Dennis Chang, MD, Acknowledged for Contributing to a Positive Learning Environment

The Washington University SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Program allows individuals to report their experiences in the learning environment. On March 8th, Dr. Dennis Chang received an Accolade for contributing to a positive learning environment. One of his students had wonderful feedback for him, stating, “This faculty member did such a great job of fostering […]

Erin Baum, MD, Receives LeJIT Teaching Award

The Gateway Medicine Clerkship has selected Dr. Erin Baum to receive the “LeJIT” Teaching Award. This award recognizes Dr. Baum’s excellence in completing just-in-time assessments during the 2024 Block 1 Medicine Clerkship (January-February 2024). They stated, “You skillfully integrate JITs into your clinical and teaching workflows and provide meaningful, timely feedback to students through your […]

The Division of Hospital Medicine Celebrates National Hospitalist Day

March 7th is National Hospitalist Day. This holiday recognizes the contributions of hospitalists nationwide and celebrates the individuals that make up the hospital medicine community. Did you know that hospital medicine is the fastest growing specialty in modern medicine? Hospitalists have played a valuable role in enhancing patient care and advancing the field of medicine and […]

Dennis Chang, MD, and Cheryl McDonough, MD, Selected to Receive Inclusion Teaching Award

The “Distinguished Service Teaching Award for Inclusion” is voted on each year by Washington University School of Medicine Phase 1 students. Students choose faculty members who have shown outstanding commitment, dedication, and patience in medical student education, distinguishing themselves through their exceptional service. This year, two hospitalists from the Division of Hospital Medicine have been […]

Division Participation in the Annual Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Symposium

Each year, Barnes-Jewish Hospital sponsors a Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Symposium. This year’s theme was “The Road to Highly Reliable Care is Paved with Thoughtful Processes and Purposeful Performance.” Several of our hospitalists, and our research coordinator, Maya Fiore, participated in the symposium, with Maya, Stephanie Conner, MD, Han Li, MD, and Safa Farrag, […]

DHM Faculty Development Committee Holds Another Fruitful Roads to Success Seminar

On Feb 22-23, 2024, members of the Division of Hospital Medicine’s Faculty Development Committee held another successful iteration of their Roads to Success faculty seminar.  Members of this committee include Dr. Dennis Chang, Dr. Maria Gurrieri, Dr. Randy Laine, Dr. Eileen Lee, MD, Dr. Kieran Patel, and Dr. Alex Thomas. This was the first Roads […]

Join us on March 1, 2024 for Wash U Internal Medicine CPC – Matt Freer, MD

The clinicopathological conference, popularly known as CPC, is a case method process of learning medicine. It uses a problem-solving approach. A case is presented with diagnostic data and is followed by a discussion of differential diagnosis which is narrowed down to a final diagnosis. Speaker: Matt Freer, MD Division: Hospital Medicine Title: “A 44 y/o […]

Kevin Stephenson, MD, Presents Research at USAID Lecture

The Specialized Food Aid Community of Practice is a group of experts across government, the academy, industry, donors, and international food aid programming agencies that meets monthly to discuss emerging issues in food aid evidence and programming. It is organized by members of USAID and includes individuals from UNICEF, World Food Programme, the Bill and […]

Abstract from Crystal Atwood, MD, Stephanie Conner, MD, Maya Fiore, Benjamin Hoemann, MD, and Mohamed Ramadan, MD, Accepted for SHM Converge Conference

The research team proposed that utilizing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can help triage inpatient transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) necessity. TTE is a clinical tool used for cardiac evaluation of hospitalized patients; the TTE worklist, however, can get lengthy and TTE orders are frequently associated with greater hospital length of stay. POCUS is a clinician performed, limited bedside […]

Hospitalists Celebrate Women Physicians Day

Saturday, February 3rd was National Women Physicians Day! This holiday pays tribute to the important contributions of female physicians in healthcare, and honors the pioneering achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman to earn a medical degree in 1849. This observance also emphasizes the importance of promoting gender diversity and equal opportunities in medicine […]

Another Successful Holiday Party for the DHM!

The Division of Hospital Medicine had its annual holiday party on Friday, January 26th at Work & Leisure. The faculty and staff had a wonderful time celebrating the holiday season, and spending time with coworkers, friends and family alike. We are excited to have more events like this to help our team bond as it […]

Anthony Dao, MD, Wins Drum Major Award

The Drum Major Awards were created to recognize individuals at WashU School of Medicine who embody what it means to be an upstander. In a 1968 sermon in Atlanta entitled “The Drum Major Instinct”, Dr. King stated “Yes, if you want to say I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major […]

Margo Girardi, MD, SHFM, Appointed for National SHM Practice Management Committee

Margo Girardi, MD, SHFM, was recently appointed for the 2024-2025 National SHM Practice Management committee. She will meet with her new committee for the first time during the National Meeting in San Diego this April.  SHM Practice Management is responsible for providing non-clinical resources to the membership business aspects of hospital medicine and the management […]

Jordan Atkins, MD, Eric Johnson, MD, and Cheryl McDonough, MD, and Austin Niu, MD, Receive Exemplary Behavior Reports

As a part of the Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) initiative, individuals can now report positive experiences in the learning environment. Dr. Atkins, Dr. Johnson, Dr. McDonough, and Dr. Niu received reports about exemplary behavior on their part. Descriptions of their behavior include that they treat others with dignity and respect, demonstrate concern for student/trainee […]

Kevin Stephenson, MD, Performs Extensive Research on a Variety of Topics

As we continue to promote research within the DHM, we wanted to take a moment to highlight all of the research projects that Kevin Stephenson, MD, is currently working on. His first project is entitled “Improving Cognition and Gestational duration with targeted NuTrition (COGENT).” Nearly one-quarter of pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are undernourished, […]

Research Committee Initiated

Justin Chen, MD, and Stephanie Conner, MD

With all of the ongoing research from hospitalists within the DHM, and a continued effort to build research in our division, we have decided to launch our 13th committee- the research committee. This committee will focus on cataloging research, as well as discussing resources available at Washington University, methodologies, and providing opportunities for work in […]

Educational Curriculum Developed for Advanced Practice Clinicians in the Division

Crystal Atwood, MD, Ankita Kapoor, MD, and Brenna Zack, NP, have come together to create an extensive educational curriculum for APCs in the DHM. These sessions will be a series of didactics given by physicians once a month, focusing on different subjects each month. The first lecture took place on Tuesday, January 25th, and was […]

Several Hospitalists Secure Fellowship Matches

The Department of Medicine is thrilled to share the success of our hospitalists who have secured fellowships for the upcoming year. Two of our hospitalists will be transitioning to fellowship right here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital- Dr. Elissa Arnold, who will be in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Dr. Justin Chen, who will be in […]

Anabeth Liu, MD, Presents Research for the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting

We found that those with SCD on chronic opioids, compared to those without SCD on chronic opioids, had twice as many opioid-related adverse events leading to healthcare encounters.” Anabeth Liu, MD Anabeth Liu was honored to attend the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, the world’s largest professional society of hematologists. Its annual […]

Patricia Litkowski Attends Annual NGPX Conference

Patricia Litkowski and friends at the NGPX conference.

Dr. Patricia Litkowski represented Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the annual NGPX Conference in Palm Springs, California with other leaders from the BJC Health System. The conference served as a form for national leaders in patient experience, healthcare, and business to discuss shared challenges and opportunities for growth. One of the most significant changes brought about by […]

Marty Kerrigan, MD, Accepts Position as Associate Director for the Internal Medicine Clerkship

The Division of Hospital Medicine is proud to announce that Martin Kerrigan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, has accepted the position of Associate Director for the Internal Medicine Clerkship at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.  As Associate Director for the clerkship, he will provide educational leadership and guidance for the School of […]

Patricia Litkowksi, MD, and Yash Shah, MD, Present New Research at the Society for Hospital Medicine Research Day

Dr. Litkowski and Dr. Shah shared results from their recent retrospective review at this year’s regional Society for Hospital Medicine Research Day. Their work focuses on reducing readmissions in hospitalized patients with cancer. They reviewed the Epic Readmission Risk score which has been previously validated in general medicine populations to examine if it would be […]

Randy Laine, MD, Receives LeJIT Teaching Award

The true recipients of the LeJIT award therefore are you, the students who enthusiastically solicit and implement daily suggestions for growth. Randy Laine, MD “The LeJIT teaching award highlights the value of providing feedback (presently, through JITs, aka “Just In Time” assessments) to our students immediately after they have had the chance to practice one […]

17 Hospitalists Named COVID Star Award Recipients

This past summer 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.  The perseverance and dedication of our staff carried us through the height of the pandemic, and we truly want to thank them for their continued efforts to keep […]

Thomas Hoyt, MD, First to Utilize Tele-Critical Care Consult

“It was an absolute honor to be involved with the first critical care consult on north campus. I’ve had similar collaborations in the past with the new ICU protocol at West County, and this felt very similar; like meeting an old friend in a new place.” Thomas Hoyt, MD Dr. Hoyt stated, “My consult involved […]

Join us on November 17, 2023 for Wash U Internal Medicine CPC – Eric Johnson, MD

The clinicopathological conference, popularly known as CPC, is a case method process of learning medicine. It uses a problem-solving approach. A case is presented with diagnostic data and is followed by a discussion of differential diagnosis which is narrowed down to a final diagnosis. Speaker: Eric Johnson, MD Division: Hospital Medicine Title: “93 y/o M […]

Rachel Bardowell, MD, Kathryn Filson, MD, and Margo Girardi, MD selected as 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors

On behalf of the Division of Hospital Medicine, we would like to congratulate Drs. Rachel Bardowell, Kathryn Filson, and Margo Girardi for being selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. They share the honor with fellow hospitalist, Robert Mahoney, MD, CCS-P. Castle Connolly is a leading research and information resource that allows patients to connect […]

Rachel Bardowell, MD named Associate Chief Medical Officer for BJH

Rachel Bardowell, MD has been selected as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The Associate Chief Medical Officer reports to the Chief Medical Officer and works with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University leadership to promote a culture of safety, high quality care, and excellent clinical outcomes consistent with both WUSM and BJH values. The […]

Hospitalists successfully complete the FITS Certificate Program

On behalf of the Division of Hospital Medicine, we would like to congratulate Anthony Dao, MD, Kathryn Filson, MD, and Zachary Morgan, MD on successfully completing the FITS (Foundation in Teaching Skills) certificate program. The Foundations in Teaching Skills program is geared towards junior educators and faculty who are looking to newly incorporate teaching skills […]

Martin Kerrigan, MD accepted into the Washington University School of Medicine Academy of Educators

The Division of Hospital Medicine is proud to announce that Martin Kerrigan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, has been accepted into the Washington University School of Medicine Academy of Educators.  The Academy of Educators cultivates educational excellence and a community of leaders in health science education. They support educators’ continued growth and development through programs, […]

DHM IDEAS Committee Collect Supplies for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery

The Division of Hospital Medicine IDEAS Committee led efforts to raise money and supplies for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery Center. The mission of the DHM Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Social Justice (IDEAS) Committee is to encourage recruitment and retention of people of diverse backgrounds, facilitate discussion and awareness among colleagues regarding race, ethnic, […]

“Road to Success” Course Inaugural Run organized by Dennis Chang, MD, Eileen Lee, MD and Alex Thomas, MD

On July 27-28, fourteen hospitalists (both new and experienced) participated in the first “Roads to Success” course organized by Dennis Chang, MD, Eileen Lee, MD and Alex Thomas, MD. Topics were conveyed through a mix of didactics, group discussion, and hands-on practice, and included: Abby Spencer, MD (Professor and Vice Chair for Education, Director, Academy […]

2023 Dean’s Impact Award Recipient – Michael Lin, MD (Links to an external site)

The 2023 Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty whose superior efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have had lasting impact, who demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and who delivered exceptional results across the missions of the School of Medicine. Recipients of the Dean’s Impact Awards represent the determination and adaptability, compassion and innovation required […]

Welcome New Hospitalists

Please join us in extending a big, warm welcome to our new faculty members: Ten of our new physicians finished residency from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Fifteen of our new physicians are external candidates.

Congratulations to our new Associate Professors of Medicine

We are pleased to announce that the Executive Faculty has approved the promotion of the following Division of Hospital Medicine faculty to Associate Professor of Medicine. Rachel Bardowell, MD Stephanie Conner, MD Devin Odom, MD Rachel Bardowell, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Fellow of the American College of Physicians with special interests […]

Congratulations to our new Assistant Professors of Medicine

We are pleased to announce that the Executive Faculty has approved the promotion of the following Division of Hospital Medicine faculty to Assistant Professor of Medicine. Jordan Atkins, MD Monique Bruinsma, MD Kelsey Chow, MD Kathryn Filson, MD Jordan Atkins, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and works […]

Miguel Chavez Concha, MD accepted into the 2023-2024 Teaching Scholars Program Cohort

Miguel Chavez, MD, MSc

Miguel Chavez Concha, MD, was recommended to join the Teaching Scholars Program by excellent clinical educators, including his old program directors. He had always been interested in education and ways to innovate and improve teaching. The Teaching Scholars Program is a 12-month certificate program designed to enhance knowledge and skills, and develop future leaders in […]

Battle at Busch program allows local bands to perform at Busch Stadium

Division of Hospital Medicine APC Jen Rickert’s son’s band Beekman has been invited by The St. Louis Cardinals Organization to participate in the “Battle at Busch,” a battle of the bands series at Busch Stadium this summer. The event is sponsored by 105.7 The Point radio station. Beekman will grace the Budweiser Terrace pregame on […]

Tanvir Rahman, MD, presents at the 2023 American Thoracic Society’s International Conference

Tanvir Rahman, MD, recently presented as a first author at the American Thoracic Society’s International Conference. ATS 2023, located in DC this year, showcases the latest advances and discoveries in respiratory science, patient care and global respiratory health. Dr. Rahman was born and raised in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. He graduated from medical school […]

Patricia Litkowski, MD, named project lead of a team selected for the 2023-2024 Big Ideas Competition Award

Patricia Litkowski, MD, and Mark V. Williams, MD, FACP, MHM, and their multidisciplinary team have been awarded a prestigious $50,000 Big Ideas Grant from Washington University’s Healthcare Innovation Lab and the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Collaborating with Dr. Chenyang Lu from the McElvey School of Engineering as well as leaders from […]

Bob Mahoney, MD, recognized as a 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Bob Mahoney, MD, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Castle Connolly is a healthcare research and publishing company founded in 1991 to provide consumers with reliable information about the quality of healthcare providers. […]

Join us on May 19, 2023 for Wash U Internal Medicine CPC – Miguel Chavez, MD, MSc

Miguel Chavez, MD, MSc

The clinicopathological conference, popularly known as CPC, is a case method process of learning medicine. It uses a problem-solving approach. A case is presented with diagnostic data and is followed by a discussion of differential diagnosis which is narrowed down to a final diagnosis. Speaker: Miguel Chavez, MD, MSc Division: Hospital Medicine Title: “26y/o F […]

Join us on April 28, 2023 for Wash U Internal Medicine CPC – Eric Johnson, MD

The clinicopathological conference, popularly known as CPC, is a case method process of learning medicine. It uses a problem-solving approach. A case is presented with diagnostic data and is followed by a discussion of differential diagnosis which is narrowed down to a final diagnosis. Speaker: Eric Johnson, MD Division: Hospital Medicine Title: “75yo M hx […]

DHM Faculty present at the 2023 Annual SHM Converge Meeting in Austin, Texas

Corey Shy, MD

The Society of Hospital Medicine held its annual Converge meeting March 26-29, 2023 in Austin, TX. The Division of Hospital Medicine was represented by both former and current faculty. Congratulations to our three current Division of Hospital Medicine members who presented at the meeting! Rachel Bardowell, MD, presented “Where’s the Beef? How to Select and […]

Bob Mahoney, MD, awarded 2023 Friends of Social Work Award

Bob Mahoney, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, was selected as one of the recipients of the Friends of Social Work Award by the BJH social work team. The Friends of Social Work Award acknowledges non-social work staff members who assist in social work. It not only celebrates Social Work Month, but it also recognizes the […]