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Kathy Porter, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chicago, IL, Broward Health Medical Center

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Obstetrics & Gynecology • Chicago, IL

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Physician Maternal Fetal Medicine | Medical and Academic Leadership

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Summary

  • I am a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. I came to the ACGME from the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn), as an active duty officer with the US Army. My roles included Professor at the Uniformed Service University, Program Director for the Ob/Gyn Department, and Department Head of Ob and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM). During my time at SAMMC, I was awarded the APGO/CREOG National Educator Award and the recipient of Army awards for meritorious service, achievement, and commendation medals.
    I have over 30 years of experience in academic medicine and leadership positions. Prior to my active duty service, I served as Chair of two academic departments as well Program Director- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas and the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. I served as President of Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Mobile, AL.
    I earned my doctor of medicine from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Residency was at Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas) and MFM fellowship training was at the University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL). I received a Master’s in Business Administration from Auburn University (Auburn, AL). My board certifications include the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) for Ob/Gyn and MFM. I have served as a Board Examiner for the ABOG and on the APGO/Creog Test Committee for national test questions. I am also a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) by the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) by the National Association for Healthcare Quality. I have successfully completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification. I am member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. (HIMSS).

Education & Training

  • Auburn University
    Auburn UniversityMBA, Physician Executive MBA, 2002 - 2004
  • USA Health
    USA HealthFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1985 - 1987
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at LubbockResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981 - 1985
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1985 - 2024
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • National Patient Safety Foundation and Institute for Healthcare ImprovementCertified Professional in Patient Safety
  • Natonal Association for Healthcare QualityCertified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • • Meritorious Service Medal at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, JBSA, TX US Army, 2013, 2015
  • • Certificate of Appreciation Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium US Army, 2013
  • • Certificate of Achievement Southern Regional Medical Command Fort Sam Houston, TX US Army, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Detailed findings from the CLER National Report of Findings 2016  
    Wagner R, Koh NJ, Patow C, et al, J Grad Med Educ
  • The overview of the CLER Program: CLER National Report of Findings 2018  
    Wagner R, Newton RC, Casey BR, et al, J Grad Med Educ. 2018; 10(4s):11-12., 2018
  • The methodology for the CLER National Report of Findings 2018  
    Koh NJ, Wagner R, Sun H, et al., J Grad Med Educ., 2018
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Other

  • CLER Special Report: Sponsoring Institutions with Clinical Learning Environments in Unique Settings 2020 
    Casey BR, Newton RC, Wagner R, Koh NJ, Co JPT, Weiss KB et al, doi: 10.35425/ACGME.0004
    Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; 2020. doi: 10.35425/ACGME.0004 - 2020
  • The CLER Evaluation Committee and the CLER Program. Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) National Report of Findings 2019. Initial Visits to Sponsoring Institu... 
    Koh NJ, Wagner R, Newton R, et al, https://doi.org/10.354425/ACGME.0001
    https://doi.org/10.354425/ACGME.0001
    2019
  • The overview of the CLER Program: CLER National Report of Findings 2018. 
    Koh NJ, Wagner R, Newton R, et al., J Grad Med Educ.
    J Grad Med Educ. 2018; 10(4s):11-12 - 2018

Press Mentions

  • This Worker Found a New Career That Transforms the Lives of Seniors
    This Worker Found a New Career That Transforms the Lives of SeniorsSeptember 2nd, 2021

Committees

  • Member, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine - Finance Committee 2005 - Present
  • Ob/Gyn Consultant, Ob/Gyn Consultant for Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP) working group 2014 - 2015
  • Alabama Representative, National Delegate for State of Alabama - Vision 2020 2010 - 2013
  • Secretary, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine 2010 - 2012
  • Treasurer, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) 2003 - 2005
  • Member, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Admissions Committee Member 2002 - 2003
  • National Board Examiner, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Board Examiner 1999 - 2018
  • Member, ACOG Committees on In-Service Testing for Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CITROG 1992 - 1999

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    Member
  • Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
    Member
  • Member of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
    Member
  • National Association for Healthcare Quality
    Member
  • Member National Patient Safety Foundation/ IHI
    Member
  • Florida Medical Association
    Member
  • Armed Forces District Member ACOG
    Member

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kathy Porter, Dr. Kathy Porter, MD, Dr. K Porter, Dr. Kathy B. Porter