Specialty Interest Groups

The Aerospace Medical Student and Resident Interest Group (AMSRO) is the educational branch of the Aerospace Medical Association, the international organization of physicians caring for astronauts, divers, and pilots.

The Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) is a student organization dedicated to providing medical students with opportunities to learn more about and experience the field of anesthesiology.

The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) group would focus on bringing together female students with an interest in surgery and female surgical residents and faculty. Through presentations, panel discussion, and mixers, we hope to give students the chance to learn from the unique experience.

The purpose of the Cardiovascular Interest Group (CVIG) is to foster interest in and broaden students’ exposure to cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.

The Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) was founded in order to provide medical students with opportunities to explore the field of dermatology throughout their medical education.

The purpose of the Washington University Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) is to foster interest in and provide information pertaining to the field of emergency medicine. The group sponsors a variety of activities, including SimWars and workshops.

The ENT/Otolaryngology Interest Group (ENTIG) aims to foster appreciation and interest in the vast scope of work done by Ear, Nose and Throat specialists. Join us for opportunities to network and learn more.

Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is dedicated to promoting primary care and family medicine at WashU. We host lunch talks, networking events, and offer shadowing opportunities throughout the year.

The Gastroenterology Interest Group (GIG) is a student interest group focused on the field of Gastroenterology. Our goals include exposing medical students to GI and facilitating relationships with faculty.

Global Health & Medicine (GH&M) is WUSM’s global health related student group. GH&M exposes medical students to a career in global health through its annual symposium, close interactions with global health faculty, and seminar opportunities. More information on this group can be found here.

The Health Economics and Policy Interest Group (HEPIG) and the Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP)are dedicated to teaching our medical school class about the changing landscape of healthcare economics and public policy.

The Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) provides medical students with opportunities to learn about and explore careers in adult and pediatric infectious disease.

The Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG) is a student interest group focused on the broad field of Internal Medicine and its associated subspecialties, exposing med students to the field and facilitating relationships between students and physicians.

The goal of the Interventional Radiology Interest Group is to expand student exposure and interest in Interventional Radiology as a potential career path. Students would have the opportunity to interact with IR Residents, Fellows, and Attendings via shadowing and organized events to learn what specializing in IR would entail. Further, there is opportunity to offer multiple workshops like ultrasound, biopsy, and cath-procedure simulation events. Further down the line, there is potential to work with industry partners to host events related to Interventional Oncology, Cryoablation, and usage of emerging technologies like Virtual Reality Simulation.

KTGF/Child Psych Interest Group helps expose M1s to opportunities in the Child Psych department throug shadowing, a facutly dinner panel and case discussion, Interview with Patient lunch talk, Psych trivia fundraiser, and the annual medical student KTGF conference. Part of the nation-wide Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation (KTGF).

The Med-Peds Interest Group strives to increase awareness of Medicine and Pediatrics as a combined specialty, facilitate interaction between students and Med-Peds faculty, and provide opportunities for shadowing and research.

The purpose of the Medical Ethics Student Society (MESS) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is to foster interest in and provide WashU medical students opportunities to explore bioethics, clinical ethics, research ethics, and more. This group aims to help students learn how ethical thinking is integrated in a medical career, connect with faculty performing ethics/philosophical research, provide networking opportunities, and more. MESS sponsors several activities, including invitations to grand rounds, ethics journal clubs, speakers, and more.

Specialty interest group for students exploring Medical Genetics as a future sub-specialty or research focus, or who just want to gain experience shadowing in the clinical environment and interacting with trainees and faculty members in the field.

The Narrative Medicine Interest Group circles around the idea of story that plays at many levels within healthcare and medicine, through exploration of humanities and medicine, literature and close listening, and reflective writing.

The goal of Neonatology Interest Group is to provide opportunities for preclinical students to learn more about neonatal medicine, how to get involved in neonatal research, and the educational pathways to become a neonatologist.

The purpose of the Neurosurgery Interest Group is to provide a forum for students to explore their interests in the broad field of neurosurgery, and to foster interaction between senior faculty and the student body.

The purpose of the Ob/Gyn Interest Group (OGIG) is to foster interest in and provide information pertaining to the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

The purpose of the Oncology Interest Group (OIG) is to foster interest and create awareness of clinical practice and research in oncology, providing many diverse pathways in the practice of medicine through medical, radiation, and surgical oncology.

The purpose of the Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG) is not only to foster interest in ophthalmology but also to provide medical students with a better understanding of the specialty.

The Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG) provides students with an opportunity to learn about orthopedic surgery and interact with current residents and attendings. Throughout the year, OSIG hosts various events, ranging from resident panels to interactive procedure nights where students learn to work with tools and perform mock procedures. We also facilitate abundant shadowing opportunities to allow students to explore the field and learn from residents. OSIG strives not only to give students exposure to orthopedic surgery, but also to further their interest in the field.

The Palliative Care Interest Group seeks to help its members learn about an incredibly meaningful and impactful area of medicine that seeks to relieve suffering through promoting quality of life and uplifting patient and family values. However, many medical students are either unaware of what palliative care is or have misconceptions about the field. This student group aims to enhance student understanding of palliative care, educate students on career trajectories within palliative care, and overall, emphasize the importance of quality of life in providing patient-centered care.

The Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) serves to broaden students’ exposure to the field of pediatrics, improving awareness of the specialties and career opportunities that exist within this broad division of medicine.

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group was formed to expose medical students to this exciting specialty.

The Plastic Surgery Interest Group aims to broaden student exposure to Plastic Surgery as an innovative and essential specialty.

PsychSIGN provides medical students with an opportunity to learn about psychiatry and interact with current residents and attendings.

The goal of the Radiation Oncology Interest Group is to help expose medical students to the field of Radiation Oncology, provide interested students with valuable learning and research opportunities, and connect them to current residents and physicians in the Radiation Oncology Department at WUSM.

The Radiology Interest Group (RIG) is committed to fostering interest in radiology among all medical students.

The Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) organizes and sponsors a wide range of activities for students interested in learning more about careers in neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry.

The Surgery Interest Group (SIG) is sponsored by the Department of Surgery with an aim of allowing students to learn more about surgery as a career before clinical rotations begin.

The Urology Interest Group (UIG) is dedicated to providing medical students with opportunities to learn about and experience the unique field of Urology. Throughout the year, UIG will provide students with: opportunities to interact with Urology faculty and residents, information about the various areas of specialization within Urology, guidance on how to prepare resumes for application into Urology residency, and surgical technique practice in dedicated skills labs. UIG hopes to broaden student exposure to the field, while providing opportunities for mentorship and research.

The goal of the Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG) organization is to provide information and hands-on experience to medical students regarding the field of vascular surgery. This will include surgical skills sessions, presentations from residents and faculty covering contemporary vascular surgery, as well as promoting an interface between medical students and faculty to discuss the trajectory for students interested in pursuing this field.

The Wilderness Medicine Interest Group (WMIG) provides opportunities for medical students to connect with nature and learn about wilderness medicine through outdoor adventures, procedure workshops, and participation in a MedWAR challenge.