Hospitalists take next steps to Implement Diagnostic Accuracy Improvements
Radha Devi, MD, Timothy Evans, MD, and Rob Young, MD, have been spearheading the ADEPT (Achieving Diagnostic Excellence Through Prevention and Teamwork) initiative at WashU in collaboration with Colorado’s Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Efficiency (IHQSE). Along with 14 other academic medical institutions across the United States, the WashU ADEPT team is leading the […]
Congratulations to 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®
The Division of Hospital Medicine is excited to announce that nine of our physicians have been selected for the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is based solely on merit; physicians cannot purchase their inclusion. These doctors exemplify superior healthcare, demonstrating both outstanding clinical expertise and excellent interpersonal abilities. For […]
Patients Recognize Several Hospitalists for Excellent Care
Medical Director of Patient Experience, and hospitalist Patricia Litkowski, MD, works closely with Heather Lazarides, Director of Patient Experience for BJH, and Roma Bordewick, Executive Director of Patient Care Services Operations, to collect feedback from patients post-discharge. This valuable feedback allows patients to share any individuals who made a significant impact on their hospital stay. […]
Timothy Ackerman, MD, and Tony Dao, MD, Win Teaching Award
Congratulations to Doctors Timothy Ackerman and Tony Dao for receiving the Golden Globe Teaching Award. This award recognizes the time and effort Dr. Ackerman and Dr. Dao put towards teaching and assessing students rotating on the medicine ACR. Thank you to Timothy and Tony for their excellent and timely assessment during Block 4.
Two APC Fellows Join Hospital Medicine
In the sophomore year of the APC Fellowship Program, two fellows are joining the Division of Hospital Medicine. We are delighted to welcome Amanda Airaghi, PA-S and Tabitha Gruskowski, NP. Amanda completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Mississippi State University in May of 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science in […]
Welcome New Hospitalists
We are excited to welcome our new faculty members to the Division of Hospital Medicine. Please join us in welcoming: Nine of our new physicians finished residency from WashU School of Medicine in St. Louis. Twenty-three of our new physicians are external candidates.
Congratulations to Hospitalists Promoted to Assistant Professor of Medicine
Congratulations to Natalia Brito Rivera, MD, MPHS, Jeffrey Choi, MD, MS, Madeline Grondalski, RN, MD, Sonya Liu, MD, and Diana Zhao, MD, PhD, on their promotions to Assistant Professor of Medicine in July of 2025. Natalia Brito Rivera, MD, MPHS, works primarily on the internal medicine and medical oncology services, where she provides direct patient […]
Four Hospitalists Graduate from 2025 Physician Leadership Course
The Physician Leadership Development Program offered by the WashU Department of Medicine was designed to help faculty boost team performance and achieve goals with advanced leadership skills, master key concepts for leading healthcare improvements, and improve problem-solving and decision-making for better leadership. In 2024, three physicians from the Division of Hospital Medicine completed this extensive […]
Master Clinician Lecture Series Initiated in Recognition of Michael Lin, MD
Michael Lin, MD, SFHM, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Lin is an integral part of the division and the hospital, having served on multiple committees for both WashU Medicine and BJC, and as the president-elect of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff […]
Well Wishes to Mark V. Williams, MD
On May 23, 2025, the Division of Hospital Medicine came together to wish Dr. Mark Williams well in his future endeavors and to express their gratitude for his excellent leadership during his time as chief. We enjoyed spending time with one another, sharing stories and laughs over appetizers and drinks. As we look forward to […]