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Mark B. Woodland, MS, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine with nearly 30 years of service. He holds multiple leadership roles including Associate Dean of Advocacy and Policy at Drexel University, Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Reading Hospital (Tower Health), and Women’s Health Service Lead for Tower Health Medical Group. Nationally, he chairs the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine and serves on governing committees for ACGME and AAMC.
Education:
- MD - George Washington University School of Medicine (1985)
- MS in General Biology - Villanova University (1981)
- BS in Biology and Chemistry, Honors Philosophy & Religion - Ursinus College (1980)
Research Focus: Dr. Woodland investigates healthcare systems and medical education challenges, particularly in gynecologic surgery innovation, physician well-being, diversity/inclusion frameworks, and residency training optimization. His work addresses clinical, sociological, and pedagogical dimensions of obstetrics-gynecology.
Awards & Honors:
- Philadelphia Inquirer Top Docs Leader in Women's Health Care
- Gynecologic Surgery Patient Recognition Award
- Patient Choice Awards
- CREOG Sterling Memorial Keynote Speaker
Academic Leadership: Former OB/GYN Residency Program Director and Vice Dean for Graduate Medical Education at Drexel. Currently oversees advocacy/policy development across Drexel's clinical and academic networks, unifying initiatives in health equity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical & Institutional Roles: Directs all OB/GYN operations at Reading Hospital (Tower Health) while guiding system-wide women's health services. Maintains independent clinical practice focused on gynecologic surgery and patient care.
