Israel Zighelboim, M.D.

Dr. Zighelboim is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. He received his medical degree ( Magna Cum Laude ) from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1999. After graduation, Dr. Zighelboim practiced as a Primary Care Provider / Rural Physician in his native Venezuela as part of the standard requirement to obtain his unrestricted Venezuelan medical license. He then continued his medical training in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, completing his four-year residency training in 2005. He obtained his fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine / Barnes Jewish Hospital from 2005 to 2008.

Dr. Zighelboim is a reviewer for the journals Gynecologic Oncology, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, Experimental and Molecular Pathology and Current Medicinal Chemistry . He is author or co-author on over 20 peer-reviewed articles and has presented more than 20 abstracts at local and national scientific conferences. His numerous awards include:

2005 Teaching Excellence Award - Baylor College of Medicine.

2002-2004 “Golden Forceps” for Medical Student Education - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine.

2000 Honorary Medal (for Rural Medical Work during the natural disaster of December 1999). City Hall, Municipality of Sucre . State of Miranda , Venezuela .

1999 Diploma Magna Cum Laude . Universidad Central de Venezuela.

1998 Award for Academic Achievement . Academic Vice-Rectory, Universidad Central de Venezuela.

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