We celebrate scholars in the field of family planning through awards selected from research presentations at the Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting.

Outstanding Researcher Award 

The Outstanding Researcher Award is given to the best oral abstract presented at the Annual Meeting.

2023: Kimberly Scarsi, PharmD

A randomized study of double-versus single-dose etonogestrel implant for women with HIV on efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy: The DoublET Study

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Outstanding Researcher in Training Award

The Outstanding Researcher in Training Award is given to the best oral abstract presented at the Annual Meeting by a researcher who is currently in training or was in training at the time the research was conducted.

Sumaiya Mubarack, MD

Vasectomy or tubal? A qualitative assessment of postpartum permanent contraception decision-making by patients and Ob-Gyn physicians

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Poster Abstract Awards

The Poster Abstract Awards are given to the top three posters presented at the Annual Meeting.

2023 first place — Lauren Ralph, PhD, MPH

Comparing abortion patients’ self-assessment of eligibility for medication abortion with clinician assessment: Results from a self-selection study

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2023 second place — April Bell, PhD, MPH

Digital storytelling (DST) as a tool to bolster solidarity and support among Black women who have had abortions

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2023 third place — Gracia Sierra, PhD

Abortion care preferences and trade-offs when traveling out-of-state for facility-based services

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We support scholars invested in advancing family planning through research.