With over 760 full-time faculty members, the Department of Medicine faculty are not only active clinicians, researchers and educators at the School of Medicine. They are recognized nationally and internationally for their efforts to advance research discoveries and improve human health, here in the St. Louis region and around the world.
National appointments and honors
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April 2025 Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)
Congratulations to the 20 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients Sadhu, Justin Cardiology Cardiology – mod 3 Faculty O’Brien, Rachel Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Clinic (TABEX) NP Shawa, Harrison Dermatology Dermatology Resident Resident/Clinical Fellow Anderson, Scott Internal Medicine Medicine Firm Resident/Clinical Fellow Araujo de Oliveira Santana, Marcela Internal Medicine Residency Program Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases Resident/Clinical […]
American Skin Association recognizes her work in public policy, education (Links to an external site)
Lynn Cornelius, MD, the Winfred and Emma Showman Professor of Dermatology and chief of the Division of Dermatology at WashU Medicine, has been honored with the 2025 Research Achievement Award in Public Policy and Education from the American Skin Association. The award, given May 9 at the Society of Investigative D
Hematology-Oncology Fellow Podany Receives 2025 Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award
Research grants and awards from Conquer Cancer accelerate the progress of oncology professionals Emily Podany, MD, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program, Fellow Wellness Leader, WashU Medicine Division of Oncology, received the 2025 Conquer Cancer – Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Endowed Young Investigator Award in Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity. The Young Investigator Award (YIA) provides research […]
Five Department of Medicine Faculty Graduate inaugural cohort of WashU Medicine Pivotal Leaders Program
The inaugural cohort at WashU Medicine – Department of Medicine has completed the Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads, which concluded on May 8, 2025. This nine-month program supports division chiefs and section heads in strengthening the medical school’s culture, advancing faculty success, enhancing learner experience, and improving departmental operational effectiveness. “I […]
Congratulations to the Big Ideas competition winners! (Links to an external site)
The Big Ideas Program invites innovative proposals that use data, advanced analytics (including artificial intelligence or AI), and workflow re-design to address critical clinical and operational needs that impact the quality, safety, outcomes, and value of healthcare delivery.
Leadership Announcement – Divisions of General Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospital Medicine
It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Margaret L. (Molly) McNairy, MD, MSC will be the Chief of the Divisions of General Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at WashU Medicine effective October 1, 2025. Dr. McNairy is currently Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division […]
WashU Medicine faculty honored for community engagement (Links to an external site)
Community engagement is woven into the fabric of WashU Medicine. Guided by a deep commitment to helping others, many faculty have built lasting community partnerships that drive innovative care, education and community-engaged research.
2024-2025 Department of Medicine faculty recognized at annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
On April 15, 2025, the annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony was held honoring WashU Medicine educators who have made the most significant contributions to the training of future physicians. In recognition of outstanding service to medical student education, Washington University medical students present Distinguished Service Teaching Awards (DSTAs) to faculty and house staff each […]