Five Department of Surgery faculty and trainees were elected into the Washington University School of Medicine chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society class of 2026.
congratulations to:
- Kerri Ohman, MD, assistant professor of surgery in the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Frank Olumba, MD, general surgery resident (PGY-4)
- Grace Keane, MD, plastic and reconstructive surgery resident (PGY-5)
- Jonah Orr, MD, plastic and reconstructive surgery resident (PGY-6)
- Arthur Sletten, MD, PhD, plastic and reconstructive surgery resident (PGY-4)





The WashU Medicine chapter of the honor society seeks individuals who demonstrate commitment to advancing excellence in professionalism in all medial fields. Inductees uphold the vision and goals of the society.
Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician’s dedication to the profession and art of healing.