Academics at Northwestern Medicine

We are full-time academic faculty members of the 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’s education section.

Clinical trials

Our physicians perform clinical studies on many topics. These include pregnancy care, contraception, surgery outcomes, preventive health and healthcare disparities. To learn more about our clinical trials, please visit the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Feinberg site.

Research at Northwestern Medicine

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

To learn more, please visit the Feinberg Obstetrics and Gynecology site’s research section.

Dr. Melissa Simon's research and community health care collaboration

• ​Melissa A. Simon, MD, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force biography
• Dr. Simon's work with the Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative
• Community Health Heroes series: Interview with Melissa Simon, MD​
• Research, training and education: The Simon Laboratory at Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine
• Related courses at Northwestern University: Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare. This course aims to help high school students, recent graduates and those considering career transitions learn more about healthcare work opportunities.