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  • Associate professor

    Max Rady College of Medicine
    Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
    N5031 – 409 Tache Avenue, St. Boniface Hospital
    University of Manitoba
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2A6

    Phone: 204-237-2192 (assistant Jamie Greco)
    Fax: 204-233-1751
    Email: jhunt@sbgh.mb.ca  or jgreco@sbgh.mb.ca

     

Research themes

  • Maternal medical conditions in pregnancy
  • Cardiac diseases in pregnancy
  • Maternal, fetal, placental complications of pregnancy

Research affiliations

  • Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba
  • Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Manitoba

Research summary

Dr. Hunt's research interests are mainly focused on supporting resident/student research projects. Dr. Hunt is also involved in collaborative projects with other departments (e.g. cardiac sciences; genetics). Active areas of interest include cardiac disease in pregnancy; outcomes of twin pregnancies by chronicity, and maternal/fetal complications in pregnancy.

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Hunt is an associate professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive at the University of Manitoba. She is actively involved in resident education within the department as well as other disciplines. Dr. Hunt is the current program director for the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) subspecialty training program at the University of Manitoba (since July 2015). She has also been the acting medical director of the Manitoba RH Program since September 2019.

Dr. Hunt has a high-risk prenatal practice at St. Boniface Hospital. She has an interest in maternal medical conditions in pregnancy, with a particular focus on cardiac diseases.

Education

  • Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of Manitoba (2011)
  • Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Manitoba (2009)
  • Medical Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, University of Ottawa (2004)
  • Bachelor’s Honours in Biochemistry, Queen’s University at Kingston (2004)


Awards

  • Carl Nimrod Educator Award, Association of Academic Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APOG) and Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC). (2018)
  • National Faculty Award, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Council on Resident Education in Obs/Gyne (2017)
  • National Faculty Award, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Council on Resident Education in Obs/Gyne (2014)
  • Educator of the Year, Nominated Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM) (2014)
  • Educator of the Year, Nominated Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM) (2013)
  • National Faculty Award, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Council on Resident Education in Obs/Gyne (2011)
  • National Winner of ACOG Junior Fellow Essay ($1000) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2009)
  • Best Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Manitoba, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences ($100) (2008)
  • Teaching Award, Contribution to Undergraduate Medical Education during Residency, University of Manitoba, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (2008)
  • Dr. Michael Bruser Memorial Award, University of Manitoba, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences ($1325) (2008)
  • Outstanding Resident Teaching, Nominated Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (2007)
  • Outstanding Resident Teaching, Nominated Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (2006)
  • Dr. T. J. Lamont Memorial Prize, University of Manitoba, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences ($1075) (2007)
  • Outstanding Resident Teaching, Nominated Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (2006)
  • Dr. Max Rady Memorial Prize, University of Manitoba, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences ($550) (2006)

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Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Canada

204-787-3175
204-787-2887