August 17, 2023

This month’s newsletter is all about gratitude. Here in the Department of Anesthesiology, it is so important that we build a culture of appreciation. Gratitude nurtures healthier communication, fosters respect and psychological safety, encourages cooperation, and enhances resilience in relationships and teamwork.

Dr. Ziyan Song joins the Department of Anesthesiology

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Ziyan Song joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on August 1, 2023.  He will have appointments in the Divisions of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.

Dr. Ankita Satpute joins the Department of Anesthesiology

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Ankita Satpute joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on July 1, 2023.  She will have appointments in the Divisions of Regional and Ambulatory Anesthesiology and General Anesthesiology.

Dr. Furqaan Sadiq joins the Department of Anesthesiology

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Furqaan Sadiq joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on July 1, 2023.  He will have appointments in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Division of Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Melissa Hector-Greene joins the Department of Anesthesiology

Dear Colleagues – We are delighted to announce that Melissa Hector-Greene, MD, PhD, joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on July 1, 2023. She will have appointments in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and the Division of Basic Research. Dr. Hector-Greene received her medical degrees at Duke University School of […]

Med Student Represents School of Medicine at CleanMed Conference  (Links to an external site)

Caellagh Catley, a dedicated fourth-year medical student at Washington University in St. Louis, mentored by WashU Anesthesiology staff, Helga Komen, MD, and made significant strides in promoting sustainability within the healthcare sector at the recent CleanMed 2023 conference — an annual gathering of healthcare professionals who come together to address the climate crisis and explore practical steps toward sustainability.

Exploring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela

In a gesture of unity and recognition of the importance of leadership, extended department leadership recently participated in a special excursion to the St. Louis Science Center for a guided tour of “Mandela: The Official Exhibit.”