Faculty and advanced practice providers (APPs) from WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology were recognized for their outstanding contributions to critical care medicine during the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Annual Congress, held February 23-25, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
Shawn Reynolds, PA-C, Co-Assistant APP Director for Critical Care Medicine, achieved the prestigious Fellow of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) designation. This honor is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, program development, and scholarly contributions to critical care medicine, along with leadership at regional and national levels.
“Being the first APP at WashU Medicine inducted into the FCCM was both a surprise and an incredible honor,” said Reynolds. “I owe my success—both personal and professional—to our outstanding critical care team at WashU Medicine.”
Two teams of faculty and APPs from the department were awarded SCCM Congress Scholarships for their research presentations.
Drs. Joanna Abraham, Bradley Fritz, and Christopher Palmer led a team that received a congress scholarship from the SCCM Telecritical Care Section for their abstract, “Staff Perspectives on a Telecritical Care Consult Service for Patients at Risk for ICU Admission.” Their study examined staff perceptions of TC3, a remote consultation service designed to prevent unnecessary ICU transfers. The team also included Drs. Paul Kerby and Anne Drewry, along with collaborators from other WashU Medicine departments and Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).
Physician Assistant Megan Moseley received a scholarship from the SCCM Physician Assistant Section for her abstract, “Outcomes and Satisfaction with ICU Staffing by Bedside APPs and Telemedicine Physician Supervision.” Her study examined an innovative Telemedicine ICU staffing model designed to address physician shortages and the growing complexity of patient care in smaller hospitals. The research team included Drs. Anne Drewry, Bradley Fritz, Paul Kerby, Evan Roller, and Christopher Palmer; Nurse Practitioner Melissa Prewitt; and colleagues from various WashU Medicine departments and BJH. Their findings support the model as a sustainable and effective solution for critical care staffing, with potential for broader implementation across community hospitals.
These achievements highlight the department’s dedication to clinical excellence in critical care medicine. The department continues to lead advancements in patient care, medical education, and telemedicine services, reinforcing its reputation as a center for critical care research and practice.
Congratulations to all our clinicians for their well-deserved recognition at the SCCM Congress!
