Dis-Orientation Guide

Take in some words of wisdom from the Dean of the Medical School and the Dean of Admissions.

This year, 105 students choose Washington University School of Medicine. Read the stories of our class to see why we chose WUSM.

You likely have thousands of questions about what it is like to be a medical student. We have answers from the people who know best — actual medical students.

Delve into the unique perspectives of our diverse student body, including cultural backgrounds, relationships, and religion, and see how they impact our studies.

Our tips to help you make the most of your time in St. Louis. We have tips on how to stay fit, find the best places to eat, travel the world, and get around St. Louis (COVID-friendly style).

Being in a new place while socially distant can be tough. Find out how our class created opportunities to bond with one another.

Moving can be scary. Here, we have valuable information that can help make your transition a little bit easier, including information on our favorite apartments.  

Adjusting to medical school can be difficult. Here, graduating M4s and some of our M1 class’s most popular WUSM faculty share words of wisdom for your time in St. Louis.