Anita Kostecki, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Having completed an Obstetrics Fellowship in Austin, TX after Family Medicine Residency at University of Massachusetts, her clinical focus is on Maternal and Infant Health, and she works primarily as an inpatient provider on the Maternity Unit at Boston Medical Center, delivering babies and providing newborn care. She enjoys teaching BU residents across multiple specialties including Family Medicine, ER and OB/GYN. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at UMass Medical School, and was the Director of Maternal and Newborn Inpatient Services for Family Medicine at UMass Memorial Health Care. She has provided family and reproductive health care at the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, MA since 1996. Dr. Kostecki has been a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the National Women’s Health Network. Most recently, she has completed a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training as well as continued medical education focused on supporting recovery from trauma, and is working on more fully integrating trauma-informed care into her work with patients and trainees.
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Kostecki, A. Bratton’s Family Medicine Board Review (Baldor R, ed.). Care of the Female Patient (including Maternity Care). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia. 2014; 176-220.
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Kostecki, A. Women-Centered Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth (Shields, S. & Candib L., eds.). Pregnant Women in Prison. Routledge. United Kingdom. 2010; 217-227.
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2010 | 1 |
2014 | 1 |
2023 Boston University:
Family Medicine Faculty Teacher of the Year Award from OB/GYN residents
2017 Boston University:
Family Medicine Faculty Teacher of the Year Award from OB/GYN residents
2016 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center:
Charles Estus Award for outstanding contribution to community health center movement
2015-2016 UMass Family Medicine Residency:
Inpatient Teacher of the Year
2012 University of Massachusetts:
Chair’s Award for exemplary contributions to Dept of Family Medicine
2002 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center:
Charles Estus Award for outstanding contribution to community health center movement
1999-2000 UMass Family Medicine Residency:
Inpatient Teacher of the Year
1995 University of Massachusetts:
Excellency in Residency Leadership for Primary Care
1994-1995 University of Massachusetts:
Chief Resident, Family Medicine
1992 American Medical Women’s Association:
Award for Academic Excellence
As a Family Physician who completed an Obstetrics Fellowship, I have often provided mentorship for medical students both at UMass and Boston University who have questions about the pros and cons of choosing OB/GYN vs Family Medicine as their specialty. I have also spoke to a number of Family Medicine residents over the years about whether to include obstetrics in their future practices and/or whether they want to pursue advanced obstetrical training via fellowship. I have coached a number of Family Medicine residents through the process of applying to OB fellowships, and provided letters of recommendation and help with program selection. I remain available to speak to any medical students or residents who may have questions about specialty or fellowship choices and/or would like support as they make decisions on what route to pursue. I am married to a physician and have 3 children including one by adoption, so can offer mentoring to faculty who may be struggling with work-home life balance. I have gained increased skills in understanding trauma and resilience building over the past several years, and actively practice mindfulness via meditation and yoga so can also support others in making more compassionate self-care choices.
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Career Mentor
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Work / Life Integration Mentor