Fostering a tradition of excellence in patient care, education and research for more than a century

Our department embraces the latest medical technologies and trains the best and brightest doctors so we can guide medical practice from the bench to the bedside.

At a glance

775

Full-time faculty

$183M

Research funding

$65M

Clinical trial awards

32

Fellowships


Specialty Divisions

From Allergy and Immunology to Rheumatology, our 19 specialty divisions are national leaders in education, patient care and research.

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Centers & Institutes

We cultivate initiatives that develop and support our faculty, enhance our research mission, and build a diverse and inclusive community.

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I am lucky to have a dream job here at WashU as a global cardiovascular physician-scientist, a career that I didn’t think was possible as an internal medicine resident interested in combining both cardiovascular medicine and global health during my Fogarty Fellowship. I spend my time thinking about ways to improve people’s lives all over the world, including in St. Louis, to improve global health, public health, and population health.

Anubha Agarwal, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
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Academy of Educators: Call for Award Nominations and Membership Applications
Announcements, Resources

Academy of Educators: Call for Award Nominations and Membership Applications

April 16, 2024
The Academy of Educators offers three awards to recognize faculty who show exceptional promise as an educator through contributions in one or more domains of direct teaching, curriculum development, assessment, mentorship, educational leadership, and educational scholarship. These awards are tangible evidence of the accomplishments of teaching faculty in health and basic sciences education, and serve as […]
Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)
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Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)

April 15, 2024
Congratulations to the three Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients WashU School of Medicine strives to maintain an environment conducive to learning, research, and high-quality patient care We aspire to an environment that is inclusive and free from harassment or intimidation, with respect and collegiality for all. Professionalism consists of altruism, compassion, empathy, respect for […]
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