Office of Admissions

W. Edwin Dodson, M.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor and
Associate Dean for Admissions and CME
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology

TO: Applicant for Admission to Washington University School of Medicine

FROM: W. Edwin Dodson, M.D.Chairman, Committee on Admissions

SUBJECT: Application for Admission

Thank you for your interest in attending Washington University School of Medicine. I have received from AMCAS a copy of your Application for Admission.

The enclosed information and detailed instructions will guide you through the application process. I urge you to complete your application promptly. Once completed, applications are reviewed individually to select those to be invited for a personal interview with a member of the Committee on Admissions. Since we do not conduct regional interviews, each applicant’s personal and academic achievements are considered carefully before extending an invitation to visit St. Louis.

We are very proud of our medical school. Over the past century, Washington University School of Medicine has emerged as one of the best in the world. Among the many things that have contributed to this reputation, several features have direct bearing on your education. These include:

● Outstanding resources for learning to practice clinical medicine in our two top-ranked hospitals, which together have approximately 1,500 beds and attract more than 750,000 outpatient visits a year;

● Extensive opportunities for learning biomedical research in our superior facilities through the
                        ● Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) and
                        ● Clinical Research Fellowship Program (MA/MD);

● An exceptional student body taught by world-renowned and inspiring teachers;

● Diverse opportunities for community service; plus

● Abundant cultural and recreational opportunities in St. Louis.

Our aim is to acquaint you with our school and to make the application process as straightforward as possible. To give you a brief but comprehensive look at our school, I am enclosing a copy of “The Study of Medicine” at Washington University. If you have any questions, I invite you to contact me by letter, e-mail or fax.

Best wishes as you embark on the next step of your career in medicine.

Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University Medical Center
Campus Box 8107, 660 South Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
(314) 362-6858    Fax: (314) 362-4658
e-mail: wumscoa@wustl.edu
medschool.wustl.edu/admissions