Dr Jen Gunter, OB/GYN and pain medicine physician, is known for her advocacy for women’s health and her efforts to combat misinformation in the medical field.
Jen is dedicated to improving online health information, recognising the importance of accurate facts for empowerment. Her interest was sparked during her experience with premature childbirth, leading her to question the prevalence of false information online.
Her journey began with the publication of "The Preemie Primer," a guide for parents of premature babies. Later, she shifted her focus to reproductive health due to the abundance of misleading information online.
Jen's work extends beyond academia, with contributions to publications such as The New York Times, The Cut, and USA Today. Notably, she exposed inaccuracies surrounding Dr. Ben Carson's research and challenged misinformation about the HPV vaccine. She is the author of three bestselling books, aiming to educate both women and men on reproductive health.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, Jen graduated from The University of Manitoba School of Medicine in 1990. She completed her OB/GYN training at the University of Western Ontario and pursued further studies in infectious diseases and pain medicine in the United States. With board certifications in OB/GYN and pain medicine in both Canada and the United States, Jen is well-equipped to address medical misinformation and advocate for women's health worldwide.