Yolanda Smith, MD
Associate Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School
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Yolanda Smith, MD
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About
My research interests focus on the field of neuroendocrinology, specifically studying the effects of ovarian aging and impaired glucose metabolism on women’s health.
Qualifications
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Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowshi[Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
1993 - 1995
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Obstetrics and Gynecology ResidencyUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
1990 - 1993
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Obstetrics and Gynecology InternshipBrigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, United States
1989 - 1990
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MS, Clinical Research Design and Statistical AnalysisUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States
2001 - 2003
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MD, MedicineWake Forest Medical school, Winston-Salem, United States
1985 - 1989
Center Memberships
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Center MemberEisenberg Family Depression Center
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Center MemberCaswell Diabetes Institute
Research Overview
- PCOS
- Central effects of hormones in menopause on cognition and mood
Recent Publications
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Buser JM, Masumo MM, August E, Macha S, Gray R, Vwalika B, Endale T, Ngoma-Hazemba A, Smith YR. BMC Medical Education, 2026 Dec 1; 26 (1):Journal ArticleInterdisciplinary collaborative skill development in a health research training program in Zambia
DOI:10.1186/s12909-026-08867-8 PMID: 41723477 -
Evans J, Bergus K, Breech L, Gong J, Hertweck P, Hoefgen H, Lawson A, Pradhan S, Smith Y, Hewitt G. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2026 Mar 13; 39 (2): 296Journal Article89. A Multi-Institutional Review of AYA Patients with Endometriosis Undergoing Second Laparoscopy: Intraoperative Findings and Patient Symptoms at One and Two Years
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2026.01.134 -
August E, Gray R, Griffin Z, Klein M, Buser JM, Morris K, Endale T, Teklu H, Pebolo PF, Anderson E, Laubepin F, Smith YR. Plos One, 2026 Feb 1; 21 (2 February):Journal ArticleDoes ChatGPT enhance equity for global health publications? Copyediting by ChatGPT compared to Grammarly and a human editor
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0342170 PMID: 41642815 -
Evans JR, Bergus K, Asti L, Breech LL, Cen R, Gong YY, Paige Hertweck S, Hoefgen HR, Horne AH, Lawson A, Menon S, O’Brien KE, Pradhan S, Rachwal B, Smith YR, Suvarna P, Van Son S, Hewitt G. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2026 Feb 1; 39 (1): 94 - 100.Journal ArticleIntraoperative Care and Complications of Symptomatic Adolescent and Young Adult Patients Undergoing Laparoscopy to Diagnose and/or to Treat Endometrioses: A Multi-Institutional Review
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2025.07.010 PMID: 40780602 -
August E, Morris K, Gray R, Teklu H, Buser JM, Anderson O, Endale T, Klein M, Griffin Z, Smith YR. Rwanda Medical Journal, 2026 Jan 1; 83 (1): 10 - 15.Journal ArticleAssessing the feasibility and acceptability of Lettersmith for assisting global health researchers in academic writing
DOI:10.4314/rmj.v83i1.3 -
Bergus KC, Rachwal B, Asti L, Breech LL, Gong YY, Hertweck SP, Hoefgen HR, Horne AH, Lawson A, Menon S, O’Brien KE, Pradhan S, Smith YR, Suvarna P, Van Son S, Hewitt G. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 2026 Jan 1; 81 (1): 19 - 20.Journal ArticleCharacteristics and Preoperative Management of Adolescent Patients With Pathology-Confirmed Endometriosis: A Multi-Institutional Study
DOI:10.1097/01.ogx.0001179564.81631.80 PMID: 41557926 -
Buser JM, Tengera O, Jiang C, Kumakech E, Gray R, Mukeshimana M, Kaberuka G, Bazakare MLI, Ayikoru J, Ntasumbumuyange D, Endale T, Pebolo PF, Auma AG, August E, Smith YR. Reproductive Health, 2025 Dec 1; 22 (1):Journal ArticleImpact of a comprehensive two-year research capacity intervention with sexual and reproductive health researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa
DOI:10.1186/s12978-025-02047-5 PMID: 40450342 -
Bergus KC, Rachwal B, Asti L, Breech LL, Gong YY, Hertweck SP, Hoefgen HR, Horne AH, Lawson A, Menon S, O'Brien KE, Pradhan S, Smith YR, Suvarna P, Van Son S, Hewitt G. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2025 Oct 1; 38 (5): 629 - 636.Journal ArticleCharacteristics and Preoperative Management of Adolescent Patients with Pathology-Confirmed Endometriosis: A Multi-Institutional Study
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2025.04.003 PMID: 40318750
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