On Thursday, August 24th, the Society of Hospital Medicine St. Louis Chapter hosted their annual fundraising event at Tom’s Bar & Grill. Teams of up to 5 members competed against each other in 5 rounds of trivia. The event raised a grand total of $2225. All proceeds benefited the Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic (SNHC). The […]
The Division of Hospital Medicine teamed up in March 2017 with Haiti-Puits and Initiatives, an organization that works locally with Haiti communities to fix local water wells as well as assistance with food, clothing, and toiletry supplies. Even though the last devastating hurricane Matthew was in 2016, still nearly 70% of Haitians lack direct access […]
Dr. Mark Thoelke, original founder of the Division of Hospital Medicine in 2000, current Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine, was promoted to Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine on July 1, 2017. Dr. Thoelke’s numerous accomplishments include the development of the Division of Hospital Medicine inpatient hospitalist […]
The General Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year Award is awarded to a clinical faculty member who best exhibits the characteristics of an exceptional teacher. This award is voted upon by all house staff and is awarded to the faculty member who best embodies the culture of excellence in medical education. This year, Dr. Eric […]
We are pleased that Adam Littich, MD, has accepted the hospitalist medical director leadership role at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Dr. Littich completed his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and his residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. In 2012, he joined the department of internal medicine at Washington University School […]
SHM St. Louis chapter co-president, Dr. Crystal Atwood, accepted the 2017 SHM Platinum Chapter of the Year award at the SHM Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.