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 and develop into future leaders in obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health.
We actively teach in the medical school and residency program, and we train fellows within the Section of Family Planning and Contraception.

We are dedicated to training future leaders, who will advance women’s health care by providing exceptional clinical and surgical care and serve as educators and mentors. Learn more about our work via the Feinberg department site's education section.

Clinical Trials

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology lists some clinical trials on their Feinberg site. Our physicians perform clinical studies on topics such as pregnancy care, contraception, surgery outcomes, preventive health and healthcare disparities.

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.

More information on departmental research is available from the Feinberg Obstetrics and Gynecology site’s research section.

Dr. Melissa Simon Research & Community Healthcare Collaboration

• Melissa A. Simon, MD, biography U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
• 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 explore the many options available to them in the health care workforce and health-related fields.