Faculty

Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, MPH, MD, MS

Associate Dean for Health Equity Research

Address

UH 2440
OBGY
IN
Indianapolis, IN

Bio

Dr. Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds is a clinician and health services researcher at IU School of Medicine. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in disparities, shared decision-making, and periviable care. She also leads advocacy and policy efforts for Indiana ACOG. Much of her motivation is driven by her goals to eliminate health disparities, advance social justice, and promote professionalism and humanism in the care of the underserved populations.

Titles & Appointments

Associate Dean for Health Equity Research
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Professor of Pediatrics
IU Health Professor I

Education

2011 FEL Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program in Health Services Research, University of Pennsylvania

2011 MS University of Pennsylvania

2009 RES Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center

2005 MPH Harvard School of Public Health

2005 MD Brown University

2000 AB Brown University
Research

Shared Decision-Making

Patient-Provider Communication

Health Disparities

Clinical Ethics

Reproductive Justice
Professional Organizations

Academy of Health

American Academy on Communication in Healthcare

American Public Health Association

Indiana ACOG Section

Society for Medical Decision Making

Society for Specialist in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical Interests

Women's Health
Awards

Org:
Desc: Outstanding Community Engagement Award
Scope: School
Date: 2020-09-01

Org: IUPUI
Desc: Recognizing External Achievements Award
Scope: University
Date: 2016-01-01

Org: IUPUI
Desc: Prestigious External Award Recognition
Scope: University
Date: 2016-01-01

Org: NAM
Desc: NAM Gant/ABOG Anniversary Fellow Award
Scope: National
Date: 2015-01-01

Org: Indiana CTSI
Desc: Clinical Young Investigator's Award
Scope: State
Date: 2012-01-01

Org: Indiana University Health
Desc: Indiana University Health Values Fund For Research Award
Scope: Local
Date: 2012-01-01

Org: IUPUI
Desc: Enhanced Mentoring Program with Opportunities for Ways to Excel in Research Award
Scope: University
Date: 2011-01-01

Org: ACOG
Desc: Warren H. Pearse/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Women's Health Research Award
Scope: Regional
Date: 2011-01-01

Org: National Medical Fellowships
Desc: Bristol Myer Squibb Program in Academic Medicine
Scope: National
Date: 2004-01-01

Org: Rutgers University
Desc: Scaife Medical Student Fellowship
Scope: University
Date: 2003-01-01

Org: National Medical Fellowships
Desc: Irving Graef Memorial Scholar
Scope: National
Date: 2003-01-01

Org: Brown University School of Medicine
Desc: Joseph Collins Award
Scope: University
Date: 2002-01-01

Org: National Medical Fellowships
Desc: Emerging Scholars Award
Scope: National
Date: 2002-01-01

Org: National Medical Fellowships
Desc: Josiah Macy Substance Abuse Fellowship
Scope: National
Date: 2002-01-01

Org: National Medical Fellowships
Desc: Metropolitan Life Foundation Scholar
Scope: National
Date: 2002-01-01

Org: Brown University
Desc: Phi Beta Kappa Society
Scope: University
Date: 2000-01-01

Org: Brown University
Desc: Fredrick W. Barnes Scholar for High Achievement in the Social Science
Scope: University
Date: 2000-01-01

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