Congratulations to the six Department of Anesthesiology faculty members who have been selected for the 2026 Dean’s Impact Award.
Six department faculty honored with 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards
Category: Department Awards
Celebrating Inclusive Behaviors: Anesthesiology Department Recognizes SAFE Reporting Accolade Recipients
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to recognize team members who have received accolades through the SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Reporting platform.
Dr. Riordan recognized as December 2025 Physician of the Month at Progress West Hospital
Isabella Riordan, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, was named December 2025 Physician of the Month by Progress West Hospital in recognition of her exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to patient care.
Barnes-Jewish College celebrates Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2025 on their hard work, dedication, and meaningful contributions to the future of nursing and anesthesia care.
2025 WELCCOME Awards (Links to an external site)
Meet the recipients of this year’s WELCCOME Awards and celebrate the colleagues whose everyday actions make our department a more collaborative, supportive, and connected community.
Dr. Michael Avidan Celebrated With the Foundation’s 2025 President’s Achievement Award (Links to an external site)
Michael Avidan, MBBCh, chair of the WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and anesthesiologist-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has been selected to receive the 2025 President’s Achievement Award from The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Two anesthesiology faculty recognized by the Academy of Educators
At this year’s Education Day, Dr. Allison Mitchell was inducted as a new member of the Academy and Dr. Rachel Moquin received the Rising Star Award.
Jean Shim receives 2025 Sandy Hawes Memorial Award
Congratulations to Jean Shim, manager of scheduling and special projects, for being selected as the 2025 recipient of the Sandy Hawes Memorial Award.
Drewry and Durko complete inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program at WashU Medicine
Drs. Drewry & Durko completed the inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads at WashU Medicine on May 8, 2025.
McKinney named recipient of 2025 WashU Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Service Award
Kenya McKinney, CRNA, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award.