Dr. Purcell received her medical degree at Yale University where she also completed a PhD in early embryo development. She completed her residency in Ob/Gyn at the University of California, Los Angeles and her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Purcell is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board Eligible (beginning certification in January 2007) in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Purcell has been awarded several grants from prestigious organizations including the Endocrine Fellows Foundation Grant and the Medical Scientist Training Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her research, including papers on the impact ethnicity has on pregnancy rates, has been presented at national meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. She has also received honors for teaching, including the Berlex Resident Teaching Award from UCLA.

Dr. Purcell’s memberships include the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.