This month’s newsletter discusses to importance of taking care of ourselves & each other. Consider limiting exposure to stressors like news and social media, and prioritize activities that bring you happiness and meaning. Practice mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises to calm your mind. Remember, seeking support from professionals or trusted friends is always a valuable option.
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A Day in the Life of Abby Hughes-Strange
Abby Hughes-Strange, CRNA, gives us a glimpse into her everyday life as the Lead CRNA for Progress West Hospital.
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates
WashU’s Anesthesiology residency and fellowship classes of 2022 gathered throughout the month of June to celebrate each program’s graduates.
Musleh appointed Critical Care Ultrasound Co-director
Amjad Musleh, MD, will serve as the critical care ultrasound co-director for the Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Division. He will develop and sustain the point-of-care Critical Care Ultrasound program within the division and across the medical campus.
2022 Residency & Outstanding Teacher Award recipients announced
Every year, as the fourth-year residency class graduates, the Department of Anesthesiology likes to celebrate a select few residents who have made extraordinary accomplishments throughout the year. The graduating class also nominated a faculty member who has made the biggest impact on their clinical training for the annual outstanding teacher award.
We’re delighted to announce this year’s residency and outstanding teacher award recipients!
Three anesthesiologists elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Drs. Enyo Ablordeppy, Allison Mitchell, and Sunny Lou have been elected to Elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Happy PRIDE Month 2022 (Links to an external site)
In partnership with WashU’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate PRIDE Month together! We proudly support the LGBTQ+ community at #WashUMed and in the St. Louis region!
June 10, 2022
In this month’s newsletter, we celebrate Pride Month and highlight Washington University and the Department of Anesthesiology’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We delve into the significance of pronouns and their impact on the well-being of transgender and non-binary individuals. By embracing inclusive language and practices, we can create a more accepting environment.
Arcario receives FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Mark Arcario, MD, PhD, was recently awarded a $250,000 Mentored Research Training Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) for his project titled, “Understanding Allosteric Modulation of Pentameric Ligand-Gated Ion Channels by Fatty Acids.”
SWIPED trial will leverage propofol to probe relationships of slow-wave sleep, depression, and cognitive dysfunction
Drs. Palanca and Lenze have received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to begin the Slow Wave Induction by Propofol to Eliminate Depression (SWIPED) clinical trial.