Lukas Matern, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Advisor to the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Barnes-Jewish College (Goldfarb), succeeding Jason Gillihan, MD, MBA.
Matern appointed CRNA Program Medical Advisor
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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. Jeff Small appointed Interim Clinical Director of General Anesthesiology at MBMC
Jeff Small, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has been appointed Interim Clinical Director of General Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC), effective July 1, 2026.
Six honored for nursing excellence (Links to an external site)
Six WashU Medicine nurses were recognized with Excellence in Nursing awards from St. Louis Magazine, including Abby Bisch from the Department of Anesthesiology.
Pradhan named Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Dr. Amynah Pradhan was installed as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Weinhold elected secretary of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Program Directors’ Association (PAPDA)
Ashley Weinhold, MD, program director of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology, has been elected secretary of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Program Directors’ Association (PAPDA).
Kannampallil named editor-in-chief of premier informatics journal (Links to an external site)
Kannampallil recognized for expertise in AI-based technology designed to improve healthcare.
Smith appointed Associate Program Director for Residency Program
Dr. Smith will partner closely with residency leadership to advance the program’s tradition of excellence while helping shape its future.
Lee appointed Physician Leader for POD 2
Dr. Lee will work closely with anesthesiology, surgery, and BJH perioperative leadership to promote the safety, quality, and efficiency of patient care on the BJH Campus, with the focus on POD 2.
Rao and Stevens complete Pivotal Leaders Program at WashU Medicine
Congratulations to Lesley Rao, MD, division chief of pain management and professor of anesthesiology, and Tracey Stevens, MD, associate division chief of cardiothoracic anesthesiology and associate professor of anesthesiology, on completing the Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads at WashU Medicine, which concluded on May 8, 2026.