Allison E. Linton

Dr. Allison E. Linton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), joining in August 2017. She specializes in general obstetrics/gynecology, with expertise in contraception for complex medical conditions, pregnancy loss management, and family planning. Her research focuses on improving access to reproductive health services through education, advocacy, policy, and organizational changes.

Education:

• MD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2011)
• Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Northwestern/ McGaw Medical Center (2011-2015)
• Fellowship in Family Planning: Northwestern (2015-2017)
• MPH: Northwestern (2017)

Research Interests: Dr. Linton advocates for equitable access to reproductive healthcare, particularly in complex cases. She explores innovative training methods (e.g., low-cost abortion simulations) and provider referral networks. Her work bridges clinical practice with global health, including educating refugee midwives in Southeast Asia.

Teaching & Awards:

• Recipient of Northwestern’s Excellence in Student Teaching Award annually during her training.
• Developed global health curricula, including obstetrics/gynecology training for midwives on the Thai-Myanmar border.

Clinical Practice: Sees patients at Froedtert’s Obstetrics & Gynecology and Family Planning Clinics, focusing on family planning, prenatal care, and managing conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding and sexually transmitted infections.