Dr. Molly McCormick named Chief of the Division of General Anesthesiology
In this role, Dr. McCormick will prioritize the delivery of outstanding clinical care while simultaneously supporting the careers and growth of our faculty, CRNAs, fellows, residents, SRNAs, and staff.
Department celebrates CRNA Class of 2019
The Nurse Anesthesia program at the Goldfarb School of Nursing celebrated its Commencement on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis. Seven students received their certification, five of whom will be staying on as CRNAs in the Washington University Department of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Simon Haroutounian provides a useful resource for home medications in first published book
The book is the result of a 6-year effort to help people better manage their medications, and to prevent unnecessary side effects, Emergency Department visits, and hospitalizations.
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital Honors Dr. Evers with 2019 President’s Achievement Award
The President’s Achievement Award is given to a physician, researcher and faculty partner who upholds Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s mission and advances medical knowledge and continuously improves medical practices.
Dr. Ivan Kangrga to Serve as Vice-Chair for Health System Liaison
In this position, Dr. Kangrga will help enhance the collaborations and trust between key stakeholders within the anesthesiology department and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Halting opioid abuse aim of several grants from NIH, CDC (Links to an external site)
School of Medicine researchers received grants totaling more than $10 million from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grants are part of a nationwide push to fund research targeting the opioid epidemic.
Dr. S. Kendall Smith named Inaugural Assistant Program Director for Residency Affairs
Dr. Smith will work closely with residency program leaders and faculty to craft tailored career development pathways for our residents.
Andrea Reidy, MD, appointed Director of QA/QI
Dr. Reidy will help develop and oversee the strategic direction for quality assessment and improvement. This includes patient safety, patient satisfaction, and related performance improvement activities.







