Every year, first-year medical students at WashU Medicine write and publish the Dis-Orientation Guide, an informative insider guide to the city, school and life as a medical student.

Written for students, by students, the Dis-O Guide is an essential guide for anyone who wants an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the WashU Medicine community. It’s also become a model for student-led projects at other medical schools.

View the PDF:
Dis-O Guide 2025-2026 (PDF) »


Past issues of the Dis-O Guide