OB Grand Rounds Calendar

8:00 - 9:00 am 5/22/2025

Virtual-Only: “When Pain Is Proof and Still Ignored: Endometriosis, Medical Gaslighting, and the Dangers of Not Being Believed” - Maria Rovito, PhD

1.) Examine the socio-cultural and historical backgrounds of the theories of endometriosis pathogenesis, 2.) Recognize gender bias in current recommended diagnostic delays and treatments for the disease, and 3.) Gain an understanding of the political and scientific impediments to further endometriosis research funding.

Lecture

8:00 - 9:00 am 5/29/2025

Virtual Only: "Five Communication Issues that Can Land You in the Hot Seat (and How to Avoid Them)" - Jill Weber, PhD, Director of Communication, Office of GME, UICOMP

In medicine, communication isn’t just a soft skill, it’s the difference between building trust and breaking it. This session takes a candid look at common missteps that can create tension on clinical teams and lead to difficult conversations with leadership.