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The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program in collaboration with the Washington University Black Postdoc Society hosted Lori Setton, PhD for their November 30th Career Seminar. Dr. Setton is the Department Chair for Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Setton shared words of wisdom along with stories of life pivots, leadership, and mentoring. On December 7th, Dr. Ukpong Eyo […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15, 2024) serves as a reminder to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by engaging in acts of service and promoting inclusivity within our communities. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to come together, reflect on the progress made, and strive for a more […]

Kwanzaa is a secular festival observed from December 26th through January 1st as part of a celebration of African American cultural heritage and traditional values.  Historical background and significance The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza” or first fruits, referring to First fruits or Harvest festivals that are found throughout Africa. […]

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival that begins at sunset on December 7th and ends on December 15th. The central theme of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. and the miracle of the oil. Hanukkah holds great cultural and religious significance for Jewish communities around the […]

The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program in collaboration with the Washington University Black Postdoc Society kicked off their 2023-24 Career Seminar series with a breakfast roundtable discussion on August 29th with visiting speaker Dr. Lourdes Soto de Laurido.  Dr. Soto de Laurido is Acting Dean at the University of Puerto Rico, School […]

St Louis Crisis Nursery Center received $750, 17 boxes of diapers, and 3 full boxes of toys and books, thanks to the “Diaper, Toys, and Book Drive” held by the Division of Hospital Medicine, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, WUMMA, IM Residency Program, and the Pediatric Residency Program.   Thank you everyone for your donations and […]

On Tuesday, August 22nd the Washington University Internal Medicine Residency Program hosted their first Gateway to Residency Program event.  Sixteen selected fourth-year medical students participated in a highly focused workshop that prepared them to submit for the upcoming residency application cycle.  Participants had the opportunity to: A big thank you to the Internal Medicine Residents […]

The Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (DDFRCS) was developed to provide innovative institutional solutions to reduce faculty attrition by assisting junior faculty facing extraprofessional demands. The DDRCS provides broad-based education to raise awareness and implement new interventions, as well as resources and mentoring to support junior faculty facing extraprofessional challenges. Click here for more […]

IDEAS at DOM hosted their Summer Welcome & Networking event for trainees and faculty on Sunday, July 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm.  The event used community-building activities to encourage guests to meet and interact with each other.

IDEAS at DOM welcomes Takisha Jethroe as the new IDEAS at DOM Program Coordinator! Takisha is originally from Louisiana where she completed a BA in English Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University.  She joined Washington University 2 years ago as a Rater in Psychiatry where she successfully recruited expectant moms for the CUDDEL study (Cannabis […]