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After more than 130 years, this is just the beginning.

There are new discoveries to make, more lives to change and another generation of leaders to inspire. And we’ll keep leading the way.

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From breakthrough to bedside. And back.

The research we’re doing every day leads to better care that changes lives. And the care we provide inspires new, ground-breaking research. This cycle of innovation and compassion drives us to redefine the future of medicine.

WashU Medicine by the numbers

The future of medicine starts here.

Our physicians, scientists, educators and scholars are driven to make a difference. Join our community to make your mark.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ideals & Action

We're making strides on campus and in health-care professions to build a culture that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Here you'll find an array of resources and opportunities that support our meaningful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Student-centered medicine

Students choose #WashUMed for the culture of camaraderie, flexibility of curriculum and outstanding opportunities after graduation.

Medical student Jennifer Berrian smiling for the camera after the White Coat Ceremony

Views & Voices

I have never met a more inspiring, compassionate, and welcoming group of people. This authentic, close-knit community is something that I can’t imagine I would experience to this same magnitude anywhere else.

The faculty here are extremely approachable and excited to serve as mentors to students in any capacity. The school cares a great deal about its students. And our administration and faculty leads are extremely receptive to feedback and take quick action to make changes that are intended to improve the experience of all students here.

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A community of leaders

We're defining the future of health and medicine, at home and around the world.

We connect the brightest minds in medicine.

Our specialists, scientists and students work across fields to build new discoveries into better care.

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Discovery & Impact

“If you only study Alzheimer’s in white people, you only learn about Alzheimer’s in white people,” says neurologist John C. Morris, MD. Morris is director of the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, which has been working for decades to correct the failure by the mostly white research community to understand how African Americans view Alzheimer’s disease and participation in medical research.

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Our city will surprise you

Here you’ll find charming neighborhoods, vibrant cultural and culinary scenes, and plenty of fun for nature-lovers and urbanites alike – all packed into an incredibly affordable city.

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