Dr. Penava reviews medical content for Healthwise, a
nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health
decisions. Dr. Penava is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the
University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the
research committee for the department and past Director of Undergraduate
Education. Dr.
Penava is actively involved in the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
of Canada (SOGC). She served as chair of the Women's Health Policy Committee
until 2006.
Education and Training
MD: University of Western Ontario, London,
ON, 1994
Residency: University of Western Ontario, London, ON,
1994–1999
Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1999
MPH: Harvard School of
Public Health, Boston, MA, 1999–2000
Certifications
Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Academic Appointments
University of
Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, London, ON:
- Associate Professor, 2007–present
- Assistant Professor, 2000–2007
Financial Disclosure
This reviewer reported no
financial conflicts.