Rachel Stepanek

Rachel Stepanek serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track clinical) in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), concurrently holding the position of Associate Director of the Residency Program.

She obtained her MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, completing her medical education by 2020.

Dr. Stepanek's research centers on pediatric and adolescent gynecology, where she addresses specialized care for young patients, and family planning with emphasis on contraceptive management strategies. Her work in medical education focuses on curriculum development and residency training methodologies, contributing significantly to obstetrics and gynecology education through evidence-based approaches.

Her 2023 publication analyzing intravenous versus oral iron therapy for postpartum anemia demonstrates her commitment to clinical research that directly impacts maternal healthcare outcomes. This work reflects a broader pattern in her scholarship that bridges gynecological subspecialties with practical therapeutic interventions through rigorous trial design.

In her role as Associate Director of the Residency Program, Dr. Stepanek oversees comprehensive training for obstetrics and gynecology residents, implementing structured mentorship programs and competency-based evaluations that shape the next generation of women's health specialists.