecology. We have four ACGME-accredited fellowship programs in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. We also support an accredited Clinical Nurse Midwife training program.

Whether you are a patient, student/trainee, researcher, physician, midwife, or other provider, we hope you will have a meaningful and rewarding interaction with our department and that we treat you with our unique ‘Iowa nice’ touch.

- Christian Pettker, MD

 

Megan McDonald, MD, MHPE

Residency Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor
megan-e-mcdonald@uiowa.edu

Lauren Coyne, MD

Associate Residency Program Director
Residency Simulation Skills Lab
Clinical Associate Professor
lauren-coyne@uiowa.edu

Kelly Ward, MD 

Associate Residency Program Director 
Clinical Associate Professor
kelly-k-ward@uiowa.edu

Donna A. Santillan, PhD

Resident Research Program Co-Director
Research Associate Professor
donna-santillan@uiowa.edu

Mark K. Santillan, MD, PhD

Resident Research Program Co-Director
Associate Professor
mark-santillan@uiowa.edu

Nanci Wieneke

Residency Program Coordinator
nanci-wieneke@uiowa.edu 
Phone: 1-319-356-4403
Fax: 319-384-8620

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive 
Iowa City, IA 52242-1080

Megan McDonald, MD, MHPE

Thank you for your interest in the residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Iowa. Our program has a long history of excellence. The University of Iowa is a great place to train and Iowa City is a wonderful place to live and work, with abundant and varied offerings and events.