GME Community Engagement and Collaboration
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Residency Program is committed to the importance of community engagement and collaboration. We seek to immerse our graduate medical residents and fellows in a training atmosphere that prepares them for the practice of medicine in multicultural American.
All are invited to follow the SSM/SLU SOM Resident and Fellow Council on Instagram to catch the latest updates!
Community Engagement and Collaboration GME Committee
This committee was founded to help support and propose processes & practices that foster recruitment, retention, and inclusion of a happy workforce of residents & fellows.
GME Community Engagement and Collaboration Committee
Dr. Rachel Renee Macari is a compassionate and accomplished osteopathic physician whose commitment to service, leadership, and education has shaped her career. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University and simultaneously completed an MBA in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University, building on a strong academic foundation that includes a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences and Health & Exercise Science. A member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Dr. Macari has demonstrated a passion for patient-centered care, community engagement, and mentorship through extensive volunteer work, student government leadership, and educational outreach. Her diverse background includes experience in emergency medicine documentation, teaching, healthcare leadership, and entrepreneurship as the founder of a successful calligraphy and stationery business. Outside of medicine, she enjoys calligraphy, gardening, pottery, film photography, and exploring creative pursuits that reflect her appreciation for artistry and meaningful connections.
Dr. Surbhi Jain is an OB/GYN who provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care for patients ages 16 and older. She offers an array of women's health services, including pelvic exams; pap tests; diagnosing and treating reproductive disorders such as endometriosis, infertility, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain; gynecologic surgeries; and general reproductive health education.
Dr. Jain also provides prenatal care, childbirth support, and postpartum care. She manages both low- and high-risk pregnancies, caring for her patients before, during and after pregnancy. Her goal is to ensure that her expectant patients experience a healthy pregnancy that ends with a healthy baby. This includes supporting her patients as they navigate their postpartum and breastfeeding journeys as well as any challenges that may arise.
Dr. Jain is a clinical instructor with the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Department of OB/GYN at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Dr. Gabriela Espinoza specializes in care for patients with eyelid abnormalities, eyelid and orbit cancer, and thyroid eye disease. She performs facial ophthalmic plastic surgery, eyelid surgery, and orbital fracture repair. She also provides nasolacrimal duct care, including endoscopic surgery for clearing blocked tear ducts – an approach that’s less invasive than traditional surgery.
Her research interests include orbital inflammatory diseases.
Dr. Espinoza is a professor of ophthalmology and the assistant dean of educational programming for the Office of Graduate Medical Education at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a board member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Dr. Espinoza enjoys playing piano and guitar.
Hometown: O’Fallon, Missouri
Undergraduate: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Medical school: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Sub-specialty interests: Epilepsy, neuromuscular
Hobbies: Everything tennis, and trail walks with my wife and two dogs, Leo and Oak
Dr. John Mwangi is a pulmonary critical care specialist who sees patients in and out of the hospital, as well as in the intensive care unit. He leads a dedicated outpatient pulmonary hypertension clinic, offering advanced testing for the disease, along with follow-up treatment after diagnosis. In addition, Dr. Mwangi evaluates pulmonary function of patients prior to kidney and liver transplant surgery.
His research interests focus on issues related to pulmonary hypertension, including the connection to left heart disease, COPD and interstitial lung disease, as well as liver toxicity associated with pulmonary hypertension medications.
Dr. Mwangi is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and Pan African Thoracic Society.
Dr. Asma Moheet is a neurologist, specializing in the management of acute neurologic and cerebrovascular emergencies including, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), concussions, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and prolonged seizures. She provides inpatient neurology and neurocritical care for adults, and is focused on delivering the right care at the right time for her patients.
With a background in health delivery science, Dr. Moheet is passionate about improving systems and communication to ensure patients receive timely, effective treatment during life-altering neurological events. Her research interests include quality improvement, care optimization, and effective communication in critical care settings.
Dr. Moheet is a professor with the Division of Neurocritical Care, Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and director of the neurology residency program. She is a former board member of the Neurocritical Care Society, Senior Editor of The Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care, and a reviewer for several medical journals. She is deeply committed to medical education and leads the Neurology Residency Program at Saint Louis University.
Originally from St. Louis, Dr. Moheet has returned home after 27 years and is proud to serve her community. Outside of medicine, she is a St. Louis Blues fan, a music enthusiast who plays the flute, and enjoys hiking in her free time.
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Intensivist, Critical Care Medicine
Associate Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency
Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Chair, Program Evaluation Committee
Fellowship: Multidisciplinary Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine
Fellowship: Medical Education, Saint Louis University
Residency: Saint Louis University
Medical School: University of Missouri
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. William Maurice Redden received his undergraduate degree in biology from Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. He then went to Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University for his medical degree. Following medical school, he completed his adult psychiatry residency at Wake Forest University. Finally, he moved to St. Louis to pursue his geriatric-psychiatry fellowship training at Saint Louis University.
He began his career in academic medicine, and he is now an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also specializes in geriatric psychiatry.
He remains enthusiastic and passionate about decreasing the negative mental health stigma and disparities in all patient populations, especially aging minorities.