George F. Sawaya, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences

Dr. George F. Sawaya reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Sawaya is an Associate Professor in Residence in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. His research interests focus on cervical cancer screening, for which he has received numerous grants and served as principal investigator. Dr. Sawaya is a frequent lecturer and author or coauthor of articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.

Education and Training

MD: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 1990

Internship and Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences: University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1990–1994

Clinical Research Training Program Scholar Fellowship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics: University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1994–1996

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Academic Appointments

University of California, San Francisco, CA:

  • Assistant Professor in Residence, Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1998–present
  • Assistant Adjunct Professor, Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1996–1997

Financial Disclosure

This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.

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