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A Student-centered Environment
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Washington University School of Medicine has a long history of academic excellence. High standards distinguish the school, but what truly sets Washington University apart is its collegiality and an absolute commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment in which to learn the practice of medicine. Joining the community of scholars here puts you amid

• extraordinary students who bring out the best in each other,

• faculty who show their passion for teaching every day, and

• administrators who respond to students’ needs.

We invite you to discover our student-centered approach to education and become a part of our global health enterprise.

 

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  Top: As part of the Introduction to Medicine course, medical students Seth Kendler and Agata Bielska practice new skills on patient Shirley Weatherford under the guidance of Victoria Fraser, M.D. Bottom: In the anatomy lab, students Sacha Kuo, Courtney Kraus, Sarah Nicole Kunz and Kaveh Kousari focus their attention on an illustration by instructor Krikor Dikranian, M.D., Ph.D. (standing).