The official newsletter of the Department of Medicine - Vol. 20
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Dear colleagues and friends,
Welcome to the DOM Insider! We hope you’re enjoying the increased frequency of our newsletter to keep you up to date on the many achievements and activities in the DOM. Big news includes the election of Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, the Herbert S. Gasser Professor in Infectious Disease to the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Diamond studies the molecular basis of disease in important RNA viruses that impact people around the world.
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We are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2024 the Divisions of General Medicine and Geriatrics (GMG) and General Medical Sciences (GMS) will merge to form the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. This unified division will be led by Bradley Evanoff, MD, MPH. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Thomas M. De Fer, MD, the Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Professor of Medical Education, for his exceptional leadership as the Chief of the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. De Fer is spending more time in the Dean's Office with UME curriculum and we congratulate him on the success of the new Gateway Curriculum.
This spring we celebrated the graduations of our exceptional fellows and residents. We wish them the best as they embark on the next step in their careers. We wrapped up an informative year of Grand Rounds and look forward to resuming Grand Rounds in August and Clinical Pathology Conferences (CPC) in September.
Our DOM spotlight story features Street Med STL and the incredible work Nathan Nolan, MD, is doing for the St. Louis unhoused community. Take a few moments to learn more about their mission to provide essential care to unhoused individuals and discover how you can help support their efforts.
Please visit the DOM website regularly to stay updated on the latest division news and as on our DOM social media accounts. Don’t forget to utilize the Success Spotlight to share your awards, publications, research, educational, and clinical news with our Marketing team so we can help amplify your successes.
As always, thank you for your support of the Department of Medicine.
Vicky Fraser, MD, Adolphus Busch Professor of Medicine, Chair, Department of Medicine
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A listing of all current Department of Medicine grants ≥ $300,000 is available here.
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Your gift will help recruit and retain outstanding faculty, support life-saving research and patient care and help train the next generation of leaders in medicine.
Make your gift here.
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View recent publications across the Department of Medicine via the Publications page.
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Bringing Healthcare to the Streets:
The Mission of Street MED STL |
In a world where healthcare often operates on rigid schedules and within traditional settings, there exists a growing need to adapt to the realities of those who cannot easily access or adhere to such structures. This is where organizations like Street Med STL step in, redefining healthcare delivery by taking it to the streets, quite literally.
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| Dr. Nathanial Nolan performing Street MED STL
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High Impact Research Publications |
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Dr. Jing Hughes Lab Publication Highlighted in Science Snapshot |
| Dr. Hrishikesh Kulkarni Editorial Published in Journal of Clinical Investigation |
| Dr. Jeffrey Miner’s Research Group Lands KI Journal Cover |
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Nigeria Sodium Study multisectoral stakeholder workshop in Abuja, Nigeria in April 2024.
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May 17, 2024: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” The important World Hypertension Day was first held on 14 May 2005, and has since become an ever-expanding yearly event. This brief provides an update on high-impact hypertension-related research in Nigeria supported by Washington University.
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| Disrupting Type One Diabetes
(interview with Dr. Jeff Millman) |
Jeff Millman, PhD, a bioengineer within the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research in the Department of Medicine here at WashU. His bioengineering expertise uniquely positions me to pioneer research in a laboratory environment, with a steadfast commitment to bridging these innovations to clinical applications.
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| Dr. Max Petersen study of cardiometabolic health in obesity published in Cell Metabolism |
Max Petersen, MD, PhD, Instructor in Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research, recently published a paper, Cardiometabolic characteristics of people with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity, in Cell Metabolism.
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Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s health |
A new project called NutriConnect, led by Jing Li, MD, DrPH, MS, of WashU Medicine, will compare the effectiveness of two produce prescription approaches for encouraging healthy eating and addressing food insecurity.
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Dr. Alessandro Vindigni - Named the Ira Lang Professor of Medicine |
| Dr. Brad Evanoff - Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics Chief |
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Dr. Zach Morgan – Medicine 2 Firm Medical Director |
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Awards/Fellowships/Honors/Accolades |
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(L to R) Drs. Ramaswamy Govindan & Nancy Sweitzer
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| WashU Medicine chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society announces class of 2024 |
The Alpha Omega Alpha Executive and Selection committees announce the new faculty, alumni and house officers to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Class of 2024.
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| Dr. Aditi Ramakrishnan received Gilead HIV Research Scholars Program Award |
Aditi Ramakrishnan, MD, MSc was selected as one of three award recipients by Gilead Research Scholars to receive the Gilead HIV Research Scholars Program Award for a two-year early career investigator award to focus on applying epidemiology and implementation science to improving HIV prevention in St. Louis; “A Novel Approach of Epidemiology and Intervention Mapping to Improve PrEP Retention in Sexual Health Clinics”
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Office of Faculty Development (OFD) |
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Interfolio Workshop – Crafting an Executive Summary & Clinician Track Impact Report (CTIR) |
Fall 2024 DOM Leadership Training Course – Call for applications |
| Dr. Milan Anadkat
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
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For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer Mosher at mosherj@wustl.edu.
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Health and Wellness Program |
WashU MyWay to Health offers Health Coaching, Weight Management Programs, and Presentations for benefits-eligible employees. Visit the Human Resources website to learn more about these programs and upcoming Hybrid Workshops and Events.
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship & Social Justice (IDEAS) at DOM |
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Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) |
Healing Equity & Reflection room (HEaR) Initiative |
| Dr. Angela L. Brown
Vice Chair of Health Equity
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Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers |
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Advancing Women in Academic Medicine (AWAM) |
Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Litkowski for being selected to attend the AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Development Program with funding provided by The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Office of Faculty Promotions & Career Development at WashU to participate in this seminar. Read more.
New Initiative - Faculty Speakers Network: Great opportunity for DOM Faculty to join the list, especially those seeking opportunities to help with their academic promotion and career advancement. If you’re planning events, it’s a great resource to find speakers within our community! Sign up here.
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Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM) |
FWIM Trainee Leadership Development Program Graduation (FLDP): Congratulations to the 2nd cohort of graduates of the FLDP. The longitudinal program provides our next generation of women with critical skills to lead effectively and build a network of support.
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| Dr. Rakhee Bhayani
Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers
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(L to R) Front row: Drs. Gayathri Krishnan, Rakhee Bhayani, Preet Shaikh, Millie Horn, Erin Dyer, Kylie Cleavenger, Morgan Nguyen, Kandice Roberts, Cosette Champion, Back row: Drs. Maria Baggstrom, Amanda Golden, Anne Marie Kerchberger, Sambhawana Bhandari, Namrata Patel, Abby Spencer.
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Be sure to check out our full update from the Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers!
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Lectures/Interviews/Speaking Opportunities |
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Outstanding Re-Launch of the Annual Gateway Hospital Medicine Conference |
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Dr. Amanda Verma Featured in KSDK Profile of Heart Attack Patient |
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2024 Intern Welcome Party |
The Department of Medicine Intern Welcome party was hosted this year at the Lakeside Venue in the St. Louis Zoo. Saturday, June 15, 2024, over 70 interns from all over the country gathered for refreshments and hors d’oeuvres so they could get to know each other, as well as chat with faculty and peers.
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(L to R) Tommy Tedeschi, Tori Tedeschi, Emily Higgs, Meagan Chriswell
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(L to R - top) Drs. Arjab Adhikari, Lolwa Al-Obaid, Andrew Alter, Sheun Aluko, Andrew Atkinson, ZeNan Chang, Megan Curtis, Elisa De Togni, Ellie Fishbein (L to R - middle) Drs. Jerry Fong, Samantha Harris, Anand Kadakia, Michael Kramer, Emma Ludwig, Pan Ma, Hannah Markova, Christian McNeely, Nathan Neilson (L to R - bottom) Drs. Patrick Olson, Hector Palacios, Rushin Patel, Marilia Pinzone, Nitin Pokhrel, Thabet Qapaja, Rehan Rais, Parth Shah, Mark Sundermeyer
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We extend a warm welcome to our 27 new faculty across 8 divisions. Our DOM website and social media will feature more information on each faculty over the next few weeks. Be sure to follow us there!
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July 11, 2024
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Connor Auditorium
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| August 21, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Eric P. Newman Education Center
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| September 24, 2024
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Eric P. Newman Education Center
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The Gateway Curriculum renewal process has officially come full circle, meeting again at Busch Stadium as they did in 2019 before the new curriculum launched. Last week, faculty, staff, and student representatives reconvened to report program evaluation findings and brainstorm possible improvements. Dean Perlmutter joined Dean Aagaard and attendees in a toast on the warning track to celebrate past successes and look ahead to the future. Also celebrated was our PT Program who have also graduated their first class in their new competency-based curriculum. WUSM PT is the first competency-based PT Program in the nation.
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(L to R) Drs. Jan Hanson (holding paperwork), Sandeep Tripathy, Alisa Cooperstein, Nichole Zehnder (behind Alisa), Abby Spencer, Steven Chang (behind Abby), Eileen Lee (navy shirt, in front of Abby), Randy Laine (hand to face), Will Ross, Tom De Fer (plaid), Timothy Yau, Lisa Zickuhr (long skirt), Dominique Cosco (directly behind Eileen), Justin Sadhu, Ian Ross, Martin Kerrigan (long sleeve collar shirt), Steven Lawrence (glasses), Daniel Reynolds (dark hair, navy shirt), and Eva Aagaard.
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