New leadership appointments in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Posted Mar 11, 2009

In August 2008, Dean Richardson appointed Kenneth A. Burry, MD, as the Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. In turn, Dr. Burry is announcing his new leadership team for the Department consisting of the appointment of four Vice-Chairs.

Karen Adams, MD, has been appointed Vice-Chair of Education. Dr. Adams has served as residency director since 2003. She is well-known throughout OHSU and beyond for her commitment to teaching, and has received many teaching awards including the Faculty Mentor award from the 2005 OHSU graduating medical school class and the Outstanding Contribution to GME award in both 2006 and 2008. Her current research focuses on professionalism in medical education.

Michelle Berlin, MD, has been appointed Vice-Chair of Professional Affairs and Development, and Associate Program Director, Center for Women's Health. Her responsibilities include oversight of the Center of Excellence, outreach and collaborative partnerships, marketing, communications, educational classes, leadership development, and liaison to the OHSU Foundation. Dr. Berlin is an active researcher, clinician and educator.

Renee Edwards, MD, has been appointed Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, and Associate Director of the Center for Women's Health. Dr. Edwards has been the Medical Staff Director for the Center for Women's Health since 2001. She is also the Division Chief for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She is nationally known for her expertise in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery including minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Jeffrey T. Jensen, MD, has been appointed Vice-Chair of Research and Director of the Women's Health Research Unit. Dr. Jensen's federally-funded research program includes the NICHD Contraceptive Clinical Trials Network, and the NICHD Contraceptive Research Development Center at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, where he is an Affiliate Scientist in the Division of Reproductive Sciences.