News & Announcements

Ready to Vote? This upcoming election presents a pivotal opportunity for you to make an impact on the policies that shape the field of medicine and the health of our communities. Yet, statistics have consistently shown that physicians are less likely to vote. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2018 revealed that, during […]

In her new book, How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine,  Dr. Jessi Gold offers a thoughtful and highly relevant memoir on the importance of mental wellbeing for healthcare professionals and students through her own story and that of four of her patients. As caretakers of others’ health, it becomes imperative […]

With mixed emotions, I write today to announce the retirement of Dr. Koong-Nah Chung, effective January 3rd, following an exceptional career of nearly three decades at WashU Medicine. During this time, she has served as the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, and as our Associate Dean for Medical Student Research, Director of the […]

As we embark on a new academic year, I welcome some of you to WashU Medicine for the first time. Others, I welcome you back! A subgroup of us is just returning from the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) meeting in Basel, Switzerland. WUSM had an incredibly strong showing at this international meeting […]

Have you ever thought of an idea or even developed a talk or paper around a concept, only to realize someone else has already described it? For me, it is an often and humble reminder that most of what I think might be new is already described by someone else in a different field of […]

I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Caroline Day will join Washington University School of Medicine as the next Medical Director of Student Health Services on October 14, 2024! Dr. Day comes to us from Family Care Centers in St Louis, where she has cared for patients since 2007 and served as the Associate […]

Dr. Kristina Petersen is joining the Office of Education as the Assistant Dean for Student Success and Access. Dr. Petersen holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Cardiff University and brings with her a wealth of teaching and administrative experience. She has previously served as the Assistant Dean of College Academic Support Programs, Graduate Biochemistry 1 […]

The turn of the academic year is a time of transition and new beginnings. The arrival of new residents and fellows brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm for learning. The first few weeks are often filled with angst as they adapt to their new roles and realize the additional responsibility of their position in our organization […]

First, I want to say, on behalf of all of our faculty, we are so proud of you. Actually, we are in awe of you because you made it through all of the challenges of Covid. So, what’s next — internship and residency. Yes, I am reminding you that several weeks from now you will […]

Embracing Both/And Thinking: A Journey of Growth and Humility As we gather to celebrate the commencement of our graduating students across the medical school campus, we stand at the threshold of a new beginning. Our graduating students have dedicated countless hours to studying and practicing their craft and have navigated unprecedented challenges – from impacts […]