All post/updates from the Vice Chair of Education (currently Dr. Abby Spencer)
Graduate Medical Education (GME) Updates Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Dr. Jackie Birnbaum will be starting the primary care ACR build in October. Please reach out if you’re interested in having primary care ACR students working with you in your clinics. We look forward to hearing from you! In January 2026, the IM Clerkship transitioned to […]
It is with great pride and gratitude that we celebrate another year of the WashU Medicine Academy of Educators. This year, our Academy continued to grow as a dedicated faculty community united by a shared commitment to educational excellence. Together, our members delivered outstanding faculty development programs, created meaningful opportunities for mentorship and sponsorship, advanced […]
The DOM Advising Core Planning Team which includes Drs. Carol Faulk, Marty Kerrigan, Dennis Chang, Eileen Lee, and Abby Spencer has been building an innovative DOM advising system and will be rolling out its second annual iteration with a Residency Application Kick Off event in July. The team is grateful to all advisors and are excited to […]
WashU had a strong and joyful presence at AIMW 2026 in Seattle, WA this year. Not just as participants – as leaders in the national medical education community. A special congratulations Drs. Dennis Chang, Tony Dao, Carol Faulk, Abby Spencer, and Lisa Zickuhr for representing WashU on the national stage through workshops, posters, pre-course, moderated sessions, […]
The Roads to Success educator development session was held on January 15 and 16, 2026. These sessions are held twice a year with a focus on inpatient and ambulatory teachers across the Department of Medicine, with the next one scheduled for Fall 2026. The specific date is yet to be determined. Roads to Success Background […]
The Academy of Educators at WashU Medicine is an institutional collaboration dedicated to fostering a culture of educational excellence and an institutionally valued community of leaders in health science education. The Academy supports educators’ continued skill development and educational growth through programs, workshops, grants, and awards. “What an inspiring day it was—welcoming new Academy members, honoring our […]
Page index: A word from the director | Community | Membership | Member Impact | Membership Renewal | Academy Longitudinal Courses | Academy Workshops | Teachfest Royale | Celebrations | Education Day 2024 | 2024 Academy Awards | Academy Grants & Impact | Your Input Matters | Looking Ahead | Academy At A Glance | […]
The WashU Department of Medicine had an incredible showing at this year’s Academic Internal Medicine Week, held in New Orleans, LA in early April. Over 25 of our UME & GME faculty, coordinators, and IM chief residents attended the conference, where they delivered 10 workshops, moderated 3 plenary sessions, presented 1 poster, and received one […]
PAGE INDEXNews & Updates | Celebrations | Professional Development Opportunities | Calls for Submissions/Applications 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 […]
Annual Report The DOM Education team is pleased to share our AY24 Annual Report, outlining our accomplishments over the past year as well as our future goals for enhancing medical education within the Department of Medicine! Leadership Announcements As we settle into the new academic year, we are excited to welcome a new cohort of […]
The world of academic medicine is one that is always in motion, and spring marks the time of year when everything seems to go twice as fast as usual. It is always a remarkable experience to observe our program leaders as they delve into the monumental tasks of onboarding a new class of trainees while […]
The start of a new year always ushers in a sense of excitement and renewal in the world of medical education. Though our academic ‘new year’ may still be months away, planning and preparation for our incoming class of learners is underway and at everyone’s height of mind. Our fellowships capped off a busy recruitment […]
Summer has come to an end, which means the UME and GME worlds have both entered full-swing into recruitment season! During this busy and stressful time of year, we would like to acknowledge the incredible amount of effort that our WashU community pours into ensuring the best outcomes for our medical students and GME programs. […]
A Word from the Vice Chair Education in the Department of Medicine continues to thrive thanks to the commitment, innovation, expertise, and dedication of our DOM GME and UME leaders and directors, our outstanding clinical teachers and mentors, our exceptional trainees, and the support of our Department Chair. In our Office of the Vice Chair […]
Looking Ahead to a New Academic Year There is no denying that June is a particularly special time of year in Medical Education. Programs are working tirelessly to graduate seniors while simultaneously onboarding new interns and fellows. Medical school graduates and senior residents are readying themselves for the next phase in their careers. Medical school […]
Awards, Honors, and Distinctions The Vice Chair of Education would like to extend congratulations to the following DOM Education Leaders: Changes in Program Leadership In recent months we have seen several leadership changes for training programs within DOM. We would like to welcome and congratulate the following faculty members on their new roles: We also […]
New & Updates The Academy of Educators recently published their first annual report outlining goals and accomplishments over the past year. Awards & Honors The Vice Chair of Education sends congratulations to all Department of Medicine faculty that were recently honored at the Academy of Educators’ annual Education Day. View more details about this year’s […]
Announcements MIMEC: Mentoring in Medical Education Careers – New!Sessions available monthly for faculty and senior fellows to meet with the DOM Vice Chair of Education for mentorship and guidance on Med Ed-related topics. Congratulations to the following DOM residents and attendings on recently receiving LeJIT teaching awards: Mike Rich, MD Chloe Ferris, MD Mike Fuller, […]
Announcements Washington University Med School Commencement Announcing MIMEC: Mentoring in Medical Education Careers Office Hours Mentoring in Medical Education Careers (MIMEC) is an opportunity for DOM faculty, educators, and aspiring educators to meet with our Vice Chair for Education and Director of the Academy of Educators, Dr. Abby Spencer to discuss: Careers in Medical Education […]
“People learn to lead because they care about something”. This has recently become one of my new favorite quotes. Identifying what we most care about, our “why”, can help us bring our passion, curiosity, and an openness to learn new skills to our roles as educators and educational leaders. As we emerge from the most […]
With recruitment season winding down for the DOM fellowships and gearing up full speed for the DOM residency programs, there is much to celebrate! What an incredible first academic quarter it has been learning more about the Department of Medicine training programs and their outstanding program leaders and educators! The DOM residency and fellowship program […]
Now several months into the new role of Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Medicine, I am thrilled to continue to get to know you, your programs and your trainees! The Department of Medicine residency and fellowship program directors and coordinators continue to impress at our monthly meetings where we share best practices, […]