Medication nonadherence is a common challenge in hospital medicine, but understanding why a patient is not taking a medication as prescribed can be difficult.
A behavioral framework could help hospitalists better understand medication nonadherence
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Johnston receives R01 for research on dementia care for adults with intellectual disabilities
New project aims to study Medicare and Medicaid special needs plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
What do physicians really think about their relationships with neurotechnology companies?
Study identifies factors that shape clinical decision-making when working with industry partners.
Primary Care & Public Health: Transforming Health Through Partnership (Links to an external site)
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Primary care is widely recognized as the foundation of a strong health system. Yet, in the United States, it remains under-resourced, increasingly strained, and at times isolated from the broader public health systems that help shape population health before and after individuals enter the clinic. As […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Dennis Chang
For Dennis Chang, MD, a professor of medicine at WashU Medicine, mentorship was key to shaping his career path as a hospitalist. From formal mentorship during his training to relationships he has developed throughout his career, mentors have helped him develop a career in academic medicine that fits his goals and interests. “Even as a medical […]
Edwards named BJC Capacity Management Medical Director
Hospitalist to lead efforts to deliver safe, timely, exceptional care across system.
DOM Insider Volume 31 (Links to an external site)
Welcome to the latest edition of The DOM Insider, As we prepare for the start of a new academic year, I am delighted to welcome more than 40 new faculty members, along with an outstanding group of residents and fellows, to the Department of Medicine. Their expertise, talent, and dedication strengthen our collective commitment to excellence […]
2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® (Links to an external site)
The Department of Medicine is proud to announce that over 170 of our faculty have been selected for the 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. More information […]
2025-2026 Top Scores in Ambulatory Patient Experience (Links to an external site)
Congratulations on being recognized for being at the 98% for patient experience at WashU Medicine. This is an outstanding achievement and recognizes your commitment to delivering patient centered care, acknowledges your excellent bedside manner, meticulous attention to detail, exceptional communication skills and tremendous clinical knowledge and expertise.
Ciesielski appointed Joint Commission Presidential Fellow
Thomas Ciesielski, MD, an associate professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine, has been named the 2026–27 Presidential Fellow in Healthcare Safety and Quality by Joint Commission. The prestigious fellowship recognizes a distinguished professional who is ascending in a career dedicated to advancing […]