Author: Office of Education

Updated COVID Activity Guidance

WUSM Specific Updated Activity Guidance (effective November 5, 2021): Updated Guidelines: Masking: Masking is required in all indoor spaces, including cubicles, regardless of vaccination status. Masks may be removed while alone in non-clinical private spaces (offices, private meeting spaces, break rooms, labs, classrooms, meeting rooms). Masks may be removed while eating or drinking with appropriate […]

Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) Initiative to address mistreatment and unprofessional behaviors in the learning environment

Note: The SAFE Reporting website is now live at safereporting.wustl.edu. This past year a taskforce was charged with developing a plan to address concerns that have been raised about the learning climate at Washington University Medical Center. Specifically, we have noted rising rates of reported mistreatment from our medical students, with similar trends among residents […]

A Message from the Dean Concerning COVID-19 Activity and Masking Guidance

Dear School of Medicine Community: Today changes were announced to the COVID-19 activity and masking guidance. We recognize that there are likely some lingering questions that relate to this announcement. Below are more detailed instructions about what is and is not allowed. We recognize that this is a major transition and that you may have […]

Medical Education Research Unit

The Medical Education Research Unit (MERU) in the Office of Education conducts and supports education research and scholarship at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). The MERU was established in 2015, by Dr. Alison Whelan, WUSM’s previous Senior Associate Dean for Education, Dr. Dorothy Andriole, and Dr. Donna Jeffe who was the inaugural Director of […]

Thank You Dr. Klingensmith and Welcome Dr. Spencer

Late last spring, Dr. Klingensmith told me that she would need to step down from the role of Director of the Academy of Educators. As many of you know, Mary is the Vice Chair for Education in Surgery and the Mary Culver Distinguished Professor of Surgery, in addition to her role as Inaugural Director of […]

Office of Education Welcomes New Team Members

Welcome to the following new members of the Office of Education team. Aaron Baker, Standardized Patient Program Educator Aaron Baker is assuming the role of SP Educator, working with SPs in case portrayal and quality assurance of standardization of portrayals. He will also be involved in on-boarding activities for new SPs. Aaron has worked as […]

Statement Regarding Events on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Dear Students, On Wednesday, we saw an event of domestic terrorism unfold that likely shook many of us to our core. It was meant to thread fear into the fabric of our nation and to shutter a democratic process foundational to the transition of leadership. As a country and as a community, we cannot and […]

Wellness Resources

Wellness and Professional Resources: WUSM Wellness Resources How to give positive feedback Meeting Practices The Looming Surges: 4 Ways to Recharge Worklife with Adam Grant The Art of Saying “No” Your “Surge Capacity” is Depleted – It’s Why You Feel Awful

COVID-19 Updates for the OE Community

Updated as of May 19, 2021. This post will be updated with COVID-19 information specific to the Washington University School of Medicine Office of Education community.  Find WashU School of Medicine updates at coronavirus.med.wustl.edu, the central COVID-19 resource for faculty, students, trainees, and staff. Office of Education Announcements by Audience Please review any or all […]