Academics at Northwestern Medicine

We are full-time academic faculty members of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are committed to helping our students, residents, fellows and allied health professionals maximize their potential while preparing them to become future leaders in obstetrics, gynecology and women's health.

We actively teach in the medical school and residency program, as well as train fellows within the Section of Family Planning and Contraception.

To learn more about our work, please visit the Feinberg School of Medicine OB-GYN education section.

In the News


Improving Colposcopy Education Through Images| January 2023

Over-the-Counter Birth Control? HRA Pharma Seeks FDA Approval | July 11, 2022

Executive Summary of the Uterine Cancer Evidence Review Conference | April 2022

Health Disparities in Uterine Cancer | March 2022

​Op-ed: Mercy Hospital’s Survival Is Crucial to the Pregnant Women It Serves | March 8, 2021

Research and Clinical Trials

The physicians and researchers of Northwestern Medicine Faculty OB-GYN conduct and support research studies through Feinberg School of Medicine. The department has an extensive research enterprise, including basic science research and clinical trials.

We’re involved in clinical studies on many topics, including:
  • Pregnancy care
  • Contraception
  • Surgery outcomes
  • Preventive health
  • Healthcare disparities
 
To learn more about our research and clinical trials, please visit our research page on the Feinberg School of Medicine website. 

Research and Community Healthcare Collaboration

Melissa A. Simon, MD, has extensive involvement in research within and outside Northwestern Medicine:
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