Obstetrics & Gynecology

News and Events

Programs and providers of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine are often the focus of news stories and features appearing in major national media. We invite you to review some stories that typify the breakthrough accomplishments of our remarkable team and highlight the impact our care has had on patient’s lives.

Department Chair Leads Prestigious International Ethics Committee

FIGO Ethics Committee

Dr. Frank Chervenak, Given Foundation Professor and Chair, Obstetrician and Gynecologist in-Chief, was recently named chair of the Ethics Committee of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). FIGO is the largest international organization of obstetricians and gynecologists in the world. Dr. Chervenak is a leader in the field of obstetric ethics. He has written extensively on the ethics of patient choice with regard to cesarean and early delivery, research on pregnant women, home birth and other essential topics. 

Weill Cornell OB/GYN Research Scientist Featured in Weill Cornell Medicine Magazine

Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology in Obstetrics and Gynecology, was recently featured in the science magazine for the Medical College, Weill Cornell Medicine. He was one of several research scientists featured for transforming cancer care by focusing on using the immune system to fight against tumors. You can find the article here.

Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, Ph.D.

Research on Home Birth Wins First Prize

Dr. Amos Grunebaum, Professor and Director of Obstetrics and Chief of Labor & Delivery, presented a paper about the risks of home birth compared to delivery in the hospital that won first prize at the American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists 2016 annual meeting. Read on Modern Medicine Network.

Amos Grunebaum, M.D.
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