22nd Annual Sam Seeds Research Day
Keynote Speaker: Paula White Prock, MD
Dr. White is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in women’s health, medical education, and clinical informatics. She serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Loyola University Medical Center, where she has been an attending physician since 2003.
Dr. White earned her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Loyola, where she also served as Chief Resident. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Clinical Informatics, reflecting her dual expertise in patient care and healthcare systems improvement.
Over her career, Dr. White has held numerous leadership roles, including Director of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Chief Medical Information Officer. She has been instrumental in advancing quality and safety initiatives, particularly in cervical cancer screening, electronic health record optimization, and women’s health outcomes.
A dedicated educator, Dr. White has played a central role in training medical students and residents, serving as Associate Residency Program Director and receiving multiple national teaching awards, including the CREOG National Faculty Award. She is also an active examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. White’s scholarly work focuses on improving clinical practice through health information technology and quality improvement strategies. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributes nationally through leadership roles in organizations such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Widely recognized for her clinical excellence and leadership, Dr. White has been named a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” and “Exceptional Woman in Medicine” multiple times.