Christian M Pettker MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences; Medical Director, Labor and Birth, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Biographical Info
Dr. Pettker graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University (1995) and subsequently gained experience in teaching at Eton College in England under an Annenberg Fellowship. He received his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2000) and completed his Ob/Gyn residency at New York–Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia University) (2004). Following this, he joined Yale as a fellow in Maternal–Fetal Medicine (2007) and is now on the faculty as an Assistant Professor. As Medical Director of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Labor and Birth Unit, Dr. Pettker's special areas of interest are labor and delivery and healthcare quality and safety. He lives in New Haven with his wife, Hope Metcalf, who works and teaches at the Yale Law School.
Education & Training
- B.A.
- Princeton University (1995)
- M.D.
- Columbia University (2000)
- Resident
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia University), Obstetrics/Gynecology (2000 - 2004)
- Fellow
- Yale University School of Medicine, Maternal Fetal Medicine (2004 - 2007)
- Board Certification
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Board Certified (2010)
- Board Certification
- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Board Certified (2010)
Honors & Recognition
- CREOG National Faculty Award
American College of Obstetrians and Gynecologists (ACOG) (2011) - Jose Asis Memorial Award for Teaching
Yale University Dept of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences (2005) - Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University (2003) - Finalist, Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2002) - Gate Pharmaceutical Prize for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2000)
Professional Service
- Member, OB Patient Safety Leadership Committee (MCIC Vermont, Inc.) (9/1/2007)
- Member, PROLOG: Obstetrics, 7th Edition Task Force (ACOG) (11/1/2010)
- Member, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) (05/01/2012)
