The Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine is deeply committed to advancing healthcare and education on a global scale.
Through our ongoing humanitarian and educational initiatives, we have built strong partnerships across the globe, providing clinical care, training, and resources in underserved regions. From Amsterdam to Ghana, Guatemala to the Philippines, Tanzania to El Salvador, our faculty and staff work tirelessly to make a positive impact. These efforts not only enrich global healthcare systems but also shape the future of anesthesiology by fostering cross-cultural collaboration and training the next generation of leaders in the field.
Explore our faculty’s experiences as they share their impactful work in advancing education and clinical care worldwide.
Accra, Ghana
Drs. Emmert and Lakshminarasimhachar
Drs. Emmert and Lakshminarasimhachar served as faculty mentors for cardiothoracic anesthesia fellows on a month-long trip to the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dr. Mark Hanak
WashU Medicine’s regional anesthesiology fellows visited Amsterdam University Medical Center in 2024, gaining insight into the European academic model and identifying quality improvement opportunities through a collaborative exchange with Dr. Holger Baumann.
Antalya, Turkey
Dr. Daniel Fernandez
Dr. Daniel Fernandez represented WashU Medicine at TARK 2023 in Turkey, presenting on regional anesthesia in trauma care and engaging in a global exchange of knowledge with international colleagues.
Bulacan Province, Philippines
Dr. Maxim Wolfson
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Dr. Maxim Wolfson
Dr. Wolfson traveled to Guatemala for a two-week anesthesiology resident education exchange program at Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala City.
Innsbruck, Austria
Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz
The ESRA Innsbruck Cadaver Workshop provided a hands-on, expert-led experience in refining regional anesthesia skills through practical sessions with fresh frozen and fixed cadavers, enhancing knowledge in ultrasound imaging and needling techniques.
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Dr. Justin Knittel
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.
Las Palomas, Dominican Republic
Drs. Levent Sahin, Molly McCormick, Janmes Whirtlin, and Rebeca Speltz
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.
Lviv, Ukraine
Dr. Justin Knittel
Dr. Justin Knittel works with the group “Doctors Collaborating to Help Children” to provide children in Ukraine with free plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Paris, France
Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz
The ESRA 6th World Congress on Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine in 2023 focused on global education, fostering collaboration, and promoting scientific advancements in regional anesthesia and pain medicine through cutting-edge presentations and knowledge sharing.