Professor
Associate Director of Academic Affairs
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Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 490 Illinois St, Box 0132 San Francisco, CA 94143 |
| Practice Phone: | 415/353-2566 |
| Academic Assistant: | 415/514-9399, 415/476-3156 |
Research/Clinical Interests
Preterm labor, preterm birth, tocolytics, lesbian health, peripartum mood disorders, multi-fetal gestation, medical education, intra-uterine growth restriction, high-risk pregnancies, medical student education, longitudinal clerkships.
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mount Holyoke College, So. Hadley, MA | B.A. | Biological Sciences |
| 1976 | University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio | M.D. | Medicine |
| 1980 | University of California, San Francisco | Resident | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 1990 | University of California, Cardiovascular Research Institute, SF | Fellow | Maternal-Fetal Medicine |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Chancellor's Award for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and/or Transgender Leadership for a Faculty Member |
| 2002 – 2007 | THANKS Star Awards for Exceptional Service to UCSF Medical Center (from patients) |
| 2003 – 2005 | Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, Dept. Ob-Gyn and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF |
| 2006 | Certificate of Recognition from the Assembly of the California Legislature for Vision and Commitment to Women's Health |
| 2007 – 2008 | Inclusion in "Guide to America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists" by the Consumer's Research Council of America |
| 2007 | Recognition in Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook, "Best Doctors 2007" |
| 2008 | Inclusion in "Top Ten Lesbian Doctors in the United States" (Curve Magazine) |
| 2008 – 2013 |
Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and the Academy of Medical Educators, UCSF |
| 2011 | Chancellor's Award for the Advancement of Women |