Division
Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology’s mission is to provide the highest quality and equitable care for obstetric and gynecologic patients of every race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, ability and education level. We are also dedicated to training future physicians, including both medical students and residents.
Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of Education, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Welcome From Our Division Chief
The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ASOG) at Penn State Health consists of dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers, working collaboratively to ensure the delivery of safe, equitable and evidenced-based care. ASOG provides care for individuals across their entire lifespan. Pediatric and adolescent care is provided through our specialty clinics such as the multidisciplinary clinic for young women and girls with bleeding disorders, as well as the pediatric/adolescent clinic for girls with complex gynecologic complaints. Our family planning specialists are committed to providing comprehensive, reproductive and sexual health care in an environment that is both welcoming and inclusive. Obstetric services are provided by an outstanding team of certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners and physicians, through various private clinics, resident continuity clinics and other specialty clinics such as the Substance Use Disorder in pregnancy clinic and Intermediate Care Clinic. The ASOG division is one of the most academically diverse groups in the region with an unsurpassed expertise in the medical and surgical management of gynecologic conditions while using the most cutting-edge approaches.
Tonya S. Wright, MD, FACOG
Chief, Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education in Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology plays a significant role in the education of Penn State medical students and residents by providing comprehensive, evidence-based obstetric and gynecologic health education.
There is a core clinical rotation for clerkship medical students and electives in family planning and labor and delivery for fourth-year students.
Additionally, we are committed to the education and training of resident physicians in the office setting, labor and delivery and in the operating room, from PGY-1 through PGY-4.
This division consists of dedicated faculty who are committed to educational success, nurturing of collegial relationships within and across the various divisions, a positive teaching environment, strong didactics and surgical experiences.
Research in Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology has a multilayered research structure, primarily focused on clinical research. The scope of research is also expanding to include investigations into education, health services, quality improvement, and health care policy.
Research areas include adolescents with bleeding disorders and management strategies, vaccination during pregnancy, immediate postpartum contraception, Rh immunization in the first trimester, comprehensive reproductive health care access, and perinatal mental health. This division has been awarded several grants that support these research topics and there is an extensive body of published work.
Clinical Care in Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Division consists of physicians, midwives and nurse practitioners. This division covers three outpatient practice sites (Hershey, Harrisburg and Camp Hill) and oversees the core of OB/GYN services: preventative care, gynecology services, obstetrical care, resident continuity clinics, inpatient obstetrics and gynecologic surgery. There are two current fellowship-trained Family Planning physicians who provide comprehensive care as well.
