PhD Student
North America
Teddy Shusterman is a PhD student in the History Department, specializing in North American history and pursuing a Designated Emphasis in Critical Theory. Their research examines the relationship between gendered selfhood and clinical practice, informed by clinical experience in gender-affirming care and emergency medicine. They currently serve as the graduate student representative on the University Health Services’ Trans Leadership Team and as a first-year representative for the History Graduate Association (HGA).
Research Interests
- History of medicine
- Trans history
- Sexology
- The Self
- Critical theory
- Queer theory
Education
B.A., Sociology and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (High Honors), Wesleyan University (2024)
