St. Louis, MO – March 13, 2025 — WashU Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Joseph Steska has been selected to participate in the highly-regarded Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads. This comprehensive, 9-month program is dedicated to enhancing the leadership and management skills of key medical school leaders.
Joseph Steska, OD
Instructor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Director of Optometry and Associate Director of University Eye Service
- Email: steskaJ@nospam.wustl.edu
Designed specifically for Division Chiefs and Section Heads, the Pivotal Leaders Program addresses the critical roles these leaders play in influencing the quality of faculty careers, the experiences of learners, and the operational efficiency, climate, and culture within the institution. It offers an in-depth, structured curriculum that combines both tactical and strategic skill development.
Participants in the program receive the training, tools, frameworks, and guidance necessary to support their effectiveness as leaders. The ultimate goal is to ensure that WashU Medicine leaders are adequately equipped to fulfill their responsibilities at the highest level, benefiting not only their departments but the entire medical school community.
“I appreciate the support from my department and the opportunity to be a part of this program,” said Dr. Joe Steska. “I look forward to further developing my leadership and management skills to be able to execute my responsibilities at the highest level possible.”
The selection of Dr. Steska for this program underscores WashU Medicine’s commitment to investing in the development and success of its leaders. By equipping them with the necessary skills and expertise, WashU Medicine aims to continue its tradition of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care.
For more information about the WashU Medicine Pivotal Leaders Program, please click here.
About WashU Medicine
WashU Medicine is a global leader in academic medicine, including biomedical research, patient care and educational programs with 2,900 faculty. Its National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding portfolio is the second largest among U.S. medical schools and has grown 56% in the last seven years. Together with institutional investment, WashU Medicine commits well over $1 billion annually to basic and clinical research innovation and training. Its faculty practice is consistently within the top five in the country, with more than 1,900 faculty physicians practicing at 130 locations and who are also the medical staffs of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals of BJC HealthCare. WashU Medicine has a storied history in MD/PhD training, recently dedicated $100 million to scholarships and curriculum renewal for its medical students, and is home to top-notch training programs in every medical subspecialty as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and audiology and communications sciences.