Profiled

Department of Anesthesiology APP of the Quarter: June 2026
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: July 2023

Megan Moseley is a physician assistant in Critical Care within the Department of Anesthesiology and has been with the department since 2018. She grew up in Woodbury, MN, about 10 miles outside of Saint Paul. She has a passion for providing compassionate care and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Megan began her educational career by earning a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Iowa, following the steps of her mother, who was a nursing executive for over 20 years. The experiences provided as a bedside critical care nurse for eight years fueled her commitment to becoming a competent and compassionate provider. Megan decided to further expand her knowledge and skills by pursuing a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Saint Louis University. She is dedicated to the latest advancements in critical care medicine and continuously improving her clinical skills. She believes in building strong patient-provider relationships based on trust, empathy, and effective communication. She now serves as a lead practice provider for her department, where she is able to contribute to the growth and development of the Advanced Practice Provider Group and to the cohesion of the department while positively impacting patient care.

In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, Francisco, and their dog, Kona, staying active and traveling. She is a fraternal triplet with a brother and sister, and finds herself often traveling back to her home to be with her family.

Megan was named APP of the Quarter in June 2026. Here is what her nominator had to say:

"I would like to nominate Megan for her outstanding contributions and advocacy in advancing APP education and professional development within our group. Her work developing the POCUS curriculum for Critical Care APPs has created valuable opportunities to expand our knowledge, strengthen our clinical skills, and practice at the top of our scope.

Megan has demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring our team gains the confidence needed to implement these skills in ways that directly improve patient care. She has gone above and beyond by volunteering her time to support hands-on learning—offering additional practice opportunities with patients and even making herself available outside of regular hours, including night shifts.

Her dedication, initiative, and investment in our growth are truly commendable, and she deserves recognition for the meaningful impact she continues to have on our APP group."

Congratulations, Megan!

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: February 2023

Chris Murphy, known as “Turk” to most, has been a faculty member since 2021. He attended the University of Arkansas for undergraduate, graduate, and medical school. He did a preliminary surgery internship at the University of Florida, and then moved to Jackson, Mississippi, to complete his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in critical care medicine at Washington University in St. Louis before deciding to stay on as faculty. He splits his clinical time in the operating room as a member of the trauma anesthesia team, and in the ICU rotating between BJH and several of our community ICUs. His primary interests are resident and fellow education, wellness, trauma, and mechanical circulatory support.

When not working Turk enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristin, and their dogs, Molly and Cooper. He is obsessed with sports and is a lifelong fan of the Razorbacks, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Falcons. On days off, he enjoys playing video games, reading, and is a connoisseur of fine cinema—especially when it comes to bad horror movies, the cinematic perfection of National Treasure, or the masterpiece that is the Fast and Furious saga.

Fun fact: Prior to medical school, Turk earned a master's degree in recreation & sports management while helping to run the department of intramural sports at the University of Arkansas for two years as a graduate assistant!

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: July 2022

Amjad is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anesthesiology & Emergency Medicine. He is one of our Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Intensivists and you can usually find him working in the ER, the 8200 ICU, or in the Community at Christian Hospital ICU. He is also one of our EMS Division faculty members working with the Des Peres Department of Public Safety.

Amjad is the oldest of seven siblings (six brothers & one sister). He was born in Baton Rouge Louisiana (Geaux Tigers!) but grew up as a nomad having lived in five states & three countries. Because of his love for the desert, he initially thought he was going to stay in New Mexico forever; having completed not only his high school & undergraduate studies there, but also medical school, residency in Emergency Medicine (2013), and fellowship in Emergency Medical Services (2017). He came to WashU because of the amazing multidisciplinary critical care fellowship program and instantly fell in love with the warmth and kindness of the people that make up the school and especially the departments of Anesthesiology & Emergency Medicine. The amazing support, acceptance, kindness, and familial feel of the place convinced him to stay on as faculty.

Amjad is extremely passionate about education, and you will often find him concocting new and innovative ways to make classically difficult topics simple. You can find him either lecturing in a classroom or pulling out a ventilator after rounds to have learners try out the various modes of ventilation on themselves. He has won multiple awards for his work in education and is one of the current coaches for the new Gateway Curriculum at WashU SOM. He is also the medical director for the Jefferson College Paramedic program and proud to be graduating his second class in June 2022.

Off campus, he loves to spend time with his three children Nadia (6), Malik (3) & Layla (2) and his better half Rehab (yes, she has heard all of the jokes before, but it actually means welcomeness & expanse in Arabic). His hobbies include fixing various household and mechanical objects by taking them apart and putting them back together (usually finding he somehow has extra parts & screws left over after the project is complete). You wouldn’t expect it, but he is quite good with a deck of cards and if you can corner him with one, he would be more than happy to show and teach you a trick or two. Finally, you can easily make his day by challenging him to game of chess anytime.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: May 2025

Juliet Mwirigi is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine. Her research focuses on targeting cannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB1Rs) with peripherally restricted compounds to relieve pain. By integrating molecular biology, transcriptomics, and imaging, she aims to uncover how CB1Rs function in distinct sensory neuron subtypes across species-paving the way for more translatable, non-opioid strategies for chronic pain relief. Juliet is also a recipient of the prestigious HHMI Hanna Gray Fellowship. She unwinds with movies, stock charts, and weekend hikes—her perfect trio for balance and inspiration.

Department of Anesthesiology APP of the Quarter: December 2025
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: January 2026

Katie Myler, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, joined the Department of Anesthesiology in April 2022. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Saint Louis University, awarded in December 2021. Before embarking on her role as a Nurse Practitioner, Katie has accumulated valuable experience as a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse since 2016. This background inspired her to further her expertise in critical care and cardiac surgery. Currently, she serves in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Units at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Missouri Baptist.

Katie was named the APP of the Quarter in Dec. 2025! Here is what her nominator has to say about her:

“Katie consistently demonstrates exceptional clinical expertise while also serving as a dedicated preceptor and mentor to new APPs and cross-trainees. She is highly regarded by CTI attendings for the knowledge she brings to rounds and her ability to teach complex concepts in a clear, supportive, and nonjudgmental way. Katie also contributes to our social and wellbeing committee and is always willing to lend a hand. Her positive attitude, professionalism, and commitment to others create a welcoming, high-performing team environment and truly reflect WashU values.”

Congratulations, Katie!

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: January 2026

Holly joined the Department of Anesthesia in September of 2019 and currently serves as the Assistant Supervisor over the managed care team with the billing department. In this role, she works with her team to ensure that payment is received in a timely manner from insurance companies.

Holly brings 20 years of experience resolving denials and working directly with insurance companies to resolve outstanding claims through the multiple stages of the revenue cycle. She has worked for multiple hospitals around the country but has found a home at WashU Medicine.

Holly has recently graduated with her master's degree in human resources from WashU. She hopes to continue to expand her knowledge and career while setting up her team for success.

Outside of work at WashU Medicine, Holly can be found with either her daughter, husband or dogs. Holly has a house full of hunting dogs that require constant love and attention, and she would not have it any other way. When she is not working her dogs, she can be found with a book in her hand and a dog by her side.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: September 2021

Thomas graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a major in psychology and continued with graduate training at DePaul University in Chicago, IL.

He joined the Division of Clinical and Translational Research in 2018 and currently works as a clinical research coordinator in lab of Dr. Ben Palanca.

Outside of work, Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, practicing martial arts, watching anime, hiking, and chasing his almost 3-year-old daughter Rain around the house.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: May 2026

Max Nieva, MD, is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, and serves as the Medical Director at St. Louis Children's Specialty Care Center West County, South County, and CAM South County.

Max came back to his hometown of St. Louis in 2007 as a pediatric fellow at WashU Medicine/St. Louis Children's Hospital. He intended to return to New York after fellowship but joined the faculty due to the culture and camaraderie, and has remained ever since!

Outside of work, Max spends as much quality time as possible with his 13-year-old twins, Andrew and Abigail, and his partner Dalton. When he doesn't have his kids, Max enjoys any form of exercise including group classes, yoga, tennis, and reluctantly, pickleball. He is always open to a challenge including Tough Mudders, "Murph challenge," or a walk with a friend.

Fun fact: For the last 8 years, Max has grown his hair out & shaved it to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer with the organization St. Baldrick's.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: April 2023

Rasheeq was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and moved to Columbia, Missouri, at the age of two, when his family moved for his father's ophthalmology residency. He lived there for twenty years and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for his undergraduate studies. He majored in biology and Spanish, and studied abroad twice in college: once in Santiago, Chile, and once at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica. He was also involved in brain trauma research throughout his undergraduate career. His true interest was in service and he volunteered a significant amount of time with underserved children in Columbia and around the country. Rasheeq then attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville for his medical education, initially planning to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career in ophthalmology. During a required third-year anesthesia rotation, however, he discovered his interest in the field while spending a half day with a chief resident on her PACU rotation. Rasheeq graduated in 2021 and came back home to Missouri for residency. Currently, his interests include cardiothoracic anesthesiology and regional anesthesia.

Rasheeq is the youngest of three siblings and a fourth-generation physician. His wife, Nadira, is an occupational therapy student at WashU and will also graduate in 2025. In his free time, Rasheeq enjoys touring St. Louis, trying new restaurants, hiking, and playing video games. His true passion, however, is in cooking and hosting dinner parties. Fun fact: he even wrote his personal statement for his residency application about the parallels between cooking and anesthesia!

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: March 2021

Corrin graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with an undergraduate degree in accounting and completed her MBA at Webster University after starting full time in the Department of Anesthesiology where she's been for 10 years. Currently, Corrin oversees the department’s finance and billing operations.

"I absolutely love my job and all of the different and exciting missions of the department!" says Corrin.

She enjoys spending time with her family when she's not working, and they love to travel when they get the chance. She and her husband have one daughter, Addison, who is 2 and another daughter due in April.