Author: Dr. Eva Aagaard

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 […]

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 […]

Feedback: Breaking Through Barriers I hope April finds you well and with a renewed SPRING in your step! Congratulations to all our students and programs who successfully completed the Match process. Thank you to all the faculty, staff, residents, and fellows who advised, supported, and managed the process. The Ides of March are always an […]

“Heal your mind, heal your body, heal the world.” – Unknown In January, I charged us all with a few resolves for 2024 and intentional focus on communication and feedback, mentoring and role modeling, and wellbeing. March, which marks the beginning of spring, Match Day and March Madness, feels like a fitting time to focus […]

The last several months I have been reflecting on people who influence who I try to emulate as a physician, teacher and a leader. I remember as a resident being distraught as I realized with certainty that my patient was dying and that nothing I was doing was helping. I felt responsible and like a […]