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Hello! Congratulations, and welcome to WashU Med! My name is Cynthia, and I am originally from Edison, N.J. I graduated from WashU in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in biology/neuroscience. I took two gap years in Boston before coming to WashU; I worked as a medical assistant my first year and conducted research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital my second year. Having attended WashU for undergrad, I already knew of the amazing opportunities that WashU Med had to offer; what really sold WashU Med for me were the smart, talented, down-to-earth, and supportive students and faculty. I’m so grateful to call this place home and to grow alongside such fantastic peers, and I hope that you feel the same too!

Congratulations, and welcome to WashU! My name is Melody, and I’m from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology and worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as a research technician before entering medical school. Since I’d spent most of my time in the U.S. on the East Coast, I was a little apprehensive about moving to the Midwest for the next eight-plus years for my Medical Scientist Training Program training. I am beyond happy with my decision to come to WashU! I have found some of the most intelligent and generous classmates and faculty I’ve ever met here. I am also enjoying all the fantastic cafes, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, free city events, and the CrossFit community in St. Louis. I hope this Dis-O Guide helps give you a sense of the genuine, supportive, and amazing environment at WashU and the wider St. Louis city. Happy reading!