Catch up on awards and appointments, initiatives and opportunities, and other education-related announcements below.
Thank You Dr. Patrick Aguilar and Welcome Dr. Aaron Chamberlain
Dr. Patrick Aguilar has been spearheading the creative new Innovation Pillar for the Explore portion of the Gateway Curriculum. This novel pillar will introduce interested students to the business of medicine, health system improvement, and technology innovation in medicine. Dr. Aguilar has been an inspirational founder of this curriculum, forging partnerships with the Olin School […]
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced (Links to an external site)
Hagemann, Mian, Miller-Thomas awarded fellowships for 2020-22
Thank you Dr. LJ Punch for your Inspiration and Contributions
Dear Colleagues; It is with very mixed emotions that I tell you that Dr. LJ Punch has decided to step away from their roles here at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Punch has been a true inspiration to me, our students, our residents and fellows, and I know many of you. Punch is a […]
Eva’s Excerpt July 2020
Instability. This is what most, if not all of us, are feeling right now. COVID, financial challenges, furloughs, layoffs, re-openings and closings, unclear school schedules for our kids, unclear changes to our work environment and to our educational practices, and so much more. The ground under our feet is shaking, swaying and sometimes crumbling. I […]
Eva’s Excerpt June 2020
The last few weeks and months we have experienced the atrocious killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor compounding hundreds of years of oppression, racism and inequity. We have witnessed police brutality, and peaceful protests that have been turned to violence and destruction. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the […]
Eva’s Excerpt May 2020
This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Hugs when spirits sag, Beauty for your eyes to see, Friendships to brighten your being, Faith so that you can believe, Confidence for when you doubt, […]
Eva’s Excerpt April 2020 (Video)
Thank You Dr. Sabrina Nunez for your Dedication and Passion
Sabrina Nunez, PhD, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and the Basic Sciences, has accepted a position at Yale University as an Associate Professor of Genetics, effective in early June. In her new role, she will be leading their Educational Quality Improvement and Strategy Development—something we all know is a huge strength for her! She will also […]
Eva’s Excerpt March 2020
“I am willing to struggle along and let us learn step by step. But because man is such a slow learner, let us recognize our mistakes and remedy them without having to repeat the historical process again and again.” ~ Dr. Montague Cobb A colleague introduced me to the 1619 New York Times Podcast Series. The […]
Dr. Kerri Palamara Coming May 27-28, 2020 to Speak on Coaching and Positive Psychology
Kerri Palamara, M.D., Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School created, directs and participates in the Professional Development Coaching Program for Internal Medicine residents at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), which was designed to improve resident awareness of their growth and development, reduce burnout, encourage residents to become lifelong learners, and improve their confidence in their […]