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Matern appointed CRNA Program Medical Advisor
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.
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.
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.
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.
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology residency and fellowship programs celebrate 2026 graduates
As another academic year comes to a close, we celebrate the graduation of many of our residents and fellows. Learn more about their achievements and celebrations.