Distinguished Professor
Director, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
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| Mailing Address: | 1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 6D San Francisco, CA 94110 |
| Practice Phone: | (628) 206-3409 |
| Academic Fax: | (628) 206-4527 |
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Research/Clinical Interests:
Contraception, Contraceptive-decision making, Abortion, Family planning training, Teaching professionalism and patient-centered care.
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | University of California, Santa Cruz | B.A. | Biology |
| 1997 | University of California, San Francisco | M.D. | Medicine |
| 2004 | University of California, San Francisco | M.A.S. | Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| 2019 | UMC Utrecht-University of California, San Francisco | PhD | Health Professions Education |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2001 | James R. Green, MD Memorial Award, University of California, San Francisco |
| 2006 | Excellence in Innovative Curricular Design and Program Development, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators |
| 2008 | Outstanding Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine |
| 2009-2020 | Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine |
| 2021 | Society of Family Planning Mentor Award, UCSF School of Medicine |