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 selected, Dr. Dennis Chang and Dr. Cheryl McDonough.
Dr. Chang earned his Bachelor of Science from Yale University, his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at NYU. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Interprofessional Education (IPE) MD Thread Director, and the Co-Director of the Inpatient Clinical Immersion at Washington University. Of his award, Dr. Chang stated, “I’m deeply honored to receive this award because unlike other awards, it is voted on by the students themselves. As a teacher this is the most gratifying award to win. Inclusion to me is more than just creating an environment where people feel welcome. It’s about creating a space where students can come and be their authentic selves.”
“I’m deeply honored to receive this award because unlike other awards, it is voted on by the students themselves. As a teacher this is the most gratifying award to win. Inclusion to me is more than just creating an environment where people feel welcome. It’s about creating a space where students can come and be their authentic selves.”
Dennis Chang, MD
Dr. McDonough earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, graduating summa cum laude in biomedical engineering and received her Medical Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She completed internal medicine internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine and joined the Division of Hospital Medicine as an academic hospitalist in 2007. Of her award, Dr. McDonough stated, “I am honored to be chosen for this award. Washington University has such an outstanding group of medical students, and I am so pleased be able to have a positive impact on these physicians of the future.”
“I am honored to be chosen for this award. Washington University has such an outstanding group of medical students, and I am so pleased be able to have a positive impact on these physicians of the future.”
Cheryl McDonough, MD
Dr. Chang and Dr. McDonough, along with other selected teaching faculty, will be formally recognized by medical school students and administration at the annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC), 320 S. Euclid Avenue. The ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. in the EPNEC Auditorium.