Sigrid Gardner Williams
Sigrid Gardner Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with experience in reproductive health, family planning, clinical research, medical education, and care for underserved communities.
Dr. Williams teaches and co-directs several undergraduate medical science courses, including BSM 201, BSM 296, BSM 315, and BSM 391. She also developed and teaches BSM 327, Provision of Reproductive Healthcare in the United States. Her academic work includes clinical teaching, mentoring, and supervision of medical students and residents.
Her clinical and research interests include reproductive healthcare, contraception, abortion care, cervical dysplasia, clinical research, health equity, and education in healthcare professional development.
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, August 2002 - August 2006, University of Arizona
- Master’s in Public Health, July 2007 - May 2012, University of Arizona
- Medical Doctor, July 2007 - May 2012, University of Arizona
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, April 2025 - present
- Lecturer, University of Arizona, March 2023 - April 2025
- OB/GYN Generalist Physician, Genesis OB/GYN, December 2022 - present
- Director of Clinical Research, Planned Parenthood Arizona, April 2022 - April 2024
- Interim Medical Director, Planned Parenthood Arizona, November 2020 - April 2022
- OB Hospitalist, Tucson Medical Center, April 2019 - December 2021
Awards
- Commitment to Underserved People Faculty Teaching Award, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, February 2026
- Academy of Medical Education Scholars Grant, October 2025
- Whitehill Prize for Excellence, April 2018
- James R. Green MD Memorial Award, June 2016
- San Francisco General Hospital Julius R. Krevans Award, May 2013
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, Spring 2011
Licensure & Certification
- Arizona Medical Board, Medical Doctor, October 2018 - present
- American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Active Diplomate, February 2019 - present
- California Medical Board, Medical Doctor, March 2014 - April 2019
Teaching Interests
Medical education, reproductive healthcare education, undergraduate medical science education, healthcare professional development, clinical teaching, mentoring, and care for underserved communities.
Research Interests
Reproductive healthcare, family planning, contraception, abortion care, cervical dysplasia, clinical research, health equity, cervical cancer screening, and access to care.