Goldfarb School of Nursing celebrated its 2024 commencement, highlighting nursing achievements and honoring Nurse Anesthesia graduates.
Department celebrates CRNA Class of 2024
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Mehta appointed Associate Division Chief, General Anesthesiology
Bhavi Mehta, MD, has been appointed as the Associate Division Chief for General Anesthesiology, effective December 1, 2024.
WashU Medicine funded to develop new postdoctoral training program (Links to an external site)
Burel R. Goodin, a professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has received more than $3 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support postdoctoral training.
Yee appointed Interim Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Branden Yee, MD, MPH, as the Interim Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division.
Jaffer appointed Clinical Director of Anesthesiology, Labor and Delivery
The department is excited to announce the appointment of Danish Jaffer, MD, as the Clinical Director of Labor and Delivery in the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology, effective January 1, 2025.
Wessman elected to the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Council
Brian Wessman, MD, FCCM, professor of anesthesiology and emergency medicine, has been elected to serve on the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Council, a role that places him among the 23 members governing the society’s global initiatives. His three-year term will begin in February 2025, with the official induction taking place at SCCM’s annual congress meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Seven APPs named finalists for 2024 March of Dimes Heroes in Action Awards
Seven Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) have been named finalists for the prestigious March of Dimes Heroes in Action 2024 awards. Chosen for their outstanding contributions to nursing and healthcare, these individuals exemplify an unwavering commitment to patient care and excellence in their fields.
Leading by example: how WashU Anesthesiology champions sustainability in health care
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.
Fritz appointed inaugural Research and Informatics Director for Tele-Critical Care
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Fritz, MD, as the inaugural Research and Informatics Director for Tele-Critical Care, effective July 1, 2024.
Colby Parks appointed Associate Professor and Director of Anesthesiology at Washington University & Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Colby Parks, MD, as associate professor and the new Director of Anesthesiology for the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center in Chesterfield (OC). Dr. Parks will officially take on this role effective January 6, 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in patient care and medical education.