Patricia Robertson, MD
Robertson earned an undergraduate degree in biological sciences at Mount Holyoke College. Robertson then completed a medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCSF. After five years in private practice in Southern California, Robertson returned to UCSF as a member of the faculty and completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine.
Robertson wrote The Premature Labor Handbook: Successfully Sustaining Your High-Risk Pregnancy, the first book to specifically and comprehensively address preterm labor and the related issues confronting women, their partners and their families.
- 2018 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, University of California
- Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, 1993 - School of Medicine (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, CV Research Inst, University of California, San Francisco
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1980 - School of Medicine (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences), University of California, San Francisco
- MD, 1976 - School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio
- BA, 1972 - Biological Sciences, Mount Holyoke College
Recognition of Excellence in Medical Student Recruitment 2017, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2017
President, Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, 2016-2017
Honoree for Undergraduate Research Internship Program for Under-represented Pre-Med Undergraduates, Glide Memorial Church, San Francisco, CA, 2015
President, San Francisco Gynecologic Society, 2014-2015
Honorary Doctorate of Science, Mount Holyoke College, 2014
Mentor of the Year Award, District IX, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013
Barbara Gittings Award, Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists, 2013
Achievement Award, Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College, 2012
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contirbutions to Healthy Aging, Community Building and So, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley and the CAlifornia WEllness Foundation, 2011
Chancellor's Award for the Advancement of Women, University of California, San Francisco, 2011
Certificate of Honor in REcognition of Editing the Landmark Textbook Lesbian Health 101, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco, 2010
Achievement Award, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, 2010
Certificate of Honor, Founding Mother of Lyon-Martin Health Services, Mayor's Office of San Francisco, Gavin Newsome, 2010
Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education, The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California, San Francisco, 2008
Certificate of Recognition for Vision and Commitment to Women's Health, Assembly of the California State Legislature, 2006
Honorary Member, Gold Headed Cane Society, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, 2006
Visionary Award, Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services, San Francisco, California, 2002
Chancellor's Award for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and/or Transgender Leadership for a Faculty Member, University of California, San Francisco, 2001
Lifetime Achievement Award, City of San Francisco for Contributions in Lesbian Health Care, 2000
Exceptional Contributions Award, Department of obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Franci, 2000
Founding Member, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California, San Francisco, 2000
Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of California, San Francisco, 1995
Achievement Award, Lesbian Health Fund, 1994
Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1993
Community Service Award, National Lesbian and Gay Research Foundation, 1986
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio, 1976
