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Furuya and Herbosa Awarded the David G. Mutch Residency Research Scholarship

The Michael D. Nelson Society Board is delighted to announce Dr. Rachel Furuya and Dr. Christina Herbosa, as awardees of the David G. Mutch Residency Research Scholarship Award. This honor is given to support and enhance the scholarly research activity of residents while at this level of their professional journey.  

Rachel Furyua, MD

Poster presentation: “Comparison of breast and gastric HER2 immunohistochemistry (IHC) scoring criteria in the assessment of endometrial carcinoma”


Conference: SGO
PIsDr. Thaker

Christina Herbosa, MD

Oral presentation: “Mastering Anterior Entry: A Three-Step Approach to Vaginal Hysterectomy”


Conference: SGS
PI: Dr. Wood


This scholarship was generously started by David G. Mutch, MD, the Ira C. and Judith Gall Professor, to support and enhance the scholarly research activity of residents. The scholarship will give two awards up to $1,000, twice per academic year, resulting in a total of 4 awards.   

The Nelson Society Board is proud to support these recipients and recognizes their hard work in advancing medical knowledge in the field of OBGYN.

Congratulations! We continue to wish you all the best in your endeavors. 

Nelson Society Board Members: 

Tammy Sonn, MD – President
Shelby Dickison, MD- Treasurer 
Elizabeth Ticehurst – Secretary 
Marcy Livingston – Alumni Engagement Director 
Michelle de Vera, MD – Alumni Recruitment 
Ashley Veade, MD – Expert Consultant