Alex Wong, PhD, DPhil, BSOT, will receive the 2019 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award supported by CARF International. This award is for individuals whose careers reflect an energetic promotion of the spirit of interdisciplinary rehabilitation. Wong will receive the award at the 96th Annual ACRM Conference in Chicago […]
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Doctor of Physical Therapy Awards
Congratulations to Jake Raecker of PT20 on being selected as one of two finalists in the 2nd annual physical therapy essay contest, co-sponsored by the ACAPT Consortium for the Humanities, Ethics, and Professionalism (CHEP) and the Journal for Humanities in Rehabilitation (JHR). This writing competition aims to invite deep, critical reflection by physical therapy students. The evaluators […]
Hawkins-Chernof earns ATP Certification
Betsy Hawkins-Chernof, OTD, OTR/L, earned her Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification in December 2018. The ATP certification recognizes demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumers’ needs, and providing training in the use of the selected devices
OT’s Kathy Kniepmann to co-chair Committee
Kathy Kniepmann, OTD, MPH, EdM, OTR/L, was selected by Chancellor Wrighton in December 2018 to become co-chair of the University Policy and Practice Affecting Students with Disabilities Committee. Mark Smith, Associate Vice Chancellor, is the other co-chair. The purpose of this committee is to advise staff of the Disability Resource Center and Facilities Planning & […]
2019 Med Ball
Don’t forget to save the date for the 2019 Med Ball! Med Ball is a WashU tradition going back over twenty years. It is a formal event for both medical students and faculty, filled with food, drink, live music and dancing. This year’s Med Ball will take place on Saturday, March 9 in the beautiful […]
Friday, May 17, 2019 is the class of 2019 Commencement Ceremonies
Important information regarding the Doctor of Medicine Program Commencement Recognition Ceremony: Commencement is an important event for students, their families/guests, and the Washington University community. We encourage all interested faculty to save the date and consider marching in the Commencement ceremonies. Further information will be sent via email in February from the Commencement Office. In […]
Welcome Lacey Jackson
Welcome Lacey Jackson to the Office of Medical Student Education at WUSM. Lacey recently moved to St. Louis from Oklahoma, where she completed her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently working on her BS in Criminal Justice at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Lacey is a Course Coordinator and will provide administrative […]
Kelly Mock Named Director of Curriculum Office
I’m extremely pleased to let you know that Kelly Mock has agreed to join Washington University School of Medicine as Director of the Curriculum Office in the Office of Medical Student Education. Kelly’s first day will be Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Kelly has a BS in Communication Disorders, MEd in Higher Education Administration, and a […]
Welcome Maria Perez
Maria Perez has joined the Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement Unit and will be in and out of the office working on special projects as they arise. She splits her time with PE/CQI and various other research efforts around campus. Maria is a specialized research professional in the Division of General Medical Sciences and […]
Dr. Will Ross will serve as the School of Medicine’s Principal Officer for Community Partnerships
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Will Ross has agreed to expand his role as Associate Dean for Diversity Programs to include serving as the School of Medicine’s Principal Officer for Community Partnerships. This new role will be supported jointly by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Education. Community […]