Maureen Phipps, MD, MPH is a nationally recognized leader in women’s health, health equity, and academic medicine. She served as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University (2010–2019) and held the Chace-Joukowsky Professorship (2013–2019). During her tenure, she spearheaded numerous initiatives across Brown University, Women & Infants Hospital, and the state of Rhode Island—including the establishment of the Brown/Women & Infants Hospital National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health and leadership of the Rhode Island Task Force on Preterm Birth.
Dr. Phipps’ research and academic work reflect deep interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, hospitals, and state agencies. She has served as principal investigator or co-investigator on multiple federally funded projects, including the Brown University National Children’s Study, the Women’s Reproductive Health Research Scholars Program, the Children’s Environmental Health Formative Center, ESCUCHE (a program to improve health and science literacy), FIT for Delivery, Project REACH (a study to prevent postpartum depression in adolescent mothers), and other initiatives focused on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Nationally, Dr. Phipps has held influential roles including Chair of the ACOG Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women, Associate Editor for the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Advisory Panelist for ACOG’s Women’s Preventive Services Initiative, and President of the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (AGOS) in 2021.
From 2019 to 2023, Dr. Phipps served as CEO of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), guiding the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic and national challenges to accessing evidence-based care. Her leadership navigated complex clinical, operational, and advocacy demands while advancing a strategic vision centered on equity, access, and supporting ACOG members in their work and wellbeing.
As CEO of MGP Strategies LLC, Dr. Phipps partners with physicians and healthcare executives to foster compassionate, courageous leadership and drive improvements in medicine and healthcare outcomes. She continues to shape the field through strategic guidance, collaborative engagement, and commitment to advancing equity and excellence in healthcare leadership.
| Gavarkovs, Adam, Risica, Patricia, Parker, Donna, Jennings, Ernestine, Mello, Jennifer, Phipps, Maureen. "Self-Reported Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Avoidance Compared with Cotinine Confirmed Tobacco Smoke Exposure among Pregnant Women and Their Infants." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 15, no. 5, 2018, pp. 871. |
| Risica, Patricia Markham, Gavarkovs, Adam, Parker, Donna R., Jennings, Ernestine, Phipps, Maureen. "A tailored video intervention to reduce smoking and environmental tobacco exposure during and after pregnancy: Rationale, design and methods of Baby's Breath." Contemporary Clinical Trials, vol. 52, 2017, pp. 1-9. |
| Danilack, Valery, Nunes, Anthony, Phipps, Maureen. "402: Adverse outcomes of low risk pregnancies in the united states." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 212, no. 1, 2015, pp. S208-S209. |
| Danilack, Valery A., Nunes, Anthony P., Phipps, Maureen G. "Unexpected complications of low-risk pregnancies in the United States." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 212, no. 6, 2015, pp. 809.e1-809.e6. |
| Venkatesh KK, Zlotnick C, Triche EW, Ware C, Phipps MG. "Accuracy of brief screening tools for identifying postpartum depression among adolescent mothers." Pediatrics, vol. 133, no. 1, 2014, pp. e45-53. |
| Phelan S, Phipps MG, Abrams B, Darroch F, Grantham K, Schaffner A, Wing RR. "Does behavioral intervention in pregnancy reduce postpartum weight retention? Twelve-month outcomes of the Fit for Delivery randomized trial." The American journal of clinical nutrition, vol. 99, no. 2, 2014, pp. 302-11. |
| Kuo, Caroline C., Zlotnick, Caron, Raker, Christina, Tzilos, Golfo, Phipps, Maureen G. "HIV Risk Among Pregnant Teenagers With a History of Interpersonal Violence." Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, vol. 23, no. 7, 2014, pp. 140619110032004. |
| Stroud LR, Papandonatos GD, Rodriguez D, McCallum M, Salisbury AL, Phipps MG, Lester B, Huestis MA, Niaura R, Padbury JF, Marsit CJ. "Maternal smoking during pregnancy and infant stress response: Test of a prenatal programming hypothesis." Psychoneuroendocrinology, vol. 48, 2014, pp. 29-40. |
| Kilfoyle KA, Vrees RA, Matteson KA, Phipps MG, Raker CA. "Nonurgent emergency department use during pregnancy: associated factors and implications." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 123 Suppl 1, 2014, pp. 150S. |
| Venkatesh KK, Phipps MG, Triche EW, Zlotnick C. "The relationship between parental stress and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers enrolled in a randomized controlled prevention trial." Maternal and Child Health Journal, vol. 18, no. 6, 2014, pp. 1532-9. |
| Leaverton, A., Vrishali, L., Dailey, T., Vohr, B., Phipps, M., Allen, R. "Postpartum contraceptive needs of mothers with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit." Fertility and Sterility, vol. 100, no. 3, 2013, pp. S315. |
| Nunes AP, Phipps MG. "Postpartum depression in adolescent and adult mothers: comparing prenatal risk factors and predictive models." Maternal and Child Health Journal, vol. 17, no. 6, 2013, pp. 1071-9. |
| Saadeh FB, Clark MA, Rogers ML, Linkletter CD, Phipps MG, Padbury JF, Vivier PM. "Pregnant and moving: understanding residential mobility during pregnancy and in the first year of life using a prospective birth cohort." Maternal and Child Health Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, 2013, pp. 330-43. |
| Phipps MG, Raker CA, Ware CF, Zlotnick C. "Randomized controlled trial to prevent postpartum depression in adolescent mothers." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 208, no. 3, 2013, pp. 192.e1-6. |
| Phipps MG, Nunes AP. "Assessing pregnancy intention and associated risks in pregnant adolescents." Maternal and Child Health Journal, vol. 16, no. 9, 2012, pp. 1820-7. |
| Murray AL, Rosengard C, Weitzen S, Raker CA, Phipps MG. "Demographic and relationship predictors of paternity establishment for infants born to adolescent mothers." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 25, no. 5, 2012, pp. 322-7. |
| Bromley E, Nunes A, Phipps MG. "Disparities in pregnancy healthcare utilization between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women in Rhode Island." Maternal and Child Health Journal, vol. 16, no. 8, 2012, pp. 1576-82. |
| Lambert-Messerlian GM, Palomaki GE, Eklund EE, Kloza EM, Neveux LM, Phipps MG, Canick JA. "Feasibility of using plasma rather than serum in first and second trimester multiple marker Down's syndrome screening." Journal of medical screening, vol. 19, no. 4, 2012, pp. 164-70. |
| Sherman MJ, Raker CA, Phipps MG. "Improving influenza vaccination rates in pregnant women." The Journal of reproductive medicine, vol. 57, no. 9-10, 2012, pp. 371-6. |
| Phipps MG, Lindquist DG, McConaughey E, O'Brien JA, Raker CA, Paglia MJ. "Outcomes from a labor and delivery team training program with simulation component." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 206, no. 1, 2012, pp. 3-9. |
| Tzilos, Golfo K., Zlotnick, Caron, Raker, Christina, Kuo, Caroline, Phipps, Maureen G. "Psychosocial factors associated with depression severity in pregnant adolescents." Archives of Women's Mental Health, vol. 15, no. 5, 2012, pp. 397-401. |
| Friedman AM, Phipps MG, Raker CA, Anderson BL. "Pyelonephritis during pregnancy as a marker for quality of prenatal care." The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, vol. 25, no. 6, 2012, pp. 739-42. |
| Fenderson, Jacquia L., Phipps, Maureen G., Jocelyn, Crystal, Sull, Monica, Raker, Chris. "Self-Esteem and Contraceptive Use in Adolescent Mothers." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 25, no. 2, 2012, pp. e40. |
| Romero R, Garite TJ, Kim MH, Quilligan EJ, Bump RC, Carson SA, Copeland LJ, Grobman WA, Iams JD, Jenkins TR, Kilpatrick SJ, Macones GA, Parry S, Phipps MG. "The new American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5 years later: looking back and moving forward." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 206, no. 5, 2012, pp. 364-73. |
| Stein MD, Hagerty CE, Herman DS, Phipps MG, Anderson BJ. "A brief marijuana intervention for non-treatment-seeking young adult women." Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 40, no. 2, 2011, pp. 189-98. |
| Phipps MG, Salak JR, Nunes AP, Rosengard C. "Career aspirations and pregnancy intentions in pregnant teens." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 24, no. 2, 2011, pp. e11-5. |
| Phelan S, Hart C, Phipps M, Abrams B, Schaffner A, Adams A, Wing R. "Maternal behaviors during pregnancy impact offspring obesity risk." Experimental diabetes research, vol. 2011, 2011, pp. 985139. |
| Phelan S, Phipps MG, Abrams B, Darroch F, Schaffner A, Wing RR. "Practitioner advice and gestational weight gain." Journal of Women's Health, vol. 20, no. 4, 2011, pp. 585-91. |
| Chien EK, Jayakrishnan A, Dailey TL, Raker CA, Phipps MG. "Racial and ethnic disparity in male preterm singleton birth." The Journal of reproductive medicine, vol. 56, no. 1-2, 2011, pp. 58-64. |
| Phelan S, Phipps MG, Abrams B, Darroch F, Schaffner A, Wing RR. "Randomized trial of a behavioral intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: the Fit for Delivery Study." The American journal of clinical nutrition, vol. 93, no. 4, 2011, pp. 772-9. |
| Matteson KA, Phipps MG, Raker CA, Cronin B, Holman L. "Discussion: 'Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids' by van der Kooij et al." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 203, no. 2, 2010, pp. e1-6. |
| Richio LJ, Phipps MG, Raker CA. "Repeat teen birth: does delivery mode make a difference?." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 203, no. 5, 2010, pp. 453.e1-5. |
| Clarke JG, Phipps M, Tong I, Rose J, Gold M. "Timing of conception for pregnant women returning to jail." Journal of Correctional Health Care, vol. 16, no. 2, 2010, pp. 133-8. |
| Matteson, Kristen A., Phipps, Maureen G., Raker, Christina A., Cronin, Beth, Holman, Laura. "Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: van der Kooij et al." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 203, no. 2, 2010, pp. 186-187. |
| Matteson KA, Phipps MG, Raker C, Sacco LJ, Jackson AL. "Discussion: 'Laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy for benign pathology' by Candiani et al." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 200, no. 4, 2009, pp. e1-6. |
| Matteson, Kristen A., Phipps, Maureen G., Raker, Christina, Sacco, Laura J., Jackson, Amanda L. "Discussion: ‘Laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy for benign pathology' by Candiani et al." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 200, no. 4, 2009, pp. e1-e6. |
| Sacco, Laura J., Phipps, Maureen G., Raker, Christina A. "Repeat Teen Birth: Does Mode of Delivery Make a Difference?." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 22, no. 2, 2009, pp. e16. |
| Dailey TL, Jayakrishnan A, Phipps M, Raker CA, Chien EK. "The contribution of maternal race/ethnicity and fetal sex to prematurity in twins." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 201, no. 1, 2009, pp. 68.e1-6. |
| Pregler J, Freund KM, Kleinman M, Phipps MG, Fife RS, Gams B, Núñez AE, Seaver MR, Lazarus CJ, Raymond NC, Briller J, Uijtdehaage S, Moskovic CS, Guiton G, David M, Gabeau GV, Geller S, Meekma K, Moore C, Robertson C, Sarto G. "The heart truth professional education campaign on women and heart disease: needs assessment and evaluation results." Journal of Women's Health, vol. 18, no. 10, 2009, pp. 1541-7. |
| Sia WW, Powrie RO, Cooper AB, Larson L, Phipps M, Spencer P, Sauve N, Rosene-Montella K. "The incidence of deep vein thrombosis in women undergoing cesarean delivery." Thrombosis research, vol. 123, no. 3, 2009, pp. 550-5. |
| Grobman WA, Phipps MG. "The National Children's Study: how obstetricians can contribute." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 200, no. 5, 2009, pp. 469-71. |
| Plante BJ, Blume JD, Lambert-Messerlian G, Shackelton R, Canick J, Phipps MG. "A multiple marker model to predict pregnancy viability when progesterone is indeterminate." The Journal of reproductive medicine, vol. 53, no. 4, 2008, pp. 243-9. |
| Marnoch, C. A, Larson, L., Weitzen, S., Phipps, M. G, Sung, C J., Powrie, R. O. "A practical approach to using spot urine protein/creatinine ratios for assessing proteinuria in pregnancy." Obstetric Medicine, vol. 1, no. 1, 2008, pp. 18-23. |
| Matteson KA, Weitzen SH, Lafontaine D, Phipps MG. "Accessing care: use of a specialized women's emergency care facility for nonemergent problems." Journal of Women's Health, vol. 17, no. 2, 2008, pp. 269-77. |
| Phipps MG, Rosengard C, Weitzen S, Meers A, Billinkoff Z. "Age group differences among pregnant adolescents: sexual behavior, health habits and contraceptive use." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 21, no. 1, 2008, pp. 9-15. |
| Phipps MG, Matteson KA, Fernandez GE, Chiaverini L, Weitzen S. "Characteristics of women who seek emergency contraception and family planning services." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 199, no. 2, 2008, pp. 111.e1-5. |
| Phipps MG. "Consequences of inadequate sex education in the United States." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 111, no. 2 Pt 1, 2008, pp. 254-5. |
| Matteson KA, Lievense SP, Catanzaro B, Phipps MG. "Intrapartum group B streptococci prophylaxis in patients reporting a penicillin allergy." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 111, no. 2 Pt 1, 2008, pp. 356-64. |
| Sauve, N., Powrie, R. O, Larson, L., Phipps, M. G, Weitzen, S., Fitzpatrick, D., Rosene-Montella, K. "The impact of an educational pamphlet on knowledge and anxiety in women with preeclampsia." Obstetric Medicine, vol. 1, no. 1, 2008, pp. 11-17. |
| Dailey, Tanya, Phipps, Maureen, Jayakrishnan, Asha, Raker, Christina, Chien, Edward. "706: Gender associated prematurity: The twin gap study." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 197, no. 6, 2007, pp. S201. |
| Kroos MA, Pomponio RJ, Hagemans ML, Keulemans JL, Phipps M, DeRiso M, Palmer RE, Ausems MG, Van der Beek NA, Van Diggelen OP, Halley DJ, Van der Ploeg AT, Reuser AJ. "Broad spectrum of Pompe disease in patients with the same c.-32-13T->G haplotype." Neurology, vol. 68, no. 2, 2007, pp. 110-5. |
| Phipps, Maureen G., Salak, Jessica R., Weitzen, Sherry, Rosengard, Cynthia. "Career Aspirations And Pregnancy Intentions In Pregnant Teens." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 20, no. 2, 2007, pp. S132-S133. |
| Clarke, J. G., Phipps, M., Rose, J., Hebert, M., Rosengard, C., Ray, M., Stein, M. D. "Follow-Up of Abnormal Pap Smears Among Incarcerated Women." Journal of Correctional Health Care, vol. 13, no. 1, 2007, pp. 22-26. |
| Fuchs K, Weitzen S, Wu L, Phipps MG, Boardman LA. "Management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 in adolescent and young women." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 20, no. 5, 2007, pp. 269-74. |
| Rose JS, Herman DS, Hagerty C, Phipps MG, Peipert JF, Stein MD. "Marijuana use among young women in a primary care setting." J GEN INTERN MED, vol. 22, no. 6, 2007, pp. 826-9. |
| Rosengard, Cynthia, Phipps, Maureen G., Pollock, Lealah. "78: Concepts of the advantages and disadvantages of teenage childbearing among pregnant adolescents." Journal of Adolescent Health, vol. 38, no. 2, 2006, pp. 154-155. |
| Rosengard C, Pollock L, Weitzen S, Meers A, Phipps MG. "Concepts of the advantages and disadvantages of teenage childbearing among pregnant adolescents: a qualitative analysis." Pediatrics, vol. 118, no. 2, 2006, pp. 503-10. |
| White E, Rosengard C, Weitzen S, Meers A, Phipps MG. "Fear of inability to conceive in pregnant adolescents." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 108, no. 6, 2006, pp. 1411-6. |
| Menihan CA, Phipps M, Weitzen S. "Fetal heart rate patterns and sudden infant death syndrome." Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, vol. 35, no. 1, 2006, pp. 116-22. |
| Colen CG, Geronimus AT, Phipps MG. "Getting a piece of the pie? The economic boom of the 1990s and declining teen birth rates in the United States." Social Science & Medicine, vol. 63, no. 6, 2006, pp. 1531-45. |
| Clarke JG, Rosengard C, Rose J, Hebert MR, Phipps MG, Stein MD. "Pregnancy attitudes and contraceptive plans among women entering jail." Women & Health, vol. 43, no. 2, 2006, pp. 111-30. |
| Russell MA, Phipps MG, Olson CL, Welch HG, Carpenter MW. "Rates of postpartum glucose testing after gestational diabetes mellitus." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 108, no. 6, 2006, pp. 1456-62. |
| Boardman LA, Allsworth J, Phipps MG, Lapane KL. "Risk factors for unintended versus intended rapid repeat pregnancies among adolescents." Journal of Adolescent Health, vol. 39, no. 4, 2006, pp. 597.e1-8. |
| Matteson KA, Peipert JF, Allsworth J, Phipps MG, Redding CA. "Unplanned pregnancy: does past experience influence the use of a contraceptive method?." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 107, no. 1, 2006, pp. 121-7. |
| Plante, B.J., Phipps, M.G., Blume, J.D., Lambert-Messerlian, G., Shackelton, R., Canick, J. "A Multiple Marker Model to Predict Pregnancy Viability When Progesterone is Indeterminate." Fertility and Sterility, vol. 84, 2005, pp. S154. |
| Rosengard C, Phipps MG, Adler NE, Ellen JM. "Psychosocial correlates of adolescent males' pregnancy intention." Pediatrics, vol. 116, no. 3, 2005, pp. e414-9. |
| Phipps MG, Rosengard C, Weitzen S, Boardman LA. "Rates of voluntary paternity establishment for infants born to unmarried adolescents." The Journal of reproductive medicine, vol. 50, no. 10, 2005, pp. 764-70. |
| Dauphinee L, Peipert JF, Phipps M, Weitzen S. "Research methodology and analytic techniques used in the Journal Obstetrics & Gynecology." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 106, no. 4, 2005, pp. 808-12. |
| Phipps MG, Watabe B, Clemons JL, Weitzen S, Myers DL. "Risk factors for bladder injury during cesarean delivery." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 105, no. 1, 2005, pp. 156-60. |
| Phipps, Maureen G., Watabe, Bryan, Clemons, Jeffrey L., Weitzen, Sherry, Myers, Deborah L. "Risk Factors for Bladder Injury During Cesarean Delivery: Reply." Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 105, no. 4, 2005, pp. 901. |
| ROSENGARD, C, PHIPPS, M, ADLER, N, ELLEN, J. "Adolescent pregnancy intentions and pregnancy outcomes: A longitudinal examination." Journal of Adolescent Health, vol. 35, no. 6, 2004, pp. 453-461. |
| Rosengard C, Phipps MG, Adler NE, Ellen JM. "Adolescent pregnancy intentions and pregnancy outcomes: a longitudinal examination." Journal of Adolescent Health, vol. 35, no. 6, 2004, pp. 453-61. |
| Fish KE, Phipps M, Trimarchi J, Weitzen S, Blazar AS. "CA-125 serum levels and pregnancy outcome in in vitro fertilization." Fertility and Sterility, vol. 82, no. 6, 2004, pp. 1705-7. |
| Phipps MG, Sowers M. "Defining early adolescent childbearing." American Journal of Public Health, vol. 92, no. 1, 2002, pp. 125-8. |
| Phipps MG, Sowers M, DeMonner SM. "The risk for infant mortality among adolescent childbearing groups." Journal of Women's Health, vol. 11, no. 10, 2002, pp. 889-97. |
| Phipps MG, Blume JD, DeMonner SM. "Young maternal age associated with increased risk of postneonatal death." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 100, no. 3, 2002, pp. 481-6. |
| Phipps MG, Hogan JW, Peipert JF, Lambert-Messerlian GM, Canick JA, Seifer DB. "Progesterone, inhibin, and hCG multiple marker strategy to differentiate viable from nonviable pregnancies." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 95, no. 2, 2000, pp. 227-31. |
| Peipert JF, Phipps MG. "Observational studies." Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 41, no. 2, 1998, pp. 235-44. |
| Peipert JF, Phipps MG. "Pelvic inflammatory disease in Rhode Island: epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy." Medicine and health, Rhode Island, vol. 80, no. 10, 1997, pp. 321-5. |
| Warren HS, Glennon M, de Deckker FA, Tello D. "Role of normal serum in the binding of lipopolysaccharide to IgG fractions from rabbit antisera to Escherichia coli J5 and other gram-negative bacteria." The Journal of Infectious Diseases, vol. 163, no. 6, 1991, pp. 1256-66. |
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MPH | University of Michigan |
| 1994 | MD | University of Vermont |
| 1987 | BS | Boston College |
| Fellow | University of Michigan | 1998-2000 | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Resident | Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | 1994-1998 | Providence, RI |
| Medical License | Rhode Island | 2002- | #MD09273 |
| Certification | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and gynecology | 2001-Present | |
| Medical License | Michigan | 1998-2001 |
| Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2010-2019 |
| Chief. Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, 2010-2019 |
| Medical Staff. Rhode Island Hospital, 2003-2019 |
| Medical Staff. Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, 2001-2019 |
