In July, I celebrated my 25th year of being ‘on service,’ that is, supervising residents and interns on the inpatient Internal Medicine Service. July is a time of transition; new interns begin their first clinical rotations as MDs, with new responsibility and accountability, and new residents transition to roles of supervision of interns and students. Each […]
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Eva’s Excerpt, July 2025
“Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” – Vicki Harrison I should have seen it sooner, but I didn’t. I was in a meeting about budget cuts and reductions in travel and […]
Eva’s Excerpt June 2025
As I reflect upon the past month, it is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the profound challenges that have tested our resilience. The devastating tornado that tore through our region has deeply impacted our community – uprooting individuals, damaging our environment, and tragically claiming lives within the greater St. Louis area. Many of […]
Eva’s Excerpt, May 2025
As we transition into May and Commencement, I find myself reflecting on the transformative journeys that we have shared with our learners. The end of April was a particularly poignant reminder of the enduring impact of mentors and teachers, as we celebrated our annual Alumni Weekend and the Distinguished Service Teaching Awards. Reconnecting with alumni […]
Eva’s Excerpt April 2025
Caring for Yourself and Others in Times of Change and Challenge Amid our turbulent political climate, shifting medical, research and educational landscapes, and the normal, but still challenging, ups and downs of life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. March and April are filled with milestones, both exciting and stressful, some annual and some intermittent: Match […]
Eva’s Excerpt March 2025
At the February Academy of Educators meeting, Dr. Casey Reimer (Director of Deaf Education Studies and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology) submitted a terrific teaching pearl. She challenged us to reflect on our most impactful teachers, exploring why they stuck out. I LOVE this teaching pearl, and I loved the answers my colleagues shared. The exercise […]
Musleh Named Director of Gateway Coaching Program
Dr. Amjad Musleh has been named as the new Director of the Gateway Coaching Program at WashU Medicine. Dr. Musleh, an accomplished clinician in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine and dedicated educator, brings a wealth of experience and passion for student development to this role. Dr. Musleh completed medical school, residency in emergency […]
Eva’s Excerpt February 2025
In the words of Lucian De Crescenzo, “We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.” I frequently get asked what brought me to WashU Medicine. My answer is simple: the opportunity to link two things that have always driven me – educational innovation and […]
Aguilar New EXPLORE Innovation Pathway Co-Lead
Please join the EXPLORE Program in welcoming Dr. Patrick Aguilar, MD, MBA, who will serve as the new Innovation Pathway Co-Lead, joining Dr. Linda Wu. Professor Doug Villhard has stepped down from his position with EXPLORE. Dr. Aguilar is currently the Managing Director of Health at the Olin School of Business. By background, Dr. Aguilar is a […]
Eva’s Excerpt January 2025
Happy New Year! The new year (or really any milestone) is a great time to take stock of where we are and set goals and ambitions for the future. In this month’s newsletter, I’d like to share a little of what I see coming in 2025, and the goals I have for us educationally and […]
Kummer Named Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research and Scholarship
Terrance Kummer, MD, PhD, has been named Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research and Scholarship at WashU Medicine. Dr. Kummer is currently the Director of EXPLORE, a longitudinal program that helps WashU MD students find and explore their academic niche in medicine. Dr. Kummer will continue in this role while also assuming broader responsibility for […]
Asher Joins OE Health Services Team
We are excited to announce that Dr. Jaron Asher will be joining the Office of Education beginning February 3rd as Staff Psychiatrist. In this role, Dr. Asher will care for our School of Medicine student population through his work with Student Health Services. He will report to Dr. Caroline Day and lead our Graduate Medical […]
Eva’s Excerpt November 2024
Ready to Vote? This upcoming election presents a pivotal opportunity for you to make an impact on the policies that shape the field of medicine and the health of our communities. Yet, statistics have consistently shown that physicians are less likely to vote. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2018 revealed that, during […]
Eva’s Excerpt October 2024
In her new book, How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, Dr. Jessi Gold offers a thoughtful and highly relevant memoir on the importance of mental wellbeing for healthcare professionals and students through her own story and that of four of her patients. As caretakers of others’ health, it becomes imperative […]
Koong-Nah Chung to Retire in 2025
With mixed emotions, I write today to announce the retirement of Dr. Koong-Nah Chung, effective January 3rd, following an exceptional career of nearly three decades at WashU Medicine. During this time, she has served as the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, and as our Associate Dean for Medical Student Research, Director of the […]
Eva’s Excerpt September 2024
As we embark on a new academic year, I welcome some of you to WashU Medicine for the first time. Others, I welcome you back! A subgroup of us is just returning from the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) meeting in Basel, Switzerland. WashU Medicine had an incredibly strong showing at this international […]
Eva’s Excerpt August 2024
Have you ever thought of an idea or even developed a talk or paper around a concept, only to realize someone else has already described it? For me, it is an often and humble reminder that most of what I think might be new is already described by someone else in a different field of […]
Day Named New Medical Director of Student Health Services
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Caroline Day will join Washington University School of Medicine as the next Medical Director of Student Health Services on October 14, 2024! Dr. Day comes to us from Family Care Centers in St Louis, where she has cared for patients since 2007 and served as the Associate […]
Petersen Named Assistant Dean for Student Success and Access
Dr. Kristina Petersen is joining the Office of Education as the Assistant Dean for Student Success and Access. Dr. Petersen holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Cardiff University and brings with her a wealth of teaching and administrative experience. She has previously served as the Assistant Dean of College Academic Support Programs, Graduate Biochemistry 1 […]
Eva’s Excerpt July 2024
The turn of the academic year is a time of transition and new beginnings. The arrival of new residents and fellows brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm for learning. The first few weeks are often filled with angst as they adapt to their new roles and realize the additional responsibility of their position in our organization […]