Fellow
University of Maryland
Arielle Higgs, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the University of the West Indies, before completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Memorial Healthcare System in Florida. During residency, she served as Administrative Chief Resident and was the recipient of the Resident Excellence Award and the Top CREOG Score Award. In fellowship, her research focuses on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Her scholarly work has been featured in peer-reviewed publications and numerous poster presentations, covering topics such as complex twin pregnancies, rare tumors in pregnancy, endometriosis, and the implementation of a postpartum long-acting reversible contraception protocol.
Beyond her academic and clinical achievements, Dr. Higgs has been an active leader in her community, serving as Section 5 District XII Chair for ACOG, a resident representative on review committees, and a Congressional Leadership Conference attendee. She also spearheaded a Women in Distress donation drive to provide essential resources for women in domestic abuse shelters, reflecting her commitment to advocacy and community engagement. Dr. Higgs is dedicated to combining research, advocacy, and compassionate care to improve outcomes for women and families, with a special focus on addressing disparities in maternal health.