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Terri Lynn Woodard, MD

Professor, Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Terri Lynn Woodard, MD, is a professor in the department of gynecologic oncology and reproductive medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and holds a joint appointment at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital.

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In 2012, Dr. Woodard started the MD Anderson oncofertility program, a unique service that provides comprehensive fertility care to people before and after cancer treatment. In addition to clinical care, she conducts research on reproductive and oncologic outcomes as well as patient decision-making about fertility preservation. She has received several grants and awards for her work.

Dr. Woodard is committed to generating awareness and knowledge of cancer-related infertility and dedicates a significant amount of time to teaching the public, trainees, and colleagues about the topic. She is also heavily involved in advocacy work, specifically in improving access to fertility care for all who need it.

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Experience & accolades

Expertise

  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Cancer-related infertility

Education

  • University of Michigan
    • Certificate, sexual health
  • University of Pittsburgh
    • Doctor of medicine
  • Miami University
    • Bachelors of microbiology and Black world studies

Experience

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2012-Present)
    • Director of reproductive medicine
    • Reproductive endocrinologist
    • Fertility specialist
  • Wayne State University Physician Group (2011-2012)
    • Reproductive endocrinologist
    • Fertility specialist
  • The Center for Comprehensive Sexuality and Wellness at Wayne State Physician Group (2011-2012)
    • Medical director
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine (2011-2012)
    • Assistant professor

Awards & distinctions

  • The Cancer Health 25 List, 2022
  • The Shirley Stein Scientific Endowed Research Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022
  • National Digital Health Award for Design of a Health Information Resource, 2020
  • Commitment to Mentoring Award, Baylor College of Medicine, 2020
  • Distinguished Educator Award, Perspectives in Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018
  • The Dr. Kathryn S. Stream Award Recipient, Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, Houston, TX, 2017
  • Hermes Gold Creative Award for "Pathways: a fertility preservation decision aid for women with cancer," Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, 2017
  • Phoenix Award Recipient, The Pink Door, 2016
  • Detroit Medical Center Sophie Womack Women's Health Champion, Detroit Medical Center, 2012
  • Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting In-Training Scholarship Award, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2009
  • Berlex Foundation Junior Faculty Development Award, Berlex Foundation, 2007
  • Women's Reproductive Health Research Scholar, NIH, 2006
  • Emerging Professional Award, Miami University, 1998
  • Scholar-Leader Program, Miami University, 1995
  • Harrison Scholar, Miami University, 1994

Professional memberships & board positions

  • Coalition to Protect Parenthood after Cancer (CPPAC), 2016-Present
  • Society of Gynecologic Oncology and American Society of Reproductive Medicine Joint Task Force, 2016-Present
  • AAMC Minority Faculty Career Development Seminar, Atlanta, GA, 2015-Present
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2015-Present
  • Texas Medical Association, 2013-Present
  • Harris County Medical Society, Texas, 2013-Present
  • Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dallas, 2009-Present
  • The Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2007-Present
  • The Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, 2007-Present

Publications

  • “The Pathways fertility preservation decision aid website for women with cancer: development and field testing,” J Cancer Surviv, 2018
  • “Pathways: patient-centred decision counselling for women at risk of cancer-related infertility: a protocol for a comparative effectiveness cluster randomised trial,” BMJ Open, 2018
  • “Optimizing assessment of sexual arousal in postmenopausal women using erotic film clips,” European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Reproductive Biology, 2017
  • “Novel Psychological Intervention for Decision Support in Women Considering Fertility Preservation Before Cancer Treatment ,” Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 2017
  • “On-Site Fertility Preservation Services for Adolescents and Young Adults in a Comprehensive Cancer Center,” Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 2017