DONNA GIN BAICK
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1989, Microbiology
M.P.H., Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1990, Epidemiology
M.A.P, Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, 1994, Applied Physiology
M.D., Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago School of Medicine, 1998, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internship, OB-Gyn, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, 1999, Internship OB- Gyn
Residency, OB-Gyn, Habor UCLA Medical Center, 2002, Residency
Phone: (714) 456-6853
Fax: (714) 456-7180
Email: dbaick@hs.uci.edu
University of California, Irvine
3800 W. Chapman Ave
Suite 3400
Mail Code: 3200
Orange, CA 92868
Research Interests
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Women's Options Services, Maternity Services
URLs
Academic Distinctions
University and Public Service:
2022- present Intern Coaching Program: UCI Ob/Gyn Interns Class of 2026, coach
2022- present Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group, University of California Medical School Co-faculty advisor
2021-present Student Mentor, Institute for Clinical and Translational Science
Medical Student Research Program, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
2021-present Student Mentor, Association of Women’s Surgeons, University of California, School of Medicine
2020-2020 Judge for Excellence in Research, April 29, 2020, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
2019-present Honors and Promotions Committee Member, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine,
2019-present Medical Risk Management Committee, University of California, Irvine Medical Center
2016-present PACE Clerkship, University of California Irvine, School Medical School
2016-present Ob/Gyn Resident Applicant Interviewer, University of California Irvine Medical Center
2016-present Medical School Applicant Interviewer, University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
2016-2018 University of California, Irvine Health Speakers Bureau
2022- present Intern Coaching Program: UCI Ob/Gyn Interns Class of 2026, coach
2022- present Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group, University of California Medical School Co-faculty advisor
2021-present Student Mentor, Institute for Clinical and Translational Science
Medical Student Research Program, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
2021-present Student Mentor, Association of Women’s Surgeons, University of California, School of Medicine
2020-2020 Judge for Excellence in Research, April 29, 2020, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
2019-present Honors and Promotions Committee Member, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine,
2019-present Medical Risk Management Committee, University of California, Irvine Medical Center
2016-present PACE Clerkship, University of California Irvine, School Medical School
2016-present Ob/Gyn Resident Applicant Interviewer, University of California Irvine Medical Center
2016-present Medical School Applicant Interviewer, University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
2016-2018 University of California, Irvine Health Speakers Bureau
Appointments
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2015- Present
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of California, Irvine
1995- 1996
Student Liaison
Finch University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School
1995
Teacher Assistant
Department of Physiology
Finch University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School
1994
Orientation Advisor
Finch University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School
NON-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
1993
Instructor
HIV/AIDS Education
American Red Cross Program
1992- 1993
HIV/AIDS Assistant Program Coordinator
American Red Cross
1991- 1992
Intern
Public Health Education
Maternal Child Health Adolescent Health Education
Orange County Heath Care Agency
1990
Intern
Orange County State Health Department
2015- Present
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of California, Irvine
1995- 1996
Student Liaison
Finch University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School
1995
Teacher Assistant
Department of Physiology
Finch University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School
1994
Orientation Advisor
Finch University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School
NON-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
1993
Instructor
HIV/AIDS Education
American Red Cross Program
1992- 1993
HIV/AIDS Assistant Program Coordinator
American Red Cross
1991- 1992
Intern
Public Health Education
Maternal Child Health Adolescent Health Education
Orange County Heath Care Agency
1990
Intern
Orange County State Health Department
Research Abstract
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Laparoscopic Surgery, Vaginal Hysterectomy & Hysteroscopic Surgery, Treatment and Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain, General Obstetrics.
COMPLETED RESEARCH
1. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, FUHS, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL. Conducted experiments to determine if phospholipid binding proteins can replace phospholipids in immunoassay, 1995
2. Department of Microbiology and Immunology / Reproductive Medicine
FUHS, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
Conducted experiments to determine if decreased NK cell activity in peritoneal fluid allows the implantation of endometrial cells to occur and thus be a probable cause of endometriosis, 1994
Laparoscopic Surgery, Vaginal Hysterectomy & Hysteroscopic Surgery, Treatment and Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain, General Obstetrics.
COMPLETED RESEARCH
1. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, FUHS, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL. Conducted experiments to determine if phospholipid binding proteins can replace phospholipids in immunoassay, 1995
2. Department of Microbiology and Immunology / Reproductive Medicine
FUHS, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
Conducted experiments to determine if decreased NK cell activity in peritoneal fluid allows the implantation of endometrial cells to occur and thus be a probable cause of endometriosis, 1994
Publications
PUBLICATION
Journal Articles, Peer Reviewed
1. Gilman-Sachs A, Gin-Baick, DK, Myones B and Beaman KD 1996
“Correlation of Anit-phospholipid Antibodies with Avidity of Binding to the Phospholipid Binding Proteins Beta-2 Glycoprotein-I or Annexin.”
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Baick, D. “What kind of hysterectomy is best for you ?” UCI Health Live
Well Blog: August 4,2016. http:/?www.ucihealth.org/blog/2016/08/best-
hysterectomy-for-you
2. Baick, D. “Preparing for a pelvic exam after surviving sexual assault. “
UCI Health Live Well Blog: May 24, 2018. http:/?
www.ucihealth.org/blog/2018/05/pelvic?-exam-sexual assault-survivor
3. UCI Health Live Well Blog: Aug 13, 2021. “Acupuncture helps ease the pain of Childbirth” https://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2021/08/acupressure-eases-labor-pain
Journal Articles, Peer Reviewed
1. Gilman-Sachs A, Gin-Baick, DK, Myones B and Beaman KD 1996
“Correlation of Anit-phospholipid Antibodies with Avidity of Binding to the Phospholipid Binding Proteins Beta-2 Glycoprotein-I or Annexin.”
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Baick, D. “What kind of hysterectomy is best for you ?” UCI Health Live
Well Blog: August 4,2016. http:/?www.ucihealth.org/blog/2016/08/best-
hysterectomy-for-you
2. Baick, D. “Preparing for a pelvic exam after surviving sexual assault. “
UCI Health Live Well Blog: May 24, 2018. http:/?
www.ucihealth.org/blog/2018/05/pelvic?-exam-sexual assault-survivor
3. UCI Health Live Well Blog: Aug 13, 2021. “Acupuncture helps ease the pain of Childbirth” https://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2021/08/acupressure-eases-labor-pain
Grants
1. Grant Award Spring 2022, UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Pilot Program
“Integrative health and wellness program for pregnant women with overweight and obesity: a feasibility study.” Karen Lindsay PhD (investigator), Yoquing Guo, PhD (co-investigator) and Donna Baick, MD (co-investigator).
Past Research
2. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL. Conducted experiments to determine if phospholipid binding proteins can replace phospholipids in immunoassay, 1995
3. Department of Microbiology and Immunology/ Reproductive Medicine, Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL. Conducted experiments to determine if decreased NK cell activity in peritoneal fluid allows the implantation of endometrial cells to occur and thus be a probable cause of endometriosis. 1994
Professional Societies
2012-present, Member, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
St. Joseph Hospital Affiliates Executive Board
2002 - 2015, Orange County Medical Association (OCMA)
2015-present, Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
2015-present, Vulvodynia National Association
2015- present International Pelvic Pain Society
2021-present North American Menopause Society
St. Joseph Hospital Affiliates Executive Board
2002 - 2015, Orange County Medical Association (OCMA)
2015-present, Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
2015-present, Vulvodynia National Association
2015- present International Pelvic Pain Society
2021-present North American Menopause Society
Other Experience
PACE Clerkship, Instructor
UC Irvine School of Medicine 2016
UC Irvine School of Medicine 2016
UC Irvine Health Speaker’s Bureau
UC Irvine Health, Orange CA 2016
UC Irvine Health, Orange CA 2016
Member
St. Joseph Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, Orange, CA 2002—2015
St. Joseph Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, Orange, CA 2002—2015
Member
La Veta Surgery Center privileges, Orange, CA 2003—2015
La Veta Surgery Center privileges, Orange, CA 2003—2015
Executive Board, Member
St. Joseph Hospital Affiliates, Orange, CA 2014—2015
St. Joseph Hospital Affiliates, Orange, CA 2014—2015
Limited Partner
Surgery Center of Irvine, Irvine, 2010—2016
Surgery Center of Irvine, Irvine, 2010—2016
Women’s Health Care Physician
A Medical Corporation, Owner, Orange, CA 2002—2015
A Medical Corporation, Owner, Orange, CA 2002—2015
School of Medicine Honors and Promotions Committee
UC Irvine School of Medicine 2019
UC Irvine School of Medicine 2019
Medical Risk Management Committee,
UC Irvine Medical Center 2019
UC Irvine Medical Center 2019
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Last updated
09/19/2022