UK OBGYN

06/19/2026

Our final Class of 2026 resident spotlight recognizes Margaret Specht, M.D., whose commitment to patient care and education has helped strengthen our department.

Throughout residency, Dr. Specht has contributed to the department’s mission while caring for patients and supporting fellow learners. After graduation, she will remain at the University of Kentucky, joining the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Generalist Division.

Congratulations to Dr. Specht on this achievement. We wish her continued success as she begins this next chapter.

06/18/2026

Our final Class of 2026 fellow spotlight celebrates Allison Swiecki-Sikora, M.D., a gynecologic oncology fellow.

During her fellowship, Dr. Swiecki-Sikora advanced the department’s mission through her commitment to patient care, research, education and service. After graduation, she will join Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to Dr. Swiecki-Sikora on this milestone. We wish her continued success in the years ahead.

06/18/2026

As commencement week continues, we’re recognizing the residents and fellows who have helped shape our department through their dedication to patients, education and research.

Today, we’re celebrating Cory Nunn, M.D.

Throughout residency, Dr. Nunn has contributed to the department’s mission while caring for patients and supporting fellow learners. Following graduation, Dr. Nunn will join Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates in Cypress, Texas.

Congratulations to Dr. Nunn on this achievement. We wish her all the best as she begins the next chapter of her career.

06/17/2026

This week, we’re celebrating our graduating residents and fellows as they take the next step in their medical careers.

Throughout the week, we’ll highlight members of the Class of 2026 and recognize the meaningful contributions they’ve made to our department, our patients, our learners, and the communities we serve.

Today, we recognize Connie Cao, M.D., Gynecologic Oncology Fellow.

During her time in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Cao has made a lasting impact through her dedication to patient care, education, research, and service. After graduation, she will join Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital/Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion in Grand Rapids, MI.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cao on this milestone and wishing her all the best in the years ahead.

06/17/2026

This week, we’re celebrating our graduating residents and fellows as they move into the next chapter of their medical careers.

We’ll be highlighting members of the Class of 2026 throughout the week and recognizing the impact they’ve had on our department, our patients, our learners and the communities we serve.

Today, we’re recognizing Emily Moore, M.D.

During their time in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Moore has shown a strong commitment to patient care, education and scholarship. After graduation, they will
join the team at Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Denver, CO.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Moore on this milestone and wishing them continued success in the years ahead.

06/16/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the achievements of our graduating residents and fellows and recognizing the dedication, compassion and expertise they have brought to our department.

Be sure to follow along as we highlight members of the Class of 2026 and share where their careers will take them next.

Today, we recognize Maternal-Fetal-Medicine Fellow Ljuba Mirsky, MD.

During their time with the MFM division, Dr. Mirsky has made meaningful contributions to patient care, education, research and service.

After graduation, Dr. Mirsky is joining the team at CHI Saint Joseph East Women's Hospital, Lexington, KY.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mirsky on this milestone achievement and wishing them continued success in the years ahead.

06/16/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the achievements of our graduating residents and fellows and recognizing the dedication, compassion and expertise they have brought to our department.

Be sure to follow along as we highlight members of the Class of 2026 and share where their careers will take them next.

Today, we recognize Megan Knoll, MD.

During their time with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Knoll has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care, education and scholarship.

After graduation, Dr. Knoll is joining the team at Pinewest at Westwood, High Point, NC.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Knoll on this milestone achievement and wishing them continued success in the years ahead.

06/15/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the achievements of our graduating residents and fellows and recognizing the dedication, compassion and expertise they have brought to our department.

Be sure to follow along as we highlight members of the Class of 2026 and share where their careers will take them next.

Today, we recognize Kaitlyn Enderle, MD.

During their time with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Enderle has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care, education and scholarship. After graduation, Dr. Enderle is joining the team at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Enderle on this milestone achievement and wishing them continued success in the years ahead.

05/07/2026

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Resident Research Day, celebrating outstanding scholarship and a commitment to advancing clinical knowledge.

First Place
Margaret Specht, MD
“Maternal and Fetal Outcomes of Elective Inductions in Nulliparous Adolescent Women”

Second Place
Mary Catherine Thomson, MD
“Association of Preoperative Hemoglobin A1c and Postoperative Complications Following Hysterectomy for Benign Indications”

Congratulations to our winners for their exceptional research and contributions. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s Resident Research Day a success.

05/04/2026

Exciting news!

We’re proud to share that Hayden Meza, CNM, was recently featured on the Talking FACS podcast (Season 8, Episode 46)! Hayden is a provider at our UK Midwife Clinic.

In this episode, Hayden dives into the world of midwifery—covering everything from Kentucky’s rich history in midwifery to what modern, patient-centered care really looks like today. The conversation also breaks down common myths, explains the differences between midwives and OB-GYNs, and offers guidance for families exploring their care options.

If you’re interested in maternal health, birth choices, or learning more about the role of Certified Nurse Midwives, this is a must-listen!

Listen here:

Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Guest: Hayden Meza, APRN, Certified Nurse Midwife, UK Healthcare Season 8 | Episode 46 Join guest host Dr. Courtney Luecking in a conversation with Hayden Meza, a Ce...