Vanessa E. Torbenson

Vanessa E. Torbenson, M.D., is a Gynecologist at Mayo Clinic, affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Rochester, Minnesota. With certifications from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2003) and roles in national organizations, she focuses on Medical Education, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Healthcare Quality Improvement. Her work spans Teleobstetrics, Second Victim Experience, and Severe Maternal Morbidity reduction.

Education:

• MD from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (1996)
• BS from University of Chicago (1992)
• Residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital (2000)

Her research highlights Obstetric Safety Bundles, Postpartum Recovery, and Telemedicine Implementation. Key trends include Machine Learning in Labor Outcomes, Patient-Centered Care, and Simulation-Based Training.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• 2020 Faculty Award, The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2019 Bobbie Gostout Staff Award
• 2017 National Faculty Award, ACOG Council on Residency Education
• 1993 NIH Student Summer Research Award
• 1991 Howard Hughes Summer Research Award

She actively contributes to Medical Education through committee roles in the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists and Mayo Clinic Blood Management Subcommittee. Her leadership in In Situ Simulation and TeamSTEPPS Training underscores her commitment to Perinatal Safety and Healthcare Innovation.