Navigating all of the details of the Gateway Curriculum can seem daunting at first, and you likely have hundreds of questions about what being a medical student at WashU Medicine is truly like.

Read on to hear about our day-to-day experiences and the components of the curriculum that are unique to WashU Medicine.

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The Gateway Curriculum

Learn more about the classes we take to become physicians practicing trauma-informed care.

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Clinical Skills

Learn how we develop our clinical reasoning skills to narrow down a diagnosis and communicate with our patients.

Support & Resources

The network of support at WashU Medicine is endless. Learn about the informal and formal resources that are available to help us be at our best in medical school.

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Feedback Integration

At all levels of the Gateway Curriculum, there are ways for students to offer our feedback and suggestions. See how you can make your impact.

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Study Styles

The Gateway Curriculum offers the flexibility to study the way that is best for you. See the unique ways we study at WashU Medicine!

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Study Locations

Home? Library? Coffee shop? Choose your own studying adventure!

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Social Events

Medical school requires a lot of studying—and also a lot of fun! Social events at WashU Medicine are endless.

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Campus Tours

Get a glimpse of some of the facilities around the WashU Medicine campus.