Residency Program

About Me

Why OB/Gyn?

I grew up in the Bay Area, where I gained an early commitment to feminism from my parents, teachers, and friends. During college, I studied American History and Literature and thought for a bit that I’d have a career in the humanities—but I ultimately carried my interest in people and their stories to medicine.

While working at Planned Parenthood in St. Louis before medical school, I watched patients and providers alike fight for reproductive justice within a restrictive landscape. Their commitment became the template for my own medical training: to provide necessary care in an imperfect system, while working to build a better one. My experiences in medical school confirmed my motivation to offer full spectrum reproductive health care, and showed me how OB/Gyns can (and must!) center patient autonomy in all our work—in the operating room, on Labor & Delivery, and in clinic. This field is rich with what initially drew me to medicine: meeting people where they are and supporting them in what they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Why UCSF?

I am thrilled to train as an OB/Gyn at UCSF! I am lucky to learn from teachers and peers who are committed to equity and justice. As a medical student rotating at UCSF’s Family Planning clinic, I was struck by the deep attention to patient consent, autonomy, and trauma-informed care. As a resident physician wearing the dual hats of learner and of doctor, I am grateful to train in a program that prioritizes excellent and equitable patient care even—especially!—in learning environments.

Outside of residency

When not at work, I am happiest outside with my loved ones or a good book. My partner and I met leading outdoors trips in college, so we are especially excited to take advantage of Northern California’s beautiful trails. I picked up a love of surfing during medical school in San Diego, and I am eager to explore San Francisco’s (colder) waters. I enjoy baking pies and celebrating Pi Day on March 14, and I’m always on the hunt for a good pastry (recommendations accepted!).