Calling All Posters! SHM St. Louis Chapter Poster Meeting

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 […]

Dr. Andrew Odden Travels to Toronto to Present at Annual CHEST Meeting

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 […]

Meet SHM’s Newest Inductees to the Fellow of Hospital Medicine Program

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 […]

Rock ‘n’ Roll Remix Challenge – 2 Days of Running

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 […]

Hospitalists Pedal the Cause for Cancer

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 […]

SHM St. Louis Chapter Meeting

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 

Dr. Ian Ross Named Resident of the Year

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 […]

SHM St. Louis Chapter Hosts Trivia Night

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 […]

Haiti “Hope for Soap” Initiative – A Huge Success

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 Promoted to Professor of Medicine

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 […]

General Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year

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 […]

BJWCH New Hospitalist Medical Director

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 […]

2017 SHM Platinum Chapter of the Year

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.