Events
Annual events highlight diversity and cultural awareness at Washington University School of Medicine.
The Office of Diversity Programs promotes multiculturalism on the campus through a variety of annual activities, including:
January
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration lecture
This evening event is open to Washington University and the St. Louis community. Past speakers have included Charles Ogletree, Johnnetta Cole and William Julius Wilson.
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February – March
Health professions fair
This fair provides a forum for students from a broad cross section of St. Louis city and county high schools to explore various health related careers. (February)
Saturday scholars program
This is an annual program that provides a forum for high school students to learn about the human anatomy both in a lecture and lab environment, while interacting with Washington University medical students. (February – March)
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Diversity week
This is a lunchtime lecture series that explores multiculturalism and effective health care delivery in the St. Louis community. Medical students select the guest speakers and organize the week’s activities, which include student panel discussions and a multi-ethnic dinner. (March)
April
Revisit weekend
This event gives accepted underrepresented students the opportunity to take another look at Washington University School of Medicine before they make their final decision regarding medical school.
Learn more about the weekend »
October
Homer G. Phillips public health lecture
This public health lecture series is named in honor of the historic Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, the premier training ground for African-American medical professionals.