Washington University School of Medicine

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Washington University School of Medicine, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most competitive and highly regarded medical schools in the United States. Located on the eastern edge of Forest Park, it is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, the St. Louis Veteran's Administration Hospital, and several other community sites.

Founded in 1891, the school of medicine has 1,012 students, of which 588 are pursuing a Medical Degree with or without a combined Doctor of Philosophy. The school of medicine also boasts large physical therapy (229 students) and occupational therapy (124 students) programs. There are 1,585 faculty, 555 residents, and 480 fellows. 18 Nobel laureates have been associated with the school.

[edit] Other associated hospitals

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
Christian Hospitals Northeast & Northwest
Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St. Louis Shriners Hospital

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