We are pleased to announce and introduce our 2025-26 chief residents: Drs. Nathan Achilly, Brandon DeClouette, and Arianna Montes de Oca.
Chief Residents Announced for 2025-26
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Match Day 2025: Anesthesiology welcomes new residents to WashU Medicine
On March 21, 2025, the Department of Anesthesiology welcomed 23 new residents. This outstanding group of physicians comes from medical schools across 12 states, including WashU Medicine, and three countries.
WashU Anesthesiology Clinicians Honored at SCCM Annual Congress
Faculty and advanced practice providers (APPs) from WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology were recognized for their outstanding contributions to critical care medicine during the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 2025 Annual Congress.
Female sex hormone protects against opioid misuse, rat study finds (Links to an external site)
According to a new study by WashU Medicine researchers, male and female rats with chronic pain release different dopamine levels after fentanyl due to sex hormones, which may explain higher opioid use and overdose rates in men.
Abraham to direct I2DB’s Center for Applied Health Informatics (Links to an external site)
Dr. Joanna Abraham was recently appointed as the new Director of the Center for Applied Health Informatics (CAHI) in I2DB at WashU Medicine.
Compound harnesses cannabis’ pain-relieving properties without side effects (Links to an external site)
Researchers at WashU Medicine and Stanford University developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn’t affect the brain, avoiding side effects and abuse potential. The molecule, derived from cannabis, may provide an alternative to opioids for treating chronic pain.
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology ranked No. 1 in NIH funding with over $31.6M in funding
The Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine ranked No. 1 nationwide among anesthesiology departments in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings.
Faculty recognized with new appointments and promotions as ABA Examiners for APPLIED Examination
We are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of several department faculty members who are currently serving or have recently been appointed as examiners for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) APPLIED Examination.
ASSURE Fellowship: A Catalyst for Excellence in Science and Medicine (Links to an external site)
The Anesthesiology Summer Research (ASSURE) Fellowship is more than just a research program—it’s a launchpad for students with diverse aspirations, providing them with the mentorship, skills, and experiences to excel in medicine, research, and beyond.
Njoku Re-Elected to Faculty Practice Plan’s Board of Directors
Dr. Dolores Njoku has been re-elected to a three-year term as a Faculty-at-Large Representative on the Faculty Practice Plan’s (FPP) Board of Directors.