Melissa Cantave, MD

Education

Undergraduate School: Dartmouth College
Medical School: Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine
PubMed name(s): Melissa Cantave

Residency

Why did you choose Wash U for residency?
I chose WashU for its superb clinical training and research, commitment to women’s health, and the congeniality of the resident cohort. After visiting WashU, I felt like I could acquire all the skills I need to become the best OB/GYN at WashU, and I was inspired by the opportunity to work with the unique and diverse population that WashU serves.

What do you like best about being a resident at WashU?
I love my co-residents! They are incredible, brilliant, and committed to women’s health and diversity and inclusion. They challenge me everyday to be the best physician I can be, and I’m so grateful to have found an incredible group of people to train with. 

Personal

Hometown: Tinton Falls, NJ
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

What do you do outside of work?
Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my co-residents and exploring all of the St. Louis sites and parks. For fun, I enjoy hiking and listening to true crime podcasts and Beyonce.