Congratulations to Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP for being awarded the Newcomb Alumnae Association Community Service Award by her alma mater, Tulane University, through the Newcomb Alumni Association.
Every year, the alumni association honors Newcomb and Tulane graduates who have made exceptional achievements in their industries, contributions to their communities, and shown overwhelming dedication to their alma mater.
The recipient of the Newcomb Alumnae Association Community Service Award is recognized for a significant, long-term commitment to community service. Dr. Spencer has dedicated her medical career to caring for patients in the inpatient and primary care setting along with mentoring, coaching, and developing others in medical education.
At WashU Medicine, Dr. Spencer serves as Professor and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Medicine and as Director of the Academy of Educators. As a student of Newcomb-Tulane College at Tulane University, Dr. Spencer graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral neuroscience.