Learn about the advocacy and inclusive excellence efforts from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

What we do in Obstetrics and Gynecology 

  • We proudly recruit, train and employ faculty, staff and learners from all backgrounds.
  • We proudly serve Indiana communities with varied social, economic and cultural needs.
  • We provide the best possible care for everyone, including those who need us the most.
  • We engage with communities across the state to understand and address the unique health care needs across populations.
  • We train the next generation of physicians to make a difference in their own communities and beyond.

Advocacy in our department means working to be a voice for those who are most vulnerable. We all deserve to reach our full health potential,
including access to full-spectrum, unbiased health care.

Jasmine Johnson, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology  

Department Activities

Faculty members, residents, fellows and staff prioritize advocacy and community outreach efforts. Our team members engage in many activities, including:

  • Providing expert testimony before legislative bodies and representatives at the local, state and national levels 
  • Creating training materials for medical students, residents and physicians on the effective implementation and use of telemedicine and translation services
  • Leading the Indiana American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Providing public communication training and curriculum to medical students and residents
  • Researching and identifying patient care and education gaps between populations
  • Supporting public health efforts that improve access to health care
  • Educating the community about the importance of broad patient participation in clinical trials

We must ensure that all marginalized patients are seen, heard and safe
under our care. True acceptance of people allows for
higher quality and more compassionate care.

Lisa Landrum, MD, PhD

Department Chair
Mary Fendrich Hulman Professor of Gynecologic Oncology