Wendy Chavkin

Wendy Chavkin, MD, MPH, is a Lecturer at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, specializing in reproductive health policy and advocacy. Her work spans global reproductive rights, maternal health, and social justice, with a focus on abortion access, conscientious objection, and the intersection of welfare reform with women's health. She co-founded Global Doctors for Choice and previously held leadership roles at Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health.

• BA, University of Michigan (1973)
• MD, SUNY (1978)
• MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (1981)

Her research examines how declining fertility rates, transnational surrogacy, and policy frameworks affect marginalized populations. Key projects include international studies on abortion implementation and maternal-fetal conflict dynamics.

Notable scientific awards include the Jean Pakter Award, Felicia Stewart Award, and Fulbright New Century Scholars Program recognition.

Dr. Chavkin mentors public health interns through Global Doctors for Choice and has served on editorial boards of the American Journal of Public Health and Journal of the American Medical Women's Association.