Professor
Medical Director, Women's Options Center, SFGH
Medical Director, Family Birth Center, SFGH
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Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 1001 Potrero Ave, Ward 6D San Francisco, CA 94110 |
| Academic Phone: | 628/206-3659 |
| Academic Fax: | 628/206-3112 |
Research/Clinical Interests:
Risk factors associated with delayed presentation for abortion,
Epidemiology of HIV, STDs and risk behaviors in patients seeking pregnancy termination,
Cervical Preparation before mid-trimester surgical abortion,
Post-Abortion contraception including post-abortion insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device.
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Harvard College | B.A. | English and American Literatures and Language |
| 1987 | Harvard Grad. School of Education | Ed.M. | Teaching and Curriculum |
| 1996 | Harvard Medical School | M.D. | Medicine |
| 1996-00 | University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine | Resident | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Repro. Sciences |
| 2000-02 | University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine | Fellow | Family Planning Clinical Care and Research |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Certificate of Distinction in Teaching, UCSF School of Medicine |
| 2007 | Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine |