| Message from the Chair |
| Dear colleagues and friends, As we step into a new year, I’m proud to reflect on the extraordinary strength, scope, and impact of the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine. Together, we are advancing discovery, shaping the future of patient care, and training the next generation of physicians and scientists at a scale unmatched across the US. This past year marked a significant milestone for WashU Medicine, with the highest level of NIH funding in our history. These grants fuel basic, clinical, and translational research that is improving lives locally and globally. More importantly, they reflect the creativity, rigor, and perseverance of our faculty, staff, and trainees—and underscore the national and international impact of the work happening across our department every day. |
| We also closed the year by celebrating a highly successful fellowship match, welcoming 77 new fellows into our subspecialty training programs. These talented physicians represent the future of medicine, and we are honored they have chosen WashU for this next phase of their training. If you haven’t had a chance, I encourage you to read our inaugural Year of Impact report, which captures highlights from across the department over the 2024-2025 academic year—from major research advances and high-impact publications to notable honors, awards, and leadership achievements. It is a powerful reflection of what we can accomplish when we work together at scale and with shared purpose. I begin this new year deeply grateful—for the dedication of our community, the patients who trust us with their care, and the opportunity to lead such an exceptional department. I am excited for what lies ahead and confident in what we will continue to achieve together. As always, thank you for your support of the Department of Medicine. Warm regards, Vicky Fraser, MD, Adolphus Busch Professor of Medicine, Chair, Department of Medicine |