Congrats ⁦Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP WashU Academy of Educators WashU Medicine & Janice Hanson who received AAIM ⁦⁦ABIM Foundation ⁩grant under the Building Trust Through Diversity, Health Care Equity, and Inclusion in Internal Medicine Training grant program. Link> l8r.it/wHQd

Orientation sessions and a resource fair were held on August 27th, at WashU #DeptMedicine to welcome new faculty. The Office of Faculty Development sponsored the event for career development, appointments/promotion and professionalism. Read more> l8r.it/W0HI

The #WUDepartment of Medicine Grand Rounds Senior Resident Series presentations are available for viewing and the opportunity to earn CME credits has been extended thru Monday at 11:59 pm. Visit the DOM website for more info. Test Account WashU Internal Medicine Residency Program Link> l8r.it/EsMD

Congrats to Francesca Ferraro, MD, PhD, WashUOncology on the AACR publication FRANCESCA FERRARO has significantly contributed in understanding the role of MYC mutations in the development of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). WashU Medicine Read more > l8r.it/hHAX

Starting next Wednesday, September 3rd, is the first of the WashU Academy of Educators Mentorship Best Practices workshops. Be sure to register to attend> internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/m…

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Labor Day, is observed on the first Monday in September in the United States, and honors the contributions of American workers and the labor movement. We celebrate all the hardworking individuals here at #WUDeptMedicine who make our community thrive. Thanks for all you do!

This week starts the September #WUDeptMedicine - Medicine Grand Rounds. MGR take place every Thursday and are held in person from 8 to 9am at Clopton Auditorium. Test Account Visit the DOM website for a schedule of upcoming presentations. Link for info> l8r.it/8QUE

September is a time to celebrate #WomenInMedicine who are shaping the future of healthcare! From groundbreaking research to compassionate patient care, these inspiring individuals are making a difference every day. Let's continue to support and empower women in medicine.

Congrats to Mark Huffman, MD @washucardiology & The George Institute for Global Health UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA co-authors on trial that tested low-dose triple drug single pill blood pressure lowering combination compared with standard protocol for Nigerian patients. WashU Medicine Link> l8r.it/Q39t

New research finds that people who are not vaccinated against the disease are more likely to suffer from mental disorders like depression and anxiety disorders after being diagnosed with Covid-19. CNN WashU Medicine Ziyad Al-Aly, MD Learn more about the study> l8r.it/2moc

The Rural Cardiovascular Health Initiative (RCHI) is a collaboration between the American College of Cardiology and the JF Maddox Foundation, to improve cardiovascular outcomes in the rural communities of New Mexico. Thomas M. Maddox MD @washucardiology Learn about the Initiative> l8r.it/DSQT

We are fortunate to have a multidisciplinary team of women physicians, residents, medical students, and staff working behind the scenes to improve health care equity. Be sure to take a moment to visit Forum for Women in Medicine at WashU (FWIM) for faculty spotlights 🔦 and more. #WomeninMedicine

Friday & Saturday is the 2nd Annual WashU Glomerular Disease Symposium: An Update on Disease Mechanisms and Management. This in-person, two-day symposium will feature leading experts who will provide an update on recent advances and treatments. Info> l8r.it/VdiU

Congrats Giulia Petrone WashU Heme/Onc Fellowship on Annual Reviews⁠ publication. ⁠ Her study focuses on Clonal Hematopoiesis (CH) where hematopoietic stem cells acquire the same somatic mutation, resulting in increased numbers of mutated cells. ⁠ Link> l8r.it/y4YF

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder affecting millions worldwide, especially within the African American community. SCD can cause severe pain, infections, and life-threatening complications like stroke and organ damage. Learn more> internalmedicine.wustl.edu/sickle-cell-aw…

We are also joining in the congratulations to everyone and want to applaud them! 👏Thanks for all you do for #WUDeptMedicine and WashU Medicine internalmedicine.wustl.edu/lodhi-millman-…

The #WUDepartment of Medicine Grand Rounds presentation with James Krings, MD, MSCI, is available for viewing and the opportunity to earn CME credits has been extended thru Monday at 11:59 pm. Visit the DOM website for more info. WUSTL Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Link> l8r.it/AVKm

Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, will present this year's keynote - G-protein Coupled Receptors, at the 2024 Kornfeld Physician-Scientist Lecture on Tuesday, September 24 from 8:30 - 10 am at EPNEC. WashUOncology Test Account More details to come > internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/k…

Don't miss the Call for Applications for the Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation from Am Phil Society who awards Fellowships for research in internal medicine. Applications for first-year fellowships are due September 16th. Link for info> l8r.it/oREu