Mary Tschann

Dr. Mary Tschann serves as a Non-Clinical Complex Family Planning Scientist in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health at the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine. She maintains primary affiliation with the Family Planning Research Center of Hawaii and collaborates with the Hawaii Pacific Health Research Institute to address reproductive health challenges specific to Hawaii's diverse population.

Her academic credentials include:

• Undergraduate Training: University of San Francisco
• Graduate School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Post-Doctoral Training: University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Dr. Tschann's research program centers on improving family planning healthcare outcomes through clinical, qualitative, and translational approaches. Her work systematically addresses Maternal-Child Health, Gynecology, and Social Determinants of Health with particular focus on Abortion access, Contraception methods, and Public Health interventions. She employs mixed-methods designs to develop culturally responsive solutions for Hawaii's unique island communities, emphasizing patient autonomy and healthcare accessibility in reproductive decision-making.

Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a concentrated research trajectory in practical family planning innovations, including self-administered medical tools, eligibility assessment protocols, and barrier analysis for contraceptive services. These studies demonstrate methodological diversity spanning cross-sectional surveys, clinical trials, and mixed-methods approaches applied to real-world reproductive health challenges in underserved populations.

Active volunteer recruitment across multiple research domains indicates robust current funding and project momentum. While formal graduate student mentorship isn't documented, Dr. Tschann offers substantial research engagement opportunities for students through hands-on roles in data collection, analysis, and publication development within her reproductive health initiatives.

Her leadership at the Family Planning Research Center of Hawaii fosters a collaborative environment focused on community-centered solutions. The research group prioritizes translating findings into actionable clinical practices that directly improve reproductive healthcare access and outcomes for Hawaii residents, with particular attention to cultural competence and health equity.