Student Groups Directory

The ACE Inhibitors will serve WUSM’s mission statement by promoting the health and wellbeing of trainees, as well as fostering inclusion and connectedness among medical students, other WUSM trainees and students, and faculty across levels. We will accept people of all skill and experience levels and lower the barriers to entry for tennis.

The WUSM student chapter of the American Medical Association (AMA) serves as a patient and medical student advocate, supports volunteer work in the St. Louis community and sponsors educational events to foster creative discussion among medical students.

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is a national organization committed to advancing inclusion in medicine by promoting the health and well-being of all physicians, supporting professional and personal development, and fostering leadership and advocacy that uplift all voices in the medical profession.

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 Arab American Medical Student Association is a group dedicated to promoting equitable healthcare access and cultural understanding by supporting inclusion of Arabic-speaking communities in clinical research, education, and outreach initiatives. We collaborate with community partners to improve language access, including interpreter training for Arabic-speaking patients. We also foster an inclusive campus environment by sharing the diverse food, history, and culture of Arab communities.

The goal of Art to Heart is to foster artistic expression by students, faculty and staff at the medical school in a way that adds richness to the medical school community.

The Asian-Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students dedicated to advancing equitable healthcare and cultural understanding for Asian, Pacific Islander, and other historically underserved communities. APAMSA provides a collaborative forum for students to engage in education, research, and service initiatives that address health disparities and promote culturally responsive care. Through its local, regional, and national activities, APAMSA fosters leadership, professional development, and service opportunities.

The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) group is a national organization committed to advancing inclusion in surgery by promoting the health and well-being of all individuals interested in a surgical career, supporting professional and personal development, and fostering leadership and advocacy within the field of surgery.

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

CHOICES (Choosing Healthy Options In our Community, Environment, and Schools) for Youth in Detention is an innovative outreach effort dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of incarcerated teens.

The Christian Medical Association (CMA) is a student organization affiliated with the national Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA). CMA provides a welcoming environment for students, residents, and faculty of all faiths and belief systems to explore the relationship between faith, ethics, and the practice of medicine. Through discussions, service opportunities, and community gatherings, CMA encourages reflection on how personal values influence compassionate care.

ClimbRx is a student group for those of all skill and experience levels with an interest in climbing. We aim to make climbing more accessible and safe for students and foster community through activity.

The Clinical Research Journal Club (CRJC) is a regularly-meeting group to discuss the latest and greatest in clinical research, for students to learn about the frontiers of medicine and to hone their skills in analyzing clinical research.

The Societies were formed to facilitate interactions between medical students and faculty outside the classroom. Learn more about the Cori Society.

The goal of the Critical Care Medicine Interest Group is to expose medical students to the field of critical care. This is done through lunch talks hosting physicians, fellows, residents and researchers who work in critical care or a related field. Students will learn about the pathways to work in critical care, what a critical care physician does, and how they can apply the principles of critical care in their profession. The interest group will also provide the opportunity for students and faculty to meet to coordinate shadowing and research.

Medical students who help lead the Culinary Medicine Program direct a monthly culinary demonstration and informational course about healthy eating. Additionally, the Culinary Medicine Program hosts occasional talks about nutrition-related topics, featuring WashU faculty and educators. The CMP is invested in cultivating an interest in nutrition as it relates to physical wellness, and also sharing information to promote wellness within the WashU community and beyond.

The Dementia Understanding and Outreach (DUO) fosters interest in geriatric medicine, engages in community outreach with local older adult organizations, and partners with the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center for the Dementia Understanding Opportunities program.

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.

The Societies were formed to facilitate interactions between medical students and faculty outside the classroom. Learn more about the Erlanger Graham Society.

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.

Giving a Boost (GAB) is a volunteer-driven organization established to support pre-medical students lacking access to mentors in medicine. Comprised of current medical students, our goal is to provide free personalized mentorship to students from all backgrounds. By offering guidance on medical school applications free of cost, we aim to alleviate the financial burden, reduce disparities in the application process, and help create a diverse group of future physicians. While we cannot assure that our services will guarantee acceptance into medical school, we aim to reduce the stress of applications for our mentees, and we volunteer our time to provide the guidance that we ourselves wished for during this journey.

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.