Happy Fall! We hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather and taking time to relax with family and friends.

Please mark your calendars and watch your email for information about the 2027 WashU Benefits Open Enrollment, which runs November 2–13, 2026. This is your opportunity to review your current elections and make any needed changes.

The HR Benefits webpage offers helpful information to guide you through the process, including ALEX, a benefits education tool designed to help you choose the plans that best fit your needs.

Upcoming Session:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | View details
Optimizing Your Benefits: Preparing for Open Enrollment
Speaker: Katie Hickman, MS & Emily Page, MS - WashU Office of Human Resources
Co-hosted by DOM Office of Faculty Development and the DOM Well-Being Council

Rakhee Bhayani, MD
Vice Chair for Wellness and Engagement

The Department of Medicine is home to exceptional faculty and staff whose dedication and service make a meaningful impact every day.

We invite you to recognize our faculty and staff awardees at the upcoming Department of Medicine Inaugural Department of Medicine Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Great Room A of the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC). 

This event is hosted by the DOM Well-Being Council and will celebrate the positive impact our colleagues have on the Department, the School of Medicine, and the University community.

Please contact Jennifer Mosher (mosherj@wustl.edu) with questions or for additional information.

Dr. Rick Stein is a Professor in the Division of Nutritional Science and Obesity Medicine with a focus on the behavioral treatment of obesity and improving access to obesity care. He joined the DOM Well-Being Council (WBC) when it was founded in December 2022. Dr. Stein enjoys collaborating with the Well-Being Council to create opportunities that support well-being, stress reduction, and a healthy, supportive work environment at WashU Medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Stein likes taking walks, visiting farmers markets for fresh local produce, and working out at the gym — especially Move by BJC  in the Cortex area. He enjoys gardening to grow his own vegetables and herbs,  providing him with peaceful time outdoors, and he also likes volunteering in his neighborhood, which brings him balance and connection.

Please email Jennifer Mosher if you have questions or suggestions for future issues 
or would like to join the Well-Being Council.