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The Supporting Women of WUDA (WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology) group hosted its fourth annual retreat on Saturday, April 11, at the Whittemore House on WashU’s Danforth Campus. Colleagues from across the department gathered for a morning of connection over breakfast, followed by programming focused on reflection and practical application.
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Meaghan Creed as Associate Division Chief of Basic Research for the WashU Medicine Pain Center, effective March 1, 2026.
Padma Gulur, MD, nationally renowned pain specialist, will lead the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine beginning Aug. 1.
Abby Bisch, CRNA, was selected as finalist for the St. Louis Magazine 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards! The winners will be revealed at an awards reception this summer and recognized in the June/July issue of St. Louis Magazine.
Isabella Riordan, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, was named December 2025 Physician of the Month by Progress West Hospital in recognition of her exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to patient care.
Erin Herrera, CRNA, has been named Co-Director of CRNA Activities for the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Rachel Moquin, EdD, has been appointed as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Anne Drewry, MD, MS, Vice Chair and Division Chief of Critical Care Medicine, has been appointed the inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology.
At this year’s Education Day, Dr. Allison Mitchell was inducted as a new member of the Academy and Dr. Rachel Moquin received the Rising Star Award.
Megan Moseley, PA-C, has been selected as one of only three people nationwide to receive the 2025–26 AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship. She is the first physician assistant (PA) from WashU Medicine to earn this honor since the fellowship’s inception.