She directs the Residency, Family-Centered Maternity Care, and Women’s Health. Dr Figueroa has practiced full-spectrum family medicine since 1999, including vulnerable population care such as reproductive health, maternity care, and trans-inclusive health care. Additionally, Dr Figueroa advises dozens of students, residents, and faculty, volunteers for several community outreach projects, and conducts research with her residents. She is an active member of the hospital medical staff and serves on several maternity care and pediatrics committees. Outside of UIC she is an active member of Family Medicine Midwest and STFM. Dr Figueroa has received numerous teaching awards including AOA, residency teacher of the year, and Illinois Academy of Family Physicians teacher of the year.