I was born and raised in Noginsk, Russia. I graduated from the medical school at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia in Moscow. Afterwards I completed two years of obstetrics and gynecology training in the hospital attached to my medical school. To expend my knowledge and experience I decided to pursue further training in the United States. I am interested in preventive care, women’s health and obstetrics. I greatly enjoy our program, as it offers broad experience as well as supportive environment for studies and training. The friendly comunity of Iowa City is great for family life. My interests include cooking Russian dishes, reading and traveling. Email: julia-matveeva@uiowa.edu