Fostering a tradition of excellence in patient care, education and research for more than a century

Our department embraces the latest medical technologies and trains the best and brightest doctors so we can guide medical practice from the bench to the bedside.

At a glance

$175M

Research funding

685

Full-time faculty

28

Fellowships


Specialty Divisions

From Allergy and Immunology to Rheumatology, our 19 specialty divisions are national leaders in education, patient care and research.

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Centers & Institutes

We cultivate initiatives that develop and support our faculty, enhance our research mission, and build a diverse and inclusive community.

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The Teaching Physician Pathway program was the perfect way to combine our goals for faculty to mentor teaching residents and for teaching residents to get practice developing new sessions.

Patricia F. Kao, MD, MS
Dr. Kao reflects on the beginnings of the mentorship component of the WUTPP program.
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Latest News

Why Internal Medicine Program Directors remain in their positions, are effective, and thrive: A qualitative study
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Why Internal Medicine Program Directors remain in their positions, are effective, and thrive: A qualitative study (Links to an external site)

October 13, 2021
Medical education must be led by qualified, experienced physician-educators. Residency program directors (PDs) balance unique challenges and responsibilities that include personal and professional development of their trainees while ensuring accreditation requirement compliance. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandates that a single PD has the authority, accountability, and responsibility for the program and […]
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Why we love St. Louis

Here you’ll find charming neighborhoods, vibrant culture and culinary scenes, and plenty of fun for nature-lovers and urbanites alike – all packed into an incredibly affordable city.

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