WashU Medicine Department of Surgery

WashU Medicine Department of Surgery The Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine advances patient care, research, and surgical education across multiple specialties.

Our surgeons and scientists are dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and training the next generation of surgical leaders.

Faculty Spotlight 🌟We are proud to recognize Dr. Bethany Sacks for two outstanding achievements in medical education.Dr....
05/22/2026

Faculty Spotlight 🌟

We are proud to recognize Dr. Bethany Sacks for two outstanding achievements in medical education.

Dr. Sacks has been awarded a Small Grant from the Academy of Educators and Medical Education Research Evaluation Unit (MERE) for her project, “Understanding Expectation Setting on the Surgery Clerkship: A Qualitative Exploration of Student and Resident Experiences.” This work reflects her commitment to advancing surgical education through rigorous inquiry and improving the learning environment for trainees.

In addition, she was honored as Clinical Teacher of the Year, an award voted on by the graduating medical school class in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Congratulations to Dr. Katie Rowland on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 APSA Foundation Education Grant.Her ...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Katie Rowland on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 APSA Foundation Education Grant.

Her proposal, “Exploring Well-Being, Autonomy, and Educational Experiences in Pediatric Surgery Fellowship: A Comprehensive Longitudinal Survey Study,” was recognized for its important focus on pediatric surgery fellowship training, educational experiences and trainee well-being.

This work reflects a continued commitment to advancing surgical education and better understanding the experiences of future pediatric surgeons. We are proud to see Dr. Rowland recognized by the APSA Foundation for this achievement. Congratulations!

For more than 15 years, Angelia DeClue, CST, has played an integral role in surgical education through the Washington Un...
05/20/2026

For more than 15 years, Angelia DeClue, CST, has played an integral role in surgical education through the Washington University Institute for Surgical Education (WISE), helping support hands-on simulation training for residents, fellows and medical students.

From WISE’s early days with a single laparoscopic simulator to today’s expansive simulation curriculum, Angelia has helped shape an educational environment where trainees can grow their technical skills, build confidence and learn alongside faculty mentors.

Her dedication, mentorship and passion for surgical education have impacted generations of learners — some of whom she first met as residents and now sees as faculty and program leaders.

Read more about Angelia’s journey and the evolution of WISE: https://bit.ly/4wRBaWS

Surgery Archives 📸A moment from 1986: Charles B. Anderson sharing knowledge through lecture — a role he carried througho...
05/18/2026

Surgery Archives 📸
A moment from 1986: Charles B. Anderson sharing knowledge through lecture — a role he carried throughout his career as surgeon, leader, mentor and educator.

Dr. Anderson, former director of the Division of General Surgery, helped build WashU Medicine’s transplant program and left a lasting impact on generations of trainees.

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Margenthaler on being installed as the inaugural Endowed Chair for Surgical Excellence in B...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Margenthaler on being installed as the inaugural Endowed Chair for Surgical Excellence in Breast Cancer through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

This honor recognizes Dr. Margenthaler’s extraordinary contributions to breast cancer care, surgical innovation, research, and mentorship, as well as the lasting impact she has made on patients and the broader medical community.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/49yJIYm

WashU Medicine has completed its first cases in the JOURNEY clinical trial evaluating a novel transcatheter treatment fo...
05/15/2026

WashU Medicine has completed its first cases in the JOURNEY clinical trial evaluating a novel transcatheter treatment for native aortic regurgitation — expanding less invasive treatment options for patients with complex valve disease.

This milestone reflects the strength of multidisciplinary collaboration across cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, anesthesia, and research teams working together to advance innovative patient care and shape the future of structural heart therapy.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4d8HrEq

WashU Medicine has completed its first cases in the JOURNEY clinical trial evaluating a novel transcatheter treatment fo...
05/15/2026

WashU Medicine has completed its first cases in the JOURNEY clinical trial evaluating a novel transcatheter treatment for native aortic regurgitation — helping expand minimally invasive options for patients with complex valve disease.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4d8HrEq

Congratulations to our vascular and thoracic surgery teams on being recognized with 2026 BJC Patient Experience Awards! ...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to our vascular and thoracic surgery teams on being recognized with 2026 BJC Patient Experience Awards! 🎉

This achievement reflects the compassion, teamwork, and dedication our providers, nurses, and staff bring to patient care every single day. A special thank you to the incredible 9100 and 10100 teams for the outstanding care and support they provide to our surgical patients.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for everyone who makes exceptional patient experiences possible.

Congratulations to the five WashU Medicine Department of Surgery faculty members recognized with 2026 Dean’s Impact Awar...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to the five WashU Medicine Department of Surgery faculty members recognized with 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards.

These awards honor faculty who exemplify excellence in clinical care, education, research, and service while making a meaningful impact on patients, learners, and the broader community. We are proud to celebrate their dedication, leadership, and contributions to advancing academic surgery.

đź”— Read more: https://bit.ly/4nguMDT

New research from WashU Medicine reveals how mRNA vaccines may use an unexpected immune pathway to destroy tumors—offeri...
05/11/2026

New research from WashU Medicine reveals how mRNA vaccines may use an unexpected immune pathway to destroy tumors—offering important insights for the future of cancer treatment.

Co-authored by Dr. William Gillanders, the study shows that mRNA vaccines can activate multiple immune cell types to generate strong anti-tumor responses, helping explain their effectiveness and guiding next-generation vaccine design.

This work advances our understanding of how immunotherapy can be optimized to improve outcomes for patients.

đź”— Read more: https://medicine.washu.edu/news/mrna-vaccines-follow-unconventional-immune-path-to-destroy-tumors/

In celebration of National Nurses Week, WashU Medicine Department of Surgery honors and thanks to our incredible nursing...
05/08/2026

In celebration of National Nurses Week, WashU Medicine Department of Surgery honors and thanks to our incredible nursing staff for their exceptional care, expertise, and dedication. đź’™

From today’s modern practice to our history as home to the WashU School of Nursing (1905–1969), nursing has always been central to our mission of patient care and healing. We are proud to recognize the legacy and ongoing impact of nurses across our health system.

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