Dr. Boraas received her master's degree in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and her medical degree with honors from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH and went on to complete her fellowship in complex family planning at the Magee-Womens Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh. During her education, she also completed four elective rotations/internships in developing countries. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and complex family planning.