The family planning fellowship program at Boston University began in 2001. Boston University and Boston Medical Center have a long and very well-known history of care to the community and of medical education. Boston Medical Center had well-established family planning services and pregnancy termination services when the fellowship began in 2001 with Dr. Phillip Stubblefield and Dr. Lynn Borgatta. Since then clinical and research programs have continued to grow, and linkages with other departments and institutions have continued to develop.