René Tempelhoff, MD, announces retirement after 35 years of service
Professor Tempelhoff has been a substantial and consistent contributor to Washington University for over 35 years. His impact on the anesthesiology department and on his colleagues has truly been profound.
Douglas Thompson, MD, named inaugural Director of Anesthesiology Education
In this important new leadership role, Dr. Thompson will aim to improve all educational domains in our department, with a focus on students, trainees, staff, and faculty to elevate our department even further.
York Jiao, MD, appointed Director of Anesthesia at Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis
Dr. York Jiao has accepted the appointment of Director of Anesthesia at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis.
Moron-Concepcion joins U.S. Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee
The Committee is composed of scientists, physicians, and health professionals who are leaders in the field of pain research looking to advance the fundamental understanding of pain and improve pain-related treatment strategies.
2020 Residency & Outstanding Teacher Award Recipients Announced
We are delighted to announce this year’s residency award recipients as well as the Outstanding Teacher award recipient.
Kelly Chilson, MD, named Interim Chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Dr. Kelly Chilson has accepted the appointment to serve as the Interim Chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Three faculty members accepted into Teaching Scholars Program
Anand Lakshminarasimhachar, MD, Amber Benhardt, MD, and Ashley Weinhold, MD, were recently accepted to the 2020-21 cohort of the Academy of Educators at WashU’s Teaching Scholar Program.
Dr. Tom Cox retiring after 21 years of service at WashU
It is with a mixture of sadness, nostalgia, and gratitude that we announce the retirement of the Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Professor of Anesthesiology, Dr. Tom Cox. This will be effective in the new academic year.