2025 Resident Graduation - Obstetrics & Gynecology

We proudly celebrated our 2025 graduating class of OBGYN residents! We’re thrilled to welcome back several familiar faces as our newest fellows, send warm farewells to those continuing their training elsewhere, and begin an exciting journey with our incoming interns.

Every one of these exceptional physicians—trained right here at WashU Medicine—successfully matched into fellowship programs, and we couldn’t be prouder to watch them grow and lead the future of women’s health.

Our Graduates

James Doss, MD
University of Vermont, Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Helen Gao, MD, MPH
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Jaclynne Hedge, MD
Oregon Health & Science University, Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Christina Herbosa, MD
WashU Medicine OBGYN, Fellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Hannah Millimet, MD
University of Michigan, Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Mitra Sharifi, MD
WashU Medicine OBGYN, Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Debbie Shim, MD
University of Louisville, Fellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Kali Stewart, MD
Johns-Hopkins Medicine, Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Kati Turner, MD, MPH
University of Alabama – Birmingham, Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology

Highest CREOG Score

Annually, our residents take a national standardized exam that we fondly refer to as “CREOGs.” We honor the resident amongst all classes who received the highest score.

Cat Burns, MD

Chief Resident Teacher of the Year

An award to the chief resident who has the overall highest rating of being an effective teacher to our WashU medical students from this past year.

Mitra Sharifi, MD

Kody Kunda Resident Teaching

Kody Kunda is a former alumnus of our residency program in generalist private practice in Texas, who wanted excellent resident teaching to be honored. This award is voted upon by all residents.

Kali Stewart, MD, and Kati Turner, MD

ASCCP Resident Award

The ASCCP organization is focused on improving lives through the prevention and treatment of HPV-related diseases. This award was created to honor a 3rd-year resident in OBGYN who has shown outstanding research, academic, or clinical potential.

Brittani Steinberg, MD

AUGS Resident Award

Brittani Steinberg, MD

Ryan Resident Award

Sarah Combs, MD

SASGOG Resident Award

SASGOG is an organization dedicated to the work of academic generalist OBGYNs. This award is given to recognize a 3rd or 4th-year resident who has distinguished themselves in the practice of general OBGYN.

Erin Johnson, MD

AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha)

Mitra Sharifi, MD

SGO Outstanding Resident

The Society of Gyn Oncology recognizes a single resident at each program who best exemplifies the qualities of the SGO’s mission and vision. This award is given to a 2nd-year resident.

Rachel Furuya, MD

AAGL Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Recognizes a resident who demonstrates leadership qualities and an exceptional commitment to empowering progress in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. This award goes to a 3rd and 4th-year resident.

Adriana Nigaglioni, MD

SREI Award

Mitra Sharifi, MD

APGO Humanism Award

Sara Wood, MD

APGO Excellence in Teaching Award

Jenna Mitchell, MD

SLS Outstanding MIGS Resident

The Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons gives an award to a resident surgeon from each program who demonstrates excellence in minimally invasive gynecology.

McKenzie Barber, MD

SMFM Resident Award

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine awards a single resident for their excellence in OB care and who shares the vision to improve pregnancy and perinatal outcomes.

McKenzie Barber, MD

Fellow Teacher of the Year Award

This award is dedicated to a graduating fellow across our 5 fellowships whom the residents awarded as the best fellow teacher.

Amanda Compadre, MD

SASGOG Faculty Award

The Society for Academic Generalists recognizes generalist OBGYN committed to excellence in the clinical care of women and the career development of academic specialists.

Victoria Whelan, MD