Student Groups Directory

Medical Students For Choice is an organization that aims to educate WUSM students about contraception and abortion, as well as encourage them to explore their personal beliefs about the full range of reproductive rights.

Medletics is dedicated to medical students who are interested in participating and engaging with team sports. We want to make it easier for students to connect and organize teams for recreational and IM events, as well as provide a space for students to celebrate their love of sports. We want to bring structure to how this process has traditionally been done, namely the individual efforts to organize sports teams without a clear structure to do so. Our group values are physical and mental wellness, a sense of community, and having fun outside of our education.

The WUSM Music in Medicine Initiative is an organization composed of medical students who perform music as a form of community service. We perform regularly for patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, STL Children’s Hospital, and more!

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.

Pediatric Life Savers teaches CPR classes to the families of infants in the NICU of St. Louis Children’s Hospital so that these primary caretakers learn how to respond to certain medical emergencies prior to taking their infants home.

Who are the Peer Advocates?

Peer Advocates (PAs) serve as accessible listeners for their fellow medical students. They help fellow students navigate mistreatment reporting systems, mental and physical health support, academic guidance, & other student resources.

What can I contact a Peer Advocate about?

• Offensive behavior/mistreatment
• Academic challenges?, Step Anxiety
• Imposter syndrome, Isolation/Inclusion
• Challenges navigating the clinical environment
• And more!

How can I contact a Peer Advocate?

Please don’t hesitate to contact us in any of the following ways:

• Email one of us directly (Bios can be found here)
• Select one or more PAs on this form: tinyurl.com/wupeeradvocate
• Email wusmpeeradvocates@wustl.edu

The goal of the Perinatal Project is to provide opportunities for interested students to explore the fields of obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and the patient experience through relationships with expectant mothers staying in the antepartum unit.

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 Running Club hosts weekly group runs/track workouts and periodically helps out with the established organization Girls on the Run.

The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) supports women in orthopedic surgery through mentorship, education, and advocacy. It offers structured mentorship programs, connecting students with experienced surgeons to guide their careers and foster a sense of community. RJOS provides educational resources, workshops, national and regional conferences, and scholarships, helping students build skills and expand their exposure to the field of orthopedics. By promoting gender diversity, RJOS creates a more inclusive environment, improving student well-being and encouraging conversations that improve the field of orthopedics for all. The society also hosts events for networking and career development, which support professional growth and confidence-building for students of all backgrounds interested in orthopedics. Overall, RJOS contributes to student success by offering both personal support for navigating a field in which woman have historically been largely underrepresented as well as offering professional opportunities for career exploration and resume building. By opening a chapter here at WashU, we can introduce our students interested in orthopedics to opportunities in research, mentorship, and leadership at the regional and national levels.

Science and Healthcare Abilities Coalition (SHAC) aims to create a community by and for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their allies.