Hannah Wavering-Walters, MD

Education

Undergrad: University of Miami
Medical School: University of Illinois-Chicago
Residency: University of Illinois-Chicago

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Personal

Hometown: O’Fallon, IL
Pronouns: she/her/hers

What are your hobbies? 
Spending time with my friends and family, reading fiction, traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? 

I love to swim and was a swim instructor for 10 years before I started residency.

Honors & Awards:

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Gold Humanism Honor Society, AUGS Resident Award for Excellence in Urogynecology, Education Chief Resident at University of Illinois Chicago, Resident Golden Apple Award (medical student teaching award), First Place Resident Research Award at University of Illinois Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Miami Honors Summer Research Program

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Fellowship

Why did you choose WashU for fellowship?

The mentorship opportunities, surgical experience, research support, and the amazing city!

What are you looking forward to the most by being a fellow at WashU?

Being able to train close to family, expanding my surgical skills, and meeting my co-fellows

What are your career goals?
To become a well-rounded clinician and surgeon

What are your research interests?

Access to care, surgical teaching, environmental health

What advice would you give OBGYN residents applying for your chosen fellowship specialty?

Urogyn is the best! Choose a program that fits your goals and feels like home.

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