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: Education
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Perez named assistant program director of Goldfarb’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
Sarah Perez named assistant program director of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
Nykiel-Bailey appointed Residency Program Director
Dr. Sydney Nykiel-Bailey has been appointed Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Program.
Moquin named 2025 ASA-SEA Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) have selected Rachel Moquin, EdD, as a 2025 recipient of the ASA-SEA Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award.
Torres appointed program director at Goldfarb School of Nursing and director of CRNA education for the Department of Anesthesiology
Brian Torres, DNP, CRNA, has been appointed program director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. In addition, he will serve as director of CRNA education in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Yoshida honored with national neuroscience award recognizing early-career research excellence
Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD, receives NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award for research on aging and disease.
Residency and Fellowships celebrate 2025 graduates
As the academic year ends, we celebrate our graduating residents and fellows for their lasting impact on patient care, education, and the future of medicine. Learn more about their achievements and celebrations.