Jennifer Kerns

Jennifer Kerns is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. She serves as Director of the Complex Family Planning Fellowship, focusing on reproductive health and clinical research.

• B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University (1996)
• M.S., M.P.H., and M.D. from U.C. Berkeley/UCSF (2002)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (2008)
• Advanced Research Training at UCSF (2009)

Her research emphasizes patient decision-making in complicated pregnancies, contraceptive efficacy, and abortion-related clinical protocols. Key publications include studies on intrauterine device safety, hormonal side effects, and legislative impacts on reproductive healthcare. She has received multiple teaching awards and clinical fellow recognitions.

• 2008: Howard C. Taylor Award for Resident Teaching
• 2008: Administrative Chief Resident
• 2009: Outstanding Resident Teaching Award
• 2010: Outstanding Clinical Fellow