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WashU Ob/Gyn Joins Community in Celebrating Hope at SLOCA Living Out Loud Gala
Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology proudly attended the annual St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) Living Out Loud Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness and support for ovarian cancer research and advocacy. The event brought together leading physicians, survivors, supporters, and community members in a shared commitment to […]
Dr. Denise Willers Awarded Dean’s Impact Award for Dedication to Patient Care and Mentorship
Dr. Denise Willers, Associate Professor and Interim Chief of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine, has been honored with a prestigious Dean’s Impact Award. This recognition celebrates faculty who embody the compassion, innovation, and dedication necessary to advance clinical care, education, and research in ways that are both dynamic […]
Dr. Sara Wood Recognized for Dedication to Graduate Mentorship
Dr. Sara Wood, Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, has been honored with the Outstanding Faculty Award by the Graduate and Professional Student Council at WashU Medicine. This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Wood’s unwavering commitment to the success of WashU graduate students. Through exceptional mentorship, impactful research guidance, […]
L.A.B. Award Winners – Spring 2025
Congratulations to the latest recipient of the Department of OB/GYN’s Lucy, Anarcha, and Betsey (L.A.B.) Award named in honor of Lucy, Anarcha, and Betsey—the enslaved women whose sacrifice, without consent, nearly 200 years ago allows surgical repair for women with vesicovaginal fistulas today. Shannon Beermann, MD – DCR L.A.B. Award Clinical Fellow, Maternal-Fetal Medicine “Electronic fetal monitoring patterns and acidemia in […]
Dr. Hoefgen Honored with Distinguished Teaching Service Award for Exemplary Leadership in Medical Education
Dr. Holly Hoefgen has received a Distinguished Teaching Service Award. This award is presented to WashU Medicine by medical students to faculty and house staff in appreciation of exemplary service in medical student education. We commend Dr. Hoefgen for being an exemplary leader for medical students, tirelessly supporting their education and development. Her dedication and […]