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 & […]
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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 […]
AAMC Conference Photos
Photos from the Annual AAMC Learn Serve Lead conference, November 2-6, 2018, Austin, Texas.
Congratulations to Dr. Brecca Gaffney Named 2018 Women in Science Fellowship
Brecca Gaffney, postdoctoral research fellow in the Program in Physical Therapy was announced as a recipient of the 2018 For Women in Science Fellowship, which annually awards five female postdoctoral scientists grants of $60,000 each to advance their research. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the program, which has recognized 75 postdoctoral female scientists […]
Academic Societies – Know and Go!
The Academic Societies were created in 1986-87 as a means to bring students and faculty together outside of the classroom. Every student and faculty member is assigned to one of three societies, each named after notable members of our school’s history: Cori, Erlanger-Graham, and Lowry-Moore. Every year each of the societies hosts events, big and […]