Congratulations to Drs. Helen Ajufo, Mohamed Babiker Mohamed, Kai Jones, Taha Mohamed Djirdeh and Juan Sanchez
Program for Underrepresented in Medicine for Equity and Diversity (PROUD-MED) 2024 Cohort (Links to an external site)
Category: Announcements
Montané selected as the Assistant Clerkship Director for the Internal Medicine Clerkship
In this role, Bryce Montané, MD will work alongside the IM Clerkship leadership team to enhance the educational experiences of Internal Medicine Clerkship students within the Department of Medicine. His primary responsibilities will include development of new curriculum and educational activities for students, recruitment and support of teaching faculty, and assisting with the clerkship’s assessment […]
Darcy Wooten to become Director of ID Fellowship Program (Links to an external site)
The ID Division is pleased to announce that Dr. Darcy Wooten will join the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine as Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief for Medical Education. In that role she will become the new Director of the ID Fellowship program as well as assuming a new role of […]
Maddox appointed to inaugural FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee
Thomas M. Maddox MD, SM, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine and head of the BJC/WUSM Healthcare Innovation Lab, has been appointed to the inaugural FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee. The Digital Health Advisory Committee will advise the Commissioner of Food and Drugs on issues related to Digital Health […]
2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®
The Department of Medicine is proud to announce that 148 of our faculty have been selected for the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. More […]
Leadership Announcement – Bone and Mineral Division Chief
It is my pleasure to announce that Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS will be appointed as the next Chief of the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. After a national search with outstanding candidates, Dr. Nickolas, currently Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical […]
Fehniger Named to Lymphoma Research Foundation Advisory Board (Links to an external site)
Todd Fehniger, MD, PhD, a Washington University physician-scientist who treats patients at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, has been appointed a member of the scientific advisory board of the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Internal Medicine Symposium Winners
The annual Internal Medicine Scholars Symposium showcases research posters and oral presentations, most of which have been supported through the research grant program, Mentors in Medicine (MiM). This program awards residents up to $5500 to conduct research alongside a WashU faculty mentor, and under guidance from Dr. Brian Gage (MIM Director) and Dr. Seth Eisen […]
Executive Director Announcement
It is my pleasure to announce that Mr. Mark Womer has been selected to be the next Executive Director, Finance and Administration for Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine. As many of you know, Mr. Steve Reynolds, who has ably led the Business Office of the Department of Medicine for 19 years, will […]
Numerous Hospitalists Promoted to Assistant and Associate Professors of Medicine (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to our new Associate Professors of Medicine.
Leadership Announcement – Medicine 2 Firm Medical Director
I am pleased to announce that Zach Morgan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, in the Division of Hospital Medicine, has been appointed as the Medicine 2 Firm Medical Director (units 5400 and 5500). Dr. Morgan is a native of Memphis, TN. He graduated from Rhodes College with a degree in Biology in 2010, attended medical […]
Installation Ceremony of Gary J. Weil, MD as the Gerald and Judith Medoff Professor of Infectious Diseases (Links to an external site)
Gary J. Weil, MD, an infectious diseases physician-scientist whose work has helped reduce the global burden of parasitic worm diseases, has been named the inaugural Gerald and Judith Medoff Professor of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Leadership Announcement – General Medicine & Geriatrics
It is my pleasure to announce that the Divisions of General Medicine and Geriatrics (GMG) and General Medical Sciences (GMS) will come together to form the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics under the leadership of Bradley Evanoff, MD, MPH, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Evanoff, the Richard A. and Elizabeth Henby Sutter Chair in […]
Pride Month (Links to an external site)
Pride Month is a time for LGBTQ+ people to uplift and celebrate their freedom to live authentically. The LGBTQ+ community deserves affirmed, safe, supported, joyful, and mentally healthy lives. “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in […]
The Kuehner effect (Links to an external site)
Donor plays key role in driving personalized cardiovascular research at the School of Medicine When St. Louis native Kim Kuehner, MBA ’77, made his first foray into medical philanthropy in 2018, he viewed it as a long-term investment that would enable him to play a role in advancing human health. He did not expect his […]
Dr. Alessandro Vindigni has been named the Ira Lang Professor of Medicine
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Alessandro Vindigni has been named the Ira Lang Professor of Medicine. Dr. Vindigni is currently a Professor of Medicine and Pathology & Immunology. He is Director of the Center for Genome Integrity at the Washington University School of Medicine and Co-leader of the Section of Molecular Oncology in […]
2023 DOM Faculty Recognition Reception
Celebrating outstanding faculty contributions fostering excellence in medical education, clinical care and research at WashU School of Medicine Gallery Awardees
Galea appointed inaugural Margaret C. Ryan Dean of planned WashU School of Public Health (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis announced today that Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, one of the world’s most influential public health leaders, will become the inaugural Margaret C. Ryan Dean of the university’s planned School of Public Health, effective Jan. 1.
Diwan named inaugural Shaeffer professor (Links to an external site)
Abhinav Diwan, MD, a highly regarded cardiologist with expertise in the molecular underpinnings of cardiovascular disease, has been named the inaugural Charlie W. Shaeffer, MD, Professor of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Academy of Educators: Call for Award Nominations and Membership Applications
The Academy of Educators offers three awards to recognize faculty who show exceptional promise as an educator through contributions in one or more domains of direct teaching, curriculum development, assessment, mentorship, educational leadership, and educational scholarship. These awards are tangible evidence of the accomplishments of teaching faculty in health and basic sciences education, and serve as […]
ICTS Announces 2024-2025 PDSS Awardees (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Angela L. Brown, MD, Professor of Medicine who was one of the awardees. The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research is pleased to announce seven partnerships were selected to receiving funding through the 2024-2025 Partnership Development and Sustainability Support (PDSS) program. PDSS awards provide up to $10,000 in funding for investigators and their […]
Welcome to Internal Medicine Residency (Links to an external site)
Welcome our newest class of Interns!
Welcome to Dermatology (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to our newly matched Dermatology residents!
Faculty Achievement Award nominations sought (Links to an external site)
Nominations are being accepted for Washington University in St. Louis’ annual Faculty Achievement Awards, known as the Arthur Holly Compton Faculty Achievement Award and the Carl and Gerty Cori Faculty Achievement Award.
ICTS Announces 2024-2025 CTRFP Awardees (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Samantha Adamson, MD, PhD; Siyan Cao, MD, PhD; Anuja Java, MD; Jesus Jimenez, MD, PhD; Alfred Kim, MD, PhD; Jennie Kwon, DO, MSCI; Jeffrey Miner, PhD for being among the 2024-2025 CTRFP awardees. Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital awards 20 investigators as part […]
Announcement of Maritz Lung Center Director
It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Tonya Russell has accepted the position of Medical Director of the Maritz Lung Center effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Russell is Professor of Medicine, Co-Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic, Co-Director of the Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Clinic, and Co-Chair of the Clinical Care Committee within the Division of […]
Announcement of next Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program
We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Witt has accepted the position of Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Washington University in St. Louis, succeeding Dr. Ramsey Hachem starting April 1, 2024. Dr. Chad Witt received his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern and completed his internship and residency training […]
Announcement – Medical Multispecialty Center / Infusion Center Directors
It is our pleasure to announce Medical Directors who will serve our 4 outpatient Medical Multispecialty Centers with associated Infusion Centers. They will work within the framework of the Ambulatory Operations Executive Council (A-OEC) of the Department of Medicine (DOM) to serve as a physician liaison for the clinical operations at the MMCs. Alongside the […]
Abhinav Diwan, MD, has been named the Charlie W. Shaeffer, MD Professor (Links to an external site)
Dr. Abhinav Diwan, Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology and Physiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Division Chief of Cardiology at Saint Louis VA Medical Center, has received the inaugural Charlie W. Shaeffer, MD Professorship.
Department of Medicine 2024 Fellowship Matches
Please join us in congratulating this year’s residents, current chief residents, former graduates, and our divisions on another successful fellowship match! Our Internal Medicine residents successfully matched: Department of Medicine Fellowship Match Results by Division Allergy & Immunology Cardiovascular Critical Care Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Gastroenterology Hematology/Oncology Nephrology Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Advanced Heart […]
Cassandra Fritz, MD selected for JAMA Network Open’s Editorial Fellowship Program
Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHS, Assistant Professor from the Divisions of Gastroenterology and General Medicine & Geriatrics is one of six inaugural fellows selected for the JAMA Network Open’s Editorial Fellowship program. The program mission is to engage a cadre of promising junior faculty in the editorial process to advance research and scholarship that addresses the needs […]
Maddox joins National Academy of Medicine’s digital health committee (Links to an external site)
Thomas M. Maddox, MD, a professor of medicine in the Cardiology Division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named to the National Academy of Medicine’s Digital Health Action Collaborative.
Payne named to National Academy of Medicine committee (Links to an external site)
Philip R.O. Payne, PhD, the Janet and Bernard Becker Professor and director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has joined the steering committee of a National Academy of Medicine working group to draft a code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) in health, medical care […]
Erica Scheller, DDS, PhD, Promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine (Links to an external site)
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Erica Scheller, DDS, PhD, to the position of Associate Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology and Physiology, and Developmental Biology on the Investigator Track, with tenure. Scheller will also continue to serve as the Executive Director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine. This promotion recognizes her exceptional contributions […]
Message Welcoming Learners in Research Areas at WashU
Dear Colleagues, As leaders at WashU, we greet you all warmly, and especially welcome all the research learners at various stages in your scientific journeys, who have joined us in our research environments. We are all delighted that such exceptional masters’ students, doctoral students, medical students, postdoctoral students, and other research learners contribute here at […]
Big Ideas Competition winners announced (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to all the DOM Winners for the Big Ideas Competition.
2023 Internal Medicine Scholars Symposium Winners
On behalf of the Mentors in Medicine Pathway, and Director Dr. Brian Gage and Associate Director Dr. Seth Eisen, we are pleased to announce the poster and oral presentation winners for this year’s Internal Medicine Scholars Symposium, recently held on May 17, 2023. Poster Winners 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Oral Presentation Winners 1st […]
Leadership Announcement – DOM Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers
I am pleased to announce that Rakhee Bhayani, MD, has been appointed as the Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers in the Department of Medicine (DOM). Dr. Bhayani is Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) and the Director of the Forum for Women […]
WashU Celebration of Inventors 2023 (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Department of Medicine’s Rita Brookheart; Lynn Cornelius; Philip Cuculich; Brian Finck; Jeffrey P. Henderson; Michael Holtzman; Keely McDonald; Rodney Newberry; Christine Pham; Arthur Romero; Fumihiko Urano; Kangyun Wu and Huimin Yan
2023 COVID Pandemic Awards
The COVID pandemic created tremendous adversity for many individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. Many of our faculty, fellows, residents, and staff were instrumental in helping the Department thrive despite these challenges. The Department of Medicine (DOM) is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding individuals for our Department of Medicine COVID Pandemic Awards in three categories: See details […]
Leadership Announcement – Division of Oncology
It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Amanda Cashen has agreed to serve as Associate Chief for Hematopoietic Malignancies, replacing Dr. Peter Westervelt who is stepping down late this summer after an exceptional term in this position. Amanda first joined the Washington University family over 25 years ago as a medical student. After a […]
WashU Med Easing Mask Restrictions on Campus
Starting Wednesday, March 23, WashU Medicine and BJC Healthcare will ease masking requirements on the Medical Campus, including clinical settings plus all common areas. Masks will be situational and optional for patients and visitors and their families. Employees will still be required to wear a mask to comply with these requests: Masking and personal protective […]
2022 Year-End Message from the Chair (Links to an external site)
This time of year always inspires reflection on the past and anticipation for what the future will hold. I am so proud of the many ways that together we have advanced our tripartite mission in 2022. We continue to respond to new challenges and enhance our clinical operations, research portfolio, and educational programs. I look […]
2023 Incoming Fellows
Congratulations to the incoming 2023 Department of Medicine fellows! Allergy & Immunology Cardiology Dermatology Endocrinology/Metabolism/Lipid Research Gastroenterology Geriatric Medicine Hematology/Oncology Infectious Diseases Nephrology Palliative Medicine Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Rheumatology
Lee to lead pulmonary, critical care division (Links to an external site)
Department of Medicine Physicians Receive Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award
Six Department of Medicine physicians received the Knowlton Incentive for Excellence award during an award ceremony hosted by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital on November 28, 2022. The awards recognize and support medical residents who exemplify a compassionate spirit combined with outstanding knowledge and skill. This year’s recipients include: Tinu Aluko, MD, Rheumatology Aisling Doyle, […]
Lee to lead pulmonary & critical care division (Links to an external site)
Pulmonologist specializes in body’s response to lung infections
New Firm Medical Directors
It is my pleasure to announce that Stephanie Conner, MD, Margo Girardi, MD, and Mustafa Husaini, MD, have been appointed as Medicine Teaching Service (Firm) Medical Directors, serving in dual roles to assist with Department of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital operations, patient safety, and quality for inpatient units. While working closely with hospital, nursing, and […]
Leadership Announcement – Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
It is my pleasure to announce that Janet S. Lee, MD, has been named the new Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine effective January 3, 2023. Dr. Lee is currently a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and […]
Leadership Announcement – Division Chief of the Division of Oncology and Deputy Director of Siteman Cancer Center
It is my pleasure to announce that Daniel C. Link, MD, has been named the new Chief of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine and Deputy Director of the Siteman Cancer Center (SCC) effective December 1, 2022. Dr. Link is the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology in […]