After being named one of the finalists in the Society of Hospital Medicine’s Research, Innovations, and Vignettes (RIV) Poster Competition, Division of Hospital Medicine colleagues, Dr. Nathan Martin, Dr. Margo Girardi, and Warren Smith, will be heading to SHM’s National Conference in Orlando, Florida to await the final results. Their poster titled, “360° Evaluation of Fellow Hospitalists […]
The “Hope for Soap” initiative is back in full swing as the hospitalist group gathers bars of Irish Spring soap to send as a relief effort to Haiti. This is the third year for the hospitalist group to sponsor the “Hope for Soap” initiative. Bars of Irish Spring soap are sent to Haiti communities that […]
The first Wednesday of December is known throughout the U.S. medical community as Match Day. The anticipation of future plans filled the air as many of our hospitalists logged into the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) to see where they matched. The NRMP organizes the matching process by combining the ranking of the applicants preferences […]
One can always find Hospitalist Special Projects Administrator, Christal Mills, supporting various charitable events throughout the year. Whether Christal is chairing the event or showing her support through donations, her generosity is limitless. One of the many non-for-profit organizations that runs near and dear to her heart is Friends of Kids with Cancer. Friends of […]
Society of Hospital Medicine St. Louis Chapter annual poster meeting was held on Thursday, November 9th, at Scape American Bistro. Hospitalist, Dr. Andrew Odden, Assistant Professor of Medicine, presented “Sepsis Guidelines”. Over 60 attendees helped celebrate SHM St. Louis Chapter’s seventh anniversary. A poster session was showcased prior to the meeting. Posters that exhibit a […]
Hospitalist, Dr. Andrew Odden, made the journey to Toronto, Canada to present at the annual 2017 CHEST Meeting. From the first meeting in 1935 to today, the CHEST Annual Meeting now attracts about 5,000 chest medicine professionals from around the world for clinical education in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The event offers an innovative and […]
SHM’s Fellow in Hospital Medicine program is rooted in the Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine. Those who earn the Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM), Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine (SFHM) or Master in Hospital Medicine (MHM) designations have demonstrated their commitment to hospital medicine, system change and quality improvement principles. Hospitalist, Dr. Nathan Martin, was […]
Hospitalist staff members, Mary Russell and Melinda Rubio, competed in the 20th anniversary of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Oct 14-15, in downtown St. Louis. The remix run challenges competitors to 2 runs in 2 days. Mary and Melinda ran a 5K on Saturday and a 10K on Sunday. Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis […]
On Sunday, September 24, fellow clinicians, Lisa M. Gill, DNP, ANP, and Matt Freer, MD, braved the heat and finished a 40+ mile bike ride in support of Pedal the Cause. Lisa finished the 40 mile ride in 03:34:36. For Lisa, bike riding started as a means of exercise and fellowship with her family. Then, riding […]
Over 50 members of the Society of Hospital Medicine St. Louis Chapter gathered at Kreis’ Steakhouse for an evening presentation on the “Ten Pearls on End of Life for the Busy Hospitalist,” by Dr. Patrick White, CMO of BJC Hospice. Please plan to join us for our next meeting: November 9, 2017
For his teaching efforts in the 2016-2017 academic year, Washington University School of Medicine Class of 2018 selected Dr. Ian Ross as the recipient of the “Resident of the Year” award. Dr. Ross’ ongoing commitment and continuing interest in education will be honored at the Distinguished Service Teaching Awards Ceremony at the Eric P. Newman […]
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.