Dr. Jonas Swartz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonas Swartz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, where he has been a faculty member since 2019. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a focus on Complex Family Planning. Dr. Swartz balances his role as a clinician and researcher, with clinical interests in complex family planning and obstetric care. His research centers around health policy issues and the impact on care for underserved populations, particularly in relation to health disparities affecting immigrants and Medicaid policy regarding access to abortion and contraception. His work addresses specific topics such as crisis pregnancy centers and the fulfillment of health information regarding desired tubal ligation and permanent contraception.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Core Faculty Member

— Present

Duke-Margolis Institute • Durham, NC

Faculty member focusing on health policy related to women's health issues.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Instructor

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Oregon Health Science University • Oregon

Instructed medical students in various aspects of Ob/Gyn.

Residency

2012-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Oregon Health Science University • Oregon

Completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)