Leadership Team
The Office of Education coordinates with a network of administrative offices to support medical education at Washington University School of Medicine. For all team members or a specific service, see our office directory.
Office of Education
Mary E. Klingensmith, MD
Interim Senior Associate Dean for Education
Supports the medical school’s education missions by representing and advocating for education and by supporting leadership and programmatic development in education, educational scholarship and administration
Medical Student Education (OMSE)
Thomas M. De Fer, MD, FACP
Interim Associate Dean of Medical Student Education
Continuously improves the curriculum to train future doctors and leaders in biomedicine
Medical Student Admissions
Valerie S. Ratts, MD
Associate Dean of Admissions
Recruits the best applicants that meet the Washington University mission statement
Medical Student Affairs
Lisa M. Moscoso, MD, PhD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Supports well-being of medical students and their professional and personal development
Medical Student Research (OMSR)
Koong-Nah Chung, PhD
Associate Dean of Student Research
Engages students in scientific investigation that spans the activities of the academic medical center
Diversity Programs
Will Ross, MD
Associate Dean of Diversity
Promotes health equity by increasing the diversity of the academic work force and increasing community engagement to improve health
Diversity Programs
Lisa Stevenson, MBA
Assistant Dean of Diversity
Promotes health equity by increasing the diversity of the academic work force and increasing community engagement to improve health
Career Counseling
Kathy Diemer, MD
Assistant Dean of Career Counseling
Supports students in career choice and the residency application process
Registrar*
Tom Evola
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Provides the administration and documentation of academic programs
Student Financial Planning*
Bridget O’Neal
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Director of Financial Services
Supports the overall financial health of students
Graduate Medical Education
Rebecca McAlister, MD
Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education
Evaluates residency and fellowship programs to continuously improve the learning experience and support thoughtful patient care
Continuing Medical Education
Allyson R. Zazulia, MD
Associate Dean of Continuing Medical Education
Facilitates physicians’ lifelong learning for educational renewal and advancement to improve patient care
*Offices also serve students in Washington University School of Medicine programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and audiology and communication sciences.