Biography
Dr. Brandi Ring is a board-certified OB/GYN with advanced fellowship training in wilderness medicine. She developed a deep passion for serving the underserved and developing health policy through her work with the American Medical Association. Dr. Ring actively advocates for patients, colleagues and our specialty, and can frequently be found in state and national capitols discussing health policy. She is a leader in medicine, the current President of the Aurora-Adams County Medical Society, on the Colorado Medical Society board, and has served on the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists executive board. She is a dedicated educator for medical students and residents with a passion for teaching. Her specialty interests include perinatal mental health, family planning, wilderness medicine, disaster preparation, LGBTQ care, and preventative health.
What makes Colorado home to you?
I am a Colorado native and grew up in the Colorado outdoors, I love to get out and hike in the mountains when I can.
What are your passions outside of work?
I am passionate about improving healthcare for patients and providers. The development of health policy is so critical to taking care of patients and I love helping speak up for my patient’s needs when given the opportunity. I love working with other passionate colleagues from all specialties to fix our healthcare system. I also love getting outdoors and being active. Hiking, rafting, snowboarding and just enjoying the Rocky Mountains! I am an avid collector of old medical books and especially collectibles around women in medicine.
Why did you become an OB/GYN?
I love working with women over their entire lives, from adolescence to the golden years. Being able to be a part of life events and a guide through tough times is truly an honor.
What in your career are you most proud?
I have been honored to serve my colleagues and my patients through multiple leadership positions in both the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. We have fought for important changes in laws to protect patients, residents, and providers. I am honored to work with amazing colleagues that trust me to help lead these efforts.
What is the most important part of your job?
Empowering women to take care of their health and understand their bodies. Educating patients so they can understand their health.
Work Related Committees:
- Faculty: Rocky Vista University School of Medicine: Assistant Clinical Professor
- University of Colorado School of Medicine: Clinical Teaching Faculty
- Colorado Medical Society Executive Board
- Aurora-Adams Country Medical Society Executive Board
- American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Junior Fellow College Advisory Council
- American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Grievance Committee
- American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Clinical Updates in Women’s Health Editorial Board
- Colorado’s Opioid Solution: Colorado CURES (Clinicians United to Resolve the Epidemic)
- American Medical Association – Delegate from American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Publications:
- Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology October 2017 Connect the Dots - October 2017. Ring, Brandi, MD; Flaum, Sheila, DO; Ramirez, Kristen Grundy, MD, MPH; Chescheir, Nancy C., MD October 2017 - Volume 130 - Issue 4 - p 908-909
- Poster Presentation - RhD Alloimunization in an Index Pregnancy
- AMA Research Symposium - November 2014
- PAMED Society Resident Research Symposium - October 2014
- York Hospital Resident Research Day - May 2013
- Poster Presentation Award Winner
- Journal of Graduate Medical Education - June 2010 - Ramani S, Ring, BN, Lowe, R and Hunter DJ. A pilot study assessing knowledge of clinical signs and physical examination skills in incoming medicine residents. Journal of Graduate Medical Education. June 2010. 2(2): 232–235.
- John McCahan Education Day at Boston University- Poster Presentation - June 21st, 2007 - “Assessing Physical Exam Skills of New Medicine Interns” Ramani, S, Ring, B, Lowe, R, Hunter, D.
Affiliations:
- American Medical Association
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Aurora-Adams County Medical Society
- Colorado Medical Society
Work in the Community:
- I have been passionately involved with the March of Dimes for the last seven years, fundraising for research dedicated to reducing preterm birth. I have been a part of The Vagina Monologues for six seasons, raising money and awareness about domestic violence. Our production here in Denver benefits SafeHouse Denver. I volunteer with the Daughters of the American Revolution on multiple historic preservation projects and participate with my sorority Gamma Phi Beta to support empowerment of women and girls. For over a decade I have volunteered with the Medical Reserve Corps in three states and am currently serving with the TriCounty Medical Reserve Corp. I also work with medical students and residents from across the country on multiple fundraising, education and awareness campaigns on physician burnout, patient education and cancer awareness and patient support projects. For the last six years I have helped administer a Grant program through the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists supporting resident education in Central America and helped run a Nationwide Wellness week for OB/GYN residents.
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Education:
With a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology/Environmental, Population, and Organism Biology
Master’s Degree Graduate Medical Science at Boston University School of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania
Wilderness Medicine through the Academy of Wilderness Medicine
Experience:
2015
