Items about staff members
At the Department of Otolaryngology’s annual Town Hall last month, 14 employees were recognized for their years of dedication and service to the department and Washington University. Anniversaries ranging from five years to 35 years were celebrated. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals: 35 Years Tim Holden 25 Years Jackie Pinkerton 20 Years […]
How long have you been working with our pediatric division? I’ve been with Washington University for five years now. For the first four years, I worked exclusively at the Children’s Specialty Care Center, but that changed when the pandemic interrupted our normal workflow. I now rotate through all three of our locations – St. Louis […]
More than 20 teams participated in the Department of Otolaryngology’s very first virtual social event, a scavenger hunt. Held via Zoom, the Sept. 24 event was designed to bring people together – even virtually — during a time when people don’t get to connect in person, according to Debbie Scherr, executive director, Business Affairs for […]
What do you do at WashU? I am a research engineer in the Department of Otolaryngology. I provide technical support and programming, and I design new equipment so the laboratories are able to achieve their goals. What attracted you to otolaryngology research? What do you like about what you do? By chance, I met Dr. […]
Congratulations to our department’s Pedal the Cause team on successfully fundraising over $15,000 to help create a cancer-free world. This surpassed the team’s fundraising goal! Our team is comprised of 38 members including otolaryngology faculty, neurosurgeons, cancer survivors and their families. This year’s Pedal the Cause fundraiser was held virtually – from California to Missouri […]
Craig A. Buchman, MD, the Lindburg Professor and head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been elected president of the American Neurotology Society, an organization of specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the inner ear and skull base. He first […]
What do you do at WashU? I am the research lab supervisor in Dr. Alec Salt’s lab and conduct research studies on pharmacokinetics (movements of drugs) in the inner ear. We focus on understanding how quickly a drug spreads inside the ear and the therapeutic levels needed to treat ear disorders. In addition to local […]
Why did you pick Wash U for your fellowship? After interviewing, I remember being immediately impressed by the scope and depth of the training, the leadership both locally and nationally, and the overall completeness of the program. While WashU was a new program, it was clearly evident to me that the training had some of […]
Q. What do you like most about the residency program at WashU? The best part of our residency program is our entire WashU family. I love my fellow co-residents and am constantly impressed and inspired by them. We hang out a ton outside of work because we actually enjoy each other’s company, which I think […]
What do you do at WashU? I currently serve as clinic manager for the pediatric division of the Department of Otolaryngology. I do whatever it takes to make sure each clinic runs smoothly. I oversee clinic staff and fill in as needed. What do you like most about WashU? There are many things that I love […]