Nkiruka Chuba

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Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
School of Medicine
Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean (LEAD-ABC) Faculty, Obstetrics & Gynecology
School of Medicine
Fellowship, University of Louisville, 2019, Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery
Residency, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, 2017, Obstetrics and Gynecology
M.D., University of California, San Francisco, 2013, Medicine
Post-Baccalaureate, Duke University, 2008, Research Education
B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2007, Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
Phone: (714) 456-6853
Fax: (714) 456-7180
Email: nchuba@hs.uci.edu
University of California, Irvine
3800 W. Chapman Ave
Suite 3400
Mail Code: 3200
Orange, CA 92868
Academic Distinctions
UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE
2021 – present Dean’s Scholar - LEAD-ABC
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

2020-present Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Council co-leader University of California, Irvine Department of OB/GYN

2018-2019 House Staff Representative for Fellowships University of Louisville, Department of OB/GYN

2016-2017 Administrative Chief Resident
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Department of OB/GYN

2015-2017 Obstetric Quality Assurance Committee Gynecology Quality Assurance Review Committee
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Department of OB/GYN

2014-2017 Graduate Medical Education Committee – Resident Representative Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Department of OB/GYN

2012 Co-Leader, OBGYN Interest Group
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine

2012 Co-Founder, Intersect
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine

2010 Student Mentor, Women’s Health Undergraduate Research Internship (WHURI)
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Appointments
2019 - present
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of California, Irvine
School of Medicine

2020-present
Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean
(LEAD-ABC) Faculty
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

2021-present
Clinical Foundations Dean’s Scholar
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

2021-present
Patient and Community Engagement (PACE) Preceptor
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Awards and Honors
2021 University of California, Irvine, Excellence in Education Award in Obstetrics
and Gynecology
2018 University of Louisville Outstanding Clinical Rotation in Obstetrics and
Gynecology Award
2016 Stanford Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award
2014 Stanford Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award
2010 Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship
2007-2008 Scholar, Duke University Post-baccalaureate Research Education
Program
2007 Academic Excellence Honors – Molecular, Cell & Developmental
Biology at University of California, Santa Cruz
2007 Recognition of Achievement in Undergraduate Research, Undergraduate
Research Symposium
2006 Scholar, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Exceptional Research
Opportunity Program
2005-2007 Scholar, Minority Access to Research Careers
Publications
Book Chapters
1. Chuba, N. & Pasic, R; Clinical Evaluation and Preoperative Considerations in Adolescent Girlswith Endometriosis; pp 217-225; Endometriosis in Adolescents: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Springer. 2020.
Other Publications
Doximity Op-Med
1. Chuba, N., “What We Need to Work on at SGS 2021.” Doximity.com, 2021, opmed.doximity.com/articles/what-we-need-to-work-on-at-sgs-2021?_csrf_attempted=yes.

2. Chuba, N., “Black birthing experiences in Orange County titled Our Story: A Conversation Between Providers, Medical Trainees and Black Birthing Patients.” Video Documentary May 16, 2022, 5-7pm PST.
PUBLICATIONS
Abstracts and Posters

1. Chuba, N., & Kelley, D. The Effects of Estrogen on Primary Sexual Determination in Xenopus tropicalis. Oral presentation at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. August 2006. New York, NY.

2. Chuba, N. & Kelley, D. The Effects of Estrogen on Primary Sexual Determination in Xenopus tropicalis. Poster presentation at the California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) Symposium Poster Session. February 2007. Irvine, CA.

3. Chuba, N., & Kelley, D. The Effects of Estrogen on Primary Sexual Determination in Xenopus tropicalis. Poster Presentation at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Annual Meeting. May 2007. Chevy Chase, MD.

4. Chuba, N., Triplett, J., & Feldheim, D. Topographic Map Alignment in the Visual System of Ephrin-A2/A3/A5 Triple Mutant Mice. Poster presentation at the University of California Santa Cruz 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium Poster Session. June 2007. Santa Cruz, CA.

5. Chuba, N., Triplett, J., & Feldheim, D. Topographic Map Alignment in the Visual System of Ephrin-A2/A3/A5 Triple Mutant Mice. Poster presentation at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Student Poster Session. November 2007. Austin, TX.

6. Chuba, N., Ebbs, M., & Slone, J. Gustatory Perception in Drosophila melanogaster. Oral presentation at the Duke University Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program Symposium. May 2008. Durham, NC.

7. Chuba, N., Adwanikar, H., & Noble, L. Effects of Early Gelatinase Inhibition in the Developing Mouse Brain Following TBI. Poster presentation at the UCSF 24th Annual Medical Student Research Symposium Poster session. January 2011. San Francisco, CA.

8. Chuba, N., Jackson, A., Steinaeur, J. Does Pregnancy Intent Predict Contraceptive Behavior in a Population of Women with Low Socioeconomic Status in the U.S. Poster Presentation at the UCSF 25th Annual Medical Student Research Poster Symposium Poster session. January 2013. San Francisco, CA.

9. Chuba, N. & Main, J. Laparoscopic Evaluation and Excision of Retroperitoneal Parasitic Myoma. 45th Annual AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Video Poster presentation. November 2016. Orlando, FL.

10. Chuba, N., Biscette, S., Messer, J. Robotic Excision of Deeply Infiltrative Endometriosis of the Bladder. 46th Annual AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Video Poster presentation. November 2018. Las Vegas, NV.

11. Chuba, N. Laparoscopic Surgery: The Empowerment and Education of Gynecologic Surgeons. AAGL NewsScope Newsletter. Volume 33. Issue 1. February 22, 2019.

12. Chuba, N. & Ito, T. Advanced Laparoscopic Anatomy Workshop – Overview of an AAGL Tradition. AAGL NewsScope Newsletter. Volume 33. Issue 4. August 15, 2019.
13. Leaf, M., Prasad, J., Chang, J., Ziogas, A., Chuba, N. Adnexal Torsion: Narcotic Administration and Gynecologists’ Diagnostic Accuracy. Video poster presentation at 47th Annual AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology. November 2021. Austin, Tx
Grants
2018-present Patient satisfaction with two and six week postoperative follow up appointments after benign minimally invasive hysterectomy versus two week postoperative visit alone: a randomized, controlled trial (IRB #18.0481)
2012 – present Does Pregnancy Intent Predict Contraceptive Behavior in a Population of Women with Low Socioeconomic Status in the U.S. San Francisco General Hospital University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
2010 Effects of Early Gelatinase Inhibition in the Developing Mouse Brain Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Dean’s Summer Research Fellow University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
2007-2008 Gustatory Perception in Drosophila melanogaster Research Assistant (PREP Scholar) Duke University Medical Center
2006 The Effects of Estrogen on Primary Sexual Determination in Xenopus Tropicalis Undergraduate Researcher Columbia University School of Physicians & Surgeons
Professional Societies
2016 ACOG District IX Residency Reporter
2016 ACOG Leadership Workshop for OB/GYN Residents
2012 Region 1 Secretary, Student National Medical Associatio
2009-2010 Vice President, Student National Medical Association
2015 - present Member, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
2015-2017 Member, South Bay American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
2013 - present Member, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
2009-2013 Member, Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Other Experience
Last updated
09/19/2022