Justin Knittel, MD, will serve as Interim Division Chief for our new Division of Trauma Anesthesiology, effective August 1, 2023
Knittel appointed Interim Division Chief for new Division of Trauma Anesthesiology
Category: Appointments
Jiao appointed inaugural Director of Clinical Informatics
Dr. York Jiao has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Clinical Informatics, effective August 1, 2023.
Leadership Transition Announcement: Audrey Vincent’s Retirement and New Co-Director Team
Anne DeSchryver and Corrin Noel have been appointed as Co-Executive Directors for the Department of Anesthesiology, effective on January 1, 2024.
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.
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.
Nieva appointed Director of Anesthesiology of the Center for Advanced Medicine, South County
Daniel Nieva, MD, has been appointed as the Director of Anesthesiology for the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM) in South County.
Riordan appointed as Division Chief of the Progress West Hospital Division of Anesthesiology
Isabella Riordan, MD, has been appointed as the Division Chief of the Progress West Hospital Division of Anesthesiology.
Njoku named Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Dolores B. Njoku, MD, an esteemed clinician, researcher, and mentor, was installed as the Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Benzinger appointed Interim Vice Chair for Education
Richard Benzinger, MD, PhD, will serve as Interim Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Anesthesiology, effective May 15, 2023.
Weinhold elected to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Council at the School of Medicine
Ashley Weinhold, MD, assistant professor in the Pediatric Anesthesiology division, was recently elected as a Clinical Representative to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Council (ECFC) at the School of Medicine.