About
Janice Crabtree is an educator in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine. She holds a BS in Legal Studies (1991, University of Massachusetts), MS in Education (1995, University of New Haven), and MS in Educational Leadership (2001, Southern Connecticut State University). Her career includes roles as a classroom teacher and educational leader in public schools before transitioning to academic medicine.
Dr. Crabtree's research focuses on medical education innovation, particularly in pediatric and adolescent gynecology training, simulation-based obstetrics education, and curriculum development. She collaborates with clinicians to design educational programs for medical students and residents, including subinternships and standardized patient curricula.
Her awards include the 2024 Donna Wachter Clerkship Coordinator Award from APGO and 2020 Service Excellence Award from her department. She has presented at national conferences on topics like virtual clinical teaching during pandemics and global obstetrics curricula.
- Committee roles: Sub-I and Elective Review Committee (2013-2022)
- Key initiatives: Pediatric gynecology rotation evaluation systems, integrated obstetrics-neonatology simulations
Her work emphasizes bridging classroom knowledge to clinical practice through structured evaluations and standardized patient interactions. Current projects include a FIGO-led global obstetrics curriculum and perinatal counseling training for fellows.
