An update from the Office of the Vice Chair of Education

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This month, the Department of Medicine celebrated several significant milestones in education. From our faculty’s outstanding participation in the Academy of Educators’ Education Day to the revival of in-person meetings and professional development sessions, it’s clear that our department is leading the way in medical education. I’m excited to share our recent achievements and highlight upcoming opportunities for our educators. Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing our department’s educational mission.

News & Updates

DOM Leaders at Education Day

On October 15, the Department of Medicine was well-represented at the Academy of Educators’ annual Education Day. The event was a resounding success, with eight DOM faculty members inducted into the Academy, and two honored with prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition, four faculty members were selected to present workshops or oral abstracts, showcasing their innovative contributions to medical education. Congratulations to all our faculty for their commitment to advancing educational excellence!

Return to In-Person Program Director Meetings

After several years of virtual meetings due to the pandemic, the DOM Program Directors returned to in-person gatherings this month. This highly engaging and productive meeting offered a platform to welcome new leaders, share updates, and set goals and expectations for future meetings. It was a great step forward in enhancing collaboration and shaping the future of our programs.

New Program Coordinator Meetings

For the first time, the DOM Program Coordinators began holding their own meetings, independent of Program Directors. This initiative aims to foster collaboration, share best practices, and develop standardized administrative processes across the department. One of the key goals is to establish a robust training and onboarding program for new coordinators, further strengthening our administrative support.

Fellows’ Council Professional Development Session

The DOM Fellows’ Council recently hosted an in-person professional development session focused on job-seeking strategies and negotiation skills. This session provided fellows with valuable insights and practical tools for navigating the job market and securing successful careers. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!

Celebrations

We extend our congratulations to the following members of the Department of Medicine for their recent accomplishments in medical education!

• Inductees to the WashU Academy of Educators:
  Ellen Binder, MD; Seth Goldberg, MD; Frank O’Brien, MD; Kaytlin Reedy-Rogier, MSW; Amy Riek, MD; David Vermette, MD, MBA; Darcy Wooten, MD; Lisa Zickuhr, MD, MHPE
• Academy of Educators Lifetime Achievement Awards:
  Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH; Nigar Kirmani, MD
  The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes current WashU faculty members with at least twenty years of service as a faculty in an academic teaching setting who have shown a lifelong commitment to education and demonstrate excellence in one or more domains of educational service, leadership, or scholarship.
• Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award Recipients:
  Frederick Brown, MD; Alissa Chandler, MD; Michelle D’Alessandro, MD; Guilia Petrone, MD; Emily Podany, MD; Justin Vincent, MD
  The Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards recognize and support medical residents, fellows, and recent graduates who exemplify a compassionate spirit combined with outstanding knowledge and skill.