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Category: Announcements
A family of pediatricians paves way for health equity in St. Louis (Links to an external site)
Long before scholars began studying racial, social and economic barriers to health care, the Nash family prioritized health equity by caring for the health and well-being of hundreds, if not thousands, of children in the St. Louis area, many of whom were poor and Black. The family’s legacy will be commemorated with the renaming of […]
Rogers selected as scholar in emerging leadership program (Links to an external site)
Cynthia E. Rogers, MD, the Blanche F. Ittleson Professor of Psychiatry and director of the William Greenleaf Eliot Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named an Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). As a crucial part of NAM’s Emerging […]
Alanna Williams Receives United States Public Health Service Award
On May 19, 2022, as a fourth year medical student, Alanna Williams, received the United States Public Health Service Award for her outstanding work in the St. Louis community. Due to COVID-19, the award was presented via Zoom. Please see below for a video recording of the award presentation.
Sharon Abada Receives United States Public Health Service Award
On May 10, 2021, fourth year medical student, Sharon Abada, received the United States Public Health Service Award for her outstanding work in the St. Louis community. Due to COVID-19, the award was presented via Zoom. Please see below for a video recording of the award presentation.
A message from Dr. Ross about George Floyd
Associate Dean for Diversity, Will Ross, MD, MPH, reflects on the George Floyd killing and provides ways to get involved.
Speaking out against institutional racism (Links to an external site)
A statement from leadership of Washington University School of Medicine.
Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecology (Links to an external site)
Gynecologic oncologist Dineo Khabele, MD, noted for her expertise in ovarian cancer research and treatment, has been named head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the School of Medicine, effective June 1.
OUTmentor: Connecting the LGBTQ+ community
We are excited to announce that the Office of Diversity Programs, in partnership with LGBTQ Med and OUTmed, will continue to sponsor OUTmentor, a program for LGBTQ+ identified medical students. OUTmentor connects LGBTQ+ identified students with LGBTQ+ identified faculty and trainees. Through these mentorship groups, OUTmentor aims to provide support, guidance, and resources for professional development, as well […]
Washington University commits $100 million to MD scholarships, education (Links to an external site)
Investment provides free or reduced tuition to majority of incoming students