Experiences and connections that bring us together

A person in a white coat and blue tie makes a heart shape with their hands while standing in front of a screen displaying "Entering Class of 2026 White Ceremony."

It’s up to us to be advocates, healers, make connections

Getting my white coat reminds me of the Spider-Man quote, ‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ It’s up to us to be advocates, to be healers, to make connections, and to try and make sure that our patients improve under our care. I can’t wait to become part of a profession that has shaped so many of my past mentors, like my hematologist.

Andrew Alexis, first-year MD student
Getting to know you

Getting to know you

During a meet and greet, Dean Levy met students from the Incoming Class of 2026.

In Focus

Infographic lists stats related to 2026 incoming WashU Medicine students and trainees: 11 areas of study; 23 degrees and certificates. Areas of study have the following total entering students: 29 - Audiology and Communication Sciences; 99 Biology and Biological Sciences; 18 Clinical Investigation; 6 Genetic Counseling; 21 Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics; 124 Medical Education; 5 Medical Physics; 32 Occupational Therapy; 90 Physical Therapy; 8 Population Health Sciences; and 4 Reproductive Sciences. For Residency and Fellowship programs, we have 26 residencies and 199 clinical fellow programs, with 317 first-year residents and 298 first-year clinical fellows.
In addition to a flourishing MD program, WashU Medicine prepares learners for a broad range of health professions and science career paths. Illustration by Sara Moser / WashU Medicine

Infographic describes our reach in the region. Listing that WashU Medicine is: 200+ locations 3,800 clinical providers 101 specialties & subspecialties 14 BJC HealthCare hospitals in Missouri & Illinois and ranked the #1 physicians group in the nation by Castle Connolly
We are one of the largest academic physician practices in the U.S. Find a WashU Medicine clinician. Illustration by Sara Moser / WashUMedicine