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 […]
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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 […]
OT Welcomes new Faculty Dr. Wanda Mahoney
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 […]
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 […]
Office of Medical Student Research Announcements
Joy Snider, MD, PhD, has been awarded an NIH research training grant for neurodegenerative disease research. Koong-Nah Chung, PhD, Associate Dean for Medical Student Research, will collaborate with Dr. Snider on the five-year project. The grant will support two WUSM medical students and two students from Meharry Medical College in the Summer Research Program each […]