Training Environment at Washington University

Washington University and its School of Medicine hold a rich history of success in research, education, and patient care, earning it the reputation as one of the premier schools in the world. Since it's founding in 1891, the School of Medicine has contributed ground-breaking discoveries in many areas of medical research. It is internationally known for research in neuroscience, genetics, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, diagnostic imaging, and many other areas. Seventeen Nobel Laureates have been associated with WUSM. The School currently has 1,525 full-time faculty members and is the third-largest recipient of NIH dollars among the 125 U.S. medical schools. The mission of the school is to facilitate learning both by students as well as faculty. Teaching is as central to that mission as is research for the creation of new knowledge. With outstanding faculty and several cutting-edge training programs in related fields, Washington University offers an excellent environment for graduate studies in genetic epidemiology.