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It is my pleasure to announce that Milan J. Anadkat, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) has been promoted to Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Well Being for the Department of Medicine. He has led the Office of Faculty Development since 2020 overseeing new faculty orientation, […]

During the summer of 2023, the Office of Faculty Development solicited nominations to recognize outstanding individuals for their work and contributions in the Department of Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 28th we celebrated our DOM trainees, staff, and faculty awardees at a recognition ceremony.

The Department of Medicine welcomed new faculty on Friday, August 18th with an institutional resource fair followed by an orientation session. Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development, over 50 attendees enjoyed presentations covering topics such as career development and diversity, equity, and inclusion to the clinical, educational, and research landscape across the School of […]

The Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (DDFRCS) was developed to provide innovative institutional solutions to reduce faculty attrition by assisting junior faculty facing extraprofessional demands. The DDRCS provides broad-based education to raise awareness and implement new interventions, as well as resources and mentoring to support junior faculty facing extraprofessional challenges. Click here for more […]

The COVID pandemic created tremendous adversity for many individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. Many of our faculty, fellows, residents, and staff were instrumental in helping the Department thrive despite these challenges. The Department of Medicine (DOM) is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding individuals for our Department of Medicine COVID Pandemic Awards in three categories:

The Office of Faculty Development in collaboration with IDEAS at DOM and the Vice Chair for Education hosted a workshop on How to Write an Impactful Letter of Reference on April 11th.  Karen Dodson presented a short overview with guidelines and suggestions on writing reference letters followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Milan […]

The Office of Faculty Development hosted their annual Clinician Educator Portfolio (CEP) Workshop for faculty on February 16th.  This in-person workshop provided a brief overview on how to construct a CEP.  The overview was followed by small group discussions where group leaders provided feedback on attendees CEPs.  Special thanks to Dr. Abby Spencer and Dr. […]

The Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (DDFRCS) was developed to provide innovative institutional solutions to reduce faculty attrition by assisting junior faculty facing extraprofessional demands. The DDRCS provides broad-based education to raise awareness and implement new interventions, as well as resources and mentoring to support junior faculty facing extraprofessional challenges. Click here […]

By Sharon Cresci, MD • March 3, 2023 AWAM is seeking nominations for a new prestigious DOM award for supporting and promoting women’s career advancement at Washington University School of Medicine – the first annual AWAM Leader in Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Award — to be presented after the upcoming 2nd Annual DOM Women in Medicine and Science Seminar, […]

This K12 program supports clinicians with multi-disciplinary mentored training in the area of substance use and substance use disorder with a focus on genetics. This program provides financial support and benefits that allow scholars to focus on research, supplemented by applicable coursework. The Spring Application Deadline is 5:00pm (CST) on March 1, 2023. For more information please […]

The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) is currently seeking applications for the KL2 Career Development Award Program, aimed at incoming or current junior faculty interested in clinical and translational research. This program provides financial support and infrastructure allowing scholars protected time to perform research and engage in formal didactic instruction. The Spring […]

The Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) is accepting applications for programsproviding advanced training in Clinical Investigation! Postdocs, Fellows, Faculty, Jr. Faculty,and Instructors are encouraged to apply for the Mentored Training Program in ClinicalInvestigation (MTPCI) and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI). For information on MTPCI, please click here. For information on MSCI, please […]

The TL1 Translational Sciences Postdoctoral Program is accepting applications throughMarch 1, 2023 for programs providing advanced training in Clinical Investigation. Learn how to successfully integrate and promote evidence-based interventions in new clinical settings. Postdocs and MD Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.

The Office of Faculty Development hosted Session 3 and Session 4 of their Financial Literacy sessions this fall.  Faculty learned about the Basics of Investing and Employee Benefits.  A big thank you to Adam Goldstein from IFG Advisors and Justin Brasel and Emily Page from WU HR for partnering with us to present this series!

The Office of Faculty Development hosted Faculty and Family Day at the City Museum on October 2, 2022.  Over 150 DOM faculty and their families enjoyed lunch and the opportunity to explore the City Museum and network with their fellow colleagues.

In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Spotlight, Clinical News, Research News, Education News, DOM Office of Faculty Development (OFD), DOM Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) and Vice Chair for Health Equity, Forum for Women in Medicine, Across the Department, New Faculty Leadership, Awards/Honors, Opportunities, Events, Grants, Publications and Resources

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) and the Office of FacultyDevelopment (OFD) in the Department of Medicine along with the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) and Goldfarb School of Nursing co-sponsored the August 30th Career Development Seminar withvisiting speaker Susan Johnson, MD, MS.  Dr. Johnson presented on “Thriving inthe Midst of Chaos: Time […]

The Department of Medicine welcomed new faculty on Tuesday, August 23 with an institutional resource fair followed by an orientation session. Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development, over 40 attendees enjoyed presentations covering topics such as career development and diversity, equity, and inclusion to the clinical, educational, and research landscape across the School of […]

Letters of Intent and Applications Due – October 1, 2022 The Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (DDFRCS) & the COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (CFRCS) Program provide innovative institutional solutions to reduce faculty attrition by assisting junior faculty facing extraprofessional demands through new interventions, resources and mentoring.  We are especially interested in […]

In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Spotlights, Clinical News, Research News, Education News, Office of Vice Chair of Education, DOM Office of Faculty Development (OFD), DOM Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID), Forum for Women in Medicine, Across the Department, In Memorium, Awards/Honors, Funding, Events, Grants, Publications and Resources

Thank you to all DOM Faculty who completed the Annual Faculty Climate Survey.  We appreciate all input and will use it to help improve the Department of Medicine and to provide important programming for our faculty! Congratulations to the Division of Biorganic Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology who had the highest percentage (100%) of their faculty […]

Congratulations to the following DOM Faculty for being selected and completing the Fall 2022 Cohort of the Leadership Training Course: o   Surachai Amornsawadwattana, MD – Division of Gastroenterology o   Natalie Bauman, MD – Division of General Medicine o   Anita Bhandiwad, MD – Division of Cardiology o   Paulina Cruz Bravo, MD – Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, […]

In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Medicine Grand Rounds, Spotlight, Persevering through the COVID Surge: Stories across the Department, Clinical News, Research News, Education News, DOM Office of Faculty Development (OFD), DOM Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID), Forum for Women in Medicine, Across the Department, New Faculty Leadership, New Faculty Leadership, In Memorium, 

The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) Research Development Program will host their Spring NIH Mock Study Section on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 9 am – 5 pm via Zoom. The NIH Mock Study Section is designed to simulate an actual NIH study section. Clinical and translational R, K, and F series grant […]

In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Spotlight, Clinical News, Research News, Education News, Office of Vice Chair of Education, DOM Office of Faculty Development (OFD), DOM Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID), Forum for Women in Medicine, Advancing Women in Academic Medicine, Across the Department, New Faculty Leadership, Awards/Honors, Opportunities, Events, Grants, Publications and