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“Brother David, how’s your soul?” The question invited vulnerability, reminded me that I am seen and that I am a human. – Vermette Dr. David Vermette, Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Program Director in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, gave a talk to the New York chapter of the American College of […]
Dr. Kenton Johnston, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of the Center for Health Services & Policy Research (CAHSPER), and Director of the Medicare Innovation Research Lab (Medicare IRL), presented at WashU’s Medicine Grand Rounds on Thursday, November 7th. The talk titled, “Physician Participation in Medicare Value-Based Payment Models: What do the Latest Data Tell Us?“, […]
I encourage physicians who aren’t involved in ACP to get involved. – Forget Congratulations to our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics colleague, Dr. Nickole Forget, for receiving the Laureate Award from the Missouri chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP). “Knowing some of the greats who have received this award, I am both honored […]
Congratulations to our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics colleagues, Drs. Ellen F. Binder and David Vermette, for being inducted into the Washington University School of Medicine’s Academy of Educators. Dr. Binder and Dr. Vermette were inducted into the 2024 New Academy Class during 2024 Education Day held on October 15, 2024 by the Academy of Educators. The […]
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Leadership Academy is a yearly conference for hospitalists interested in developing their leadership skillset with several educational tracks to choose from. In 2024, the Leadership Academy took place from October 28-31 in beautiful Rancho Palos Verdes, California, with course tracks including ‘Strategic Essentials,’ ‘Influential Management,’ and ‘Mastering Teamwork.’ Mark […]
Clinicopathological conference (CPC) is a case-based method of learning medicine by a problem-solving approach and has been in practice for more than 100 years now. A CPC is an outstanding presentation of a challenging case to guide the audience to a preliminary final diagnosis. Please try to attend in-person. We really appreciate seeing you all at Medicine […]
Congratulations to Dr. Janice Hanson, Co-Director of the Medical Education Research Unit, Director of Education Scholarship Development and Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, for being awarded the 2024 Department of Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at the recent 2024 Academy of Educators Education Day. The award was […]
The “Promoting Professionalism” course was held by Vanderbilt University Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy in Nashville, Tennessee on October 28-29, 2024. The course focused on the appropriate steps an organization can take when individual or group behaviors hinder efforts to establish a safe and respectful environment. Safa Farrag, MD, and Patricia Litkowski, MD, were […]
A new research network initiative is being launched by Sunny Lin, PhD, MS, in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics – Research Unit. Age Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) Research Network is a multi-organizational, national effort to bring together researchers engaged in or interested in evaluation and research on Age-Friendly Health Systems, with a focus on the […]
The WashU Medicine Academy of Educators is a collaborative group of educators dedicated to promoting a culture of educational excellence and cultivating a respected community of leaders in health science education. Directors include Abby Spencer, MD, Steve Taff, PhD, Leslie Blaylock, MEd, and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, Dennis Chang, […]