We are pleased to announce and introduce our 2026-27 chief residents: Drs. Reid Reding, Julia Saak, and Andrew Schaffer.
Chief Residents Announced for 2026-27
Category: Appointments
Sargent appointed Division Chief of Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Austin Sargent, MD, as the Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division.
Gulur named head of anesthesiology (Links to an external site)
Padma Gulur, MD, nationally renowned pain specialist, will lead the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine beginning Aug. 1.
Haroutounian named the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Simon Haroutounian, PhD, MSc, has been appointed to the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professorship in Anesthesiology.
Pradhan named the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Amynah Pradhan, PhD, has been appointed to the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professorships in Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Herrera named Co-Director of CRNA Activities
Erin Herrera, CRNA, has been named Co-Director of CRNA Activities for the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
King appointed POD 5 Physician Leader
Ryan King, MD, PhD has been appointed as an Anesthesiology Physician Leader in POD 5 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).
Moquin appointed Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development
Rachel Moquin, EdD, has been appointed as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Drewry named inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology
Anne Drewry, MD, MS, Vice Chair and Division Chief of Critical Care Medicine, has been appointed the inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology.
Andrea Liefer appointed faculty and clinical scheduling coordinator for Goldfarb’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
We are pleased to announce that Andrea Liefer, DNAP, CRNA, is joining to serve as faculty and clinical scheduling coordinator.