Cynthia H. Chuang

Cynthia H. Chuang is a Professor at Penn State College of Medicine, affiliated with the Departments of Medicine, Public Health Sciences, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine and focuses on reproductive wellness, preventive care, and health services research.

• MD, NYU School of Medicine (1997)
• MS in Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health (2003)

Her research spans:

• Reproductive health and contraception access
• Impact of health policies (e.g., Affordable Care Act, Medicaid) on maternal and reproductive outcomes
• Behavioral interventions for contraceptive adherence
• Maternal opioid use and postpartum care

Recent publications highlight trends in:

• Contraceptive coverage policies (2025)
• Postacute effects of COVID-19 on pediatric populations (2025)
• Medicaid implementation in rural hospitals (2025)
• Cardiovascular health during menopause (2025)

Scientific awards:

• Outstanding Collaborative Research Team (2014)

She has led major grants from:

• NIH (2006-2012)
• PCORI ($1.65M, 2013-2018)
• AHRQ (2022-2025)

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education and good health.