Dr. Cindy Li sat down with us for a Q+A about why she chose #WashUanesthesiology, life as an intern, advice for medical students, and more. Check it out!
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Dr. Cindy Li sat down with us for a Q+A about why she chose #WashUanesthesiology, life as an intern, advice for medical students, and more. Check it out!
Dr. Nathan Verzeaux sat down with us for a Q+A about why he chose #WashUanesthesiology, life as an intern, advice for medical students, and more. Check it out!
Bhavi Mehta, MD, has been appointed as the Associate Division Chief for General Anesthesiology, effective December 1, 2024.
Meet Deven Stepney, Program Manager for the Office of Professional Growth and Inclusive Culture. Deven’s day is all about creating opportunities for growth and connection. Whether organizing impactful workshops, or collaborating with leaders to shape inclusive strategies, Deven is a driving force for positive change within our department.
Our department is a remarkable and impressive place, and its making a tremendous global impact. We are saving lives, making huge advancements in science and work with some of the most impressive, brilliant folks on the planet. No matter your role here in WUDA, YOU are contributing to the success of this department.
Burel R. Goodin, a professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has received more than $3 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support postdoctoral training.
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Branden Yee, MD, MPH, as the Interim Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division.
The department is excited to announce the appointment of Danish Jaffer, MD, as the Clinical Director of Labor and Delivery in the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology, effective January 1, 2025.
Brian Wessman, MD, FCCM, professor of anesthesiology and emergency medicine, has been elected to serve on the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Council, a role that places him among the 23 members governing the society’s global initiatives. His three-year term will begin in February 2025, with the official induction taking place at SCCM’s annual congress meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Seven Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) have been named finalists for the prestigious March of Dimes Heroes in Action 2024 awards. Chosen for their outstanding contributions to nursing and healthcare, these individuals exemplify an unwavering commitment to patient care and excellence in their fields.