About the School of Medicine

Saint Louis University School of Medicine has a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in 1836, the school has the distinction of awarding the first medical degree west of the Mississippi River.

The school is a leading center of research in infectious disease, liver disease, aging and brain disorders, immunology, and neuroscience.  The School of Medicine is located on the SLU health campus south of the main campus, adjacent to the nursing and allied health schools, and across Grand Blvd from SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Hospital.

Education

SLU School of Medicine includes 718 medical students, more than 667 residents in 64 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited graduate medical residencies and subspecialty residencies, and more than 390 graduate students.

Research

The School of Medicine is an active center of basic, translational and clinical research, including the legacy of Dr. Edward Doisy, Department of Biochemistry professor and chairman from 1923 to 1965, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of vitamin K.

Clinical Care

SLUCare Physician Group, the academic clinical practice, started in 1995, has more than 600 health care providers in hospitals and medical offices throughout the St. Louis region. On July 1, 2022, the partnership between SSM Health and SLU SOM strengthened when SLUCare Physician Group became the academic medical group of SSM Health. 

Community Engagement

Faculty, learners and staff of SLU School of Medicine embrace cura personalis, the ideal of care for the whole person. Our hospitals and clinics serve a diverse urban population. At SLU, principles of social determinants of health and health equity are integrated into medical education.  

Mission and Values

The mission of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in education, research, clinical care and community engagement through professional development, collaboration and social justice.

Core Values 

• Cura Personalis: Care for the whole person, rooted in the Ignatian principle that God created us to do good in the world, and embrace the humanity in all
• Scholarship: Delivering transformative education and creating new knowledge
• Discovery: Research, scientific inquiry and the application of that knowledge
• Equity: Striving for justice, fairness and diversity in our education, research and service to the community
• Collaboration: Partnership across Saint Louis University, SSM Health and the wider community

Accreditation

The Saint Louis University School of Medicine is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical education in the United States. You may verify the status by contacting the LCME secretariats at lcme@aamc.org or reviewing the current status at lcme.org/directory/accredited-u-s-programs.