Dr. Maria Teresa Tam, MD

Dr. Teresa Tam of All for Women Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, is a graduate of the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School, where, in addition to her medical degree, she received the Dean’s Award, graduatiing in 1994. She undertook her residency obstetrics and gynecology in 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital, completing the program in 1998. She is Board certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a fully licensed physician and surgeon by the State of Illinois (license no.: 036.093565). 

Dr. Tam has been in private practice since 1998. She was also the Associate Director of the Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program at Saint Joseph Hospital for 10 years. She is currently Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Prime Healthcare - Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois; Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago; Residency Instructor and attending physician/surgeon at Ascension St Joseph Hospital in Chicago; and attending physician/surgeon at Advodate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Ascension Saint Mary Hospital, both in Chicago.

Along with her medical practice, Dr. Tam is also an accomplished medical researcher having been published in numerous professional medical journals. She is a noted presenter at national and international medical conferences having presented over two dozen oral presentations, abstracts, video, and poster presentations combined. To date, she has written over 13 published research papers and produced a series of medical education videos. She was awarded “Attending of the Year“ and received the “National Faculty Award“, an unprecedented seven times as an attending physician and Associate Director of the Ob/Gyne residency program at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, and as an attending physician and mentor at Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston.

In 2012, Dr. Tam took a sabbatical from her private practice to undertake a fellowship program in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (MIGS) at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She left Chicago and moved to Hershey, PA for one year. There, she received advanced, intensive training in laparoscopic surgery and robotically-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. During her fellowship, she performed hundreds of MIGS surgeries under the guidance of some of the top MIGS surgeons in the country. She completed her fellowship in June 2013 and returned to Chicago to start her new solo practice, “All for Women Healthcare, SC“,  which, at that time, was located in the Stone Building, in Chicago.

In February 2017, thanks to a growing demand for her medical expertise, Dr. Tam moved to a larger, completely new office in the Presence Center for Advanced Care (PCAC) building located at 2845 N. Sheridan Road, in Suite 902. This brand new medical professional building was located just down the street from her old office in the Stone Building. The PCAC is a truly modern, state-of-the-art medical facility completed in 2015. Dr. Tam’s new office offers patients a beautiful waiting area, a procedure room, and three exam rooms. The PCAC also offers visitors and patients the convenience of valet or indoor self-parking, and even a pharmacy in the lobby.

In 2013, Dr. Tam and All for Women Healthcare received accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG), from the nationally recognized, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a nonprofit, patient safety organization. SRC accredits the top facilities, surgeons and medical professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards. An SRC accreditation helps patients identify providers that have met rigorous standards for delivering high-quality perioperative and long-term, follow-up care and distinguish them from those who have not. Insurance companies also use accreditation to identify those surgeons and facilities committed to excellence. Earning SRC’s COEMIG accreditation signifies an ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality care to all patients. This COEMIG designation requires a rigorous screening process and has been successfully renewed for Dr Tam and her practice from 2013 to today.

Established in 2003, SRC is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards. SRC’s gynecology accreditation program recognizes surgeons who demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. The program is structured to help providers continuously improve care quality and patient safety.

In 2023, Dr Tam was awarded Castle Connolly's Top Doctor Recognition. She is nominated by peers, thoroughly vetted by Castle Connolly research team, and was subsequently selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2023, 2024, and 2025. This recognition only goes to top 7% of all US board certified physicians.

In conjuction with Castle Connelly's recognition, Dr Tam was also a featured physician in Chicago Magazine's "Top Doctors in Cook County", in their Editorial pages. She received this honor in 2023, 2024, & 2025.

Besides medicine, Dr. Tam’s other passion is running… a lot of running! Over the past 25+ years, she has run 40 marathons (26.2 miles). She has completed full marathons all over the U.S. and the world including the Chicago Marathon (5 times), Las Vegas, Disney World, New York, Washington, DC, Rome, Paris, and, most recently, London (2025), just to name a few. She was featured in the news article, “50 Chicago Women in Sports“, appearing in Windy City Sports – Chicago’s Fitness & Recreation Guide Magazine, Chicago, September, 1997. Dr. Tam fully understands the needs of female athletes and has helped many face special health challenges unique to their athletic lifestyle. It is no surprise that many of Dr. Tam’s patients are athletes, too. They love the fact that their doctor can identify with their unique needs as women athletes.

In all, Dr. Tam shows genuine understanding, concern, and compassion for all her patients. She takes the time to listen to their needs, as well as advise and educate them. As an accomplished clinician and minimally invasive gyne surgeon with over 20 years professional experience, together with her MIGS fellowship training, Dr. Tam brings an exceptionally high level of expertise and knowledge to her field, coupled with her warm and caring bedside manner for all her patients.

Curriculum Vitae

• Education

  • Master of Science in Clinical Research. Rush University Graduate College, Chicago, Illinois (2022-current)
  • Fellowship, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Hershey, Pennsylvania  (2012-2013)
  • Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology: Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois (1994-1998)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Dean’s Award: Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Illinois. (1990-1994)
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Graduated with Honors. University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (1984–1987)

  Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
  • Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • Illinois Masonic – Advocate Healthcare, Chicago, Illinois

  Faculty Appointments

  • Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Chair of Robotic Surgery, Prime Healthcare/Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois (2014 – current)
  • OB/Gyne Residency MIGS Faculty– Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois (2023 – current).
  • Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush University Medical Center, 600 South Paulina Street, Chicago, Illinois (2014 – current).
  • Attending physician, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois

  Professional Affiliations

  • Chicago Gynecological Society
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow
  • The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  • The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  • American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow

  Awards & Recognition

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Recognition: 2023, 2024, 2025 – nominated by peers, thoroughly vetted by Castle Connolly research team, and selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Recognition only goes to top 7% of all US board certified physicians.
  • Chicago Magazine Top Doctor in Cook County: 2023, 2024, 2025 – featured in Chicago Magazine Editorial pages.
  • Master Surgeon in Minimally Invasive Gynecology – November 2022 - Accreditation awarded by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), 
  • Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic (COEMIG) Surgery: Since 2013– Accreditation awarded by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), reaccredited every 3 years, latest renewal reaccreditation November 4, 2022.
  • Excellent Student Achievement Scholarship Award/Merit Scholarship Fund: 2018– Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC.  
  • National Faculty Award: 2018 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Francis Hospital
  • John H. Isaacs, MD Faculty Teaching Award: 2017– In recognition of exceptional dedication to resident teaching in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Presence Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois
  • National Faculty Award: 2015 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Francis Hospital
  • “Who’s Who” feature article, “An Ob-Gyn Reinvents Herself”– Chicago Medicine: July 2015, official magazine of the Chicago Medical Society..  http://www.cmsdocs.org/news/an-ob-gyn-reinvents-herself
  • Service Excellence Award: 2013 – Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Physicians Scoring Above the 90^th Percentile Nationwide 2012-2013, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
  • National Faculty Award: 2012 – American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital.
  • Attending of the Year: 2011 to 2012 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
  • ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting Video Interview: May 2012 - 1 of 10 research posters chosen for video interview on “Assessment of Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery in a Community Teaching Hospital.” Published on YouTube.com: http://youtu.be/pEfx1ayV_pQ
  • APGO Hysteroscopy Scholars Program: 2011 – September 9 to 10, at Conceptus, Inc. Headquarters in Mountain View, California.
  • Mentor of the Year Award, District VI: 2011 – Presented by ACOG Committee on Honors and Recognition and Junior Fellow Congress Advisory Council at ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • National Faculty Award: 2010 – American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Today’s Chicago Woman – Readers’ Choice Awards, published in Ask the Expert section, July 2010 Vol. 28, Issue 10, page 37.
  • Attending of the Year: 2009 to 2010 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
  • Saint Joseph Hospital Medical Staff Committee Service Award: 2009 – Saint Joseph Hospital Medical Staff, Chicago, Illinois
  • National Faculty Award: 2009 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Attending of the Year: 2008 to 2009 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Physician’s Recognition Award: 2005 to 2007 – American Medical Association.
  • National Faculty Award: 2004 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Attending of the Year: 2003 to 2004 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Excellence in Student Teaching Award: 2004 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Physician’s Recognition Award: 2002 to 2005 – American Medical Association.
  • Special Resolution for Medical Missionary Work: 2002 – Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago
  • National Faculty Award: 2001 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Attending of the Year: 2000 to 2001 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
  • Faculty Development Workshop Award: 2001 –Berlex Foundation, Stevenson, Washington.
  • Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award: 1998 – Presented by Saint Joseph Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
  • Featured in, “50 Chicago Women in Sports” – Article in Windy City Sports - Chicago’s Fitness & Recreation Guide Magazine, Chicago, Illinois, September 1997

  Publications and Presentations

  • Book: Vaginal Pessaries, by Teresa Tam and Matthew Davies. ISBN-10: 1138394408. ISBN-13: 9781138394407. Pub. Date: 12/09/2019. Publisher: Taylor & Francis.
  • Book: Ambulatory Gynecology, editors: John V. Knaus, Marko J. Jachtorowycz, Allan A. Adajar, Teresa Tam. ISBN: 978-1-4939-7641-6. Pub. Date: 2018, Publisher: Springer New York, NY 
  • Tam T, Harkins G, Wegrzyniak L, Ehrgood S, Kunselman A, Davies M. Infiltration of Bupivacaine Local Anesthetic to Trocar Insertion Sites After Laparoscopy: A Randomized, Double Blind, Stratified, and Controlled Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2014; 21:1015-1021
  • Tam, T., Harkins, G., Davies, M., Dykes, T., Gockley, A. Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose Resembling Vaginal Cuff Abscess Case Reports. Manuscript Ref. No: MN JSLS-D-13-00103R1. Submission accepted for publication in JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons on July 11, 2013
  • Tam T, Gupta M, Alligood-Percoco N, de los Reyes S, Davies M, Harkins G. Comparison of Routes of Hysterectomy and their Surgical Outcomes in Obese Patients. OBG Management: News for Your Practice. January 2014; 26(1)
  • Tam, T., Harkins, G., Zaino, R., Caldwell, T., Hazard D. Endometrial Dye Instillation: A Novel Approach to Histopathologic Evaluation of Morcellated Hysterectomy Specimens. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013; 20:667-671
  • Tam, T., Davies, M. Book: Pessaries for vaginal prolapse: Critical factors to successful fit and continued use. OBG Management: Surgical Techniques. December 2013; 25 (12): 42-59
  • Tam, T., Estes, S. Hysteroscopic Morcellation of Retained Products of Conception. Manuscript ID GYN-2013-0038. J Gynecol Surg; 29:1. Currently in print production
  • Tam, T., Harkins, G., Estes, S. The Head Butler with Design Modification: A Useful Mountable Shelf for the Operative Table in Robotic Surgery. Manuscript number: JORS-455R1. Submission accepted for publication in Journal of Robotic Surgery on May 3, 2013. Available On-Line First™
  • Tam, T., Harkins, G. Elective Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Gynecologic Surgery: When, Why, And How, Surgical Techniques. OBG Management. 2013; 25:42-49
  • Tam, T., Harkins, G., Davies, M. Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Trachelectomy: A Case Series and Review of Surgical Technique. J Robotic Surg. 2013; Accepted for publication Feb. 4, 2013, currently in production. doi:10.1007/s11701-013-0397-0.  Available On-Line First™
  • Tam, T., Conte, M., Schuler, H., Malang, S., Roque, M. Delivery Outcomes in Women Undergoing Elective Labor Induction at Term. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013; 287:407-411
  • Tam, T., Verma, M., Elgar, C. Abnormal Cervical Cytology in Adolescent Pregnancies. J Gynaecol Obstet. 2013; 33:82-84
  • Tam, T., Elgar, C., Jirschele, K., Lombard, E. Post-Ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome Following Novasure Endometrial Ablation: Two Case Reports. Gynecol Surg. 2012; 9:449–452
  • Tam, T., Huang, S. Perineal Endometriosis in an Episiotomy Scar: Case Report and Review of Literature. J Endometriosis. 2012; 4(2): 93-96
  • Tam, T., Bilinski, E., Lombard, E. Recolonization of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Women with Prior GBS Genital Colonization in Pregnancy. J Matern-Fetal Neo M. 2012; 25(10): 1987-1989
  • Tam, T., Muresan, M., Ipema, N. Maternal Underweight Status and Association with Preterm Contractions. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2012; 286: 35-36
  • Tam, T., Khazaei, A. Spontaneous Unilateral Dizygotic Twin Tubal Pregnancy. J Clin Ultrasound. 2009; 37: 104-106
  • Tam, T., Clark, C., Darey, K. Maternal Weight Gain and Neonatal Care Unit Admissions. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007; 98: 60-62
  • Tam T, Yungbluth M, and Myles T. Gram Stain Method Shows Better Sensitivity than ACOG Clinical Criteria for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis in Surveillance of Pregnant Low Income Women in a Clinical Setting. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 1998; 6: 204-208
  • Tam T, Yungbluth M, and Myles T. Lim Broth Method versus Standard Culture Transport Medium in the Culture Collection for Isolation of Group B b-Streptococcus in Pregnant Women. Journal of Clinical Practice in Sexuality. 1998-99. [Winner of ACOG/Zeneca Resident Educational Program Competition]
  • Teresa Tam, MD, FACOG, FACS (chapter author). Book: Ambulatory Gynecology Editors: John V. Knaus, DO, FACOG, FACS; Marko Jachtorowycz, MD, FACOG, FACS; Allan A. Adajar, MD, FACOG, FACS; Teresa Tam, MD, FACOG, FACS. Published by Springer. 2018. 
  • Teresa Tam, MD and Elliot M. Levine, MD. Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Pelvic Pain. Published by Seminars on Reproductive Medicine, 2018;36:152–158  

  Oral Presentations

  • Mabini C, Tam T, Siddique S. Fibroids a La Carte: Decreasing Total Operative Time during Robotic Myomectomy Using a Gel-Based Port and Bag Containment System. Video Session 18 - Tissue Containment & Urogynecology, 53rd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 16-19, 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Mabini C, Tam T, Siddique S. Fibroids a La Carte: Decreasing Total Operative Time during Robotic Myomectomy Using a Gel-Based Port and Bag Containment System. VIDEO SESSION 18 - Tissue Containment & Urogynecology, 53rd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 16-19, 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Mabini C, Tam T, Siddique S. To See or Not to See? a Visually-Directed Approach to the Hysteroscopic Removal of RPOC from an Angular Pregnancy in an Arcuate Uterus. VIDEO SESSION 04 – Hysteroscopy, 53rd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 16-19, 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Tam, T. “Building a Hysteroscopic Simulation Model”. Selected for Video Session 20- Basic Science & Robotics, 51st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado.
  • Mabini, C., Tam, T. “The Use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) in the Detection of Endometriosis-Related Fibrosis and Inflammatory Changes” Selected for Open Communications presentation, 51st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado.
  • Hasan, A., Tam, T. “The Angled View of Hysteroscopy”. Virtual Poster presentation, 51st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado.
  • Mabini, C., Tam, T. “Infertility and Retained Products of Conception (RPOC): A Hysteroscopic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment”. Virtual Poster presentation, 51st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado.
  • Tam, T. “FLS Tips and Tricks”. Virtual Poster presentation. 50th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology from November 14-17, 2021; Austin, Texas.
  • Tam, J., Tam, T. “Implementation of Simulation Models into MIGS Residency Curriculum. Selected for Open Communications Session 1, 48th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology from November 9-13, 2019; Vancouver, B.C., Canada
  • CME Lecture at Penn State College of Medicine: Endometriosis: The Basics and Beyond. Lecture topic: “When Love Hurts: Endometriosis and Female Sexual Dysfunction”.  March 22-23, 2019; Hershey, Pennsylvania.
  • Tam, T., Juarez, L. “Randomized Prospective Study of the Effectiveness of the Truclear Device for Hysteroscopic Myomectomy on Patient's Quality of Life”. Open Communications Session, 47th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology from November 11-15, 2018; Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Weyenberg, L., McCarthur, D., Tam, T. “How to Set Up Office Hysteroscopy”. Selected for Video Session 4- Hysteroscopy, 47th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology from November 11-15, 2018; Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Tam, T., Placek, J., Juarez, L.  “Retained Products of Conception: A Hysteroscopic Directed Resection”. Selected for Video Presentation – Video Session 6 “Hysteroscopy” 44th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 15-20, 2015; Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Tam, T., Placek, J., Juarez, L.  “Hysteroscopic Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception: Two Case Reports and a Systematic Literature Review”. Accepted for presentation “Open Communications 7”- Hysteroscopy at The 44th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 15-20, 2015; Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Tam, T., Reid, M. “Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: Successful Removal of a Large Submucosal Leiomyoma While Minimizing Bleeding” Video Presentation at the 43rd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 17-21, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Tam, T., Sobowale, O., Dogal, N., Harkins, G., Davies, M. “A Prospective Study of Dyspareunia Rates in Patients after Robotic-Assisted and Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.” Accepted for presentation “Open Communications 15 – Robotics at The 42nd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 10-14, 2013, Washington D.C.
  • Tam, T., Davies, M., Harkins, G. “Vaginal Pessaries: An Instructional Video.” Selected for video film presentation at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), Film Festival, May 2013, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Tam, T., Elgar, C., Jirschele, K., Lombard, E. “Post-Ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome (PATSS) Following Novasure Endometrial Ablation: Two Case Reports and Review of Literature.” Accepted for abstract presentation - 41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 5 – 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Tam, T., Placek, J., Calero, D. “Building a Hysteroscopy Curriculum in a Community-Based Residency Program.” Presenter at The 41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 5 – 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Wolny, Y., Tam, T., Huang, S. “A Review of Uterine Manipulators.” Accepted for video presentation - 41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Video Session 13—Advanced Endoscopy, November 5 – 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Tam, T. “Application of Classic Obstetric Forceps: An Instructional Video.” Selected for video film presentation at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 60th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), Film Festival, May 5-9, 2012; San Diego, California.
  • Tam, T., and Dziadosz, K. “Implementation of a Web-based Educational Forceps Module.” Oral Presenter at the 2011 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, March 9-12, 2011; San Antonio, Texas.
  • Tam, T., Ipema, N. “Implementation of Medication Critical Path Analysis In Obstetrics And Gynecology.” Selected as one of ten oral presentations at the 2009 ACGME Educational Conference, March 5-8, 2009; Grapevine, Texas.
  • Tam, T., Williams, N., Evans, S. “Building a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Labor & Delivery: An Effective Assessment Approach to Practice-Based Learning and Improvement.” “Examples from the Field” Selected for Oral Presentation at ACGME Annual Educational Conference, 2005; Kissimmee, Florida.
  • Tam T, Yungbluth M, and Myles T. “Gram Stain Method Shows Better Sensitivity than ACOG Clinical Criteria for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis in Surveillance of Pregnant Low-Income Women in a Clinical Setting.” Research accepted for oral presentation at the 1998 ACOG District VI Annual Meeting; Chicago, Illinois

  Research Abstracts and Poster Presentations

  • Tam, T., Arauz, V. “Building a Hysteroscopy Curriculum in an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Residency Program” Accepted for poster presentation at the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 26-20, 2014; Chicago. Illinois
  • Tam, T., Gingery A. “Risk Reducing Strategies for Uterine Morcellation as a Scientific Video Poster” Presented as a Scientific Video Poster at The 43rd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 17-21, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Tam T, Harkins G, Wegrzyniak L, Ehrgood S, Kunselman A, Davies M. “Infiltration of Bupivacaine Local Anesthetic to Trocar Insertion Sites After Laparoscopy: A Randomized, Double Blind, Stratified, and Controlled Trial” Accepted for presentation as a Scientific Video Poster at The 43rd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 17-21, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Tam, T., Calero, D. “Does Morbid Obesity in Preeclampsia Affect Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes?” Poster presentation at the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 26-20, 2014; Chicago. Illinois
  • Tam, T., Gupta, M., Alligood-Percoco, N., delos Reyes S. “Comparison of Routes of Hysterectomy and their Surgical Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients.” Virtual Poster at The 42nd  AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 10-14, 2013, Washington D.C.
  • Tam, T., Contreras, M., Khan, S., Reid, M. “Assessment of Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery in a Community Teaching Hospital.” Poster presentation at the 60th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 5-9, 2012; San Diego, California
  • Tam, T., Moos, A., Wilson, T. “Implementation Of A Web-Based History Taking Module In An Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency Program.” Poster presentation at the 2012 CREOG and APGO annual meeting, , March 7-10, 2012; Orlando, Florida
  • Tam, T., Conti, M., Schuler, H. “Elective Induction of Labor Outcomes of Term Low-Risk Women in a Community Teaching Hospital.” Poster presentation at the 59th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 30-May 4, 2011; Washington, DC
  • Tam, T., Muresan, M., Ipema, N. “Maternal Underweight Status and Association with Preterm Contractions.” Poster presentation at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 58th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), May 15-19, 2010; San Francisco, California
  • Tam, T., Dziadosz, K. “Implementation Of A Primary Health Care Educational Toolbox In A Community-Based Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency Program.” Poster presentation for the Marvin R. Dunn Poster Session at the ACGME’s Annual Education Conference, March 4-7, 2010; Nashville, Tennessee
  • Tam, T., Verma, M., Elgar, C. “Abnormal Cervical Cytology in Adolescent Pregnancies.” Poster presentation at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), May 2009; Chicago, Illinois
  • Tam, T., Ipema, N. “Implementation Of Medication Critical Path Analysis In Obstetrics And Gynecology.” Marvin R. Dunn Poster Session at the 2009 ACGME Educational Conference, March 5-8, 2009; Grapevine, Texas
  • Tam, T., Lombard, E., Bilinski, E. “Recolonization of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Women with Prior GBS Positive Pregnancy.” American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) poster presentation, May 2008; New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Conmey, K., Tam, T. “Building a Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness to Encourage Sensitivity (CARES) Team to Teach and Develop Cultural Fluency.”CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, March 2008; Lake Buena Vista, Florida
  • Tam, T., Mahoney, M. “Utilizing A Skills Laboratory As An Effective Tool For Learning The Core Competencies In An Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency Program.” ACGME/ABMS Joint Conference Poster Session, 2007; Rosemont, Illinois
  • Tam, T., Goepfert, T. “Duty Hour Limitations in a Community-Based Program: Effects on Resident Education.” American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District Meeting, 2007; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  • Tam, T., Clark, C., Darey, K. “Is Excessive Maternal Weight A Predictor of Neonatal ICU Admissions?” Abstract accepted for Poster presentation at ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting, 2006; Washington, DC
  • Teresa Tam, MD, Madhavi Ravipati, MD, Cordia Clark, MD, Burcu Onispir-Kafali, MD. “Achieving The ACGME Competencies With Mentors: A Team Approach.” ACGME Annual Educational Conference Poster Session, 2006; Kissimmee, Florida
  • Tam, T., Williams, N., Evans, S. “Building a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Labor & Delivery: An Effective Assessment Approach to Practice-Based Learning and Improvement.” Poster presentation at ACGME Annual Educational Conference, 2005; Kissimmee, Florida
  • Tam, T., Turco, M. “Multidisciplinary, Cross-Functional Team Approach to Assessing and Implementing a Systems-base Practice.” Poster presentation at ACGME/ABMS, 2004; Rosemont, Illinois

  Journal Submissions Reviewer

  • Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (2013 – current)
  • Abstract and Video Reviewer & Grader for the 53rd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 16-19, 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2020– current)
  • Abstract reviewer 2022 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, March 9-12, 2022, Orlando, Florida.
  • Online abstract reviewer 2021 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, March 3-6, 2021, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Abstract and Video Review Committee for the 49th AAGL Global Congress- November 4 – 8, 2020.
  • Oral abstract judge 2020 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, Feb. 26-29, 2020, Orlando, Florida.
  • Abstract and Video Review Committee for the 48th AAGL Global Congress
  • Oral Abstract moderator/judge CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting (2016 – current)
  • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine (2015)
  • CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting Film Festival Reviewer (2014 – current)
  • Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2012.
  • American Journal of Perinatology, 2012

  Research Grants

  • Ethicon Investigator- Initiated research grant 2012: “Evaluation of Gelatin-Thrombin (SURGIFLO®) for Hemostasis in Robotic-Assisted Gynecological Surgeries”.
  • Smith and Nephew (Principal) Investigator - Research grant 2015: “Randomized Prospective Study of the Effectiveness of the TRUCLEAR Device for Hysteroscopic Myomectomy on Patient Quality of Life”

Video Presentations 

The Vaginal Pessary for prolapse: An educational video