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David Vermette, MD, MBA has been named 2024 Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. The Journal of Graduate Medical Education awards designated outstanding reviewers as those who have reviewed four or more papers in the past year. The journal also looks at reviewers with an average reviewer rating of 80 or higher and/or reviewed […]
Barbara Lutey, MD has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Impact Award from WashU Medicine. The 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty who have demonstrated an enduring commitment and achievement in community engagement. Recipients are also recognized for their contribution to the culture of dedicated service in clinical, educational, and research missions at WashU […]
Alexander Everhart, PhD has been named a co-investigator on an R01 with Yale University and the University of Maryland that evaluates effects of the Inflation Reduction Act. The project will examine the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on older adults with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes across the United States. “It’s rare to […]
Ethnic Equality Month, starting on February 1st, is a lively celebration that showcases our diverse world. It highlights the beauty of various cultures and backgrounds, encouraging us to recognize our similarities while cherishing the unique qualities that define each culture.
Amy McQueen, PhD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, has been named the Director of Master of Science in Clinical Investigation at Washington University School of Medicine. “I’ve had lots of interactions with MSCI over the years, so I’m excited to work with MSCI students, staff, instructors, mentors and leaders as the […]
In 2023, several like-minded hospitalists noticed a gap in patient care, provider knowledge, and research within the division and hospital regarding the treatment of patients with addiction. These physicians—Benjamin Hoemann, MD; Thomas Hoyt, MD; Alex Lane, MD; Randy Laine, MD; Alyssa Moller, MD; and Corey Shy, MD—decided to come together to discuss these issues and […]
Brian Gage, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, and Laneshia K. Tague, MD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, (primary PI) research on mycophenolic acid in lung transplant recipients has been published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. The study used […]
A recent study led by Beth Prusaczyk, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, looks at how barriers to healthcare social service utilization increases for rural area-based older adults who use drugs. The study titled “Barriers to Healthcare and Social Service Utilization Among Rural Older Adults Who Use […]
Congratulations to Kenton Johnston, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine & Director of Medicare Innovation Research Lab in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, for his published work in the October 2024 issue of The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). The article titled “Helping Dual-Eligible Individuals Navigate Medicare and Medicaid” looks at the problems faced by […]
Message from the Chair Dear colleagues and friends,As we wrap up the final DOM Insider for 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on what a productive and rewarding year this has been for the Department of Medicine. The first half of the year we welcomed new faculty, fellows and residents to the Department. We also moved […]