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St. Louis
The St. Louis area has more than 2.7 million residents, encompassing counties in both Missouri and Illinois. The area ranks high on many publications' "best cities" lists, and is an appealing destination for singles and families alike. St. Louis has a cost of living that ranks consistently lower than many comparable cities. For recreation, the arts, and great everyday living, St. Louis is a city of opportunities.
Any taste in housing, cuisine, lifestyle and leisure activities can be found in the greater St. Louis area. Attractive, affordable residential communities abound here, many of them within a two-mile radius of Washington University. The Central West End, University City and Clayton — all of which border Washington University — provide attractive housing and recreational opportunities. To the north, small shops, galleries and ethnic restaurants dot the main street of University City. Adjacent to the Washington University Medical Center and close to the Danforth Campus is the Central West End — trendy and restored to its late-19th century grandeur. To the west are the elegant homes and multifamily dwellings of Clayton. Those who come to St. Louis to be associated with the University can find reasonably priced apartments, condos and single-family homes, all in the immediate area. For those who desire a more suburban lifestyle, west St. Louis County is a growing area.
MetroLink, a light-rail line, runs from Lambert Airport through the downtown area and on to Illinois. A stop at the Medical Center makes this mode of transportation especially convenient for many medical school faculty, students and staff. Washington University's U-Pass program provides free Metro passes to full-time students, benefits-eligible faculty and staff, and full-time employees of qualified service providers who perform daily tasks.
Rising in front of a dramatic skyline, the Arch symbolizes St. Louis’ role as the Gateway to the West. Today, as in the past, St. Louis is a prominent cultural and commercial city, linking the north and south, east and west, through its traditions and its view of the future. The Arch itself, designed by Eero Saarinen, is a remarkable sculptural achievement and an incredible engineering feat, worthy of its dramatic setting. It frames the commercial center of downtown and the Old Courthouse, where in 1847 Dred Scott argued his right to be a free man.
Cultural Opportunities
New St. Louisans discover the rich cultural life here in theaters, galleries, museums and festivals. The Saint Louis Symphony, among the finest in the nation, performs at historic Powell Hall. Symphony members bring their skills to the community through teaching and chamber concerts as well. In the downtown area, the rich St. Louis traditions in jazz, blues and ragtime music are continued in a number of lounges and clubs. The Community Music School of Webster University offers community music education to all ages, and COCA (Center of Creative Arts) is the largest multidisciplinary arts institution in the metropolitan area.
The Opera Theatre of St. Louis has been enormously successful, nationally and internationally, bringing English-language versions of the classics and presentation of contemporary operas to the stage. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has an extensive annual season, which includes experimental works and traditional dramas. The Stages St. Louis Theatre Co., Kirkwood Theatre Guild, West End Players Guild, Act. Inc. and the Saint Louis Black Repertory Company enrich the dramatic offerings available in the immediate area. On campus, Edison Theatre offers the highest quality in national and international programs in theater, dance and music. For open-air summer entertainment, the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis and The Muny, both in Forest Park, are prime destinations.
Broadway comes to St. Louis at the Fox Theatre, a renovation of a 1929 example of exotic cinema temple art. Galleries sprinkled throughout the area bring current visual arts to St. Louis, while antique shops remind us of the past. The St. Louis International Film Festival takes place every fall. Supplementing the standard movie fare available throughout the metropolitan area are two cinemas close to campus, the Hi-Pointe and the Tivoli, both offering excellent foreign and independent films.
When the St. Louis Art Museum was built for the 1904 World’s Fair, much of the Washington University collection was housed in it. Ties with the St. Louis Art Museum remain very close. Students in art and in business intern at the Art Museum, working in arts management and gallery organization.
St. Louis also features Laumeier Sculpture Park, which displays large-scale sculptures by artists of international renown. St. Louis has two major history museums as well: the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park and the Museum of Westward Expansion under the Gateway Arch.
Recreation
For recreation, St. Louisans may use any of the numerous parks that dot the metropolitan area. In Forest Park, which lies between the two Washington University campuses, are the Art Museum, The Muny, Missouri History Museum, the St. Louis Zoo, municipal golf courses, tennis and handball courts, a skating rink, and acres of paths, picnic areas, gardens and wooded groves. Tower Grove Park is in south St. Louis, and adjacent is the Missouri Botanical Garden, world famous for its research, collections and facilities.
Farther afield, St. Louis residents find outdoor adventure in the countryside beyond the city. In the Ozark Mountains, on the rivers of Missouri, on the lakes of neighboring Illinois, variety abounds. Camping, hiking, floating, rock climbing and caving are among the many possibilities within a few hours’ drive of St. Louis. For those who like to sail, there is Carlyle Lake in Illinois. And for those with rod and reel, Missouri streams are made to order.
The Washington University Athletic Complex provides outstanding resources to athletes at every level of ability. Open to all members of the University community, it includes an eight-lane, 25-meter pool, two gymnasiums, weight rooms, racquetball courts, outdoor tennis courts and a track complex. Built on the site of the 1904 Olympic Games, this facility offers recreational opportunities year-round for students, faculty and staff.
For the spectator, St. Louis is a great sports town. For more than a century, it has hosted one of the oldest traditions in baseball — the St. Louis Cardinals. Dizzy Dean and the Gashouse Gang, Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith and Mark McGwire are all part of Cardinal history. The current Busch Stadium opened in spring of 2006 and played host to the 2009 All-Star Game.
St. Louis’ NFL Rams brought home the Super Bowl trophy in 2000, after being welcomed to the community in the fall of 1995. The St. Louis Blues hockey team moved here in 1967 and enjoys a winning history. St. Louis also supports a number of semi-pro sports teams.
Employment and University Ties with St. Louis
St. Louis is a great place to work; job opportunities are varied and abundant. Many companies are distinguished for their excellent working conditions, and commuting is easier than in many other large cities.
Many major corporations are located here, as are a variety of retail, transportation and banking organizations. Among the top firms are Anheuser-Busch, Emerson and Boeing. Many support services have grown up around these corporations — including law, accounting, data processing, advertising, public relations and design firms, as well as photographic and audio-visual studios.
Employing more than 20,000 people, the Washington University Medical Center (WUMC) is made up of the School of Medicine, the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Central Institute for the Deaf and St. Louis Children's Hospital. The WUMC generates an annual financial impact of more than $2.6 billion for the St. Louis area, according to an economic model maintained by the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association.
The John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University enjoys a rich and varied partnership with the business community. As a laboratory for internship opportunities, entrepreneurship study, and student practicums offered through Olin's Center for Experiential Learning, St. Louis plays an integral role in the education of business students. In turn, Olin creates value for area businesses by matching top Olin talent with pivotal positions in their firms.
Similarly, the School of Law has close ties with the St. Louis legal community and, through its clinical program, offers internships in private and local government offices and in state and federal courts. In addition, the law school is fortunate in the active and interested role of the local bar associations in the development of the school’s special programs.
The George Warren Brown School of Social Work also is linked in many ways to the St. Louis social work community. Students find practicum assignments throughout the area, and both students and faculty do research and consult with local agencies.
A strong partnership exists between technology-based businesses and industries in St. Louis and the School of Engineering & Applied Science. There is a network of more than 80 faculty members associated with Department of Biomedical Engineering, representing numerous divisions of the University, including many from the School of Medicine.
In addition to their ties to local business, both the Danforth Campus and the School of Medicine at Washington University are dedicated to the support of K-12 education. Students from the medical school participate in a variety of outreach programs, including Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS), designed to teach awareness and responsible behavior to junior high school students; the Young Scientist Program, an interactive learning experience that brings high school students to the Medical Center; and health and preventive programs on drug and sex education.
In short, Washington University enjoys a special relationship with St. Louis.
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Housing
Those who come to St. Louis to be associated with the Washington University School of Medicine find apartments/houses/condos/lofts/Short Term Housing that range in price from $550-$1500 per month, all in the immediate area. The Apartment and Housing Referral Services, located on North Campus, maintains listings of housing appropriate for married and single students. For information, contact Apartment Referral Services at ars@wustl.edu, Campus Box 1016, 700 Rosedale Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112 or (314) 935-5092. You may also visit the web site at ars.wustl.edu
The Spencer T. Olin Residence Hall, (314) 362-3230, at 4550 Scott Ave. on the Medical Campus, has accommodations for approximately 168 single men and women. The building was made possible by generous gifts from Spencer T. Olin, alumni and friends of the School of Medicine. Olin Hall is planned for the convenience of students in the medical or paramedical sciences and includes shared cooking facilities, a gymnasium, weight room and state-of-the-art workout facility, laundry room and penthouse with a recreational area and large-screen television with satellite system. Every effort is made to provide an atmosphere that not only aids residents in meeting their study obligations, but also recognizes their privileges as graduate students.
The rates for rooms for 2009-10 are:
Summer 2009 (May 23 – August 1)
Single Room: $1,087
Large Single: $1,335
Solo Suite: $1,618
Double Room: $728*
Double Suite: $1,087*
School Year: Mid August-Mid May (Nine Months)
Single Room: $3,631
Large Single: $4,355
Solo Suite: $5,290
Double Room: $2,446*
Double Suite: $3,631*
*Price per student
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Security
Security at the School of Medicine is the responsibility of Protective Services. Uniformed Protective Services Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide for personal safety, reduce the opportunity for crime, apprehend law violators, provide crime prevention and awareness training and assist in enforcement of University rules and regulations. Armed Response Officers and unarmed Public Safety Officers are radio-dispatched. They respond immediately to telephone calls made to 362-HELP (4357). Officers patrol the campus on foot, on bicycles and in marked mobile units. Contract Agency guards staff a few fixed posts to supplement the in-house officers.
The Medical School access control program makes the campus easily accessible after hours and on weekends. Faculty, staff and students are issued a photo identification badge that identifies the wearer as a member of the medical school community. The badge has a magnetic strip that activates the computerized door lock entrances to the School’s buildings. These entrances have two-way intercoms for direct communication with Protective Services’ Communications Officers, as do direct-ring telephones located outside selected campus buildings and "Code Blue" emergency telephones on surface parking lots and in the garages.
Each year Protective Services publishes a summary of statistical information concerning campus crime, as required by federal law, on the medical school web page at wusmproserv.wustl.edu/. This information may be found under "Campus Crime Statistics 2006-2007-2008." A daily crime log, information on crime prevention tips and the many services and programs provided by Protective Services also appear on the web. For a printed copy of the annual security report, contact Washington University School of Medicine, Protective Services Department, Campus Box 8207, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, or by calling (314) 362-4358.
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Parking and Transportation (U-Pass & WeCar)
Hourly, daily and permit parking is available in the 2200-space School of Medicine Clayton Garage (corner of Clayton and Taylor avenues) and the 700-space School of Medicine Metro Garage (corner of Children’s Place and Taylor Avenue). There is also limited surface permit parking on the School of Medicine surface lots. The WUSM surface lots are in various locations around the Medical Campus with unreserved spaces on a first-come basis. School of Medicine surface parking permits are required Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Surface permits are not required all day Saturday and Sunday and during the week between 2 p.m. and 7 a.m. Parking in patient or visitor spaces by faculty, staff or students is strictly prohibited at all times. Additional information, maps and fees are available at wusmparking.wustl.edu, by calling (314) 362-6824 or in our office in Olin Residence Hall, 4550 Scott Ave., Room 114.
If you are interested in carpooling, vanpooling, Metro passes or coupon books, please contact the School of Medicine's Transportation Services.
Shuttle service is available for transportation from one site to another within the Medical Campus in accordance with specific shuttle schedules. If additional information, maps or shuttle schedules are needed, please visit wusmparking.wustl.edu, contact Transportation Services at (314) 362-6824 or stop by our office in Olin Residence Hall, 4550 Scott Ave., Room 114.
If you are a registered full-time student of Washington University, Washington University School of Medicine, or a benefit-eligible employee of the same; you can register for a U-PASS online at parking.wustl.edu. There is no charge for the U-PASS. The U-PASS allows you to access the MetroBus and MetroLink system; however, you must show your valid Washington University ID in conjunction with a valid U-PASS to ride free. The Danforth Campus, West Campus, North Campus and Medical Campus all have MetroLink stations. The Medical Campus also has the Central West End MetroBus hub located on their campus.
For those needing a car to run an errand or for overnight, we have a car-sharing program called WeCar. Located on Lot E (off McKinley behind Olin Residence Hall), a Toyota Prius is available for use for only $10/hour (there is a separate rate for overnight use). Go online (www.WeCar.com/WUSTL), print off the agreement and within 3-6 business days after membership approval, you will be issued your personal key fob and customer PIN number. Then go online and reserve a time!
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Bulletin Boards
Bulletin boards are on the wall outside the Admissions Office, on the first and second floors of the McDonnell Medical Sciences Building, on the first floor of Olin Residence Hall, and in the lounge on the ground floor of the Bernard Becker Medical Library. Please check these frequently.
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Lockers
Student lockers with combination padlocks are on the third and fourth floors of the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. Locker assignments are made by the Registrar’s Office for a nominal fee to cover the cost of the padlock. Only padlocks issued by the Registrar’s Office may be used.
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Mail
First-class student mail sent to the School of Medicine will be put in student mailboxes. This will most probably serve as a temporary mailing address and be used only until students are settled in St. Louis. It is important that mail addressed and sent to the School of Medicine include both student status (WUMS = Washington University Medical Student) and year, as follows:
Jane Doe, WUMS I
Washington University School of Medicine
Campus Box 8077
660 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
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Student Health Service
Director: Karen S. Winters, MD
Information/Appointments: (314) 362-3523
Billing/Benefits: (314) 362-2346
For a complete description of benefits please visit wusmhealth.wustl.edu/.
The Student Health Service provides a complete service for full-time students registered in the School of Medicine. Services are provided through a self-funded program included in tuition costs. Services include professional care by staff internists and counselors, with referrals to other consultants. Services are available by appointment on site at 4525 Scott Ave., Suite 3420, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Health Service has implemented an after-hour coverage monitored by Dr. Winters. Students may call 362-3526 after hours for non-urgent care. All medications, diagnostic tests, X-rays and consultations ordered by the physicians are covered 100 percent with a small co-payment, in the absence of private insurance. In addition, the Health Service offers full major medical benefits including labor and delivery. Emergency care is available at the emergency department of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
There is a maximum lifetime benefit per student of $1,000,000. The student or his/her family is responsible for meeting the costs of hospital care in excess of those paid by the Student Health Service. There are no benefits for outpatient care or medication away from the Medical Center. The responsibility of the Student Health Service for hospitalization and emergency care will end 30 days after an individual ceases to be an officially enrolled student. The School of Medicine also offers a dental, disability and life insurance policy to all full-time students registered in the medical and allied professional schools of the Medical Campus. The Student Health Service offers easy access to medical and psychiatric care so that physical and emotional problems will not interfere with university life. Subsequent medical care is provided as long as full-time enrollment is maintained in the School of Medicine.
The Health Service pre-screens every incoming student prior to their arrival at the School to ensure all federal requirements have been met regarding communicable diseases. Entering students are required to have a medical examination within one year of matriculation and to show proof of immunity to measles (rubeola), rubella and mumps and a tetanus booster within 10 years. The Health Service tracks all immunizations during and prior to enrollment. Statements of Health for internships and practicums are provided.
Spouses, Dependents
Students frequently ask if they can purchase health coverage for their spouse and/or dependents through Student Health Services. Student Health Services is a benefit available to full-time students enrolled in the medical or allied professional schools only, and there is no provision for health coverage for spouse and/or dependents. For your convenience, Student Health has partnered with Destefano & Associates to assist your spouse/dependent with their insurance needs. For more information please contact Sharon Silver at (636) 230-2928. However, Student Health Services has arranged a few alternative options for you to review.
Dental Care
Benefits provided by Student Health Service for injury to a sound natural tooth only. Coverage for injury to a sound natural tooth is 100% of the first $300 of expenses, and 80% of the balance, not to exceed $1,000 as a result of any one accident. Student Health Services will provide a list of private dentists upon request.
In addition to the benefit provided by Student Health Service, all eligible full-time students registered in the medical and allied professional schools of the Medical Campus will be covered by a prepaid dental plan through Assurant Employee Benefits Heritage. All full-time students are covered automatically, with the coverage premium paid for by WUSM Student Health Service. There are no enrollment forms for the student to complete. However, you will NOT officially have coverage until a participating dentist is selected. To select a participating dentist, you may call Assurant Customer Service at (800) 443-2995 or visit their web site at www.assurantemployeebenefits.com. You must select a participating general dentist in Assurant’s Heritage network before you can use your benefits. This plan is available to your family members as well for the yearly premium; see Student Health Benefit office for details.
Counseling Services
Students at the Medical Center may have concerns over poor concentration, ineffective study habits, anxiety over their performance, low self-esteem, getting along with others, grief or depression. The psychiatry and clinical psychology staff members are available to help students cope with these concerns. Initial evaluations are made at the Student Health Service. Subsequent care may be at the Medical Campus or a designated physician’s office. Call 362-3523 for more information. All records are confidential and may not be seen by anyone without the student's written consent.
In addition, Student Health Service provides a Student Assistance Program (SAP) for all enrolled students and their immediate family members. This prepaid benefit is offered as a way to help our Students resolve issues that may have an impact upon their personal lives and their school performance.
The SAP provides confidential, professional assistance to full-time enrolled students and their family members to help resolve problems that are affecting their personal life or school performance. The program is managed by ENI, a nationally known professional consulting firm specializing in SAP services.
Students can contact ENI 24 hours a day, seven days a week to arrange a confidential appointment with an SAP specialist. SAP specialists have professional training and expertise in a wide range of issues such as academic problems, eating disorders, credit problems, adjusting to school, marriage and family problems, alcohol and drug abuse, emotional and psychological concerns, financial difficulties, stress and much more.
The SAP can be reached by calling (800) 327-2255 and selecting prompt #3.
Disability Insurance
All students are covered by group disability insurance. A student who is completely disabled for six consecutive months is eligible to receive $500 per month benefit. Coverage increases to $1,500 per month in the third year. Individual disability policies are issued to fourth-year students, increasing the total monthly benefit to $2,000. Individual policies are portable, guaranteed issue and can be increased after graduation up to a maximum $4,700 per month benefit. Call 362-2346 for more information.
Life Insurance
All eligible full-time students registered in the Washington University Medical School and allied professional schools are covered automatically, premium paid for by WUSM Student Health Service. An enrollment form listing your beneficiaries is required to complete enrollment. In brief, the term life insurance plan and AD&D plan for medical students and affiliated programs provided by Guardian is as follows: term life plan provides $10,000 of term life insurance and the AD&D plan $10,000 of accidental death and dismemberment protection. A detailed description of the plan is available at Student Health Services.
Upon graduation, you can convert the amount of your term life insurance to a participating whole life plan underwritten by Guardian.
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Dress Code
While Washington University School of Medicine does not have a written dress code, it is expected that all students will dress in attire that is appropriate for a professional.
Appropriate attire in the clinical setting is especially important, not only because the student will be part of the team representing the medical profession to patients, but also because the student will be representing the School of Medicine.
Appropriate attire for male students on the clinical services includes man-tailored shirt and tie, trousers or slacks and closed toe shoes. Appropriate attire for female students includes a dress, a blouse, tailored shirt or sweater, slacks or skirt, and closed-toe shoes. Both men and women should wear a short white jacket with the appropriate hospital identification card clearly visible.
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Student Organizations
Students at Washington University School of Medicine are active participants in medical student organizations on the local, state and national levels. The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), the Asian-Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA), the Medical Student Section of the American Medical Association (AMA-MSS), the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA), the Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Student Organized Community Clinic (SOCC) provide forums for addressing the educational, social and political concerns of medical students. The School of Medicine supports student participation in these national organizations and provides partial funding for travel and other expenses on an annual basis. Medical Student Government (MSG) represents the student interests, supports social and educational activities and expands the perspectives of the future graduates of the medical school.
Academic Societies
To foster communication between students and faculty, three academic societies — The Joseph Erlanger and Evarts Graham Society, The Carl and Gerty Cori Society, and The Oliver Lowry and Carl Moore Society — meet independently throughout the academic year to enjoy a social hour, dinner and conversation. The societies promote a collegial environment for the medical school’s diverse faculty and student body. Medball, held in March of each year, is hosted in part by the academic societies and provides a formal social evening with medical faculty and medical students.
AMA-MSS
Washington University has an active chapter of the American Medical Association Medical Student Section. WUSM students are involved at the local, state and national levels and represent Washington University in policy development.
AMSA
On the local level, AMSA is the major student organization at the School of Medicine. The chapter’s annual activities include a speaker series and several community service projects.
AMWA
The American Medical Women’s Association is a national organization designed to address issues of concern to women in medicine. Washington University has an active student group, and funding is available for student representation at regional and national meetings.
APAMSA
The Asian-Pacific American Medical Students Association was founded to address issues and needs specific to Asian-Pacific American medical students. To that end, it serves as a support group for students, fosters student-faculty interaction and promotes cultural awareness, as well as providing a framework for community service programs.
Forum for International Health and Tropical Medicine
The Forum for International Health and Tropical Medicine (FIHTM) was formed to promote awareness of international health concerns and facilitate international health experiences for medical students. In addition, the group has worked closely with administration in the design of a formalized international health elective program and funding structure.
Program for Women in Science and Medicine
The Program for Women in Science and Medicine is designed to foster interaction among women at all levels at the medical school. The program sponsors a variety of informal discussions, receptions and dinners with informative speakers throughout the academic year.
SNMA
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the oldest and largest medical student organization focused around the needs and concerns of African-American, Latino and Native American medical students. This organization is concerned with providing services to medically underserved communities, promoting minority student recruitment and retention to schools that train health personnel and assisting in ways to provide quality education to minorities and women. Washington University has an active SNMA chapter, and funds are available for representation at regional and national meetings as well as for community service activities.
Student Organized Community Clinic
As the number of uninsured citizens in America continues to rise, the Student Organized Community Clinic (SOCC) provides an important service to the community of St. Louis. The clinic provides the sole access that many patients have to the health care system. It provides a close-up look for our student volunteers at how severe the problem of the uninsured in America is.
Washington University Medical Center Housestaff Auxiliary
Washington University Medical Center Housestaff Auxiliary (WUMCHA) is an organization made up of female medical students, residents, fellows, attending physicians, as well as the female spouses, partners and "significant others" of those affiliated with Washington University Medical Center, including Barnes-Jewish and Children’s hospitals, the School of Medicine and Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. The purpose of the organization is to provide friendship and social support among its members. In addition to sponsoring numerous recreational and educational activities, WUMCHA publishes a welcome guide containing information about relocating to St. Louis and area attractions. Annual dues are $30 and information about membership and applications can be obtained by contacting Anne Sebert-Kuhlmann at (314) 862-0761 or annesebert@hotmail.com, or by visiting www.wumcha.com.
Community Service Experience
Participation in a host of community service projects nurtures students' altruistic nature and provides an alternative educational experience. University-sponsored, student-run, community-based service activities include the Perinatal Project, which provides information concerning well-baby care and prenatal care to women from lower socioeconomic groups. Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS) allows trained medical students to provide sixth- and seventh-graders with information about AIDS. The combined efforts of medical students, faculty, middle school teachers, parents and speakers with AIDS have made STATS a very successful program. The Geriatrics Outreach Program helps prepare students for the challenges and rewards of working with older patients. Pediatric Outreach Program (POP) matches children in the St. Louis area who are suffering from chronic illnesses and the siblings of these children with big brothers and big sisters from Washington University School of Medicine. Community CPR trains medical students to become instructors in CPR for the medical school curriculum and in the community of St. Louis. The Mental Health Outreach Program (MHOP) works to increase the awareness of mental health issues among medical students and the general public. Smoking Cessation Project trains medical students to assist patients in smoking cessation through group and individual counseling using the American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking program. The Family Medicine Interest Group works with the local community by providing heath screenings and nutritional classes. A newer group, SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) is piloted to teach middle school students about the dangers of skin cancer and how to protect themselves from the sun.
Student Publications
Students organize and spearhead several publications at the School of Medicine. The Dis-Orientation Guide is produced annually as a student-to-student guide to the curriculum and the city. Hippocrene is a literary magazine published once a year where you will find poetry, short stories, essays and photographs submitted by members of the WUSM community.
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Intramural Program
Students enrolled in Washington University School of Medicine enjoy an active and diverse Intramural (IM) Program. The IM Program offers students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports. Utilizing the state-of-the-art facilities in the University’s Athletic Complex, medical students pursue personal athletic interests and enjoy interaction with students enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The IM Program provides an excellent opportunity to socialize with colleagues as well as other graduate students. Differences in curricular demands among participants are considered in scheduling games so that neither academic nor athletic goals are compromised.
Traditionally, the School of Medicine is represented each year by teams or individuals in over 10 intramural sports. In recent years, medical student teams competed in men’s and women’s flag football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, swimming, softball, and track and field as well as coed ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, inner tube water polo and softball. In addition, there are different levels of competition so that the needs of both the competitive and recreational athlete can be met.
The School has always made a strong showing in both the mixed and graduate school division, as evidenced by the many championship T-shirts team members sport.
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Primary Care Summer Preceptorship
Students appreciate early and sustained patient contact. Since 1996 the school has sponsored a primary care preceptorship program for students during the summer between their first and second years of classes. Students select a preceptor in internal medicine, pediatrics or family practice and spend up to eight weeks observing that physician’s clinical practice. A stipend is provided to the student. Although many of the preceptors are in St. Louis, others, particularly alumni, are located in cities throughout the country. Applications should be made to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8077, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
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Student Research Fellowships
Student research is an important part of the educational program. Fellowships in basic science or clinical areas will be awarded each year to selected students who undertake research projects under the direction of faculty members. Research allows students to discover firsthand the problems and rewards of obtaining and assessing new information, thus adding another dimension to their experience as investigators.
Most students take the opportunity for research during the summer after their first year of classes, but incoming students to the school also are eligible. All research must be conducted at the School of Medicine. Students will be awarded a fellowship and stipend for a two-month program. Inquiries should be made to Student Research Program, Koong-Nah Chung, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8107, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, (314) 362-6844, chungk@wusm.wustl.edu.
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Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha is a national medical honor society. Members are selected by a standing AOA committee during the final year of medical school. Selection is based upon academic performance during the first three years, in addition to other qualities such as leadership. Approximately one-sixth of the class is elected to AOA.
Students elected to AOA are honored at an awards dinner during the final year and at a special AOA lecture.
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Awards and Prizes
Washington University School of Medicine publicly recognizes and rewards at two annual events outstanding scholarship, research accomplishments and community service of individual students. In December, the Student Awards Luncheon acknowledges academic excellence earned during the first three years of study. As part of the festive commencement activities in May, graduates are recognized for meritorious research and clinical achievements accomplished during their medical school careers.
Morris Alex, MD Prize. Awarded each year to the medical student who is outstanding among his or her peers in the second-year Practice of Medicine course. The November 2008 recipient: Ira H. Schachar.
Alpha Omega Alpha Book Prize. Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has performed outstandingly for the entire medical course. The May 2009 recipient: Andrew Thomas Harger.
American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology. Awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in clinical neurology and outstanding personal qualities of integrity, compassion and leadership. The May 2009 recipient: Tara Marie Scherer.
American College of Physicians Michael M. Karl, MD Book Award. Presented annually to a member of the graduating class committed to a career in internal medicine, in recognition of highest achievement in the field of internal medicine. The May 2009 recipient: William John Hucker.
American College of Physicians Award for Excellence in Physical Diagnosis. Given to a student annually for outstanding performance in the second-year Practice of Medicine course. The November 2008 recipient: Jake M. Chanin.
American College of Physicians Clerkship Award. Established in 1992 to be awarded to a student completing the third year of study with meritorious achievement in the Internal Medicine Clinical Clerkship. The November 2008 recipient: Marios Giannakis.
American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow-Rubin Memorial Achievement Citations. Presented to women medical students graduating in the top 10 percent of their class. The May 2009 recipients: Ellen Hunter Bailey, Laurel Beth Barrett, Nadia Vicki Giannakopoulos, Rebecca Suzanne Hoodecheck, Jessica Lee Maschin, Valliammai Muthappan and Midori Jane Seppa.
The Ruth Bebermeyer Award. Established in 2001 by the WUMCAA executive council to honor Ruth Bebermeyer for her many years of dedicated service to WUMCAA (1990-2000) and to the students of the School of Medicine. The award is given to "a student who has shown extraordinary kindness and sensitivity to the needs of others," whether those others be fellow students, patients or just people in general. The November 2008 recipient: Andrew T. Harger.
Alexander Berg Prize. Awarded to the student presenting the best results in research in molecular microbiology. The May 2009 recipient: Karen Ama-Serwa Chachu.
Jacques J. Bronfenbrenner Award. Provided by Dr. Bronfenbrenner’s students in memory of his inspiration as a teacher and a scientist, and awarded to the member of the graduating class who, as judged by the Department of Medicine, has done the most outstanding work in infectious diseases or related fields. The May 2009 recipient: Syki Quang Duong.
Dr. Richard S. Brookings and Robert Carter Medical School Prizes. Provided through a bequest of Robert S. Brookings to recognize academic and personal achievements, including but not limited to exemplary academic performance, leadership, community service and research. The November 2008 Dr. Richard S. Brookings recipients: David M. Brogan, Scott E. Hadland and Jessica L. Maschin. The May 2009 Dr. Richard S. Brookings recipient: Mark Alan Murakami. The November 2008 Robert Carter recipients: Anthony J. Apicelli, Ellen H. Bailey and Rebecca S. Hoodecheck. The May 2009 Robert Carter recipient: Valliammai Muthappan.
Dr. Harvey Butcher Prize in Surgery. Awarded annually in memory of Dr. Harvey Butcher to the members of the graduating class who, as judged by the Department of Surgery, show the greatest promise for general surgery. The May 2009 recipient: Ellen Hunter Bailey.
Kehar S. Chouke–George Gill Prize in Anatomy. Awarded annually to a first-year medical student who has demonstrated superior scholarship in Human Anatomy. The November 2008 recipient: Melinda Y. Wu.
Class of 2001 Award. Established by the Class of 2001 as its gift to the medical school. Awards are to be given to third-year medical students in recognition of outstanding performance in the areas of community service and student group activities in the first two years of medical school. The November 2008 recipient: Huay-Zong Law.
Class of 2003 Award is dedicated to the memory of three classmates who died in a car accident, and is awarded to a first-year student recognized by peers as being selfless, exceptionally kind to others and dedicated to the highest standards in medicine, traits for which these classmates will be remembered. The November 2008 recipients: Jonathan Byrd and Travis N. Keeling.
Carl F. and Gerty T. Cori Prize in Biochemistry. Awarded at the end of the first year to the class member who has demonstrated superior scholarship in Biochemistry. The November 2008 recipient: Jada L. Roe.
Edmund V. Cowdry Prize in Histology. Established in 1969 to honor Dr. Cowdry; awarded to a medical student in the first-year class who has performed meritoriously in Microscopic Anatomy. The November 2008 recipient: Melinda Y. Wu.
Antoinette Frances Dames Award in Cell Biology and Physiology. Awarded annually to members of the first-year class who have demonstrated superior scholarship in these fields. The November 2008 recipient: Amy T. Metzger.
Elisabeth L. Demonchaux Prize in Pediatrics. Established in 1985, the prize is awarded annually to a graduating student who has done outstanding work in pediatrics. The May 2009 recipient: Christina Kim Ahn.
Steven Dresler Prize. Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated a commitment to promoting social good, civil rights and civil liberties through social action and volunteerism. The November 2008 recipient: Scott E. Hadland.
Dr. William Ellis Award. Established in 1990 by Dr. Ellis and awarded to a senior student in recognition of meritorious research in ophthalmology. The May 2009 recipient: Aaron Yuntai Lee.
The Endocrine Society Medical Student Achievement Award. Recognizing a graduating medical student who has shown special achievement and interest in the general field of endocrinology. The May 2009 recipient: Ada Ping Lee.
The Family Health Foundation of Missouri Scholarship Award. Awarded to the top graduating student entering the specialty of family medicine.
George F. Gill Prize in Pediatrics. Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated superior scholarship in pediatrics. The May 2009 recipient: Midori Jane Seppa.
Alfred Goldman Book Prize in Diseases of the Chest. Created in 1972 as an annual award to be given to a student selected by the faculty for outstanding clinical work or research in diseases of the chest or pulmonary physiology. The May 2009 recipient: Angela Christine Hirbe.
Max and Evelyn Grand Prize. Established in 1985 by Dr. M. Gilbert Grand, the prize is awarded annually to a member of the graduating class for excellence in ophthalmic research or clinical ophthalmology. The May 2009 recipient: Courtney Lynn Kraus.
Peter Halstead Hudgens Award. Established by Dr. Richard W. Hudgens in memory of his son, this award recognizes a graduating student for excellence in research and clinical psychiatry. The 2008 recipient: Frances Wen-Hui Lee.
R.R. Hannas Award for Excellence in Emergency Medicine. Offered annually by the Missouri Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians for exceptional performance in emergency medicine. The May 2009 recipient: Laurel Beth Barrett.
Herrmann Prize. Created by Dr. Paul Herrmann (MD ’61) and his wife, Susan, to recognize a student who is considered a thoughtful and sensitive communicator in the clinical arena and whose listening and communication skills every patient hopes their physician will possess. The November 2008 recipient: Laxminarsimha D. Reddy.
Peter Halstead Hudgens Award. Established by Dr. Richard W. Hudgens in memory of his son, this award recognizes a graduating student for excellence in research and clinical psychiatry. The May 2009 recipient: Chad Michael Sylvester.
Dr. John Esben Kirk Scholastic Award. Established in 1975 and awarded to a graduating student of high scholastic standing. The May 2009 recipient: Scott Evan Hadland.
Rosalind Kornfeld Student Leadership Award. Presented to a woman or women in the graduating class who has or have demonstrated outstanding leadership in service to or advancement of women in the community. The May 2009 recipient: Amanda Elaine Rohn and Sara Ann Van Calcar.
Louis and Dorothy Kovitz Senior Prize in Surgery. Senior award in surgery recognizing members of the graduating class who have shown the most outstanding ability, zeal and interest in surgical problems. The May 2009 recipients: Mohammed Haseebuddin and Neil Suresh Sachanandani.
I. Wallace Leibner Award. Established in 1988 in memory of Dr. Leibner, the award is given to the member of the graduating class who has not only demonstrated excellence in diagnosis and therapeutics, but also an understanding of human nature and needs, and an active nurturing of both patient and family. The May 2009 recipient: Scott Evan Hadland.
Irwin Levy Prize in Neurology and Neurological Surgery. Established in 1980 by friends of Dr. Levy as a tribute to his commitment to clinical teaching. Provides a prize for the student who presents the best performance in the neurology and neurological surgery clerkships. The November 2008 recipient: Robert M. Mallery.
Edward Massie Prize for Excellence in Cardiology. Awarded to the member of the graduating class, selected by the director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease in the Department of Medicine, who has done the most outstanding clinical or basic research work in the field of cardiovascular disease. The May 2009 recipient: Hamid Majid Kargbo.
Howard A. McCordock Book Prize in Pathology. Awarded at the end of the second year to a member of that class for general excellence in pathology. The November 2008 recipient: Cheryl A. Mather.
McGraw-Hill/Lange Medical Student Book Award. Awarded annually to medical students for high scholastic standing. The November 2008 recipients: Eric A. Millican, Jason A. Meyers and Yevgeniy V. Sychev.
Medical Center Alumni Scholarship Fund Prize. Given annually to students who have shown excellence in their work during the preceding year. The November 2008 recipients: Bradley J. Carra, Brian F. Flaherty and Jonathan Lake.
Medical Fund Society Prizes. One prize awarded annually to a graduating student who has excelled in the study of internal medicine; one prize awarded annually to a graduating student who has excelled in the study of surgery. No individual is eligible for both prizes. The May 2009 recipients: Jessica Lee Maschin (Medicine) and James Robert Wade (Surgery.)
Merck Manual Awards. Given to three graduating medical students for scholastic achievement in medical studies. The May 2009 recipients: Anthony John Apicelli III, David Micah Brogan and Marios Giannakis.
Missouri State Medical Association Award. Presented annually to honor School of Medicine graduates for outstanding achievement in the study of medicine. The May 2009 recipients: Mohammed Haseebuddin, Eric James Monroe and Daniel Alexander Wattson.
The Missouri State Medical Association Student Scholarships. Awarded annually to first-year medical students who graduated from Missouri high schools in recognition of their high undergraduate academic achievement. The November 2008 recipients: Syed H. Akbari, Andrea M. Giedinghagen, David E. Mosley and Anna L. Ramsey.
Dr. Helen E. Nash Academic Achievement Award. Given annually to a student who has exhibited to an unusual degree the qualities of industry, perseverance, determination and enthusiasm. The prize is given in honor of Dr. Helen Nash, a pediatrician noted in the St. Louis community for her commitment to excellence, tireless advocacy on behalf of children, and endless enthusiasm for the field of medicine. The November 2008 recipient: Adewale O. Adeniran.
The Dr. Philip Needleman Pharmacology Prize. Established by his family in 1989 to honor Dr. Needleman, who was Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology from 1976-89. This annual award is given to a member of the graduating class for outstanding research in pharmacology. The May 2009 recipient: Bryson William Katona.
The James L. O’Leary Neuroscience Prize. Awarded annually to a student who demonstrates the best accomplishment in the Neuroscience course. The November 2008 recipient: Melinda Y. Wu.
The Roy R. Peterson Prize in Anatomy. Awarded for outstanding performance in the Human Anatomy course in recognition of Dr. Peterson’s many contributions as a teacher in the School of Medicine. The November 2008 recipient: Gorav L. Kalra.
The Richard and Mildred Poletsky Education Fund. Established in 1995 by the family of Mr. Richard Poletsky, an alumnus of Washington University. A prize is awarded annually to a professional student in the health sciences whose interest is in research on dementia and care of demented patients.
The Dr. Frank O. Richards Medical Student Scholarship Prizes. Provided by African-American alumni and friends of Washington University School of Medicine. The prizes embrace diversity efforts and are awarded in recognition of achievements in the first and second year of the curriculum. The November 2008 recipients: Oluwafunmi O. Awonuga and Isabelle T. Chumfong.
Dr. Philip Rosenblatt Award in Pathology. Given to a senior medical student for distinguished performance during an elective in pathology or laboratory medicine. The May 2009 recipient: Jena Beth Hudson.
St. Louis Pediatric Society Senior Prize. Presented to the senior student showing the greatest promise in clinical pediatrics. The May 2009 recipient: Sarah Nicole Kunz.
David F. Silbert Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Established in memory of Dr. David Silbert, it is awarded to a teaching assistant in a medical school course in recognition of a commitment to teaching. The November 2008 recipient: Brian Muegge.
John R. Smith Memorial Fund Award. Created in 1982, it is awarded to a medical student who has done meritorious clinical and/or research work in the Division of Cardiovascular Disease within the Department of Medicine. The May 2009 recipient: William John Hucker.
Dr. Margaret G. Smith Award. Given to a woman medical student for outstanding achievement in the first two years of medical school. The November 2008 recipient: Cheryl A. Mather.
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award. Based on demonstrated excellence in the specialty of emergency medicine, it is awarded to a senior medical student at Commencement. The May 2009 recipient: Molly Katharine Tran.
Samuel D. Soule Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Presented to a member of the fourth-year class for meritorious achievement in either basic or clinical investigation in obstetrics and gynecology. The May 2009 recipient: Amanda Elaine Rohn.
Jessie L. Ternberg Award. Presented to a woman graduating from the School of Medicine who best exemplifies Dr. Ternberg’s indomitable spirit of determination, perseverance and dedication to her patients. The May 2009 recipient: Ellen H. Bailey
Washington University Internal Medicine Club Research Award. Awarded to the member of the graduating class who has done the most significant research in any area of internal medicine. The May 2009 recipient: Karen Ama-Serwa Chachu.
Washington University Summer Research Prize. The award recognizes students for meritorious research in the Summer Research Fellowship Program at Washington University School of Medicine. The November 2008 recipients: David X. Jin, Agnieszka M. Milczarek.
Samson F. Wennerman Prize in Surgery. Donated by his wife, Zelda E. Wennerman, and awarded annually to the fourth-year student who has demonstrated promise in the field of surgery.
Doris P. and Harry I. Wexler Fund. Established in 1998 by a bequest from Mrs. Wexler, the prize is awarded annually for research in multiple sclerosis and in alternate years research in eye disease.
The Park J. White, MD Prize. Created in 1992 in honor of the centennial of the birth of Dr. White, who was a distinguished pediatrician, social activist and pioneer teacher of medical ethics. He introduced the first course on medical ethics to students in 1927. The prize is awarded to students for outstanding performance in the ethics elective offered by the Program for the Humanities in Medicine. The May 2009 recipient: Amelia Ann Adams.
Hugh M. Wilson Award in Radiology. Given annually to a graduating medical student in recognition of outstanding work in radiology-related subjects, either clinical or basic science. The May 2009 recipient: Lauren Qing Chang Sen.
The Wynder Prize in Preventive Medicine. An annual prize established in 1994 and awarded to senior medical students who have done the best research in preventive medicine. The May 2009 recipients: Scott Evan Hadland and Tammy Ting-Yu Shen Jacobs.
James Henry Yalem Prize in Dermatology. Established by Charles Yalem in memory of his son and awarded annually to members of the fourth-year class for outstanding work in dermatology. The May 2009 recipient: Monique Gupta.
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Voter Registration
The 1998 Higher Education Act requires all postsecondary institutions to make available voter registration forms to all degree-seeking students.
Voter registration forms are made available to students at various sites on campus several months prior to each federal election cycle. The next federal election will occur on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Registration forms will be available early in the Fall 2010 semester on the Medical Campus at the Student Affairs Office, Room 100, McDonnell Medical Sciences Building.
To register to vote in Missouri, you must:
• be a citizen of the United States
• be a resident of Missouri (new residents may register immediately, but proof of residency shall be required.)
• register at least 28 days prior to the election
• be at least 17-1/2 years of age (you must be 18 to vote)
• not be on probation or parole after conviction of a felony, until finally discharged from such probation or parole
• not be convicted of a felony or misdemeanor connected with the right of suffrage
• not be adjudged incapacitated by any court of law
• not be confined under a sentence of imprisonment.
You may register to vote:
• By mail through the post-card registration application
• At the office of the local election authority — Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis, Saint Louis County Board of Election Commissioners
• At any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency which provides a service to the public, including libraries.
For additional information on voter registration, contact:
Secretary of State
Elections Division
James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center
P.O. Box 1767
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1767
(573) 751-2301 (voice)
(800) NOW-VOTE (669-8683)
(573) 526-3242 (Fax)
www.sos.mo.gov/elections/movote.asp
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