Washington University School of Medicine

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Washington University School of Medicine

Established: 1891
Type: Private
Dean: Larry J. Shapiro, MD
Faculty: 1,585
Postgraduates: 1,012
588 MD
155 MD-PhD
435 PhD
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Campus: Urban
Website: medschool.wustl.edu

Washington University School of Medicine, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most competitive and highly regarded medical schools and biomedical research institutes in the United States. It is consistently ranked as one of the top five medical schools in research according to US News and World Report, and rated as the number one most selective medical program in the country. Located on the eastern edge of Forest Park, it is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, the St. Louis Veteran's Administration Hospital, and several other community sites.

Founded in 1891, the School of Medicine has 1,012 students, of which 588 are pursuing a Medical Degree with or without a combined Doctor of Philosophy. It also offers Ph.D. degrees in biomedical research through Division of Biology and Biological Sciences. The School also boasts large physical therapy (229 students) and occupational therapy (124 students) programs. There are 1,585 faculty, 555 residents, and 480 fellows. 18 Nobel laureates have been associated with the school.

[edit] Nobel Laurates

Physiology or Medicine

Chemistry

[edit] Other associated hospitals

  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
  • Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
  • Christian Hospitals Northeast & Northwest
  • Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center
  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center
  • St. Louis Shriners Hospital

[edit] External links

Washington University School of Medicine
Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences