On behalf of the faculty and administration, it is with great pleasure that I welcome your interest in WashU Medicine.
It is our privilege that you might choose to further your medical education at Washington University in Saint Louis. By joining our community of scholars, you will further enhance our already outstanding student body, considered one of the best in the nation.
Our commitment to shared experiences in medical education is sincere and longstanding. We know that, by bringing together teachers and learners from varying backgrounds, experiences and areas of expertise, we can develop richer solutions to complex scientific questions and train compassionate and inquisitive clinicians and scientists.
WashU Medicine is committed to developing caring leaders in medicine. In 1996, we expanded our efforts to recruit students from a variety of experiences, including economically disadvantaged students, and to provide opportunities for all our students to develop the skills needed to provide care for individuals from all walks of life.
As educators, we strive to create a curriculum that evolves to meet the needs of our ever-changing society. We are developing strategies to increase medical students’ exposure to learning in community and ambulatory settings, and we are integrating health promotion and disease prevention throughout the four years of medical school.
Our school focuses on the recruitment, retention and career advancement of students from diverse backgrounds, as well as on providing support services for these students throughout their academic journeys. In keeping with the school’s commitment to individualized career mentoring, we facilitate the opportunity for students to connect with an accomplished group of physician and scientist faculty.
Message from Associate Dean for Diversity, Will Ross, MD, MPH »
Despite the challenges U.S. medical schools face in their efforts to boost matriculation of students from different backgrounds, we have maintained a steady enrollment of such students. We are pleased with the progress made over the years, but we continue striving to do better.
We are strongly committed to your success and to ensuring that your individual career goals are realized. I encourage you to apply to Washington University School of Medicine. Should you choose to visit, I hope you will have a chance to experience for yourselves our welcoming, collaborative community.
Sincerely,
David H. Perlmutter, MD
Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor
George and Carol Bauer Dean, School of Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis
Strengthening our commitment
At every level of leadership, Washington University School of Medicine commits to building a diverse and equitable community where everyone is welcomed and valued.
From the Academic Affairs Committee and Executive Faculty:
School of Medicine Diversity Statement »
From the Executive Faculty:
Commitment to Anti-Racism »