Miriam Kuppermann, PhD, MPH
- Professor
- Vice Chair, Clinical and Translational Research
- Director, Program for Clinical Perinatal and Comparative Effectiveness Research (PCPCER)
- kuppermannm@obgyn.ucsf.edu
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Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 3333 California St., Ste. 335, Box 0856 San Francisco, CA 94143-0856 |
| Practice Phone: | 415-502-4075 |
| Academic Phone: | 415/502-4089 |
| Academic Fax: | 415/514-2797 |
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Research/Clinical Interests:
Patient preferences, informed decision making, multimedia decision aids, preference-flexible guidelines, outcomes research, health-related quality of life and sexual function, cost-effectiveness analysis, diverse populations and health disparities in the context of obstetrics (prenatal genetic testing, mode of delivery, inter-pregnancy interval), and gynecology (management of non-cancerous uterine conditions (including hysterectomy and oopherectomy decision making), cervical cancer screening).
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | University of California, Berkeley | B.A. | Biochemistry |
| 1983 | University of Southern California | Ph.D. | Molecular Biology |
| 1985 | Harvard University, Boston | M.P.H. | Health Policy and Management |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Provost's Honor List, University of California, San Diego |
| 1984 | Tuition Award, Harvard School of Public Health |
| 1998, 2003 | Senior author, first place, Lee Lusted Student Prize Award, Society for Medical Decision Making (awarded to Ryan Harris, MD, in 1998 and to Aaron Caughey, MD, in 2003) |
| 2005 | Tm Bioscience/American College of Medical Genetics Foundation Award “Promoting Safe and Effective Genetic Testing and Services” |
