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Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: August 2025

Julia is a third-year anesthesiology resident at WashU Medicine. Originally from St. Louis, she completed both her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou), taking a semester off in between to teach English at an elementary school in southern Spain. She is passionate about medical education and is currently a part of the resident education committee. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading fiction, suffering through hot yoga classes, spending time with her amazing co-residents, and taking care of her many plants. She is planning on pursuing a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship after completing residency.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: September 2020

Furqaan first started with the Department of Anesthesiology as an 18-year-old undergrad volunteering for a summer research project. He later earned his MD at the University of Missouri-Kansas City during which he elected to return to WashU and complete a one-year research training program and a Masters in Clinical Investigation. Even now as a CA3 resident, Furqaan says he’s continuously inspired by the camaraderie within the department. With his wife, Maham, Furqaan enjoys sailing and exploring hiking trails. Fun fact: He made a brief foray into journalism as part of the Olympic News Service, covering the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Medical School: University of Missouri Kansas City

Residency: WashU Medicine — Anesthesiology