On November 30,the Program in Occupational Therapy will welcome Wanda Mahoney, PhD, OTR/L, toits faculty. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in 1999, her PhD in occupational therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2008, and a master’s degree in history and graduate certificate in […]
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Jake Raecker Nominated to Student Assembly Board of Directors
Jake Raecker, a second year DPT student, was elected as the Nominating Committee Chair-Elect for the Student Assembly Board of Directors. The Student Assembly Board of Directors represents all student members of American Physical Therapy Association — the Student Assembly. Jake will serve in this position and fulfills all general responsibilities of the Nominating Committee […]
ACP Missouri Chapter meeting winners
“Many of us enjoyed a busy weekend at the Missouri ACP meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks. Next week I will send out a link to some photos. Student Hari Raman W4 was presented with the ACP Clerkship Award and Eunhye Oak W3 was presented with the ACP Physical Diagnosis Award. The Doctor’s Dilemma […]
Jan Hanson named Director of Health Professions Education Scholarship Development
“Jan Hanson will be joining us as the Director of Health Professions Education Scholarship Development starting January 15th, 2019. In this role, she will develop the training, mentoring and support infrastructure necessary to help build a nationally recognized center for educational innovation, scholarship and research. In addition, she will work closely with the Director of […]
Dr. Amanda Ortmann Named Interim Director of Audiology Studies
Dr. Amanda Ortmann has been named as Interim Director of Audiology Studies in the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS), effective August 1, 2018. Dr. Ortmann succeeds Dr. Maureen Valente, longtime Director, who is transitioning toward retirement. In this role, she will provide leadership and direction to the Washington University School of Medicine’s Doctor […]
Kathy Diemer selected for the 2018 AAMC Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Award
“Please join me in congratulating Dr. Kathy Diemer who has been selected for the 2018 AAMC Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Award! This is a huge honor and I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more. Dean Diemer gives tirelessly to our students as an advisor, advocate, and mentor. She has built incredibly […]
OT Community event 10/17 – Community Partners Appreciation Event
The Program in Occupational Therapy will hold its annual Community Partners Appreciation Event on Oct. 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Organized by the Program’s Community Engagement Council, the event brings together and recognizes organizations that provide research, educational and clinical experiences to our students. The program includes networking, a presentation on ways we partner […]
Dr. Eve Colson, Associate Dean of Program Evaluation and CQI
“I am pleased to announce that Eve Colson, MD, MHPE, will be joining our team as the Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) beginning September 4. In this newly developed role, Eve will oversee the development of a program of evaluation to inform and support the development and improvement of our […]
New Director of Teacher Development with the Academy of Health Professions Educators
“Dominique Cosco, MD, will be joining us as of October 15, 2018, as the Director of Teacher Development with the Academy of Health Professions Educators, as well as the Director of the Primary Care Internal Medicine track in the Internal Medicine Residency. Dr. Cosco comes to us from her current role at Emory University. She […]
Writing Center Updates
The Writing Center is now holding limited office hours on the Medical Campus. Services are free of charge to all WUSTL faculty, staff, students and post-docs. Writing consultants offer assistance at any stage of the writing process, inclusive of manuscripts for publication, grants, personal statements, dissertations, and more. Many students are taking advantage of this […]