Dr. Ivica Zalud's journey in medicine began at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in Croatia, where he earned both their medical degree and a PhD in Doppler ultrasound. His passion for OB/GYN led him to complete a residency at New York University Langone Long Island Hospital in Mineola, NY, followed by a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both general OB/GYN and MFM, Dr. Zalud is also a distinguished fellow of ACOG, AIUM, AGOS, and IAPM. Today, Dr. Zalud holds the prestigious position of professor and Kosasa Endowed Chair of the OB/GYN and Women’s Health Department at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai’i in Honolulu. He also serves as the OBGYN Department Chief at the Hawai’i Pacific Health Medical Group, with his faculty and providers delivering clinical services at four hospitals and a faculty practice on all Hawai’ian Islands except Molokai. As a visionary in the field, he was the founding director of the MFM fellowship program. His international engagements include being the vice-director of the Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound and holding editorial roles with the Journal of Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Zalud has also served as the vice-president of the World Association of Perinatal Medicine and the vice-president of “The Fetus as a Patient” International Society. Recognized for their exceptional contributions, Dr. Zalud was elected as a Fellow of the International Academy of Perinatal Medicine and was honored as Hawai’i Physician of the Year in 2017. His prolific career includes the publication of 272 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and abstracts, as well as co-editing a textbook on Doppler in OB/GYN. With numerous national and international awards to their his name, Dr. Zalud has been an invited speaker and presenter at 141 conferences worldwide. His clinical and research interests focus on Doppler ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and ultrasound applications in postmenopausal patients. Year after year, Dr. Zalud has been celebrated as one of the Best Doctors in Hawaii, a testament to his dedication and expertise. Additionally, Dr. Zalud's work has significantly impacted global health, contributing to advancements in maternal and fetal well-being across different countries. His ongoing research and dedication to the field continue to inspire both colleagues and future generations of medical professionals.