Jessica Illuzzi

Jessica Illuzzi is the Deputy Dean for Education and Harold W. Jockers Professor of Medical Education at the Yale School of Medicine, where she is also a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. She plays a pivotal role in medical education leadership, curriculum development, and accreditation efforts, while maintaining an active research program in maternal and neonatal health.

• Harvard University, AB in Biochemical Sciences (1994)
• Harvard Medical School, MD (1998)
• Yale School of Graduate Studies, MS in Epidemiology (2006)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale-New Haven Hospital (2002)

Her research focuses on the impact of obstetric interventions on maternal and neonatal outcomes, especially among low-risk women. Key areas include cesarean section, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), group B streptococcus prophylaxis, and innovative maternity care models. She has led studies on labor management, health disparities, and quality improvement in obstetric care.

Recent publications highlight trends in racial and ethnic disparities in maternal outcomes, validation of VBAC prediction tools, neonatal resuscitation guidelines, and integrated maternal-child care models in Haiti. Her work spans clinical epidemiology, health services research, and digital health interventions in obstetrics.

• Hellman Award (2017)
• Leah Lowenstein Award (2010)
• Roy M. Pitkin Award (2010)
• Bohmfalk Award (2007)
• Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Teaching Award (2006)

Dr. Illuzzi has been a strong advocate for medical education reform and student mentorship. She previously served as clerkship director and curriculum director, and has played key roles in Yale’s curriculum redesign and LCME reaccreditation. She has also led quality improvement initiatives in labor care and contributed to national guidelines on neonatal resuscitation. Her collaborative research network includes frequent co-authors such as Xiao Xu and Katherine Harper Campbell.