Biography
Betsy J. Taylor, MD, FACOG is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, summa cum laude with honors, from Oklahoma Baptist University before completing her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Taylor went on to complete her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she also served as Administrative Chief Resident.
Dr. Taylor is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has held leadership roles as Chief of the Division of General OB-GYN at UNM and as Medical Director of the UNM Women’s Health Clinic. In addition to her clinical work, she has contributed extensively to medical education, serving on numerous committees, coordinating journal clubs and surgical education programs, and mentoring students and residents.
Her commitment to teaching has been recognized with multiple honors, including the CREOG National Faculty Excellence Award, APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, and several Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education awards from UNM. She is also an invited lecturer and presenter on topics such as gynecologic surgery, postpartum depression, and women’s health care.
Dr. Taylor is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an active member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics. She continues to combine her passions for patient care, surgical innovation, and advancing the education of future physicians.
Personal Statement
My career in obstetrics and gynecology has been shaped by a deep commitment to serving underserved populations, advancing education, and improving the health of women and families throughout New Mexico. I am devoted to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes equity, access, and dignity for every patient.
Teaching remains one of the most rewarding aspects of my professional life. I strive to cultivate a learning environment that encourages curiosity, clinical excellence, empathy, and collaboration among residents and students.
Through mentorship, outreach, and interdisciplinary partnership, I aim to strengthen women’s health across our state and contribute to a more equitable healthcare system. Continuing my work with the UNM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology allows me to further this mission which is to educate, to serve, and to enhance the wellbeing of New Mexico’s women and their families.
Areas of Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education
07/2001-06/2005 ResidencyUniversity of Oklahoma Health Science CenterDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyOklahoma City, OK0
8/1997-06/2001 Medical SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma College of MedicineOklahoma City, OKMedical Degree
08/1993-06/1997 UndergraduateOklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee, OKBS, Biology - Summa cum laude with honors
08/1991-06/1993 Preparatory EducationLester B. Pearson United World CollegeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaInternational Baccalaureate Degree
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11/2007-present
Achievements & Awards
1. Teaching Award for the 2011-2012 Academic year - University of New Mexico
2. APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010-2011- University of New Mexico
3. Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education, 2009-2010- University of New Mexico, 2010 Women’s Research Symposium
4. CREOG National Faculty Excellence Award Teaching Residents 2009-2010- University of New Mexico, 2010 Women’s Research Symposium
5. Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education, 2008-2009- University of New Mexico, 2009 Women’s Research Symposium
6. AAGL Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award Selected by OB/GYN faculty 2005
7. Hardest Shoes to Fill, Award Elected by residents 2005
8. OB/GYN Senior Resident Teaching Award 2005
9. Resident Research Day Award for Best Project
10. “Postoperative fever after hysterectomy for fibroid uteri” 2005
11. OB/GYN Junior Resident Teaching Award, 2002
Gender
Female
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Courses Taught
March 2, 2012 “Robotics and Gynecological Oncology” Albuquerque Marriott,Albuquerque, NM.2.
July 27, 2011, CREOG Education Retreat, Pasadena, CA3.
May 11, 2012, November 19, 2010, “Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy: What Shall We Do?”, Ob/Gyn Gran Rounds, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM4.
October 29, 2009, “Postpartum Depression” Maternal Depression Working Group with Behavior Services, Santa Fe, NM5.
October 22, 2010, “Physician’s Stress”, University of New Mexico Resident School,6. Albuquerque, NM7.
May 27, 2009, “Surgery Workshops”, (held quarterly) University of New Mexico Resident School, Albuquerque, NM8.
May 12,2009, “Postpartum Depression”, University of New Mexico High Risk Pregnancy Telemedicine Clinic, Albuquerque, NM9.
March 28, 2009, “Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Pros and Cons”, New Mexico State Assembly of Surgical Technologists, Albuquerque, NM10.
February 6, 2009, “Laparoscopic Hysterectomy- A Hands on Workshop”, University of New Mexico 2009 Women’s Health Care Seminar, Albuquerque, NM
January 31, 2009, “Managing the Adnexal Mass in Pregancy”, Midwinter Indian Health Conference Women’s and Children’s Healthcare, Telluride, CO12.
“Postoperative fever after hysterectomy for fibroid uteri.” Tiger Day Resident Research Presentation13.
“Abnormal Labor.” Core Lecture Series, Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds14.
“Teaching and Evaluating Medical Students”, Ob/Gyn Resident Education Retreat15. “Evaluation of Medical Student Education on the OB/GYN Service”16.
Poster Presentation, 2005 CREOG/APGO Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, Utah17. “Endometrial Carcinoma”, “Endometrial Hyperplasia”, Core Lecture Series, OB/GYN Grand Rounds18.
“Umbilical Cord Blood Banking”, Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds19.
”Tubal Sterilization as a Risk Factor for Cervical Cancer”, ACOG District VII presentation, Asheville, NC
Research and Scholarship
7/2013-Present UNM-HSC Scholarship in Education Allocation Committee