IDEAS at DOM hosts book discussion led by Dr. John Inazu
WashU Law professor and author, Dr. John Inazu, recently led a fun and interactive discussion hosted by IDEAS at DOM on his recent book “Learning to Disagree” with our Department of Medicine Business Office Leadership.
OUTmed holds Annual Meet & Greet on October 10th
OUTmed held their annual Meet & Greet event on October 10, 2024 where the WUSM LGBTQIA+ community and allies networked and celebrated their identities. A big thank you to Dean De Fer for hosting us!
MEDA Hosts 3rd Annual Event
The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) program hosted their 3rd Annual event on September 11, 2024. Assistant Director of Career Development at Wash U, Dr. Robin Shepard, presented a fun and interactive session for MEDA Mentors and Mentees on “Building Your Professional Network”.
Oktoberfest
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
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 […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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 Hosts Annual Summer Welcome & Networking Social
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.
IDEAS at DOM welcomes Dr. Kai Jones to our leadership team
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.
Healing Equity & Reflection room (HEaR) Initiative
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
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 […]