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October 2-4 is Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah and it is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah is also known as the “Days of Renewed Responsibility,” and begins at sunset on day one and ends at nightfall the next. The Jewish New […]

Oktoberfest is a world-renowned festival held annually in Munich, Germany, typically from late September to the first weekend in October Oktoberfest dates back to October 12, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich were invited to join the festivities held over five days on […]

Women in Medicine Month, celebrated annually in September, honors the contributions of women in the medical field, including physicians, scientists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals The observance highlights their achievements, roles in patient care, education, and leadership, and promotes gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity in healthcare. It also aims to inspire future generations of women […]

The History Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 through October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Initiated as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson and expanded to a month-long celebration in […]

IDEAS at DOM hosted their Annual Summer Welcome & Networking Social for trainees and faculty on Sunday, August 25th from 5:00-7:00pm.  The event used community-building activities to encourage guests to meet and interact with each other.

Kai Jones, MD has joined the IDEAS at DOM Leadership Team as the Co-Director of the Internal Medicine Fellow/Postdoc Initiative.  Dr. Jones completed her residency and medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital. She recently joined the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research as an Assistant Professor.

The HEaR Room is a physical representation of the DOM’s commitment to a culture that supports all members in practices to heal from trauma, unlearn implicit bias, eradicate micro-aggressions, and lessen stress-induced burnout. Located on the 6th floor of Wohl Hospital (Room 6607), The HEaR room is available to fully utilize for the practice of mindfulness […]

Women’s Equality Day is a celebration of the nineteenth amendment to the constitution which gave women the right to vote. This amendment was passed in 1920 and it banned states and the federal government from withholding the right to vote based on sex. This was a historic amendment and a massive victory for the cause […]

OUTmed along with the WashU Spectrum Office returned as an Equality sponsor of St. Louis PrideFest 2024 held June 29-30 in downtown St. Louis. The theme for 2024 Pride St. Louis was “Unleash Your Pride”. OUTmed coordinated opportunities for WashU Med faculty, trainees, residents, students, staff, and allies to participate throughout the weekend. Volunteers helped to […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on July 26, 1990 and was signed by President George H.W. Bush. In his remarks, President George H. W. Bush famously said, “And now I sign legislation which takes a sledgehammer to another wall, one which has for too many generations separated Americans with disabilities from the […]