21349-Tucker Edmonds, Brownsyne
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Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, MPH, MD, MS

Associate Dean for Health Equity Research

Address
UH 2440
OBGY
IN
Indianapolis, IN
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Bio

Dr. Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds is a physician and health services researcher at IU School of Medicine. She is a tenured professor and RO1-funded investigator, nationally and internationally recognized for her work in health disparities, shared decision-making, and periviable care. In 2021, she became the inaugural Chief Health Equity Officer for IU Health. She had previously served as an Assistant Dean for Diversity Affairs at the School of Medicine, Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Diversity in the OBGYN department, and co-Director of workforce development for the IN CTSI.  She led advocacy and policy efforts for Indiana ACOG for a decade and then served as the Section Chair. Nationally she has served on ACOG's committees on Ethics, Government Affairs, and Care of Underserved Women. She is an ELUM of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellowship and a 2021-2024 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar Much of her motivation is driven by her goals to eliminate health disparities, advance social justice, and promote equitable access, experience, and outcomes 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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