Jody Steinauer

Jody Steinauer, MD, PhD is a Professor at University of California, San Francisco, serving as Director of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. With clinical expertise in Obstetrics, Midwifery, and Gynecology, she focuses on advancing reproductive healthcare through research and education.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz (1991)
  • M.D. from University of California, San Francisco (1997)
  • M.A.S. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (2004)
  • PhD in Health Professions Education (2019)

Research Interests:
Steinauer's work spans Contraception, Abortion Access, and Medical Education Reform. Key themes include:

• Shared decision-making frameworks for contraceptive counseling
• Eradicating race-based medical practices in preeclampsia research
• Standardizing diagnostic criteria for pregnancy outcomes
• Professionalism training in reproductive healthcare
• Global health education models

Scientific Recognition:

• James R. Green, MD Memorial Award (2001)
• Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators award (2006)
• Multiple Outstanding Teaching/Resident Teaching Awards (2008-2021)
• Society of Family Planning Mentor Award (2021)

Leadership & Practice:
As Bixby Center director, she drives initiatives in Family Planning Training, IUD Counseling Protocols, and Health Professions Curriculum Development. Her recent work explores telemedicine applications in reproductive healthcare access.