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Sarah K. Dotters-Katz

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Box 3967, Durham, NC 27710
2608 Erwin Road Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


My passion is for medical education. As a resident, I was recognized for excellence in teaching by the medical students during all four years of my training, and completed the “Resident as Teacher” program during that time as well. I have obtained my Masters of Medical Health Professions Education from Eastern Virginia Medical School from 2016-2017. During that time, I also completed the University of North Carolina Faculty Scholars program and was inducted into the University of North Carolina’s Academy of Educators. My passion for teaching was recognized by medical students and residents alike at UNC, receiving teaching awards from both medical students and residents. In coming to Duke in 2017, I joined the Division of Education as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Medical Education. I now serve as the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, where I have the opportunity to work with medical students, physician assistant students and nurse practitioner students on a regular basis as well as help our faculty and residents become better teachers. I am proud and excited to continue to bring energy and enthusiasm for teaching to Duke and help inspire learners to love Obstetrics and Gynecology as much as I do.  

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2021 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

In the News


Published March 19, 2020
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Recent Publications


Oropouche Infection: Concerns for the Obstetric Patient

Journal Article Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey · June 1, 2025 Importance: Oropouche is an emerging virus that has become a growing cause for concern after reports of vertical transmission and detrimental effects on the developing fetus. Oropouche is an arbovirus, meaning it is transmitted by arthropods, which include ... Full text Cite

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Comfort in Caring for Pregnant People with Physical Disabilities.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · May 8, 2025 Pregnant people with disabilities face higher complication rates, yet few guidelines exist on caring for this population. This study evaluates obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residents' comfort in caring for pregnant people with physical disabilities.A 1 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Rhesus D Prophylaxis: When and Why We Give Rhesus D Immunoglobulin.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · May 2025 IMPORTANCE: Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is caused by maternal alloantibodies to fetal red blood cells and is associated with significant fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Rhesus D antigen (RhD)-mediated HDFN is the only prev ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke University Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network Clinical Center

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2023 - 2030

CISA 2023-03 Task 1 Lead - Enrollment/Follow up

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Eastern Virginia Medical School · 2017 M.S.H.P.Ed.
Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine · 2010 M.D.

External Links


Duke Health Profile