Carolyn Sufrin

Carolyn Sufrin is a medical anthropologist and an obstetrician-gynecologist, known for her work in the field of women's health, particularly focusing on the health and rights of incarcerated women. She is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Carolyn Sufrin completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where she majored in Anthropology. She then pursued her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Following her medical studies, she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCSF. She also holds a Ph.D. in Medical Anthropology from UCSF and University of California, Berkeley.

Career[edit | edit source]

Sufrin has dedicated her career to improving the health and rights of incarcerated women. She has worked as a medical provider for incarcerated women in the San Francisco County Jail and has conducted research on reproductive health care in jails and prisons. Her work has been instrumental in highlighting the unique health needs and rights of incarcerated women, particularly in relation to pregnancy and childbirth.

Sufrin is the author of the book "Jailcare: Finding the Safety Net for Women behind Bars", which explores the paradox of jails serving as healthcare safety nets for marginalized women. She has also published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of incarcerated women's health.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

Sufrin's work has been recognized by several organizations. She is the recipient of the American Anthropological Association's Eileen Basker Memorial Prize for research in women's health.