Amy Autry

Amy Autry, MD is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with a focus on Reproductive Sciences. She serves as the Interim Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCSF, Fresno, where she practices obstetrics and complex gynecology. Her leadership roles include Scientific Program Chair for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2022 annual meeting and the Federation of International Gynecologists and Obstetricians. She is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators and previously held presidencies in the Association of Professors of Gynecology and the SF Gyn Society.

Education and Training:

• Bowman Gray School of Medicine, MD (1989)
• University of California, San Francisco, CA (2017) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training

Dr. Autry’s research interests span family planning, benign gynecology, global health equity, surgical education, and medical education. Her recent publications emphasize interprofessional education, gender bias in clinical settings, and improving care for underserved populations through innovative training models and policy reform. She actively collaborates with the Institute for Global Health Sciences and Center for Health Equity in Surgery & Anesthesia at UCSF, with fieldwork in Uganda, Mexico, and the United States.

Scientific Awards and Leadership:

• Scientific Program Chair, ACOG 2022 Annual Meeting
• Current Scientific Program Chair, Federation of International Gynecologists and Obstetricians
• Past President, Association of Professors of Gynecology
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training

Her advisory work focuses on residency training programs and interprofessional collaboration, while her grants and clinical trials address low-resource surgical education and reproductive healthcare access. Dr. Autry leads initiatives for global physician training equity and health systems reform.