Key Facts: School of Medicine

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Founded: 1891

Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs and Dean of Washington University School of Medicine: David H. Perlmutter, MD

People (2019-20)

Total Students: 1,448
- MD, MD/PhD, MD/MA: 603
- Applied Health Behavior: 19
- Audiology & Communication Sciences: 77
- Clinical Investigation: 113
- Genetic Epidemiology & Biostatistics: 30
- Occupational Therapy: 321
- Physical Therapy: 261
- Population Health Sciences: 24
Faculty: 2,471
Residents and Clinical Fellows: 1,235
Staff: 8,519
Total Employees: 10,990

Tuition (2020-21 academic year)

$68,480 (includes mandatory health fee of $2749 per year, covering the cost of medical/medication/ER/hospitalization; required annual fee of $1500, which includes disability insurance and covers microscope lending plan). Tuition is fixed upon entry to the MD program and remains the same for the four-year program of study; financial aid awards are fixed annually as well.