Program: 

Residency Program

Start Year: 

2025

Why did you choose Duke for your residency training?

I chose Duke Ob/Gyn for residency because it felt like the perfect fit in every way. From the moment of my interview, I was drawn to the program’s welcoming and supportive environment, where I could see myself thriving. 

The program’s exceptional clinical training, exposure to a diverse patient population, and abundant research opportunities made it clear that Duke would provide the comprehensive education I was seeking. Most importantly, I knew I would be genuinely happy here — both personally and professionally — making it the ideal place to grow into the physician I aspire to be.

What excites you about the residency program at Duke Ob/Gyn?

I am excited for the opportunity to train at an institution with a renowned reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and advocacy. I look forward to learning from leaders in the field and being mentored by faculty who are advancing research and patient care. I am also eager to care for a diverse patient population, pursue meaningful research opportunities and collaborate with co-residents who share my passion for advocacy.

What are your career goals?

I’m interested in pursuing gynecologic oncology, but I also love every aspect of ob/gyn, so becoming a generalist is also a strong possibility! Regardless, I plan to continue working in academic medicine after residency.

Describe your research interests/goals:

Black maternal mortality and morbidity, medical education and preventive screening.

What are your hobbies?

I am a true bookworm at heart — I love getting lost in a good fantasy series. I enjoy photography and capturing special moments for people! I also love to travel to new places and try new foods.

Education & Training

Undergraduate school & graduation year:
University of Kentucky, 2021

Medical school & graduation year:
University of Missouri — Columbia School of Medicine, 2025

Awards & Honors

Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2024

Lillie Graham Medical Scholarship Recipient, University of Missouri-Columbia SOM, 2021-current

School of Medicine Class of 1985 Scholarship Recipient, University of Missouri-Columbia SOM, 2021-current

Maurice A. Clay Award of Service, University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences, 2021

Publications

Jada Phillips. Learning to be the advocate my patients deserve: Examining the intersection of advocacy & public health (2022). https://publichealth.wustl.edu/learning-to-be-the-advocate-my-patients-deserve-examining-the-intersection-of-advocacy-public-health/

Jada Phillips. Sustainability within water infrastructure & an innovative approach to sewage-water (2022). https://publichealth.wustl.edu/sustainability-within-water-infrastructure-an-innovative-approach-to-sewage-water/

Presentations

Kayla Getz, PhD, Jada Phillips, Adetunji Toriola, MD, PhD, MPH. Biomarkers of Mammographic Breast Density: A Systematic Review (2022 – 2025). Oral presentation at Washington University Global Health Research Day 2022. Poster presentation at Mayo School of Medicine, Student National Medical Association 2022. Poster presentation at Health Science Research Day at University of Missouri – School of Medicine 2022

Jada Phillips, Eboni Acoff, Rebekah Ernst, Brittany Carson, MD, Albert Hsu, MD. A Systematic Review Investigating the Roles of Maternal Mortality in Asian Countries (2022 – 2025). Poster presentation at Health Science Research Day at the University of Missouri – School of Medicine 2022

Eboni Acoff, Rebekah Ernst, Jada Phillips, Brittany Carson, MD, Albert Hsu, MD. A Systematic Review Investigating the Roles of Maternal Mortality in African Countries (2022 – 2025). Poster presentation at Health Science Research Day at University of Missouri – School of Medicine 2022

Madeleine McSpadden, Jada Phillips, Rebekah Ernst, Molly Greenwade, MD. Factors Contributing to Treatment Delay Of Endometrial Cancer In Rural Southwest Missouri (2023). Poster presentation at ACOG 2023, District VII Annual Meeting in Tulsa

Eboni Acoff, Jada Phillips, Anna Mori-Kreiner, Alexander Ganniger, Ashish Sarangi, MD. The Effects of Psychiatric Comorbidities on Maternal Outcomes (2024). Poster presentation at Annual Medical Education Conference (SNMA) at LSU School of Medicine 2024