Student Groups Directory

The Mission of the Health Career Collaborative is to provide mentorship, engaging health curriculum, and exposure to health careers to high school students from underrepresented minority communities.

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.

Health Professional Student Leadership Council (HPSLC) is an interprofessional group of students working to promote and advance the understanding of collaboration between all healthcare professions on the Washington University Medical Center campus. Find out more here.

Health Screening Education Group (HSEG) seeks to provide the opportunity for students to practice clinical and communication skills in a low-stakes environment ahead of any volunteering opportunities with HOPs in the St. Louis community.

We are the Hematology Interest Group (HIG), and our goal is to bring together and support medical students who are interested in learning more about the fascinating field of hematology. Whether you are curious about hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma), transfusion medicine (hemolytic disease of newborns), coagulopathy (DIC, TTP, ITP), classic hematology (anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia), or simply want to broaden your knowledge of a rapidly expanding medical specialty, this group could be a great opportunity for you!

The mission of the Hippocratic Forum is: “to transform healthcare at the individual level by providing medical doctors and trainees the tools to aim for higher ideals, form meaningful relationships, and find space for reflection and recollection.” Our specific aims to enhance student life at WashU are: (1) Build community among WashU medical trainees interested in the topic of ideals in medicine; (2) Provide a space for WashU medical trainees to explore ways of cultivating a deeper sense of meaning, mastery, and enjoyment in our professional and personal lives.

Hippocrene is an arts magazine by and for the students, staff, and faculty of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSM) and the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS).

The Histones is the medical campus a cappella group of made up of graduate and professional students who love to sing for fun.

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.

Originally founded as the Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic (SNHC) in 1997, the Student Interprofessional Free Clinic provides compassionate and skilled care to uninsured and underinsured residents of the greater St. Louis community. Led by Washington University School of Medicine health professional students and supported by current faculty, individuals receive temporary medical care from interprofessional clinical teams while consulting with our clinic’s community referral coordinator for assistance in finding affordable and quality primary care.

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.

The Jewish Medical Student Association (JMSA) is a student organization that fosters community, cultural understanding, and ethical reflection through programs exploring Jewish traditions and their intersections with medicine. JMSA provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff of all faiths and belief systems to engage in discussions, service, and educational events that promote mutual understanding and professional growth. Activities such as “lunch and learn” sessions and community events encourage exploration of Jewish heritage, values, and history within an inclusive campus environment.

Knitting Club‘s mission is to build community through knitting, a craft that promotes brain health. Knitting helps to destress, develop fine motor skills, and express creativity.

WUSM Krebs Cyclers club aims for bike enthusiasts of all abilities to come together and ride. Promoting fitness and team spirit, this organization has bimonthly rides around St. Louis and surrounding areas.

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 Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is a student organization that promotes equitable healthcare and cultural understanding by advancing the health and well-being of Latino and other historically underserved communities. Through service and education, LMSA fosters leadership and advocacy skills among medical students and provides an inclusive forum for all who are committed to improving health equity and access to care.

LGBTQ Med is a student organization dedicated to advancing education, advocacy, and inclusion related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ health. Our mission is to promote culturally responsive care through understanding of the unique health and social challenges affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and to foster sensitivity and equity in medical education and patient care. We collaborate with community organizations to support engagement and service related to LGBTQ+ health and well-being.

LouHealth partners with local organizations in support of their ongoing advocacy efforts. Specifically, we focus on advocacy related to three areas: Health access and equity, criminal justice reform, and intimate partner violence survivor support.

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

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.

Medical French encourages medical students to build and maintain French conversational skills, develop an appreciation for Francophone cultures, and interact with French-speaking healthcare professionals and patients in St. Louis and abroad.

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.

Medical Innovation & Technology (MIT) is a student-led organization focused on how emerging technologies and innovative thinking can improve patient care and the healthcare system. Our mission is to support students interested in artificial intelligence, digital health, medical devices, data science, entrepreneurship, and health systems as they tackle real challenges in healthcare.

MIT connects students with research opportunities, mentors, and resources to support the development of future clinicians, founders, and leaders. Members gain practical experience through case discussions, lectures, workshops, and project-based opportunities, with guidance from founders and experts in the St. Louis innovation ecosystem.