Catch up on awards and appointments, initiatives and opportunities, and other education-related announcements below.
Med students launch ‘500 Women in Medicine’ initiative (Links to an external site)
Gender-equity research leads to effort to promote female leadership in medicine
University receives new grant to fund Amgen Scholars Program (Links to an external site)
Undergraduate research experience supports science education and innovation
Medical students honor their teachers at ceremony (Links to an external site)
Faculty, residents given Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
School of Medicine creates its own medical assistant apprenticeship (Links to an external site)
Program’s goal is to spark more interest in the field
Course teaches medical trainees how to provide care in developing countries (Links to an external site)
‘You have to think on your feet and out of the box’
Doctor of Physical Therapy Awards
Congratulations to Jake Raecker of PT20 on being selected as one of two finalists in the 2nd annual physical therapy essay contest, co-sponsored by the ACAPT Consortium for the Humanities, Ethics, and Professionalism (CHEP) and the Journal for Humanities in Rehabilitation (JHR). This writing competition aims to invite deep, critical reflection by physical therapy students. The evaluators […]
Hawkins-Chernof earns ATP Certification
Betsy Hawkins-Chernof, OTD, OTR/L, earned her Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification in December 2018. The ATP certification recognizes demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumers’ needs, and providing training in the use of the selected devices
OT’s Kathy Kniepmann to co-chair Committee
Kathy Kniepmann, OTD, MPH, EdM, OTR/L, was selected by Chancellor Wrighton in December 2018 to become co-chair of the University Policy and Practice Affecting Students with Disabilities Committee. Mark Smith, Associate Vice Chancellor, is the other co-chair. The purpose of this committee is to advise staff of the Disability Resource Center and Facilities Planning & […]
2019 Med Ball
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 […]
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 […]