Dr. Steven Taff has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Teaching Scholars Program at Washington University School of Medicine and an inaugural class of scholars has been selected. The program will begin in September 2018. The Teaching Scholars Program is a 12-month certificate program designed to enhance knowledge and skills, and develop future […]
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Dr. Steven Lawrence Named Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Clinical Sciences
“Colleagues, it is my distinct pleasure to announce that Dr. Steven Lawrence from the Department of Medicine/Division of Infectious Diseases has been appointed to the position of Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Clinical Sciences. In this capacity he will be working in the Office of Medical Student Education focusing on the clinical aspects of the […]
Dr. Mary Klingensmith Named Inaugural Director of the Academy of Health Professions Educators
“It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Mary E. Klingensmith has been chosen to serve as the inaugural Director of the Washington University School of Medicine Academy of Health Professions Educators. The Academy of Health Professions Educators will strive to create a culture of teaching excellence and a community of leaders in health science […]
New Additions to the Office of Medical Student Research
On August 1, 2018, Dr. Brian Gage, MD, Professor of Medicine, joined the Office of Medical Student Research as the first Selective Director of Medical Student Clinical and QI Research for Technology Innovations. Dr. Gage will be responsible for the oversight of medical student involvement in Clinical, QI and Technology Innovation Research with a specific […]
Executive Faculty Approves New Compensation Structure
“The Executive Faculty approved a new compensation structure for all required course-, clerkship- and thread-directors. This results in an increase in support for curriculum leads in the existing curriculum from 9.5 to 12.8 total FTE (or the equivalent of more than 3 full individuals). It also increases funding to these required courses by close to […]
Curriculum Retreat Follow-up
On June 9th at the Botanical Gardens, 105 members of WUSM Faculty, Staff and students gathered together to discuss an official “kick-off” to WUSM’s Curriculum Renewal process. The day was a mix of small and large group activities designed to address some of the most pressing questions facing the Medical Education community today: What does […]
Emily Thompson – New ETIU Director
On June 18th Emily Thompson, Ph.D. joined the Office of Medical Student Education as the Director of the Educational Technology and Innovation Unit. Emily comes to OMSE with 20 years of experience in academic technology and higher education management. Before arriving at Washington University in 2016, Emily was the Senior Manager of Instructional Technology for […]
2018-2020 Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows Announced (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Kari Allen, PhD, Amy Bauernfeind, PhD, and Laurie Punch, MD, who have been named the 2018-20 Loeb Teaching Fellows. Full article here.
Dr. Baggstrom Accepted into the Inaugural ASCO Education Scholars Program
Maria Q. Baggstrom, M.D., FACP was recently accepted into the inaugural Education Scholars program through the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The Education Scholars program’s aim is to educate ASCO members on a broad scale from students and trainees to oncology medical practitioners in academia and the community. Dr. Maria Q. Baggstrom, Associate Professor for the Department […]
Dr. Amanda Emke Awarded COMSEP Grant
Congratulations to Amanda Emke who is the PI on a recently awarded education grant from Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP) on ‘Early Identification of Medical Students with At-Risk Professional Behaviors: Correlating a Novel Preclinical Assessment Tool with Pediatric Clerkship Assessments’.
Loeb Teaching Fellowship
The Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows program provides fellows the opportunity to implement ideas that augment the education of medical students and residents. The voluntary clinical faculty of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the clinical and/or investigator-track faculty at Washington University School of Medicine are eligible to apply. Initiated in 2004 with a gift […]
Dr. David Irby to Visit WUSM
The Office of Education and Department of Pediatrics Present: David Irby, PhD From Flexner to 21st Century Physicians: Where is Medical Education Headed? Thursday May, 17th, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (lunch provided) Connor Auditorium, Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Author of Educating Physicians: A Call for Reform of Medical School and Residency Professor of Medicine, Former […]
Dr. David Irby Small Group Sessions
During Dr. David Irby’s upcoming visit on Thursday May 17, 2018, we will be having several round table discussions. If you are interested in having a conversation about any of the topics below please sign up via SignupGenius via the hyperlink below. The total number of people able to attend a round table conversation will […]
Curriculum Renewal Kick-Off Retreat
Saturday, June 9, 2018, 8AM-5PM, Missouri Botanical Gardens–Orthwein Hall Agenda Items for the Retreat Include: Define what makes a current WUSM student Special and a WUSM Medical Education unique Make predictions about what the future of Medicine looks like Based on this information, develop recommendations about the goals for curriculum renewal Please RSVP to Ashley Webb […]
Curriculum Renewal Kick-Off Retreat: Speakers and Goals
The Kick-Off Retreat for students, faculty and staff who are interested in contributing to the renewal process is scheduled for Saturday June 9, 2018 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in Orthwein Hall. The Retreat will be facilitated by Drs Nichole Zehnder and Rita Lee of the CU School of Medicine. The […]
Call for Curriculum Renewal Engagement
As we move into kicking off the curriculum renewal efforts with Dr. Irby’s visit and the retreat, the Office of Education would like to ask that anyone who does not receive regular email announcements and would like to be included on the distribution list for further Curriculum Renewal activities please reach out to Ashley Webb […]
4 medical students named Howard Hughes fellows (Links to an external site)
Award offers year of mentored research
2018 Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded (Links to an external site)
Medical school faculty honored for dedication, talent, achievements
MD/MPHS Student Spotlight Featuring Cynthia Wang (Links to an external site)
Student Spotlight: Cynthia Wang
Loeb Teaching Fellows Application Cycle Open (Links to an external site)
The Loeb Teaching Fellows application cycle is now open through Sunday, March 11, 2018 by 5:00pm.