# Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
**Source**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/departments/obstetrics-gynaecology/obstetrics-gynaecology
**Parent**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/
#### What is an obstetrician gynaecologist?
An ObGyn is a medical doctor who has done at least 5 years of specialty training beyond medical school to specialize in care of the female reproductive system.
[What else do we do?](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/departments/obstetrics-gynaecology/about-0)
#### COVID-19 for patients
Pregnancy can be a wonderful yet unsettling time, particularly with the uncertainties of a new viral epidemic. Your healthcare teams are here to care for you and your baby and ensure your safety.
[Find support and resources](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/departments/obstetrics-gynaecology/COVID-19%20Patients)
#### COVID-19 for ObGyn's
With new research, national guidelines, and local policies changing regularly in this pandemic, it can be hard to keep up. We have compiled an updated list of resources.
[Links to resources](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/COVID-19%20ObGyn)
## Department news
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#### [Colleen Jacobsen appointed senior director, Cumming School of Medicine](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/colleen-jacobsen-appointed-senior-director-cumming-school-medicine)
Appointment takes effect Dec. 8, 2025
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#### [Improving health during pregnancy for those with Type 1 diabetes](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/improving-health-during-pregnancy-those-type-1-diabetes)
UCalgary-led international study finds new insulin delivery technology supports healthier pregnancies
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#### [Jayna Holroyd-Leduc re-appointed department head, Department of Medicine](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/jayna-holroyd-leduc-re-appointed-department-head-department-medicine)
Appointment effective July 1, 2025
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#### [Closing the gap: How the O’Brien Institute is driving change in women’s health](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/closing-gap-how-obrien-institute-driving-change-womens-health)
On International Women’s Day, the Sex, Gender, and Women’s Health Research Hub in the O’Brien Institute is leading efforts to address gaps in women’s health
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#### [UCalgary researchers help preserve future fertility options for children impacted by cancer](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-researchers-help-preserve-future-fertility-options-children-impacted-cancer)
Next to survival, fertility is the No. 1 concern for young patients and their parents
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#### [A $9.5-million gift from the Canadian Cancer Society is fuelling groundbreaking research for rare and hard-to-treat cancers at UCalgary](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/canadian-cancer-society-gift-fuelling-rare-cancer-research-UCalgary)
Shonalie Biafore, whose daughter passed away, is inspired by the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute’s work to help other people living with cancer
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[Archive](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/department-obstetrics-and-gynaecology)
## Welcome to all
Our department members provide obstetrics and gynaecology care to people of all ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities/expressions