Anne DeSchryver and Corrin Noel have been appointed as Co-Executive Directors for the Department of Anesthesiology, effective on January 1, 2024.
Leadership Transition Announcement: Audrey Vincent’s Retirement and New Co-Director Team
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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.”
WashU’s Anesthesiology Residency and Fellowship Classes Celebrate 2023 Graduates
WashU’s Anesthesiology residency and fellowship classes came together in June to celebrate the accomplishments of their graduates.
Are doctors prepared? (Links to an external site)
Medical students and faculty collaborate to integrate climate change education into WashU’s curriculum, fostering awareness and inspiring students to mitigate healthcare’s environmental impact. One initiative focused on volatile gases utilized during operative procedures, resulting in a 60% reduction in the carbon footprint of anesthesia gases and yielding substantial cost savings.
Abby Bisch and Elvira Sayfutdinova appointed as Co-Directors of CRNA Mentorship Program
The Department of Anesthesiology is thrilled to announce the appointment of Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA, and Elvira Sayfutdinova, MSN, CRNA, as the inaugural co-directors of our CRNA Mentorship Program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
2023 Residency & Outstanding Teacher Award recipients announced
We’re delighted to announce the 2023 residency and outstanding teacher award recipients!
June 16, 2023
This month’s newsletter is about “doing.” When we think about creating a truly safe, inclusive, and diverse space here in WUDA, the true importance, and what we should really celebrate, is the BECOMING. It’s doing the WORK each and every day. It’s putting in the hours and hours of hard work so that we are able to authentically post our highlights.
Dr. Vivian Gonzalez-Perez recruited as new tenure-track assistant professor
Vivian Gonzalez-Perez, PhD, a highly accomplished scholar whose research focus is ion channel biophysics and physiology, is being promoted from research instructor to tenure track assistant professor on July 1, 2023. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in her career, as she prepares to make further groundbreaking contributions to the scientific community.