Change the world as a leader in medicine
Our Gateway Curriculum emphasizes mission-driven career development, world-class research and early clinical experience to help you become a well-rounded, purpose-driven and compassionate physician.
What makes us extraordinary?
Unparalleled resources provide virtually limitless learning opportunities
Innovative, flexible curriculum supports your individual goals
Graduates compete successfully on a national and international level
Distinguished faculty mentor you in finding and following your path
Daily life in medical school
Get a first-hand look through the eyes of our students
Who chooses WashU Medicine?
Our students come from diverse places and backgrounds. But the qualities they share fuel camaraderie and success.
A passion for helping others
The ability and enthusiasm to aim high and succeed
An appreciation for diversity
Eagerness to support each other
Talents and accomplishments within and beyond medicine
A talent for turning classmates into lifelong friends
Application process
Student research
No matter your goals, opting to do research can be a valuable part of your medical training experience.
Gain hands-on experience
Try out research in any speciality to identify and hone your professional interests.
Collaborate with faculty
Collaborate with faculty who are leaders in their fields, and gain a valuable professional mentor.
Get published
Research findings are meant to be shared, and more than half of our participants go on to publish.
Prepare for residency
Residency directors take notice of research experience when seeking well-rounded, knowledgeable doctors.
What makes WashU Medicine special? See for yourself.
Perfect Match!
Celebrate with our new graduates as they find out their residency training location.
Welcome, entering class of 2023!
Students meet their classmates on the first day of orientation.
Train here, thrive anywhere
A WashU Medicine education will prepare you to find and follow your passion. Graduates obtain highly competitive residencies nationwide and go on to practice medicine in the location of their choice.
Dis-O: By students, for students
Written by first-year medical students for the next incoming class, the Dis-Orientation Guide is the definitive source for how to happily survive and thrive at WashU Medicine.
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Meet Dean Ratts
Our school and its people are extraordinary, with a passion for medicine that is inspiring. If you join our community of physicians and scientists, we’ll encourage you to dream big and support you in making those dreams a reality.
Valerie Ratts, MD, Associate Dean for Admissions