Ava Moorhead, DO
Clinical Fellow, Complex Family Planning
Education
Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Residency: University of Tennessee Memphis
Personal
Hometown: Grapevine, TX
Pronouns: she/her/hers
What are your hobbies?
Playing ultimate frisbee and pickleball, taking my 2 puppies on hikes and walks in Tower Grove park, visiting the MoBo and art museums!
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
I did not match the OBGYN the first time around but I never gave up and I am beyond stoked to now be a fellow at WashU. Follow your dreams!
Fellowship
Why did you choose WashU for fellowship?
WashU is specifically a place where reproductive care must be uniquely navigated, and I wanted the opportunity to learn how to manage these barriers to care.
What are you looking forward to the most by being a fellow at WashU?
I am so excited to work with so many physicians I admire as well as being the last stop for referrals which requires creative problem-solving!
What are your career goals?
Develop my research acumen, garner advanced GYN surgery techniques, and become a more public advocate for improved access to reproductive health across the state.
What are your research interests?
Hemorrhage, emergency contraception, implantable contraception
What advice would you give OBGYN residents applying for your chosen fellowship specialty?
Get out there and meet the amazing physicians in our field – it feels amazing to find a tribe!