Dr. Rachel Eleazu is a dedicated Obstetrics and Gynecology resident at Baylor College of Medicine with a passion for compassionate and comprehensive patient care. She was born in Nigeria and raised in New Jersey prior to pursuing her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's in science in Neuroscience with minors in Africana Studies and Chemistry. Her passion for medicine led her to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she completed her M.D.  and participated heavily in research and community service with a heavy focus on health equity. Rachel’s medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine was distinguished by numerous awards and fellowships, including the Social Medicine Fellow Award, NIMH Innovative Methods in Pathogenesis and Child Treatment Fellow Award, and the SNMA Future Researcher in Medicine Fellow Award. She also received the Career Education and Enhancement for Health Care Diversity Fellow Award and the Roth Psychiatry Research Fellow Award. Dr. Eleazu is an active member of several professional societies, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and the National Medical Association. Dr. Eleazu has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and leadership throughout her career. She has held various roles within the SNMA, including 59th National Vice President where she managed multiple national committees, organized national academic conferences, and represented the organization at various academic and professional events. Dr. Eleazu's research experience is extensive and varied. She has worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on prehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation for elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. She has also been involved in research projects at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, investigating the impact of childhood exposure to violence on pregnancy outcomes in Black women, the effect of the Dobbs decision on abnormal pregnancy and IVF management, and advancements in minimally invasive surgical training.  She has also contributed to several grant submissions, which have been successfully funded by the NIH, VA, and the University of Pittsburgh. Since starting residency, Dr. Eleazu has demonstrated a keen interest in minimally invasive surgery, contributing to multiple video projects on display at this conference! Outside of her professional life, Dr. Eleazu is passionate about family, photography, and cooking.  Dr. Eleazu's budding career is a testament to her dedication to medicine, research, and community service. She hopes her contributions to the field and her commitment to diversity and inclusion will make her a remarkable and inspiring figure in the medical community