Drs. Drewry & Durko completed the inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads at WashU Medicine on May 8, 2025.
Drewry and Durko complete inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program at WashU Medicine

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Drs. Drewry & Durko completed the inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads at WashU Medicine on May 8, 2025.
Kenya McKinney, CRNA, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at WashU Medicine has selected Burel Goodin, PhD, professor of anesthesiology, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.
Dr. Musleh nominated by medical students for the 2025 Humanism in Medicine Award which honors faculty who are caring and compassionate mentors, & serve as role modelsin the teaching and advising of students.
The recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards include six faculty members from the Department of Anesthesiology: Preeta George, MD; Judith Golden, PhD; Burel Goodin, PhD; Katie Holzer, PhD; Justin Knittel, MD; and Molly McCormick, MD.
Ben Fiori, RN, senior manager of clinical trials and operations, has been selected to receive the 2025 WashU Medicine Research Support Distinguished Honors Award.
Goldfarb School of Nursing celebrated its 2024 commencement, highlighting nursing achievements and honoring Nurse Anesthesia graduates.
In recent years, the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine has demonstrated an impressive commitment to sustainability, reflecting a broader responsibility to environmental stewardship in health care.
The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association has selected Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Residency Program Director, Allison Mitchell, MD, as a recipient of the Early Career Award.
Sydney Nykiel-Bailey, DO, and Ashley Weinhold, MD, have been honored with induction into the Academy of Educators at WashU Medicine. Recognized for their contributions to medical education and mentorship, they continue to shape the future of anesthesiology training and curriculum development.