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Native American Heritage Month is observed during the month of November in celebration and recognition of the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, contributions, and history of Native American and Indigenous peoples in the United States.  The origins of Native American Heritage Month can be traced back to the efforts of various individuals and organizations who […]

Diwali is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindu communities around the world. Diwali is a festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It has deep-rooted religious and cultural significance and is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy, fostering unity […]

The WashU School of Medicine Academy of Educators is a collaborative group of educators dedicated to promoting a culture of educational excellence and cultivating a respected community of leaders in health science education. Directors include Abby Spencer, MD, Steve Taff, PhD, Leslie Blaylock, MEd, and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, […]

The WashU Med Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) Initiative was created for individuals to have an avenue to provide feedback about their experiences with educators. Individuals can submit ‘accolades’ for educators to report positive experiences in their learning environments. In October 2024, both Lyndon Lee, MD, and Rob Young, MD, received accolades detailing their hard […]

The Society of Hospital Medicine has a monthly publication entitled, ‘The Hospitalist’ in which they share helpful information about a variety of topics that are relevant to hospital medicine. The October 2024 issue featured an article about substance use disorder in physicians written by Dennis Chang, MD, Tony Dao, MD, Carol Faulk, MD, and Kieran […]

Congratulations to Patricia Litkowski, MD, who was selected as a recipient of the Barnes- Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association Career Award. This award aims to honor physicians who have done outstanding work in patient care or teaching. Its recipients show exceptional promise in leading the next generation of physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. They display strong […]

Clinicopathological conference (CPC) is a case-based method of learning medicine by a problem-solving approach and has been in practice for more than 100 years now. A CPC is an outstanding presentation of a challenging case to guide the audience to a preliminary final diagnosis. Please try to attend in-person. We really appreciate seeing you all at Medicine […]

Halloween, the night of October 31st, is a holiday celebrated worldwide with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. But where did this tradition start from? The History of Halloween The roots of Halloween can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter. The Celts […]

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th as a day to promote mental health awareness, education, and advocacy It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. World Mental Health Day is […]

October 2-4 is Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah and it is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah is also known as the “Days of Renewed Responsibility,” and begins at sunset on day one and ends at nightfall the next. The Jewish New Year […]