Perspectives Section Editor

Congratulations, and welcome to WashU Med! My name is Angie, and I am from Gilbert, Ariz. I graduated from Duke University in 2022 with a major in evolutionary anthropology and a minor in global health. After graduating, I worked as a medical assistant in a wound care clinic, then spent two months living with a host family in Spain and interning at a sports medicine clinic. Now, I love spending my time exploring my new home in St. Louis and getting to know my amazing classmates here at WashU Med! The community at WashU Med and in the surrounding area has been nothing short of incredible, and I have been blown away by how much the city has to offer. From the fun, free events hosted throughout the city, to the countless coffee shops and restaurants I still have on my bucket list, there’s no shortage of things to do here. I hope that this Dis-O Guide offers you a glimpse into the warm, vibrant, and supportive community that awaits you here!

Congratulations, and welcome to WashU! My name is Aditya, and I am from Atlanta, Ga. I graduated from Duke University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. I then took two gap years conducting research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) followed by a Fulbright research project in India before coming to WashU. WashU is such a phenomenal institution where you will be surrounded by brilliant colleagues and great friends! The best part about this school is its supportive culture in really pursuing any interests you might have. I hope this Dis-O Guide can give you a great start to learn more about what being a medical student is like here! Good luck with medical school applications, and get excited about WashU!