Emily Adams, M.D.

Medical School: Harvard University
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: On my interview day with Johns Hopkins, I was blown away by the program’s resounding commitment to abolishing health inequities and advancing reproductive justice. By continuing my training at Hopkins, I felt confident that I would grow not only as a physician, but also as a learner, teacher, researcher, and advocate, with the skills to serve any community in the future. Most importantly, it was clear from my interview day that I would be surrounded by co-residents, teachers, and mentors that share a true love for their patients in Baltimore, are devoted to striving towards equitable and innovative care, and manage to have a lot of fun in the process!

Larisa Breden, M.D.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: There’re many reasons why I chose Hopkins! I did medical school here and formed great relationships with the current residents, and I knew I would have great support here. I also wanted to train at a place with high volume and complexity so that I would be confidant to handle anything after graduation. Lastly, I wanted to work with a diverse patient population particularly in terms of social determinants of health so that I can better address all factors influencing my patients’ health.

Courtney Connolly, M.D.

Medical School: Icahn, Mt. Sinai
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: After my interview day, I knew that Hopkins would not only be a place where I would receive a rigorous clinical and surgical training but also one that would prepare me for an academic career in research and service. It is evident that Hopkins has a deep commitment to resident education and provides unparalleled opportunities to participate in innovative research, develop my skills as an educator, and advocate for the Baltimore community, all of which were very important to me in selecting a residency program. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to train at a place where I will be surrounded by inspiring co-residents, faculty, and program leadership that will challenge me every day to think critically as I grow into an OB/GYN.

Debra Eluobaju, M.D., M.P.H.

Medical School: University of Illinois
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: I chose Hopkins due to the institution's longstanding commitment to excellence both academically and clinically. On interview day, Dr. Satin spoke of how he believed his residents could change the world. As a person whose passions lie within global maternal health and the decolonization of African healthcare systems, that sentiment resonated with me. I wanted to be at an institution that strives for innovation, and change at the macro level. That in conjunction with Johns Hopkins commitment to advocacy, diversity, mentorship, research, and clinical excellence convinced me that this institution would be the perfect place for me to begin my career in obstetrics and gynecology.

Anna Jarvis, M.D.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: When I chose to enter the field of Gynecology and Obstetrics at such a pivotal time for the field, I knew I needed to be at a program that would not only give me experience in caring for medically complex patients, but would also afford me opportunities for advocacy, at the individual and systems levels. From my interview day, it was clear that this described Hopkins! I am immensely grateful to be training at a program that is committed to providing accessible and equitable care to all its patients, and I know that my training at Hopkins will prepare me to continue this work throughout my career as a highly skilled surgeon, knowledgeable clinician and dedicated patient advocate.

Angela Lin Liang, M.D.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: Having been a student at Hopkins, I knew there were multiple aspects of the program that I was drawn towards. I wanted to continue to learn from the incredibly diverse patient population, the rigorous surgical training, and the wealth of research opportunities. I admired how supportive the residents were of each other and how dedicated the faculty were in mentoring me on my journey to become an OB/GYN. I also love living in Baltimore, and I am excited to explore more of the city with my co-residents!

Stephanie Nwagwu, M.D., M.P.H.

Medical School: University of Colorado
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: I chose Hopkins because its deep-rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion, the quality of surgical training, early exposure to subspecialties and leadership, the patient population, and the great relationships I have formed with current residents. Additionally, I wanted a program that would allow me to pursue scholarly projects that intersect health systems innovation and the practice of OBGYN.

Kayla Paulosky, M.D.

Medical School: University of Maryland
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: I was blown away during my interview day; impressed by the residents I met, faculty I interviewed with, and the abundant opportunities available to residents. I wanted a program that was going to support my goals in addition to training me to be an outstanding clinician. Hopkins does that with its strong commitment to advocacy, social justice, medical education, and leadership. The nonclinical experiences coupled with the unparalleled surgical and obstetric training made Hopkins the best program for me!

Arielle Valdez-Sinon, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical School: Emory University
Why I Chose Johns Hopkins: During my interview day, it was evident that Hopkins Gyn/Ob program is strongly committed to training the next generation of leaders in Gyn/OB and providing residents with endless opportunities to pursue their professional goals. I was seeking a program that was committed to social justice and served patients from diverse backgrounds in addition to stellar clinical training in reproductive health- and Hopkins was the program that met all these needs. Based on my interview day experience, I knew I would be will supported by my co-residents, program leadership, and the rest of the department and feel incredibly luckily to work alongside these individuals!