We are delighted to announce that Dr. Derek Clary has joined the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine on October 27, 2025 as a faculty member of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Welcome Dr. Derek Clary
Category: Pediatric Anesthesiology
Welcome Dr. Nicolette Vassallo
Dr. Nicolette Vassallo joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University on October 1, 2025, as a faculty member of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division.
Nykiel-Bailey joins CMEC leadership team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
The Department of Anesthesiology is excited to share that Sydney Nykiel-Bailey, DO, was recently appointed as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Children’s Medical Executive Committee (CMEC) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Welcome Dr. John Rouck
John Rouck, MD, joined the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine on August 11, 2025, as a faculty member of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Nykiel-Bailey appointed Residency Program Director
Dr. Sydney Nykiel-Bailey has been appointed Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Program.
Njoku named fellow in national executive leadership program
Dolores Njoku, MD, has been selected as a 2025–2026 Fellow in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program.
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.
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.
Welcome Dr. Renee Doherty
On January 20, 2025, Dr. Renee Doherty started as a locum with our Pediatric Anesthesiology Division. Please take a moment to welcome her to the Department of Anesthesiology and WashU Medicine.
Drobish appointed Assistant Clinical Director at SLCH
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.