Adrian Chiem

Adrian Chiem (MD) is a Fellow in our Leadership Training Academy Class of 2027 and specializes in OB/GYN and Complex Family Planning. Reflections on work, advocacy, and sources of joy are shared below.

What are your clinical or research interests?

Early pregnancy engagement, high-risk pregnancy; LGBTQIA+ health, immigrant and refugee health, reproductive justice and education, abortion and contraception, policy impact.

What current policy issue motivates you to be an advocate?

Threats to abortion and contraception access that run parallel to growing reproductive healthcare deserts.

What local justice-centered organization do you wish we knew about?

Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund and Pleasure Pie in Boston; Howard Brown Health and Open Books in Chicago; The SPOT Period Hub in Philadelphia.

What is bringing you joy these days?

Laughing with friends, reading, and playing with my cat, Sebastian.

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