Student Groups Directory

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 Science and Healthcare Abilities Coalition (SHAC) is a student organization that advances awareness, education, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses with the aim of improving healthcare for people of all abilities.

Sickle Cell Hotspotting works with sickle cell patients identified in clinic or in the hospital by providers as potentially benefiting from follow-up to address social determinants of health. Medical students will contact them for follow-up.

The South Asian Medical Students Association (SAMoSA) is a student organization dedicated to fostering cultural understanding, inclusion, and community through the celebration of South Asian heritage. SAMoSA hosts social, cultural, and professional events that promote awareness of South Asian traditions and contributions to medicine while encouraging cross-cultural dialogue across the campus community.

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 purpose of the Student Interest Group in Pathology is to provide a forum for students to explore their interests in the fields of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and foster meaningful interactions between senior faculty and students. Through organized events including career panel discussions featuring pathologists from various specialties, faculty-led talks and networking sessions, shadowing opportunities, interactive content discussions such as gross-microscopic correlations, autopsy conferences, lab tours, and resident meetings, we aim to enhance pre-clinical exposure to the Pathology department and promote early mentorship.

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA)is a student organization that promotes equitable healthcare and cultural understanding by advancing the health and well-being of historically underserved communities. Through service and education, SNMA 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.istory of St. Louis while also recognizing the longstanding health inequities in our surrounding community. SNMA at WashU strives to build bridges within our community, at the medical school, and with the greater St. Louis area. We are so excited for you to join us and can’t wait to see how your presence helps us cultivate a spirit of unity!

The purpose of Students for Sight is to connect and collaborate with local groups that are dedicated to helping youth who are blind and visually impaired and their families. Specifically, to empower these children and teenagers to reach their full potential and help them build a community of support. This will be accomplished by helping recruit volunteers to staff the regularly scheduled events at the Delta Gamma Center, plan new events for the Delta Gamma Center, and potentially partner with other organizations such as the Missouri School for the Blind if there is a need.

The Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) group works with SLU med students to teach local middle- and high-school students about early detection of and preventative measures against skin cancer.

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 purpose of Unhoused Health is to create a centralized and official student group interested in unhoused public service and street medicine. Currently, there are few opportunities for students to be involved in unhoused outreach or volunteering, and this student group would serve as a centralized core of students that will create opportunities to learn about the unique challenges unhoused people face, both generally and specifically in terms of seeking medical care. This club will allow students to engage with unhoused people and learn what it is like to live unhoused in St. Louis. This club will expand the diversity of educational experiences, especially those related to health equity and structural barriers.

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.

Have you ever experienced the heartbreak of witnessing your “invincible” succulent stage a dramatic exit? Not sure why you can read a 12-lead EKG but not a slightly yellow leaf? Sick and tired of using dried-up or store-bought herbs in your cooking? Look no further. Welcome to the GanGreen Thumbs, WashU’s med school’s only gardening club. Our club is dedicated to helping med school students discover the art of caring for plants. We’re here to share practical gardening knowledge, skills, hands-on support, and to build a community where students can share successes, troubleshoot challenges, and take meaningful breaks from medical school. Together, we’ll build and care for a community garden, which you’ll be able to access for all your vegetable and herb needs.

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.

WUSM Dance is a free-flowing community of medical students with a passion for dance and music.

The purpose of WUSM Film Society is to celebrate interdisciplinary learning and critical discussion of medically relevant issues through the medium of film, documentary, and video screenings.

WUSM Sustainability works to promote and achieve greater sustainability in WUSM and the greater medical school community through initiatives (e.g. reusable anatomy gloves), educational interventions (e.g. Climate Change series), and collaboration.

The WUSM Wine Society seeks to foster an appreciation for and knowledge of the art of wine-making and wine-tasting. Through various educational lessons, the Wine Society aims to bring students together to learn about various types of wine, how to taste and identify tasting notes, and develop their wine palates.

Wash U School of Medicine Gaming Club! Organized by medical students to provide opportunities to play video games and board games with each other and faculty.