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Category: Quality & Safety

Pennington appointed as department’s inaugural Associate Vice Chair for Quality and Safety

July 1, 2025August 12, 2025

Dr. Bethany Pennington, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, has been named Associate Vice Chair for Quality and Safety. A dedicated leader in patient safety and quality improvement, she will help shape strategy and innovation in patient safety and QI across the department.

Department of Anesthesiology

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St. Louis, MO 63110

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