Rekha Chandrabose

Rekha Chandrabose is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California San Diego, affiliated with the Vc-health Sciences-schools. Her research focuses on gender equity in healthcare, physician well-being, and medical education policy. She has published extensively on issues such as parental leave policies in residency programs, representation of women in medical leadership roles, and burnout among healthcare professionals. Her work frequently intersects with anesthesiology specialty practices and broader healthcare system reforms.

• Primary Affiliation: UC San Diego School of Medicine
• Key Research Interests: Gender disparities in medicine, surgical training environments, and healthcare workforce dynamics

Dr. Chandrabose collaborates with institutions across the UC system, contributing to national discussions about improving equity and professionalism in medical training. Her recent work highlights pandemic-related burnout trends and systemic barriers facing female physicians.