Advancing Women’s Health Through New Endowed Professorship

Tufts University School of Medicine has appointed Megan L. Evans, MD, MPH, as the inaugural holder of the Linda and Jeffrey Moslow Professorship in Women’s Health and Menopause.

Established through the generosity of Linda Moslow, A16P, A18P, and Jeff Moslow, A86, A16P, A18P, chair of the Tufts University Board of Trustees, the professorship reflects a deep commitment to advancing women’s healthcare and strengthening how medical and nutritional practices support women across the lifespan. The gift also supports the Tufts Women’s Health and Menopause Initiative, a university-wide effort that integrates research, education, and clinical care to improve health outcomes for women.

In her new role, Dr. Evans will serve as co-director of the Initiative, working alongside Larissa Calancie, PhD, the Linda and Jeffrey Moslow Professor of Women’s Health and Menopause at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Together, they will guide the Initiative’s strategic vision and expand its impact across disciplines.

Dr. Evans is an associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and an obstetrician–gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center, where she serves as clinical director of the Women’s Health + Longevity Program and program director of the Obstetrician–Gynecologist residency. She earned her Master of Public Health from the Boston University School of Public Health and her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed her residency training at Tufts Medical Center.

A nationally recognized leader in reproductive health advocacy and policy, Dr. Evans currently serves as vice chair and legislative chair of the Massachusetts section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Her previous leadership roles include president of Medical Students for Choice, board member of Physicians for Reproductive Health, and member of ACOG’s Contraceptive Equity Expert Work Group and Ob-GynPAC. Through these roles, she has helped advance policies aimed at expanding access to care, improving maternal health outcomes, and strengthening services for patients navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Evans is also dedicated to mentoring and developing future physician leaders. As chair of ACOG’s Junior Fellow Congress Advisory Council, she represented more than 10,000 trainees nationwide and played a key role in expanding training and leadership opportunities in advocacy. Her research focuses on contraception access, the impact of health policy on care delivery, and permanent contraception.

The School of Medicine looks forward to formally celebrating Dr. Evans’ appointment and the impact of the Moslow Professorship with the Tufts community in the fall.