UTHSC OBGYN Residency Training Program

Happy AAPI Month! Here is the majority of the UTHSC L&D Days Team! We love you guys and are so grateful for the great care you provide!

Big thank you to the Memphis ObGyn Society and for an amazing event tonight! We were able to learn about the and their new comfort kit coming to Walmart in TN!

Swipe to the the POV of your cervix during a Nella Speculum exam!

MMS Hall of Fame 2026: Claudette Shephard, MD

We are very excited and proud to be honoring our very own Dr. Claudette Shephard as one of 10 inductees into the Memphis Medical Society's inaugural Hall of Fame next Saturday, April 25, 2026, 6 p.m. at the Memphis Botanical Gardens. Her family will be in attendance, and many of us will be there to enthusiastically support her and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Society. It is also a good time to reflect on the many things MMS/TMA does to promote women's health in Shelby County and across the state - things that Dr. Shephard has herself been promoting for many many years!

Medical students and residents are members free of charge. Those fellows and attendings who are members: thank you for your support - those of you who are not yet members: please consider joining at the gala or at any other time. It's never been more important.

https://www.mdmemphis.org/memphis-medical-society-hall-of-fame/

John O. Schorge, MD, FACS
Professor and Chair
UTHSC Dept of OB/GYN

Congratulations to Dr. Mitchell Cook and Dr. Anna Morgan  - the Top Residents as Teacher in Block B – (2/16/26 – 3/27/26).  Below are the comments they received from the medical students:

“As someone considering Ob/Gyn, Dr. Cook was one of the best Residents a students could ask for.  He is encouraging, educational, fun.  He creates a fantastic atmosphere for student learners.” 
 
“Dr. Cook – amazing teacher.  Very pleasant to work with.  One of the best experiences I have had working with a Resident M3 year.” 
 
“L&D days and nights:  Dr. Cook often taught difficult/complex topics during downtime or during surgeries.  Truly a pleasure to work under.  Deeply knowledgeable and willing to teach at every opportunity.”   
 
“Dr. Morgan was very intentional in providing teaching topics that were relevant to the Shelf and clinical. She was very kind and she provided excellent feedback and tips for OR techniques. Very knowledgeable.”
 
“Dr. Morgan is a great teacher and leader.  She provides regular instructions and feedback and allows students to get involved in patient care.  She demonstrates a strong clinical knowledge base and explains relevant educational topics to learners.”
 
“Dr Morgan was an incredible Resident to work with throughout the OB/GYN rotation.  I got to work with her on L&D and Gyn Surgery, and she took time to explain ways I could help as a medical student in each setting.  She assisted with my suturing skills, and she took time to give a high-yield lecture for the students on L&D.  Dr. Morgan was very good at explaining things to patients!”

WELCOME CLASS OF 2030!!! We are so excited to have you match here at UTHSC. We can’t wait to have you join us this summer!

WELCOME CLASS of 2030!!!! It’s a MATCH!

Before we get our new additions tomorrow, check out our current crew!

Before we get our new additions tomorrow…. take a look at our current crew!

Join us for the UTHSC OBGYN 40th Annual Contemporary Issues in Obstetrics & Gynecology Conference, July 20–24, 2026 in Destin, Florida.

What to expect: evidence-based updates, case-based learning, panel discussions, skills sessions, and networking with UTHSC & guest faculty. Educational objectives include menopause therapies, medical genetics innovations, medicolegal issues, and periviable pregnancy care.

Scan the QR code above for more information!

We’d love to see you in Destin!
— John O. Schorge, MD, FACS, Chair, Dept. of OBGYN, UTHSC

Congratulations to Dr. Marc Matsumura who was selected by the medical students as Top Resident as Teach for Block G (11/3/25-12/17/25). Dr. Matsumura is described as a happy person who is just fun to be around, he did a great teaching job on MFM, he is very knowledgeable and loves to answer questions always explaining things very well. Dr. Matsumura always interacts with students in a positive way.

Congratulations to Dr. Emma Swayze who was selected as Top Resident as Teacher by the medical students for Block G (11/3/2025-12/17/2025). Dr. Swayze was described as a phenomenal teacher who is funny and great to work with. She has amazing energy and attitude; she is very knowledgeable and simply one of the best residents in OB!