Sarah Kay Conrad

Dr. Sarah Kay Conrad serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, providing full-scope clinical care across clinics, operating rooms, and Labor & Delivery units. Her practice specializes in obstetric care for women living with HIV and those recovering from substance use disorders, while maintaining active roles in medical education and quality improvement initiatives.

Her educational foundation includes a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia, MD from Wake Forest School of Medicine, and Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Research interests center on advancing women's health through HIV care optimization, substance use disorder recovery protocols, contraceptive access during healthcare disruptions, and cervical cancer screening adherence. Her work bridges clinical practice with medical education innovation, particularly in ultrasound training validation and quality improvement frameworks. Current projects focus on preconception care for HIV-positive women and pandemic-related reproductive healthcare barriers.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to contraceptive research during public health emergencies, cervical cancer screening compliance, and ultrasound procedural training methodologies - reflecting her dual commitment to clinical excellence and educational advancement in academic obstetrics and gynecology.

Major recognitions include:

• Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Award (2024)
• National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education (2024)
• Golden Speculum Award for teaching excellence (2023)
• Multiple residency achievement awards (2021)

As an educator, Dr. Conrad directly supervises medical students, physician assistant students, and residents while serving as subgroup leader for the OB/GYN Quality and Safety Committee. Her leadership extends to the Enhancing HIV Care Preconception Quality Improvement initiative, where she develops evidence-based protocols for vulnerable patient populations. These roles underscore her dedication to both trainee development and systemic healthcare improvement.

Through committee leadership and quality improvement projects, she actively shapes institutional standards for HIV care and preconception counseling, emphasizing patient-centered decision making and interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex women's health challenges.