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Congratulations to the 9 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients. Richardson, Erin Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Wilson, Taylor Internal Medicine IM PGY2 Resident/Clinical Fellow Hassan, Ghandi Internal Medicine Med 1 Firm Resident/Clinical Fellow Amy, Zhao Internal Medicine Medicine – Cards Firm Resident/Clinical Fellow Kwok, Michael Internal Medicine MICU Resident/Clinical Fellow Patino, Diego Internal Medicine VA 1D […]

The Big Ideas program, which began to foster health care innovation, will officially conclude with the 2025-2026 cohort at the end of the academic year. This decision follows the planned sunsetting of the Healthcare Innovation Lab, marking a strategic shift to better integrate care delivery innovation throughout clinical operations.

When Sam Nussbaum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in his 70s, it was no surprise to his family that he chose WashU Medicine for his care. After all, Nussbaum had spent a significant portion of his distinguished career as a physician-scientist and health-care executive at the medical school and BJC HealthCare. And during that time, […]

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered why some patients with a rare genetic disorder called primary ciliary dyskinesia have worse lung problems than others with the same disorder. The discovery, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggests that gene therapy to restore a missing protein complex could help treat the […]

Won Ro Lee, MD, PhD, and Kyung Ja Shin Lee, MD, consider themselves fortunate people, despite having grown up in challenging circumstances. Kyung Ja escaped North Korea as a young child; both she and Won Ro grew up in poverty and lived through the Korean War. Their futures could have been significantly different had they […]

The David and Deborah Winston Fellows in Diabetes Research was established in 2012 through a generous gift from David and Deborah Winston. Awarded annually by the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, it supports graduate students engaged in diabetes and diabetes-related research who reside within laboratories of Diabetes Research Center members. 

Sina Jasim, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Endocrine Neoplasia Services in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, has been honored with the 2025 Early Career Award from the Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) Medical Staff Association. 

When Ashley Brooks, RN, BSN, was born, the first hint her parents received that something was out of the ordinary was that nurses didn’t bring their infant daughter from the nursery to their room when it was time to eat. She had been taken to the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.

Dr. Erica L. Scheller, DDS, PhD, is a recipient of this year’s Transcend Initiative Grant – a grant that is given to WashU Faculty for their collaborative efforts across WashU schools. 

Parakkal Deepak, MBBS, MS, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, and David H. Ballard, MD, an assistant professor of radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, both of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and Satish Viswanath, PhD, an associate professor in pediatrics and in biomedical engineering at Emory […]

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified central routes that two deadly viruses take to invade human cells and have designed decoy molecules that block the infections.

Falk Catalyst Awards support pioneering stem-cell discovery and neuromodulation approaches to improve patient lives. WashU Medicine is proud to celebrate two distinguished faculty members — Jeffrey R. Millman, PhD, and Jin-Moo Lee, MD, PhD — as recipients of the Dr. Ralph & Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Catalyst Award. This competitive award supports bold, early-stage […]

Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. ​​​​​​​Help us highlight the kindness, clinical skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Dr. Nick Griffith: “I am a nurse coordinator who works with him in the Resident Clinic. I am nominating […]

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Chief of the Divisions of General Medicine, Geriatrics and Hospital Medicine, Dr. Molly McNairy, conducted a keynote address in the Connor Auditorium of the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. When Molly McNairy, MD, MSc, joined WashU Medicine, she took on the unique challenge of re-imaging the structure of general medicine, […]

Decades ago, during my fellowship, I worked in the lab of a world-renowned investigator who put me on a project that everyone in the lab thought would fail. I think this mentor knew that I needed the deep dive into complex cell biology the project would entail, but he likely also understood that challenge and […]

The Department of Medicine is proud to announce that we have 77 matched fellows. These physicians bring talent, curiosity and drive to their program built on teamwork and discovery. Please view the list below for more information about each. Fellowships Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Interventional Cardiology Structural Heart […]

Dr. Alaina Kessler joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Assistant Professor in June 2025. Dr. Kessler is a board-certified medical oncologist with a focus on breast cancer. She received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine as well as a Master of Public Health from […]

Page Index: Division of Gastroenterology | Department of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine | BJC HealthCare | Barnes-Jewish Hospital | The St. Louis Region | Nominations & Application Procedure The Chief, Division of Gastroenterology (GI) will lead and grow successful clinical, educational, and research programs in the Division of Gastroenterology. The Division of […]

September 2, 1927 – November 25, 2025 Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to share the news that Dr. Ed Magee, Emeritus Clinical Professor of Medicine, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 98.  Born in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of a Baptist minister and a teacher, Dr. Magee became interested in being a […]

The Social and Wellness Committee organized the Second Annual Hospital Medicine Awards on November 19, 2025. Hospitalists, APCs, and staff came together to enjoy ‘WashU-Giving’ and celebrate their colleagues in the Holden Auditorium in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. We shared a delicious Thanksgiving meal, complete with all the traditional fixings, to help reward hospitalists for […]

Deadline: Sunday, 2/15/26 at 11:59 pm. Overview: This highly interactive course supports faculty skill development in learner assessment (including direct observation, feedback, and more) and in designing and enhancing assessment programs. It is intended for faculty program leaders and front-line faculty assessors across all WashU Medicine health professions and who work with learners at any […]

Application Deadline: Friday, 12/12/25 at 11:59 pm. Overview: This course is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to excel in leadership roles across WashU Medicine’s educational programs. LEAP offers an introductory leadership curriculum that covers essential skills and knowledge, including Change Management, Negotiation, Coaching, Mentoring & Sponsorship, Funds Flow in Education, and more. This course is […]

Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. ​​​​​​​Help us highlight the kindness, clinical skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Dr. Jessica Liebiech: “She is an intern is currently performing at the level of a 3rd year […]

Dr. Akhil Sood joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology as an Assistant Professor in August 2025. Dr. Sood clinical and research interests focus on systemic lupus erythematosus, with an emphasis on understanding patterns of care and developing strategies to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes. During his fellowship in […]

Makenna Dixon remembers all the appointments during her childhood. Her mother suffered from autoimmune diseases that required countless trips to physical therapy. As her health conditions worsened, Dixon’s mom could no longer work a full-time job, and the lack of insurance through an employer made therapy one financial challenge among many.

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival (December 14 – 22, 2025). The central theme of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. and the miracle of the oil. Hanukkah holds great cultural and religious significance for Jewish communities around the world, and the celebration of this festival […]

Kwanzaa is a secular festival observed from December 26th through January 1st as part of a celebration of African American cultural heritage and traditional values.

Las Posadas is a traditional Mexican celebration that takes place from December 16th to December 24th, marking the nine days before Christmas. This event holds significant cultural and religious importance in Mexico and other Latin American countries, as well as among Latino communities in the United States.

December 25th is celebrated as both a religious holiday and a global cultural and commercial event. People around the world celebrate this holiday through a variety of religious and secular traditions. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their […]

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week takes place from December 1-7 each year, spotlighting the nearly 3 million Americans living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These chronic, lifelong conditions cause inflammation in the digestive tract, leading to symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, […]