Join us on November 8, 2024 for WashU Internal Medicine CPC- Nathan Martin, MD (Links to an external site)
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 […]
Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH awarded the Department of Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award
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 […]
Safa Farrag, MD, and Patricia Litkowski, MD Attend Vanderbilt Course on Professionalism
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 […]
Age-Friendly Health Systems Research Initiative led by Sunny Lin, PhD, MS
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 […]
Hospital Medicine Education Committee Supports 2024 Education Day
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, […]
Lyndon Lee, MD, and Rob Young, MD Recognized for Cultivating a Positive Learning Environment
The WashU Med Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) Initiative was created for individuals to have an avenue to provide feedback about their experiences with educators. Individuals can submit ‘accolades’ for educators to report positive experiences in their learning environments. In October 2024, both Lyndon Lee, MD, and Rob Young, MD, received accolades detailing their hard […]
Multiple Hospitalists Contribute to Insightful Article about Substance Use Disorder
The Society of Hospital Medicine has a monthly publication entitled, ‘The Hospitalist’ in which they share helpful information about a variety of topics that are relevant to hospital medicine. The October 2024 issue featured an article about substance use disorder in physicians written by Dennis Chang, MD, Tony Dao, MD, Carol Faulk, MD, and Kieran […]
Patricia Litkowski, MD to be Presented with Medical Staff Association Early Career Award
Congratulations to Patricia Litkowski, MD, who was selected as a recipient of the Barnes- Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association Career Award. This award aims to honor physicians who have done outstanding work in patient care or teaching. Its recipients show exceptional promise in leading the next generation of physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. They display strong […]
Join us on October 4, 2024 for WashU Internal Medicine CPC- Miguel Chavez, MD, MSc (Links to an external site)
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 […]
Kao awarded the ASP Neilson Award (Links to an external site)
Patricia F. Kao, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine, Divisions of General Medicine & Geriatrics and Nephrology, Director, Teaching Physician Pathway, recently awarded the ASP Eric G. Neilson, MD, Leadership in Specialty Internal Medicine Award. The ASP Neilson Award is given to a leader who has had a significant impact on the landscape of internal medicine specialties. This award recognizes […]
Oktoberfest (Links to an external site)
Oktoberfest is a world-renowned festival held annually in Munich, Germany, typically from late September to the first weekend in October Oktoberfest dates back to October 12, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich were invited to join the festivities held over five days on […]
Safa Farrag, MD, Rob Young, MD, and Kristin Knobloch, DNP, Nominated for Friends of Rehab Award
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Rehabilitations Department has an annual Rehab Week Celebration, which occurred this year on the week of September 16th-20th. Dr. Safa Farrag, Dr. Rob Young, and Kristin Knobloch, DNP, APRN were nominated for the Friends of Rehab award by Rehabilitation Supervisor for Neurology and Orthopedic Program, Erin Grady, MPT. This award is given to […]