Congratulations to our 2026 graduating class of OBGYN residents! We’re so proud to see graduates head to programs across the country and welcome a new class of interns through our doors. The future of women’s health is in great hands.
Our Graduates
- Alexis Allihien, MD
University of Louisville, Generalist - McKenzie Barber, MD
WashU Medicine, MFM Fellowship - Sarah Combs, MD
Union Hospital, Indiana, Generalist - Angelica De Freitas, MD
Affinia Healthcare, Generalist - Rachel Furuya, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship - Erin Johnson, MD
Rockwood OBGYN, Spokane, WA, Generalist - Adriana Niglioni Rivera, MD
Duke, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship - Brittani Steinberg, MD
University of Colorado, Complex Family Planning Fellowship
Highest CREOG Score
Annually, our residents take a national standardized exam that we fondly refer to as “CREOGs”. We like to honor the resident amongst all classes who received the highest score.
Cat Burns, MD
Chief Resident Teacher of the Year
We give an award to the chief resident who has the highest rating of being an effective teacher to our WashU medical students over this past year.
Rachel Furuya, 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.
Rachel Furuya, MD
CREOG National Award for Excellence in Resident Education
The Council on Residency Education awards a faculty member from each program for excellence in teaching residents.
Mike Dombrowski, MD
AUGS Resident Award
The Award for Excellence in Urogynecology is presented to a resident who demonstrates a commitment to the care of women with pelvic floor disorders and incorporating quality of life improvement into the clinical care of patients.
Allison Whorton, 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.
Ali Houston-Ludlam, MD, PhD
SREI Award
The SREI recognizes a resident who demonstrates commitment and excellence caring for women in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Adriana Nigaglioni Rivera, MD
Ryan Resident Award
Ali Houston Ludlam, 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.
Alexis Allihien, MD
SGO Outstanding Resident
The Society of Gynecologic 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.
Emma Altieri, MD
AAGL Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
AAGL recognizes a resident who demonstrates leadership qualities and an exceptional commitment to empowering progress in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Allison Whorton, MD
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award
The APGO Humanism in Teaching Award honors OBGYN educators who are outstanding role models in the teaching of OBGYN.
Victoria Whelan, 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.
Emma Altieri, 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.
Sarah Cohen, MD
Fellow Teacher of the Year Award
This award is dedicated to a graduating fellow across our 5 fellowships who the residents awarded as the best fellow teacher.
Drew Hensel, MD
Support Staff Award
Each year, our residents nominate a staff member who has made an impact on their education and experience as a resident.
Brenda Ford
Community Faculty Award
Annually, our residents vote on a Community Faculty member who they feel contributed the most to their education.
Halley Staples, MD
