Anna M. Gorczyca, PhD

Professional Background

Dr. Anna Gorczyca is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She earned her doctorate in epidemiology from Indiana University School of Public Health and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in physical activity and weight management at KUMC. Dr. Gorczyca has expertise and training in chronic disease prevention, obesity-related health disparities and implementation science.

• BS, Exercise science, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
• MS, Exercise physiology, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
• PhD, Epidemiology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
• Post Doctoral Fellowship, Weight management , University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
• Other, Reproductive Epidemiology , National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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Research

Overview

Dr. Gorczyca's research is dedicated to improving cardiometabolic health and reducing obesity-related disparities by strengthening the implementation of evidence‑based weight management and physical activity interventions in populations underrepresented in clinical research (rural living individuals, adults with mobility disabilities, and women across the lifespan).

• The National Diabetes Prevention Program in Rural Communities, NIDDK, PI

• Wagner Gerit, Koon Lyndsie M, Smith Patricia, Hastert Mary, Donnelly Joseph E, Olfert Melissa D, Estabrooks Paul, Gorczyca Anna M. 2025. Assessing the Fit of Digitally Delivered National Diabetes Prevention Program Among Rural Living Adults: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research Formative Research
• Gorczyca Anna M, Washburn Richard A, Ptomey Lauren T, Mayo Matthew S, Krebill Ron, Sullivan Debra K, Gibson Cheryl A, Stolte Sarah, Donnelly Joseph E. 2024. Weight management in rural health clinics: Results from the Midwest diet and exercise trial . Obesity Science and Practice
• Gorczyca AM, Washburn RA, Smith P, Montgomery RN, Koon LM, Hastert M, Suire KB, Donnelly JE. 2022. Feasibility and Comparative Effectiveness for the Delivery of the National Diabetes Prevention Program through Cooperative Extension in Rural Communities.. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (16)
• Gorczyca AM, Steger FL, Ptomey LT, Montgomery RN, Mickelsen R, Smith P, Donnelly JE, Marsh CA. 2022. The impact of a group based, remotely delivered weight loss intervention in women with polycystic ovary syndrome on ovulation, quality of life and body composition.. Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 4, 940945
• Caldwell AE, Gorczyca AM, Bradford AP, Nicklas JM, Montgomery RN, Smyth H, Pretzel S, Nguyen T, DeSanto K, Ernstrom C, Santoro N. 2023. Effectiveness of preconception weight loss interventions on fertility in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Fertility and Sterility