Jacqueline Tulsky

Jacqueline Tulsky, MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her work focuses on improving healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly in correctional settings, marginalized communities, and individuals with HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis (TB). She has expertise in infectious diseases, public health, and the intersection of criminal justice and healthcare.

Education: Completed residency and clinical fellowship in Internal Medicine at UCSF.

Research Interests: Dr. Tulsky’s research addresses healthcare challenges faced by incarcerated individuals, including HIV/TB prevention, post-release care continuity, and interventions to improve treatment adherence. She explores strategies like text messaging, patient navigation, and directly observed therapy (DOT) to enhance health outcomes. Her work also examines health disparities related to drug policy, criminal justice reform, and access to care for marginalized groups.

Publications highlight her contributions to understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases in correctional systems, optimizing healthcare transitions for released inmates, and evaluating interventions to reduce health inequities. Her studies often bridge clinical practice and policy, emphasizing real-world applicability.

Her research trends reflect a focus on:

• Incarceration health systems and post-release care
• HIV/TB prevention and treatment in high-risk populations
• Use of technology (e.g., text messaging) for healthcare engagement
• Health policy implications of criminal justice reforms

Labs/Teams: While not explicitly named, her collaborative work suggests involvement with UCSF’s research groups focused on correctional health, infectious diseases, and public health interventions.