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Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week takes place from December 1-7 each year, spotlighting the nearly 3 million Americans living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These chronic, lifelong conditions cause inflammation in the digestive tract, leading to symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, […]

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Patient Experience team makes it a priority to gather important feedback from patients about their hospital stay after their discharge. Hospitalist Patricia Litkowski, MD, serves as the Medical Director of Patient Experience. Heather Lazarides is the Director of Patient Experience, and Roma Bordewick is the Executive Director of Patient Care Services […]

The Department of Medicine hosts Medicine CPC every Friday during the academic year from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm CST. 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 […]

Welcome to the fall edition of the DOM Insider! There are many exciting things happening across the Department of Medicine this season. We are in the final stages of fellowship recruitment, and each of our programs has received applications from many outstanding candidates. We look forward to celebrating together on Fellowship Match Day, December 3rd. […]

The Academy of Educators at WashU Medicine is an institutional collaboration dedicated to fostering a culture of educational excellence and an institutionally valued community of leaders in health science education. The Academy supports educators’ continued skill development and educational growth through programs, workshops, grants, and awards.

Raising Awareness and Supporting Health. November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to diabetes and the impact it has on millions worldwide. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diabetes, its risks, and ways to manage and prevent it. With more than 37 million Americas living with diabetes and nearly 96 million at […]

On November 11th, the United States observes Veterans Day to honor all veterans who have served during war and peace, whether living or deceased. However, it is primarily intended to thank those living who have served. First known as Armistice Day, President Woodrow Wilson set aside the day of November 11th (the first anniversary of […]

Thanksgiving is an official holiday celebrated on different dates in countries such as the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in Brazil and the Philippines. It is also observed in the Dutch town of Leiden and the Australian territory of Norfolk Island. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by Americans on the fourth Thursday […]

Promotions reflect leadership in advancing medical education amid rapid change and new technologies. Two top deans in the WashU Medicine Office of Education have been promoted to take on more expansive roles leading the education and training of the next generation of health and science professionals during a time of rapid change and emerging technologies.

Native American Heritage Month is observed during the month of November in celebration and recognition of the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, contributions, and history of Native American and Indigenous peoples in the United States.  The origins of Native American Heritage Month can be traced back to the efforts of various individuals and organizations who […]

Congratulations to Kieran Patel, MD, on his promotion to Assistant Professor of Medicine effective January 1, 2026. Kieran Patel, MD, joined Hospital Medicine in 2023, after previously serving as Chief Resident in the Internal Medicine Residency Program. In his current role, Dr. Patel is the Co-director of Education for Learners within the Division and also […]

In October of 2025, the Hospital Medicine Faculty Development Committee held its biannual Roads to Success Workshop, which provides tools for educators in medicine to develop their careers and goals. The course highlights four aspects of success: career, teaching, wellness, and quality improvement/patient safety, diving into how each aspect is important for faculty development and […]