Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson

I chose Johns Hopkins because of its expansive approach to training that emphasizes advocacy, community engagement, and discovery as integral parts of the residency training process. Additionally, it was important to me to train somewhere with a demonstrated commitment to providing both care and education in the family planning space. As I explore interests in public and global health, Johns Hopkins also stood out as a leader, with its renowned school of public health and longstanding community-based partnerships around the world.  Everyone’s love for their work is palpable here, and I look forward to developing my own passions and practice in this environment.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University

Having attending Hopkins for medical school, I chose to stay for residency because I am excited to continue serving the incredible Baltimore community. Our patients face many structural challenges that result in health disparities, and I hope to help address these issues and promote health equity and social justice through clinical practice and advocacy. I love that Hopkins demonstrates a strong commitment to building up our community, in addition to being unparalleled in surgical training, education, and research. Finally, I feel so lucky and grateful to train with such supportive, kind, humble, passionate, and inspiring co-residents and mentors!

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University

I chose to stay at Johns Hopkins for residency for a lot of reasons, but mostly because it feels like home. As a medical student, I was inspired by the doctors here—not just for how much they know, but for how they handle tough situations with compassion and curiosity. I’m excited to keep learning from them and from the incredibly diverse patient population at Hopkins. I know this program will give me the clinical and surgical training I need for whatever path I choose, and I’m grateful to be part of a community that’s both supportive and tight-knit. After spending the last few years here, I’ve really come to love Baltimore, and I’m so happy to keep calling this city home.

Medical School: University of Kansas

My decision to train at Johns Hopkins was driven by my aspiration to become both a leader in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a dedicated educator in academic medicine. I was drawn to the program's unwavering commitment to medical education, its pursuit of equitable and just healthcare, and the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most respected physicians in the world. Most importantly, it was the humble and welcoming culture that I encountered from residents, faculty, and alumni alike that solidified my ambition to become a part of the Johns Hopkins family.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma

I chose Johns Hopkins for residency because I was looking for world-class surgical training at an institution recognized for its rich tradition of high-quality patient care and research. Hopkins offers unparalleled exposure to the full breadth and depth of our specialty, including some of the most complex cases, which will help me grow into a confident and well-rounded obstetrician-gynecologist. Equally important to me is the opportunity to learn from leaders who set the standard for patient care, research, and teaching. On interview day, I was also struck by the genuine kindness and warmth I felt from both the faculty and residents — it was clear this is a community that truly looks out for one another.

Medical School: George Washington University

I chose Johns Hopkins for GYN/OB residency because of its deep commitment to health equity, academic excellence, and serving Baltimore’s diverse and incredible communities. The opportunity to engage in impactful research and service while learning from leaders and experts in their field aligned perfectly with what I'm passionate about. I also felt an authentic sense of support, mentorship, and belonging within the Hopkins community on interview day, making it the ideal place for me to grow as a clinician, advocate, and researcher — and I couldn't be more excited and grateful to be here!

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University

I have been lucky to call Johns Hopkins and Baltimore home for the past four years, so when I was choosing a residency program, I knew that other programs had big shoes to fill. Hopkins has a profound commitment to clinical education, patient and healthcare advocacy, and cutting-edge research, but most importantly, it has a culture that prioritizes the success and wellbeing of trainees. These factors, plus the incredible mentorship and support that I have already been lucky to experience here, made the decision to be a resident at Hopkins feel easy. I am so excited to take care of and learn from such a diverse patient population, and to train alongside my incredible co-residents!

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University

When choosing a residency program, the most important aspect for me was to be happy, and I knew that's what I would be getting at Hopkins. As a medical student here, I fell in love with the city of Baltimore and the patients we get to work with every day, especially the large migrant population we serve. At the same time, I felt welcomed and supported by both the faculty and residents I worked with, from my core clerkship to my sub-I and beyond. I could not be more excited to continue growing as a part of this beautiful community!  

Medical School: Columbia University

I picked Hopkins because it offers both incredible clinical training and unparalleled opportunities in basic science research, a perfect combination for an aspiring physician scientist in OBGYN!  I was also excited to be closer to family and get to know Charm City even better.