Annalyn Welp, MD
Clinical Fellow, Gynecologic Oncology
Education
Undergrad: Wake Forest University
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Virginia
Personal
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Pronouns: she/her/hers
What are your hobbies?
“Running, hiking, NYT crosswords, trivia”
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
“I love to draw and paint- several of my friends have had me do sketches or paintings for their “Save the Dates”
Honors & Awards:
2019 Commonwealth Award; 2020 All Honors; 2010 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society; 2022 Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award; 2024 SGO Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology; 2024 AAGL Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Resident Award; 2025 Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award- Outstanding MIS Resident
Fellowship
Why did you choose WashU for fellowship?
“I chose WashU for the people in the department who impressed me as those who would support and facilitate my growth as a gynecologic oncologist through excellent clinical training and extensive research opportunities.”
What are you looking forward to the most by being a fellow at WashU?
“I’m looking forward to getting to know the department, my co-fellows, the residents, and members of my lab, and exploring St. Louis!”
What are your career goals?
“Participate in meaningful research, work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team, and develop leadership skills, serve as a mentor to students and residents, and advance my surgical skills and clinical knowledge.”
What are your research interests?
“Translational research in endometrial cancer, cancer epidemiology, and systems quality improvement”
What advice would you give OBGYN residents applying for your chosen fellowship specialty?
“All sub-specialties have strengths and weaknesses, but it comes down to the patients. Think about the patients you look forward to caring for and showing up for every day.”