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Dr. Mingchun Liu has joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on August 1, 2022. She will have an appointment in the Divisions of Obstetric Anesthesiology and General Anesthesiology where she will perform her clinical work.
In this month’s newsletter, we embrace the arrival of summer and the vibrant energy it brings to Washington University Department of Anesthesiology. With the arrival of our highly anticipated residency class and new additions across divisions, we are thrilled to welcome fresh faces, ideas, and expertise into our academic medicine community.
Scott Markowitz, MD, MSOL, and Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, participated in a panel held by
FAER Anesthesia to discuss DEI in anesthesia.
Dr. Mark Arcario joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on July 25, 2022. He will have an appointment in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology where he will perform his clinical work and he will have a research appointment in the Division of Basic Research within the Department of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Anwar Akhras has joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis. He will have appointments in the Divisions of Critical Care Medicine and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
Dr. Sunny Lou joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on July 1, 2022. She will have an appointment in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology where she will perform her clinical work, and she will have a research appointment in the Division of Clinical and Translational Research (DoCTR) with a joint appointment with the Institute for Informatics (I2) within Washington University School of Medicine.
This month’s newsletter discusses to importance of taking care of ourselves & each other. Consider limiting exposure to stressors like news and social media, and prioritize activities that bring you happiness and meaning. Practice mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises to calm your mind. Remember, seeking support from professionals or trusted friends is always a valuable option.
Abby Hughes-Strange, CRNA, gives us a glimpse into her everyday life as the Lead CRNA for Progress West Hospital.
WashU’s Anesthesiology residency and fellowship classes of 2022 gathered throughout the month of June to celebrate each program’s graduates.
Amjad Musleh, MD, will serve as the critical care ultrasound co-director for the Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Division. He will develop and sustain the point-of-care Critical Care Ultrasound program within the division and across the medical campus.