My bio
My name is Rodney Edwards, MD, and I am a professor in the University of Florida Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I currently hold the Harry Prystowsky Chair and am vice chair for research in the department. I am board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and maternal and fetal medicine.
I received my bachelor’s degree from Houston Christian (formerly Houston Baptist) University and my medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Following graduation, I moved to Gainesville and completed both my residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in maternal and fetal medicine at UF. During my fellowship, I completed a master’s degree in clinical investigation.
I have experience in both private practice and academic medicine, but most of my career has been in academic medicine. Along with clinical practice, I have extensive experience with teaching, research and administration. Prior to returning to UF in 2023, I was chief of the section of maternal-fetal medicine and the program director for the maternal and fetal medicine fellowship at the University of Oklahoma for several years. Previously, I was also the program director for the MFM fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
My research interests include pregnancy-related infections, abnormal labor, obesity and the interactions between these areas. I have a solid track record of research funding and have published over 100 full-length manuscripts, more than 80% of which were peer-reviewed, original research articles.
I have a strong interest in providing high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. I find meaning in teaching others to do so as well, and in contributing to the research evidence upon which care is based.
Education
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Master's of Science
University of Florida, 2000-2001
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Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
University of Florida, 1999-2002
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Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Florida, 1995-1999
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Medical Degree
University of Texas Health Science Center, 1991-1995
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Bachelor's of Science in Biology/Chemistry (cum laude)
Houston Christian (formerly Houston Baptist) University, 1987-1991
My areas of focus
Specialties
Gender
Male
Accomplishments
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Faculty Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2019-2022
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019
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Best Doctors in America 2019-2020
--, 2015-2018
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2015
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014
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Best Doctors in America
--, 2013-2014
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Recognized for Excellence in Medical Student Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2013-2014
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2013
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Faculty Award for Excellence 2012 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2012
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Recognized as a ‘Phoenix Super Doctor 2012’
Super Doctors magazine, superdoctors.com, 2012
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
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National Faculty Award
CREOG, 2008
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Exemplary Teacher
University of Florida College of Medicine, 2007
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Recognized as a “top 100 (top 5%) reviewer” for 2006-07
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006-2007
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Best Abstract
Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006
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Exemplary Teacher
University of Florida College of Medicine, 2006
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2006
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Excellence in Teaching Award
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2005
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Exemplary Teacher
University of Florida College of Medicine, 2005
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J. Lee Dockery, M.D. Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2004
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Top 10% of reviewers
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004
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Golden Apple Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2003-2007
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Recognized as a “top 100 (top 5%) reviewer” for 2003-04
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003-2004
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Roy Pitkin Award
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2003
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Golden Apple Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2002
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Scholarship Award
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2001-2003
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Golden Apple Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2001
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Golden Apple Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1999
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Outstanding Graduating Resident
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1999
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Golden Apple Teaching Award
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1997
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Outstanding Graduating Senior in Ob/Gyn
University of Texas Health Science Center, 1995
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Elected Member
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1994