John T. Milliken Department of Medicine
Barbara Lutey, MD has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Impact Award from WashU Medicine. The 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty who have demonstrated an enduring commitment and achievement in community engagement. Recipients are also recognized for their contribution to the culture of dedicated service in clinical, educational, and research missions […]
David Vermette, MD, MBA has been named 2024 Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. The Journal of Graduate Medical Education awards designated outstanding reviewers as those who have reviewed four or more papers in the past year. The journal also looks at reviewers with an average reviewer rating of 80 or higher […]
Alexander Everhart, PhD has been named a co-investigator on an R01 with Yale University and the University of Maryland that evaluates effects of the Inflation Reduction Act. The project will examine the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on older adults with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes across the United States. “It’s rare […]
Amy McQueen, PhD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, has been named the Director of Master of Science in Clinical Investigation at Washington University School of Medicine. “I’ve had lots of interactions with MSCI over the years, so I’m excited to work with MSCI students, staff, instructors, mentors and leaders […]
A recent study led by Beth Prusaczyk, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, looks at how barriers to healthcare social service utilization increases for rural area-based older adults who use drugs. The study titled “Barriers to Healthcare and Social Service Utilization Among Rural Older Adults Who Use […]
Brian Gage, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, research on mycophenolic acid in lung transplant recipients has been published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. The study used pharmacogenetics and penalized regression to develop a pharmacokinetic model of the therapeutic dose of MPA. “Mycophenolic Acid (MPA) […]
Congratulations to Kenton Johnston, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine & Director of Medicare Innovation Research Lab in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, for his published work in the October 2024 issue of The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). The article titled “Helping Dual-Eligible Individuals Navigate Medicare and Medicaid” looks at the […]
Read about the productive year of 2024 for the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, other divisions in the Department of Medicine, and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis as a whole.
Our new space will allow for more collaboration between research and clinical education. Dr. Brad Evanoff In late November, our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics Research Unit, moved to 8th Floor Barnard. Housed in Wohl Hospital at the Washington University School of Medicine campus, our division is now housed in one building yet separated […]
Congratulations to our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics Chief, Bradley Evanoff, MD, MPH for his published commentary in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The article addressed the analysis of data in a recently published nationwide population study in Denmark titled “Role of female sex and occupational exposures when examining the rates and risks of carpal […]
“Brother David, how’s your soul?” The question invited vulnerability, reminded me that I am seen and that I am a human. Vermette Dr. David Vermette, Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Program Director in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, gave a talk to the New York chapter of the American College of Physicians […]
Dr. Kenton Johnston, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of the Center for Health Services & Policy Research (CAHSPER), and Director of the Medicare Innovation Research Lab (Medicare IRL), presented at WashU’s Medicine Grand Rounds on Thursday, November 7th. The talk titled, “Physician Participation in Medicare Value-Based Payment Models: What do the Latest Data Tell […]
Congratulations to our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics colleagues, Drs. Ellen F. Binder and David Vermette, for being inducted into the Washington University School of Medicine’s Academy of Educators. Dr. Binder and Dr. Vermette were inducted into the 2024 New Academy Class during 2024 Education Day held on October 15, 2024 by the Academy […]
I encourage physicians who aren’t involved in ACP to get involved. Forget Congratulations to our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics colleague, Dr. Nickole Forget, for receiving the Laureate Award from the Missouri chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP). “Knowing some of the greats who have received this award, I am both honored […]
Congratulations to Dr. Janice Hanson, Co-Director of the Medical Education Research Unit, Director of Education Scholarship Development and Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, for being awarded the 2024 Department of Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at the recent 2024 Academy of Educators Education Day. The award […]
A new research network initiative is being launched by Sunny Lin, PhD, MS, in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics – Research Unit. Age Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) Research Network is a multi-organizational, national effort to bring together researchers engaged in or interested in evaluation and research on Age-Friendly Health Systems, with a focus […]
Congratulations to Patricia Kao, MD, MS for recently receiving the ASP Eric G. Neilson, MD, Leadership in Specialty Internal Medicine Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Rakhee Bhayani for receiving the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Inspire Award!
Dr. Mackenzie Hofford, Assistant Professor in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, will be leading a Noon Talk today at 12 p.m. in the Connor Auditorium. Dr. Hofford’s talk will discuss utilizing ChatGPT to aid in developing narrative summaries or CTIR. The talk will be held in Connor Auditorium in Farrell Learning and Teaching […]
Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Dr. David Carr, will be discussing an article published in JAMA Open Network on medications and driving in older adults on Tuesday, September 10th. The lecture will be part of the Knight ADRC Research Center’s Tuesday Noon Seminar Series titled, “Prescription Drugs, Driving and Older […]
Professor of Medicine & Director of Graduate Programs in Applied Health Behavior Research, Dr. Amy McQueen, will be presenting at the GMG Research Faculty Seminar on Monday, September 9th. The seminar’s topic is “Understanding alcohol consumption as a risk factor for certain cancers” and will be held via Zoom from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
Congratulations to Division Chief of General Medicine & Geriatrics, Dr. Bradley Evanoff, on his journalistic publication. Chief of the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, Dr. Bradley Evanoff, authored a paper in the Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment and Health titled, “What have we learned about risk assessment and interventions to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders […]
Congratulations to Dr. Abby Spencer & Dr. Janice Hanson for receiving a grant under the Building Trust Through Diversity, Health Care Equity, and Inclusion in Internal Medicine Training grant program.
Congratulations to Dr. Bryce Montané being named the Assistant Clerkship Director for the Internal Medicine Clerkship!
Congratulations to Dr. David B. Carr and Brian F. Gage who made the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®
Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease A new project called NutriConnect, led by Jing Li, MD, DrPH, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will compare the effectiveness of two produce prescription approaches for encouraging healthy eating and addressing food insecurity.
Dr. Crecelius won the James Pattee Award for Excellence in Education for 2024 from the Society for Post-Acute and Long Term Care Medicine, the national society representing nursing home physicians. Previously had been named the Medical Director of the Year in 2019 and the William Dodd Founder’s Award for Distinguished Service in 2017.
It is my pleasure to announce that the Divisions of General Medicine and Geriatrics (GMG) and General Medical Sciences (GMS) will come together to form the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics under the leadership of Bradley Evanoff, MD, MPH, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Evanoff, the Richard A. and Elizabeth Henby Sutter Chair in Occupational, Industrial, and Environmental Medicine […]
Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP Professor and Vice Chair of Education and Director of the Academy of Educators at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine The APDIM Dema C. Daley Founders Award honors a member of the internal medicine community (2024 Alliance Awards – AAIM) recognized nationally as an educator, innovator and leader. […]
A narrative medicine piece by Dr. David Vermette, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Peter McDonnell has agreed to serve as the interim program director for our Primary Care (PCIM) track. Dr. McDonnell has been a fixture in our ambulatory clinic, where he currently serves as the Assistant Medical Director of the Primary Care Medicine Clinic. A graduate of the PCIM track himself, Dr. McDonnell obtained his MD […]
Effective March 1, 2024, Dr. Bradley Evanoff has been named Division Chief of General Medicine & Geriatrics. Dr. Evanoff’s research centers around the epidemiology and prevention of work-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, and efforts to improve health and decrease disability among working populations. Dr. Evanoff received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and his medical […]
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Congratulations to Drs. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn and Kaori A. Sakurai that made the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Congratulations to all the residents who participated in the Missouri ACP meeting this past weekend! All of the Washington University posters were outstanding and many were recognized for awards. We are so proud of you and your work. Lehka Pandya – 1st place Research Interaction Of Socioeconomic Status With Polygenic Risk For Coronary Artery Disease […]
Dr. Catherine Hermann joined the Division as Assistant Professor of Medicine on September 1, 2023. Dr. Hermann will be precepting residents in the Primary Care Medicine Clinic in the Center for Outpatient Health and will be working in the Office of Student Health Service. Dr. Hermann received her medical degree from Washington University School of […]
Dr. Kelly McDermott joined the Division as Assistant Professor of Medicine on September 1, 2023. Dr. McDermott will provide patient care at Washington University Complete Care (WUCC). Her time will be split between WUCC’s Center for Advanced Medicine and BJWCH locations. Dr. McDermott received her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed residency […]
Dr. David Vermette joined the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics on July 1st following fellowships in Medical Education and Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Vermette will precept residents in the Primary Care Medicine Clinic, attend on Medicine Inpatient Service, and serve as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine […]
September is #WomenInMedicineMonth, celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the medical profession. Check-out this article discussing how our Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM) was formed by Rakhee L. Bhayani, MD.
You have a new Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Medicine; Dr. Abby Spencer can’t wait to get to know you, your programs and your trainees! Look for emails about our upcoming monthly program director/coordinator meetings to share best-practices, problem-solve, share updates, celebrate education, and build community. Congratulations to all of our WashU […]
We’re excited to announce the addition of Dr. Abby Spencer who will be joining the Division of General Medicine on March 1st as the Vice Chair of Education and Professor of Medicine. Dr. Spencer will also be the new Director of the Academy of Educators at Washington University School of Medicine. Please read the full […]
Congratulations to the Division of General Medicine faculty that were inducted into the 2020 class of the Academy of Educators at Washington University School of Medicine.
Congratulations to Dr. Amber Deptola for her Perspectives piece published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education for the February 2021 edition. Make sure to read her piece titled “Motivation: An Integral Component of Resident Well-Being.”
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The Internal Medicine Residency Program is excited to announce the addition of 3 new Associate Program Directors to its leadership team. Please join us in congratulating Drs. Dao, DeVita, and McGregor to these important roles for the Residency Program. We look forward to their outstanding contributions to the education and mentorship of the Internal Medicine […]
WUSM-CRE² Grand Rounds Partnership: Dr. Rakhee Bhayani is part of this new initiative that connects colleagues interested in health, race and/or ethnicity across specialties, disciplines, and schools. Learn more about the initiative.
Dr. Lisa Zickuhr was appointed the Associate Clerkship Director for Internal Medicine. Dr. Zickuhr is also the 2021 recipient of the Rheumatology Research Foundation Clinician Scholar Educator Award, which proposes to design and evaluate a telerheumatology curriculum.
A collaboration between BJC Medical Group and Washington University School of Medicine made possible an in-home monitoring program for those sick with COVID-19. Our own Jennifer Schmidt, MD was instrumental in helping organize the program. Read more.
Emily Fondahn, MD, FACP, has accepted the role of Associate Chief Medical Officer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, effective Oct. 1. Dr. Fondahn currently serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and Medical Director of Graduate Medical Education and Medical Staff Services for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, among other […]
The events of late have left many in the medical community considering their personal roles in addressing racial injustice. Internal Medicine resident, Rachel Cohen, MD, while reflecting on how she could make her own individual contribution to the cause, shared her thoughts and feelings with a friend. Knowing her busy schedule as a resident, Cohen’s […]
The faculty, residents and support staff in the Primary Care Medicine Clinic in the COH have been working tirelessly and selflessly to care for our most vulnerable patient population. Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare providers in the PCMC have continued to see patients, including patients suspected of being Covid-19 positive who needed outpatient […]