SAFE accolade recipients – July/August 2026 | Department of Surgery

In the July-August cycle, Department of Surgery trainees and faculty were recognized with Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) accolades for their professionalism in learning, clinical and professional settings.

Congratulations to recent Department of Surgery SAFE accolade recipients:

Andrea Biaggi-Ondina, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident

John Tycher, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident

Randall Pierrot, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident

Karim Saoud, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident

Hailey Shepherd, MD, Thoracic Surgery Fellow

Oluseye Oduyale, MD, General Surgery Resident

Abdurrahman Abdelzaher, MD, Urologic Surgery Resident

Alexandra Malarczyk, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Associate

Ali Alshawi, MD, Vascular Surgery Residency

Matt Schaeffer, MD, Acute and Critical Care Surgery Instructor

SAFE

In 2021, the School of Medicine established the SAFE initiative, which aims to improve the learning environment among trainees at WashU Medicine by promoting positive behaviors and managing concerns about mistreatment and unprofessional behaviors.

We aspire to an environment that is inclusive and free from harassment or intimidation, with respect and collegiality for all. Professionalism consists of altruism, compassion, empathy, respect for patients and health care workers, commitment to excellence, honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, accountability, recognition of limits, collaboration, and duty to society. All members of our community are responsible for modeling and pursuing these goals in all facets of our community.

WashU Medicine and the Department of Surgery strive to maintain an environment conducive to learning, research, and high-quality patient care.