Dear colleagues and friends,

As spring unfolds we are excited about the Wash U med school graduation next week and celebrating graduation of our finishing residents and fellows. We are also planning orientation for our new interns and fellows coming in June. This is a wonderful time to celebrate and share some of the Department accomplishments that have happened over the past few months.

Education within the Department of Medicine is thriving! As we prepare for a new academic year, we are excited to welcome new leaders to our educational team and to celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty and trainees. 

For faculty looking for additional opportunities to support medical education, be sure to check out the current opening for an Assistant Clerkship Director with the IM Clerkship.

We also encourage our faculty to take part in the ongoing Teaching Excellence Series being offered by the Academy of Educators, which provides educators with practical tips, tricks, and best practices to help deliver more effective teaching across a variety of educational settings.

The 3rd Annual Department of Medicine's Women in Medicine and Science Seminar was held in person for the first time on April 11, 2024. This year's event focused on the theme "Climbing the Academic Ladder: Insider Tips for Success."  View the full list of speakers and recordings.

Congratulations to the recipients, Nancy L. Barlett, MD and Laura Marks, MD, PhD, for receiving the 2024 AWAM Leaders in Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Award! 

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Women in Medicine Grand Rounds that will feature nationally recognized speakers with expertise in issues related to women’s health including gender equity, professional development, and sex-specific differences in disease.

OFD Leadership Announcement – Dr. Milan Anadkat was promoted to Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Well Being.  Dr. Tarek Alhamad and Dr. Alison Antes were appointed new Associate Co-Directors.

The Office of Faculty Development hosted an Introduction to Interfolio workshop on April 8, 2024. 

Cover of the journal JCI Insight

Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

The study will compare the safety and efficacy of three new combination treatments with a reference treatment of albendazole plus ivermectin. DOLF researchers have worked closely for the past 18 months with colleagues at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) to prepare for the study.

Rare diseases are just what their name implies – each one affects a limited number of people. But with this rarity comes unique challenges, and among the biggest challenges faced by these patients are the roadblocks they encounter with gathering information about their conditions, being properly diagnosed, and finding the best resources and treatment options available.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is introducing the 12th sickle cell treatment center in the country. The center is revolutionizing healthcare for the underrepresented community affected by the disease.

(L to R) Drs. Oh, Prchal, Di Paola

On April 16, 2024, the annual Distinguished Service and Teaching Awards ceremony was held honoring WashU Medicine educators who have made the most significant contributions to the training of future physicians.

The Catalyst Award program provides support for high-risk, high reward research projects that address significant therapeutic challenges. 

John F. DiPersio, MD, PhD, has received the E. Donnall Thomas Prize from the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. Given annually, the E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize recognize an eminent physician or scientist who has contributed meritoriously to advancing knowledge in blood and marrow transplantation.