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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 WashU Medicine nurses were recognized with Excellence in Nursing awards from St. Louis Magazine, including Abby Bisch from the Department of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Amynah Pradhan was installed as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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 recognized for expertise in AI-based technology designed to improve healthcare.
Dr. Smith will partner closely with residency leadership to advance the program’s tradition of excellence while helping shape its future.
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.
Dr. Richard Hotchkiss and Dr. John DiPersio co-authored a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighting a promising strategy that could help improve the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies.
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.
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.