Wellness at Penn is pleased to announce that Erika Enk, CNM, RN, MPH (they/them), will join the organization on March 16 as the inaugural Assistant Medical Director for Gender and Sexual Health within Student Health and Counseling.
Enk brings extensive clinical and leadership experience in gender-affirming care, sexual and reproductive health, mental health support, and trauma-informed practice. Most recently, they served at University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where they directed the Transgender and Gender Diverse medical program and provided comprehensive care to students. In this role, Enk led clinical program development, authored evidence-based practice guidelines, supported provider training and onboarding, and partnered closely with campus stakeholders to expand access to inclusive, student-centered services.
In addition to their leadership in gender-affirming care, Enk brings broad expertise in gynecologic and sexual health. They previously practiced at Access Community Health Network in Chicago, one of the largest federally qualified health center systems in the United States. There, they provided comprehensive gynecologic and sexual health services, including contraceptive management, long-acting reversible contraception insertion and removal, menopause care, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome management, fertility counseling, sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment, and a wide range of additional gynecologic services. Enk also serves as a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner, delivering trauma-informed options and support to survivors of sexual violence.
Enk is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and holds both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. They also earned a certificate in LGBT Health Policy and Practice from The George Washington University. Their combined clinical and public health training informs a deeply inclusive, evidence-based approach to care.
A respected educator and collaborator, Enk has delivered trainings on gender-affirming care and language as well as ethical considerations in transgender research. They are known for building strong interdisciplinary partnerships and centering the needs of historically marginalized student populations.
“Erika brings an exceptional depth of expertise in gender-affirming and sexual health care, along with a clear commitment to student-centered practice,” said Raymond Cattaneo, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Student Health and Counseling. “Their leadership will strengthen our ability to provide inclusive, evidence-based care and to ensure that every student feels seen, supported, and respected.”
In this new role, Enk will oversee gynecology, sexual health, and gender-affirming care within Student Health and Counseling. They will collaborate closely with colleagues across Counseling, Public Health and Wellbeing, and campus partners to further advance high-quality, student-centered care.