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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association has selected Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Residency Program Director, Allison Mitchell, MD, as a recipient of the Early Career Award.
Researchers from WashU Medicine and Northwestern University developed an implantable device that can detect an overdose and rapidly deliver naloxone.
Sydney Nykiel-Bailey, DO, and Ashley Weinhold, MD, have been honored with induction into the Academy of Educators at WashU Medicine. Recognized for their contributions to medical education and mentorship, they continue to shape the future of anesthesiology training and curriculum development.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julie Kosto Drobish, MD, MA, as the Pediatric Anesthesiology Assistant Clinical Director at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH), effective July 1, 2024.