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Nancy Ringel, MD, MS

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Founder and Lead, Global Women's Health Faculty Network, Yale Institute for Global Health

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Nancy Ringel, MD, MS

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Biography

Dr. Ringel received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Specialization in Neuroscience from Boston University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with College Honors. She then spent several years working in international development prior to starting her medical career. She received her MD from Harvard Medical School, and completed Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at New York University and Bellevue Hospital, where she earned several academic and teaching awards. She then completed her Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) fellowship at Georgetown University School of Medicine/Medstar Health, where she also completed a Masters in Clinical and Translational Research. She is a board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a fellowship-trained subspecialty surgeon in FPMRS.

Dr. Ringel has published numerous peer-reviewed publications, several book chapters, and has presented her research at many academic conferences. She has held national leadership positions and is an active member of leading medical societies in her field. Her areas of expertise include vaginal, robotic and laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic fistula.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship
    Georgetown University/Medstar Health (2021)
  • MS
    Georgetown University, Clinical and Translational Research; Health Disparities and Community Engagement (2021)
  • Residency
    NYU/Bellevue Hospital (2018)
  • Internship
    NYU/Bellevue Hospital (2015)
  • MD
    Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (2014)
  • BA
    Boston University, Biology w/Specialization in Neuroscience (2007)

Activities

  • Estimated National Cost of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery in the United States.
    Portland, OR, United States 2023
    AUGS PFD Week 2023
  • Exploring Patient Perceptions of Barriers to Urogynecologic Care
    Portland, OR, United States 2023
    AUGS PFD Week 2023
  • Evaluation of Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Cost Features of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Performed by Surgical Setting
    Portland, OR, United States 2023
    AUGS PFD Week 2023
  • Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in the United States
    Portland, OR, United States 2023
    AUGS PFD Week 2023
  • The Effect of Postoperative Weight Change on Outcomes Following Midurethral Sling for Stress Urinary Incontinence
    Tucson, AZ, United States 2023
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Effect of Obesity on Prolapse Surgery Outcomes
    Tucson, AZ, United States 2023
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Urgent Matters in Overactive Bladder for Women: Gaining Control of Symptoms to Optimize Patient Outcomes
    New Haven, CT, United States 2022
    Medscape Virtual Women’s Health Masterclass: “Modernizing Women’s Health; Elevating Quality Care for Everyday Practice"
  • Challenges and Opportunities in Incontinence Management
    Cranbury, NJ, United States 2022
    3rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health
  • The Missing Link in Gynecologic Global Health Initiatives
    Austin, TX, United States 2022
    AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
  • Considerations for Health Equity Research
    Austin, TX, United States 2022
    AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
  • Association Between Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Urinary Tract Cancers
    San Antonio, TX, United States 2022
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Exploring Patient Perspectives Surrounding Telemedicine versus In-person Pre-operative Visits
    San Antonio, TX, United States 2022
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms- A Secondary Analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study (WHI-OS)
    Phoenix, AZ, United States 2021
    AUGS PFD Week
  • Postoperative Urinary Incontinence in Diabetic Patients who Undergo Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
    Phoenix, AZ, United States 2021
    AUGS PFD Week
  • Effect of Age on Adverse Events After. OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection for Overactive Bladder
    Phoenix, AZ, United States 2021
    AUGS PFD Week
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Complications After Prolapse Repair and Sling Procedures- National Trends Over Time. A Secondary Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
    Palm Springs, CA, United States 2021
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Surgical Outcomes in UroGynecology- Assessment of Peri- and Postoperative Complications Relative to Preoperative Hemoglobin A1c (SUGAR Study)- A Fellows Pelvic Research Network Study
    National Conference held virtually 2020
    AUGS PFD Week
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Gynecologic Surgery and Research
    Washington, DC, United States 2020
    Grand Rounds
  • National Trends in Readmission Rates for Sling Procedures by Hospital Type and Synthetic vs. Autologous Grafts
    International meeting held virtually 2020
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • International Organization for Women and Development
    Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda 2020
    International Organization for Women and Development
  • Hysterectomy complications relative to hemoglobin A1c
    Nashville, TN, United States 2019
    AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
  • Prevalence of lichen sclerosus in patients with autoimmune connective tissue disorders and pelvic floor disorders: a retrospective cohort study
    Nashville, TN, United States 2019
    AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
  • A Novel Approach to Complete Trans-Obturator Sling Mesh Removal
    Tucson, AZ, United States 2019
    SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Robotic Resection of Deep Infiltrating Rectovaginal Endometriosis with Bilateral Ureterolysis Under Low Pressure Insufflation
    Las Vegas, NV, United States 2018
    AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Trends in Post-Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Follow-up Treatment
    Austin, TX, United States 2018
    Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Annual Meeting
  • Rates of Concurrent Adnexal Surgery at the Time of Vaginal Hysterectomy with Prolapse Repair
    Austin, TX, United States 2018
    Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Annual Meeting
  • Care for Transgender Patients- An Overview for Gynecologists
    New York, NY, United States 2017
    Grand Rounds
  • Cervical cancer in an urban academic institution: analysis of an at-risk patient population
    Philadelphia, PA, United States 2017
    North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting
  • Mobile Applications for Health (mHealth)- Using Mobile Phones to Address Global Health Disparities
    Boston, MA, United States 2013
    Clinical Topics in Global Health Course
  • Addressing Rural Health Disparities in India with Mobile Phone Applications for Community Health Workers
    Boston, MA, United States 2012
    Harvard Medical School Soma Weiss Research Day

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
OHER (Office of Health Equity Research) Award for Yale Research Excellence, 2021OHER (Office of Health Equity Research) 2022
Resident Teaching AwardNYU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2018
Senior Resident Teaching AwardNYU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2018
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Resident AwardAmerican Urogynecologic Society2017
Scholars AwardMassachusetts Medical Society2014
Robert C. Knapp Medical Student Award, Gynecologic Oncology ResearchRobert C. Knapp Foundation2013
Fellowship Recipient for Humanism in MedicineArnold P. Gold Foundation2011
Global Health Scholars ProgramAmerican Medical Student Association2010
Completion of ServiceUnited States Peace Corps2009
Phi Beta KappaBoston University2007
Summa Cum LaudeBoston University2007
Recognition of Academic ExcellenceBiology Department, Boston University2007
Graduation with DistinctionBoston University2007
College HonorsBoston University2007

Professional Service

OrganizationRoleDate
AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants Committee• Served as grant reviewer for AUGS Foundation and June Allyson Memorial Fund grants, part of the PFD Research Foundation, for 2023 grant cycle • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators • Participated in mock study sections for grant reviews with other senior grant reviewers2023
Journal of UrologyReviewer2023 - Present
Urogynecology Global Health Initiative, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic• Volunteered providing surgical services and clinical training to local gynecologic surgeons for care of women with pelvic floor disorders in the Dominican Republic • Conducted lectures and lead discussion on ethics in global health and responsible engagement with communities • Organized financial logistics for travel, food, and accommodations for team of over 20 volunteers2022 - Present
Business Insiderhttps://www.insider.com/guides/health/reproductive-health/vaginal-prolapse2022
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Systematic Review Group (SRG)Project Lead for Systematic Review 2022- 2023: • Presented proposal for novel systematic review topic, which was voted as the top choice and accepted as a new project by a national group of practicing surgical leaders • Led a group of 15 physicians across North America through the systematic review process, including development of the PICOTS question, abstract screening, full text screening, data extraction, data analysis and manuscript preparation2022 - 2023
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Collaborative Research in Pelvic Surgery Consortium (CoRPS)• Serve as member of national research group collaborating on various multi-center research projects in gynecologic surgery • Participate in collaborative research projects and regular meetings • Several ongoing projects awaiting presentation and publication2022 - Present
Yale School of MedicineUrogynecology Division Liaison for Resident Education Committee2021 - Present
AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants CommitteeVolunteer2021 - Present
AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants CommitteeCommittee Member2021 - Present
AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering CommitteeAdvisor2021 - Present
AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee, AUGS-SGS• Serve as member of advisory board to the Steering Committee to mentor and advise fellow leaders across the country regarding multi-center research projects • Assess feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators and serve as liaison to senior advisors • Review, revise, and approve fellow project proposals for FPRN-sponsored grants for research implementation2021 - Present
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Systematic Review Group (SRG)• Serve as member of national research group collaborating on conducting systematic reviews of topics relevant to gynecologic surgery • Participate in collaborative systematic review projects • Several ongoing projects awaiting presentation and publication 2020 - Present
International Organization for Women in Development, Kigali, Rwanda• Volunteered providing surgical services and clinical training to local gynecologic surgeons for care of women with pelvic fistula • Conducted lectures to Rwandan medical students on topics regarding pelvic floor disorders2020 - Present
AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee• Served as Chair of committee to mentor and advise fellows across the country regarding multi-center research projects • Planned, coordinated, and executed several national meetings with lectures from prominent researchers and presentations/evaluations of research proposals • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators and serving as liaison to senior advisors • Reviewed, revised, and approved fellow project proposals for FPRN-sponsored grants for research implementation2020 - 2021
Urogynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) JournalReviewer2020 - Present
AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee• Served as Vice Chair of committee to mentor and advise fellows across the country regarding multi-center research projects • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators and serving as liaison to senior advisors • Reviewed, revised, and approved fellow project proposals for FPRN-sponsored grants for research implementation2019 - 2020
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reviewer2019 - Present
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana• Served as a rotating Resident Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana2018
American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)Member2018 - Present
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS)Member2018 - Present
AAGL Member2018 - Present
International Urogynecology Journal Reviewer2018 - Present
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Reviewer2018 - Present
American College of Surgeons (ACS)Member2017 - Present
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al Makassed Hospital, East Jerusalem• Served as rotating medical student in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem2014
American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsMember2014 - Present
American Medical AssociationMember2014 - Present
Advisory Committee on Global Health , Harvard Medical School• Served on committee to mentor and advise students at Harvard Medical School regarding global health and community service projects • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of student’s community and global service projects, providing guidance to maximize safety and impact of projects • Reviewed, revised, and approved student project proposals for Harvard-sponsored community and global service work and research2012 - 2015
Dimagi, Inc, New Dehli, India• Worked in rural regions of India to design, implement, and evaluate maternal health programs using mobile phone-based applications • Designed applications that use pregnancy checklists, counseling tools, and features to track and report health indicators, thus enabling Community Health Workers to address barriers to health care services for pregnant women in rural areas2011
WWOOF• Volunteer in organic farming and sustainability at Kahang Organic Rice Eco-Farm in Kahang, Malaysia2010
UNICEF Innovation• Assisted in the development, design, and implementation of two SMS-based health system interventions to deliver infant HIV test results to rural clinics, contact mothers for follow up, and improve rural health team coordination in Zambia and Malawi • Researched and gathered ethnographic data to ensure solutions are appropriate, sustainable, and usable • Designed training materials, held a Training of Trainers, liaised with local and national government and NGO partners, and organized community-based trainings to implement interventions • Project was among the first mobile phone-based health interventions to be successfully scaled nationally, and decreased turnaround time for test results by approximately 50%2010
United States Peace Corps• Worked in remote rural villages to create programming for public health education efforts in HIV/AIDS, maternal health, women’s rights, community health, nutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, and food security • Facilitated the completion of numerous sustainable health and development projects including HIV education conferences, trainings in gender rights and women’s empowerment, nutrition campaigns, building a primary school, and assisting community groups with income generating activities • Assisted in design of a comprehensive national program to better address Zambia’s public health and food security needs, which included crafting a 170+ page technical manual and a two-month training program for volunteers2007 - 2009

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