People
Patrick Yursik
Director of Marketing & Communications
Department of Anesthesiology FAS Employee of the Quarter: September 2020 & March 2022
As the Director of Marketing & Communications, Patrick has dedicated over a decade to WashU, with prior experience at University College (now WashU CAPS). He joined the department in 2019 and in his current role, he leads comprehensive communications and marketing strategies designed to enhance the Department's visibility and reputation across its clinical, educational, research, and cultural missions.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Patrick is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include playing competitive volleyball, gardening, cycling, tackling home improvement projects, and grilling. He has also developed a passion for the St. Louis CITY MLS team and is a music aficionado who frequents live concerts whenever possible. Fun fact: he once dabbled in concert photography—initially as a clever way to secure front-row seats.
Amber Zdanovec, MD
Dual CCM (2019)/ACTA Fellow (2020)
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin
Angel Zhang, DO
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
James Zhang, MD
Medical School: Ohio State University
Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
Zijing Zhang, DO
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chengshui Zhao, MD, PhD
Medical School: Shandong Medical University
Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Jing Zhong, MD
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill