Assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, University of Rochester, New York, US

“I am truly passionate about providing women with the tools and education they need to have the safest pregnancies with the best possible outcomes.”

Areas of expertise

Obstetrics
Gynecology
Intersection of climate and maternal/female health

“Flo is an incredible and powerful platform to help people learn more about their bodies and well-being. I’m excited for the opportunity to work alongside so many other passionate and talented female health practitioners to provide the best possible experience for our millions of users.”

— Dr. Jane van Dis

Areas of expertise

Obstetrics
Gynecology
Intersection of climate and maternal/female health

— Dr. Jane van Dis

Career

University of Rochester, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology – Assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, since 2021
Startup Accelerator FemTech Lab – Advisor, 2020–2021
OB Best Practice – Cofounder in partnership with The ObG Project, 2019–2022
EQ Metric – Cofounder, 2017–2022
Obstetric hospitalist, since 2013
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Cochair of the Technology Committee District IX, 2016–2018
RoshReview – Obstetrics and gynecology chief editor, 2019–2020
MavenClinic – Advisor and medical director, 2017–2021
Advisor to women’s health care start-ups, including FLEX, Bobbie, Modern Fertility, Bea Fertility, and Biorithm
Portfolia FemTech II Fund – Lead partner

Education

University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine – Residency in obstetrics and gynecology, 2004–2007
University of Hawaii – Internship in obstetrics and gynecology, 2003–2004
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine – Degree in medicine, 2003
Reed College – Bachelor of Arts in English, 1992

Academic memberships

Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Member of the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists

Appearances and publications in other media

Webinars for OBGYNs for a Sustainable Future

Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 142, no. 6, pp. 1341–46.,

01 Dec 2023

Sustainability in Obstetrics and Gynecology

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 224, no. 1, pp. 129–30,

04 Jan 2021

Reengineering Academic Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology to Operate in a Pandemic World and Beyond: A Joint American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society and Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology Statement

Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 136, no. 6, pp. 1077–79.,

01 Dec 2020

Stand Up for Equity

New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 379, no. 17, pp. 1592–93.,

25 Oct 2018

Time’s Up for Medicine? Only Time Will Tell