Before you start medical school, you will likely have thousands of questions about what it is like to be a medical student. We have answers written by people who know best — actual medical students.
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Academics
We each have our own ways of learning, but we’re all committed to helping our classmates excel.
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Extracurriculars
There are so many opportunities to explore your interests and serve in a leadership role here at WUSM.
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Professional Development
Building future leaders in medicine is an objective that permeates the culture at WUSM, where mentorship and sponsorship are the norm.
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Student Resources & Wellness
From your physical health to your mental health, WUSM has you covered as you tackle the challenges of medical school.
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Social Life
With so many class- and society-sponsored events it is easy to make fast friends to keep you company during your med school journey.
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The Gateway Curriculum
The renewed curriculum is designed to empower you to change the face of medicine through advancements in human health.
Section Editor
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Kelsie Kodama
WUSM Experience Section Editor
I grew up in Mililani, Hawai‘i, and experienced my first winter when I moved to St. Louis to study biochemistry at Washington University. St. Louis has become my second home, so I decided to come back for medical school. Ask me about kickboxing, Bachelor Nation, restaurants in St. Louis, and the 49ers!
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Katie Carbonell
WUSM Experience Section Editor
My name is Katie and I’m from Springfield, Illinois (only a short drive from St. Louis). I majored in molecular and cellular biology and minored in economics and women’s and gender studies at Vanderbilt University. Outside of med school, I love to cook, and I enjoy everything fitness-related!