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The Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award is presented to a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist who volunteer(s) and provide(s) anesthesia, education, and training in needy areas of the United States and overseas.

Submissions typically due in April.

The award recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the practice of anesthesia through research.

Submissions typically due in April.

The Kelley Mullen Clinical Service Award recognizes a clinical support staff member who consistently demonstrates ongoing acts of caring that go beyond the normally expected levels of courtesy, responsiveness, and customer service and creates a positive work environment. This award honors Kelley Mullen, a gifted nurse-clinician and administrator, who exemplified service quality and personified our clinical mission.

Submissions typically due in March.

A team of U.S. doctors, including Dr. Justin Knittel, provided medical care and support to Ukrainian children who had suffered from bombings and burns.

A team from the Department of Anesthesiology traveled to the Dominican Republic to lead a Regional Anesthesia Workshop in partnership with the SOFA-ILAC organization. Drs. Levent Sahin, Molly McCormick, James Whirtlin, and Rebeca Speltz worked with local anesthesia physicians in Las Palomas, providing hands-on training and education in regional anesthesia techniques.

Leadership development courses focus on empowering individuals to lead themselves, others and the university more effectively. Whether you’re an aspiring leader seeking to develop new skills or an existing people leader looking to refine your expertise, these courses will equip you to lead effectively, inspire others and influence organizational outcomes. These courses are open to all WashU staff and leaders at any level.

Learning from Teaching is a new means of awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit to faculty engaged in teaching, supervising, precepting, or evaluating medical students, residents, and fellows.

Dr. Justin Knittel works with the group “Doctors Collaborating to Help Children” to provide children in Ukraine with free plastic and reconstructive surgery.