Megan Johnson, associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, has received the 2025 Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Humanism in Teaching Award. The national honor recognizes outstanding role models in the teaching of OB-GYN. Awardees are considered not only skilled clinicians but also outstanding educators who foster compassionate, respectful, and collaborative relationships with learners, healthcare teams, patients, and families.
“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award and be recognized by the APGO,” said Dr. Johnson. “This award speaks volumes to the talented leadership and team we possess at the Mizzou School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health. Our residents and medical students possess a high commitment to integrity and excellence and are an absolute joy to teach.”
In addition to her professorial appointment, Dr. Johnson serves as her department’s director of simulations for residents. As a physician-educator, she specializes in pregnancy care and well-woman exams. Dr. Johnson completed her medical degree and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Missouri.