We’re delighted to announce the 2023 residency and outstanding teacher award recipients!
2023 Residency & Outstanding Teacher Award recipients announced
June 16, 2023
This month’s newsletter is about “doing.” When we think about creating a truly safe, inclusive, and diverse space here in WUDA, the true importance, and what we should really celebrate, is the BECOMING. It’s doing the WORK each and every day. It’s putting in the hours and hours of hard work so that we are able to authentically post our highlights.
Dr. Vivian Gonzalez-Perez recruited as new tenure-track assistant professor
Vivian Gonzalez-Perez, PhD, a highly accomplished scholar whose research focus is ion channel biophysics and physiology, is being promoted from research instructor to tenure track assistant professor on July 1, 2023. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in her career, as she prepares to make further groundbreaking contributions to the scientific community.
Tan receives FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Brandon Tan, MD, was recently awarded Mentored Research Training Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) to support his research on lipid modulation of the serotonin 3 receptor.
Nieva appointed Director of Anesthesiology of the Center for Advanced Medicine, South County
Daniel Nieva, MD, has been appointed as the Director of Anesthesiology for the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM) in South County.
Riordan appointed as Division Chief of the Progress West Hospital Division of Anesthesiology
Isabella Riordan, MD, has been appointed as the Division Chief of the Progress West Hospital Division of Anesthesiology.
Njoku named Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Dolores B. Njoku, MD, an esteemed clinician, researcher, and mentor, was installed as the Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on Monday, May 8, 2023.
May 19, 2023
This month’s newsletter announces upcoming programming, including a podcast series exploring attributes like introversion and extroversion, as well as training and coaching using the CliftonStrengths system to identify and leverage individual strengths.
A Day in the Life of Paige Cardoza, PA-C
Paige is originally from Sullivan, MO, and earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Columbia College. She started her career in healthcare in 2017 as a patient care technician to gain experience for physician assistant school. During her clinical training as a PA, she rotated through the SICU and was able to join the WashU APP group after graduating from SLU in December 2022. Read about her day in the life!
Benzinger appointed Interim Vice Chair for Education
Richard Benzinger, MD, PhD, will serve as Interim Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Anesthesiology, effective May 15, 2023.