Maggie Bradley and Caroline Phillips have accepted the role of CRNA Team Leaders in Parkview Tower (PVT).
Maggie Bradley and Caroline Phillips appointed CRNA Team Leaders in PVT
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Melissa Bowman appointed as Business Director for Pain and Community OR divisions
Melissa Bowman has been appointed as the new Business Director for the Department of Anesthesiology’s Pain and Community OR divisions.
Dolores Njoku, MD, elected to Faculty Practice Plan’s Board of Directors
Dolores Njoku, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Washington University and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the Faculty Practice Plan’s (FFP) Board of Directors, as one of the six Faculty-at-Large Representatives
Isabella Riordan, MD, Appointed as Interim Chief of the Progress West Hospital Division of Anesthesiology
Isabella Riordan, MD, has accepted the appointment to serve as Interim Chief of the Progress West Hospital Division of Anesthesiology. Dr. Riordan will also serve as the Director of Anesthesiology for the hospital and be involved with the Credentials Committee and Medical Executive Committee.
Memorial award established in honor of Sandy Hawes
In honor of Sandy Hawes, a beloved friend and dedicated member of the Department of Anesthesiology, the department has established the Sandy Hawes Memorial Award, an annual award recognizing department members who possess excellent communication skills, are supportive in nature, well-poised, dedicated, and go above and beyond the call of duty.
Herrera named inaugural associate vice chair for well-being
In this new Associate Vice Chair role, Ms. Herrera will work closely with the Vice Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and will develop and implement innovative well-being programs in the department.
Ablordeppey named inaugural associate vice chair for diversity, equity and inclusion
In this new Associate Vice Chair role, Dr. Ablordeppey will work closely with the Vice Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to develop and implement specialized programs throughout the department.
Lesley Rao, MD, named chief of pain management division
Dr. Rao will lead the clinical and educational responsibilities of the Pain Management Division, serve as the clinical section chief of the Washington University Pain Center, and operate as the director of the Pain Management Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Allison Mitchell, MD, appointed Program Director for Residency Program
Dr. Mitchell will oversee the recruitment and training of a diverse and clinically excellent group of residents to become leaders in the field. She will continuously assess and improve our residency program and will be instrumental in the development of new initiatives focused on enhancing the training of our residents.
Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, CRNA, CCRN, CHSE, FAANA, joins inaugural class of American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fellows
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) recently awarded Dr. Henrichs the designation of Fellow of the AANA (FAANA), a recognized hallmark of leadership and professionalism in the profession and science of nurse anesthesia.