Elizabeth A. Lutz, MD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Email:
elutz@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5300
Biography
Elizabeth Lutz is a native of Mississippi. She graduated from Millsaps College with a BS in Chemistry. Following college, she attended Emory University where she completed her MD and MPH. She then completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of NC, Chapel Hill. Dr. Lutz is a practicing full-scope OBGYN. Additionally, she is the residency program director. She is actively involved in the educational mission of the OBGYN department at UMMC.
Education
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Residency Certificate, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency | 2012 |
| Emory Medical School Emory University, MD, Medical School | 2008 |
| Rollins School of Public Health Emory University, MPH, Concentration: Global Epidemiology | 2008 |
| Millsaps College, BS, Undergraduate | 2003 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Written, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology | 06/2012 - Present |
| Certification, Oral, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology | 01/2015 - Present |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 07/2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 02/2015 - 06/2020 |
| Associate Director, University Of Mississippi Medical Center Residency Program, School of Medicine | 01/2015 - 06/2017 |
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 09/2012 - 01/2015 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Letrozole for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial | 07/2024 - Present |
| Intramural, Health Equity for Mississippi Women – Enhancing Care and Education at the Jackson Free Clinic, UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion | 03/2023 - 03/2023 |
| Extramural, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Phase III study comparing the efficacy and safety of Retosiban Versus Placebo For women in preterm labor, GSK | 05/2016 - 05/2017 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Lutz, E; Dossabhoy, R; Dobbs, T. JMSMA 2023; 64 (11/12). Presumptive Medical Eligibility for Pregnant Women in Mississippi JSMA 2023; 64 (11/12) | 2023 |
| Huben, N.B., Coats, L.E., Tucker, J.M., Lutz, E.A. Evaluating the Status of Formal Mentorship Programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training. Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association. 2023; 64 (10) | 2023 |
| Reneker JC, Zhang Y, Young DK, Liu X, Lutz, EA Use of Telehealth Services for Prenatal Care in Mississippi: Comparison of Pre-COVID-19 Pandemic and Pandemic Obstetric Management. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2022 | 2022 |
| Thomas MC, Lutz EA, Shwayder JM Uterine Scar Rupture in the Setting of Hematometra with Cervical Stenosis Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2019;64:439-442 | 2019 |
| Coats, L.E., Clericuzio, N., Pitts, L., Lutz, E. Transgender Healthcare and Graduate Medical Education at a Mississippi Academic Medical Center. BMC Medical Education. (in submission) | |
Abstracts | |
| Smith, W.A., Lutz, E.A., Coats, L. E., Ridgway, M. A Case of Persistent Gestation Trophoblastic Neoplasia After Primary Hysterectomy. Poster Presentation: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology District VII Annual Meeting. Tulsa, OK. (September 2023). | 2023 |
| Jordan, E.D., Pipkin, S.G., Coats, L.E., Lutz, E.A. Training OBGYNs for Rural America: Intersection of Rurality, Patient to OBGYN Density, Medical Schools, and Training Programs. Poster Presentation: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology District VII Annual Meeting. Tulsa, OK. (September 2023). | 2023 |
| Dunn, A. M., Coats, L. E., Wilson, V. A., Lutz, E. A., Araji, S. A Rare Finding of Brucellosis During Pregnancy. Poster Presentation at American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology District VII Annual Meeting, Tulsa, OK (September, 2023) | 2023 |
| Heulitt L, Lutz E Intended versus Actual Insertion of an Intrauterine Device at the postpartum Checkup Contraception 90 (2014) p323 | |
| Lutz E, Street K, Simmons K, Furniss A. Obstetric Patient Self-Perception of Body size and Obesity at First Prenatal Visit Abstract / Obstetrics and Gynecology 129 (5) May 2017. P 112S. | |
Book | |
| Prolog: Gynecology and Surgery, 9th ed ACOG 2024 | |
| Prolog: Gynecology and Surgery, 8th ed. ACOG 2019 | |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG-AL/MS Section Meeting 2024, ACOG, Sandestin, FL | 04/2024 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, State Representative at the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference, ACOG, Washington, DC | 03/2024 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting: Abstract Reviewer, Group Facilitator, Oral Abstract Presenter, and Poster Presentor, APGO, San Antonio, TX | 02/2024 |
| Platform Presentations, Implementation of a Nationwide Web-based Abortion Curriculum for OBGYN Residents: PACE (Award for best oral abstract), CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX | 02/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Incorporating Gynecology into a Free Clinic: Teaching Advocacy, Equity, and Gynecologic Skills, CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX | 02/2024 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG District VII Meeting: Multiple presentations with students and residents including posters and oral presentations., ACOG, Tulsa, OK | 09/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, A Case of Persistent Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia after Primary Hysterectomy, Tulsa, OK | 09/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Speaker: Mississippi Health Ambassador Initiative on Women's Health., Mississippi Health Ambassador Initiative, Flowood, MS | 05/2023 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG-AL/MS Section Meeting 2023, ACOG, Sandestin | 05/2023 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG Cefalo National Leadership Institute, ACOG, Durham, NC | 03/2023 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting: Session Facilitator, Poster Presenter, Film Festival Presenter, APGO, National Harbor, Maryland | 02/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Evaluating the Status of OBGYN Residency Mentorship Programs in CREOG Region 4, CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting | 02/2023 |
| Platform Presentations, Session Facilitator: "Getting Something To Eat In Jackson", SOPH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, R153 | 01/2023 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG Districts IV & VII Annual Meeting: Multiple presentations with students and residents, including posters and oral presentations., Asheville, North Carolina | 09/2022 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG 2022 CREOG Education Retreat, Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC | 07/2022 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG-AL/MS Section Meeting 2022, ACOG, Sandestin, FL | 05/2022 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting: Break-out session presenter, Film Festival Presenter, poster judge, APGO, Orlando, FL | 03/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Electrosurgery Curriculum for First and Second Year OB/GYN Residents, APGO, Virtual | 03/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting (Virtual): Conference attendee and Poster Presenter, APGO, Virtual | 03/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting: Abstract Reviewer, APGO, Orlando, Florida | 02/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, EVMS OB/GYN Grand Rounds Speaker: Current Challenges And Opportunities In Medical Education, EVMS Continuing Medical Education, Norfolk, VA | 09/2019 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, ACOG-AL/MS Section Meeting 2019, ACOG, Hilton Sandestin | 05/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, Family Medicine Community Event: Updates in Women's Health, Department of Family Medicine and the Continuing Health Professional Education Planning Committee, Hilton Hotel, Jackson, MS | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Obstetric Patient Self-Perception of Body Size and Obesity at First Prenatal Visit, ACOG, San Diego, CA | 05/2017 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, CREOG & APGO, Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL | 03/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Cultural Self-Awareness Training in OBGYN Residency, APGO CREOG National Meeting, Orlando, FL | 03/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, UMMC Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds: Obstetric Hemorrhage, CW106 | 03/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, MAPHP "Contraceptive Update", Jackson Medical Mall UMC Conference Center | 11/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, APGO Academic Scholars and Leaders Sessions, The Westin Hotel at Parak Place, Annapolis, MD | 08/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Retosiban Newborn-1 & ARIOS Investigator Meeting, GlaxoSmithKline, W Atlanta Midtown Hotel Atlanta, GA | 04/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA | 02/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, APGO 2016 Faculty Development Seminar, Bonita Spring, FL | 01/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, MAPHP OB/GYN Update 2015 "LARC and Nexplanon Update", Jackson Medical Mall Conference Center | 11/2015 |
| Invited Symposia, Winfred L. Wiser Society 2015 Symposium, Chronic Pelvic Pain How to Evaluate, Hyatt Place, Ridgeland, MS | 04/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Long Acting Reversible Contraception, MAPHP, Jackson, Mississippi | 11/2014 |
| Invited Symposia, Advance Practice Nurses Annual CME Event | 04/2014 |
| Platform Presentations, Family Medicine Annual Clinical Meeting | 03/2014 |
| Platform Presentations, OB/GYN Department Grand Rounds: Pelvic Pain Alternate Therapies | 02/2014 |
| Platform Presentations, Gynecic Group | 01/2014 |
| Platform Presentations, Hospital-wide brown bag seminar | 10/2013 |
| Program development and implementation of "Intern Boot Camp" | 07/2013 |
| Platform Presentations, Pelvic pain to Anesthesia pain group lunch-and-learn | 03/2013 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, UNC Chapel Hill | 01/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, UNC OBGYN Resident Research Day | 04/2011 |
| Multiple resident didactic lectures on the following topics: Pelvic pain, Research strategies, Contraception, Post-partum care, Abortion | |
| Platform Presentations, Speaker for Governor's Conference on Teen Pregnancy Prevention |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Nelson Order for Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| M3 Attending of the Year, Evers Society, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| Faculty Inductee, AOA, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| ASL Alumni Award for best Oral Abstract, APGO/CREOG | 2024 |
| OBGYN Education Hall of Fame, UMMC OBGYN Department | 2023 |
| Leonard Tow Award, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2023 |
| Impact Award, Jackson Free Clinic | 2023 |
| APGO Excellence in Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| M4 Attending of the Year, Evers Society, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| APGO Excellence in Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| ASL Alumni Best Poster Award, APGO/CREOG | 2021 |
| Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| APGO Scholars and Leaders Graduate, Association of Professors in Gyneology and Obstetrics | 2017 |
| Top 10% Reviewer, Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2016 |
| APGO Excellence in Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2015 |
| Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2015 |
| Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2014 |
| APGO Excellence in Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2014 |
| Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2013 |
| Whitehead Teaching Award, UNC Chapel Hill | 2012 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Academy for Excellence in Education, Member | 2022 - Present |
| APGO Alumni Society, Member | 2022 - Present |
| American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prolog Task Force Member | 2017 - Present |
| Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Member, Annual meeting: APGO/Creog | 2013 - Present |
| American College of Obstetrician Gynecologist, Member | 2008 - Present |
Committee Service
| Department of OBGYN Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, Member | 2017 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 1, Member | 2015 - 2021 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| Department of OBGYN Clinical Competency Committee, Chair | 2015 - 2017 |
| Department of OBGYN Research Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Department of OBGYN Quality Improvement Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Department of OBGYN Education Committee, Chair | 2012 - Present |
Community Service
| What's Up Doc? Day, Presenter | 01/2024 - 01/2024 |
| UMMC Primary Care Day, Coordinator, GYN Presentations | 01/2022 - Present |
| Insight Program, OBGYN Representative | 07/2021 - Present |
| Jackson Free Clinic: Gynecology Program, Director | 2021 - Present |
| Millsaps College Premedical Society Advisor, Mentor for one pre-medical student each term | 07/2013 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, UMMC OBGYN ABOG Quality and Safety Symposium | Annual 2024-current |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M1 Integrated Curriculum | Spring 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M1 Panel: Disclosing Medical Error | Annual 2023-Current |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, OBGYN Department Grand Rounds | Annual 2023 - current |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 Clerkship Lecture: Contraception every 6 weeks | Annual 2022-Current |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Fibromyalgia /Chronic Pelvic Pain | Fall 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, M4 Surgery Resident Boot Camp | Spring 2019 - Current |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Speaker for Family Medicine Update CME Conference, Hilton, Hotel Jackson, MS | Spring 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 Clerkship Lecture: Antepartum Care every 6 weeks | Annual 2016-2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, OBGYN Residency Bootcamp | Annual 2013-Current |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Foundations | Annual 2013-Current |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine Bootcamp | Summer 2013-Curent - 2024 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, M3 Clerkship | Fall 2012-2019 - 2015 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Andrew Mahoney, Alex Smith | 2022 - 2022 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Ashley Noblin | 2020 - 2020 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Meghan Johnson | 2019 - 2019 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kandice Bailey, Preston Bell, Kelsey Berry | 2019 - 2019 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Rachel Jimenez | 2018 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ethan Collier, Charles Dean, Rosalynn May | 2018 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Jordan Rimes, Amit Tzivion, Luke Vincent | 2018 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Morgan Davis, Ashli Fitzpatrick, Jack Fitzpatrick | 2018 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Nykia Porter, David Wilbanks | 2017 - 2017 |
| M4 Advisor | 2017 - Present |
| Preceptor, Advised: Dana Smith, Caleb Zumbro | 2017 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Catherine Murphree, Juliet Nonnemacher, Andrew Palmer | 2016 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kendra Courtney, Christina Daniel, Alex Dent, Paul Dotherow | 2015 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Elizabeth Tarsi, Jimmy Windham, Ed Wright | 2015 - 2015 |
Fellows supervised
| NICU Fellowship Program, Scholarly Oversight Committee, 1 fellows supervised | 12/2021 - 06/2024 |
Residency Training
| OBGYN Residency, Program Director | 2017 - Present |
| OBGYN Residency, Assoc. Program Director | 2015 - 06/2017 |