WashU Medicine is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all its members. In line with this commitment, the Department of Anesthesiology is proud to recognize department colleagues who have recently received accolades through the SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Reporting platform.
“Congratulations to our recent SAFE accolade recipients,” said Michael S. Avidan, MBBCh, FCA SA, Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor and head of the Department of Anesthesiology. “Each of these individuals has gone above and beyond in their roles, exemplifying the core values of professionalism, empathy, and integrity. Their actions not only contribute to the well-being of our patients but also foster a culture of respect and collaboration within our department.”
“By recognizing and celebrating their contributions, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a workplace where inclusive behavior is not only encouraged, but also recognized and rewarded.”
Michael S. Avidan, MBBCh, FCA SA, Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor and head of the Department of Anesthesiology
SAFE Reporting is an integral part of WashU Medicine’s ongoing efforts to ensure that we uphold the highest standards of professionalism in our workplaces and learning environments. It enables clinicians, scientists, educators, staff, residents, fellows, postdocs, students, and other members of our community to report safely, with or without identifying themselves, either positive or concerning behaviors. This tool is a key resource for recognizing outstanding contributions and flagging unprofessional or abusive behaviors. By utilizing the SAFE accolades tool, members of our community help to cultivate an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We commend the efforts of these accolade recipients and encourage all members of the department and institution to continue using the SAFE reporting tool to recognize colleagues who display exemplary conduct and highlight negative behaviors. By working together to sustain a welcoming climate and collaborative culture, we contribute to a more equitable, effective, efficient, and compassionate medical school.
Previous accolade recipients
OCTOBER 2025
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mara Bollini, MHA, BSN, RN, CPPS | Director of Patient Safety and Quality |
| Frank Bougher, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Theresa Cordner | Senior Clinical Research Coordinator |
| Andi Cox | Senior Research Administrator |
| Brandon DeClouette, MD | Chief Resident |
| Leon du Toit, MBChB, FCA(SA) | Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Geoffrey Floro, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Katie Holzer, PhD, LCSW | Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Chase Renfroe, MD | Resident Physician |
| Ashton Shaffer, MD, PhD | Resident Physician |
| Philip Smith, MD, PhD | Resident Physician |
| Branden Yee, MD, MPH | Associate Professor of Anesthesiology |
JUNE 2025
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aaron Archer, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Ryan DeAngelis, MD | PGY4 Resident |
| Charl De Wet, MBChB | Professor of Anesthesiology |
| Chris Dimza, MD | PGY4 Resident |
| Gabrielle Fernandez, MD | PGY3 Resident |
| Bradley Lewis, DO | PGY2 Resident |
| Amanda Li, MD | PGY1 Resident |
| Kyle Maryan, MD | PGY3 Resident |
| Joseph Miller, MD | PGY4 Resident |
| Amjad Musleh, MD | Associate Professor of Anesthesiology |
APRIL 2025
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fillmore Almiron, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Karen Brown, ANP-BC | Nurse Practitioner |
| Shourik Dutta, MD | PGY4 Resident |
| Katie Geist | Grant Specialist II |
| Lukas Matern, MD | Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology |
| Arianna Montes de Oca, MD | PGY3 Resident |
| Aunaly Palmer, MD | Clinical Fellow Associate |
| Sarah Perez, CRNA | Assistant Professor Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Ashton Shaffer, MD, PhD | PGY3 Resident & ASAP Scholar |
| Manjaap Sidhu, MD | Instructor of Anesthesiology |
| Laura Swisher | Director Clinical Trials THRIVE |
| Andrew Thorsen, MD | PGY4 Resident |
| Brian Torres, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
JANUARY 2025
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kelly Bell, MSN AGACNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner |
| Jon Bucher, MBA | Business Director for Research Finance |
| Andi Cox | Senior Program Manager – Research Administration |
| Rob Gereau, PhD | Vice Chair for Research; Division Chief, Washington University Pain Center; Dr. Seymour & Rose T. Brown Professor of Anesthesiology |
| Nick Klimeck-Jones, PA-C | Physician Assistant |
| Lauren LaChance | Assistant to the Chair |
| Rachel Moquin, EdD | Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty and Educator Development; Assistant Professor |
| Corrin Noel | Executive Director, Business Affairs |
| Ashton Shaffer, MD, PhD | PGY3 Resident & ASAP Scholar |
| Deven Stepney | Program Manager for the Office of Professional Growth and Inclusive Culture |
| Yolanda Trevino-Parsons | Senior Grants Specialist |
| Eric Williams | Project Manager, Research Technology |
| Patrick Yursik | Director Marketing Services |
NOVEMBER 2024
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hawa Abubakar, MBBS | Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Jhoan Aguilar | Graduate Research Assistant |
| Jessica Bauerle, MD | Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Lea Becker, PhD | Postdoc Research Associate |
| Reginald Buckley, MD | Associate Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Christina Caldwell | Manager of Operations, Research |
| Christopher Lee, MD, MS | PGY3 Resident |
| Manish Madasu, PhD | Senior Scientist |
| Elizaveta Mangutov | Graduate Research Assistant |
| Bruno Maranhao, MD | Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Lukas Matern, MD | Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Benjamin Miller, MD | PGY1 Resident |
| Alex Mohrman, CRNA | Nurse Anesthetist |
| Megan Moseley, PA-C, MMS, BSN | Physician Assistant |
| Amynah Pradhan, PhD | Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Waliah RaKhem | Director of Administration, Research |
| Clare Ridley, MD | Associate Professor, Anesthesiology |
| Kate Silver, CRNA | Nurse Anesthetist |
| Amy Stabenow | Director of Operational Data Integregation |
| Linda Yun | Business Director |
September 2024
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Zekeriyya Alanoglu, MD, DES | Assistant Professor, General Anesthesia |
| Caitlin Bess | Clinical Research Coordinator I |
| Lara Crock, MD, PhD | Assistant Professor, Pain Management |
| Katie Dalton | Senior Clinical Research Coordinator |
| Mitchell Fingerman, MD | Chief of Regional & Ambulatory Anesthesiology |
| Kendra Gregory | Manager of Business Operations |
| Kate Gurba, MD, PhD | Assistant Professor, Pain Management |
| Simon Haroutounian, PhD, MSc | Chief of the Division of Clinical and Translational Research |
| Bruno Maranhao, MD, PhD | Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology |
| Shawn Reynolds, MSPA, PA-C | Co-Assistant APP Director, Critical Care Medicine |
JUNE 2024
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anuradha Borle, MD | Assistant Professor, Obstetric and General Anesthesiology |
| Avi Dobrusin, MD | PGY4 Resident |
| Chiamaka Uche, MD | PGY1 Resident |