Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a medium-sized, independent university dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching and research, and draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states, and over 80 nations. With approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, Washington University offers more than 90 programs and nearly 1500 classes in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary majors.
Founded as Eliot Seminary in 1853 by St. Louisans, Washington University is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning. Its programs, administration, facilities, resources, and activities combine to further its mission of teaching, research, and service to society. The University has played an integral role in the history and continuing growth of St. Louis, and benefits in turn from the wide array of social, cultural, and recreational opportunities offered by the metropolitan area to its residents.
More information about Washington University in St. Louis can be found at www.wustl.edu.
Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is committed to advancing human health throughout the world. As noted leaders in patient care, research and education, its outstanding faculty has contributed many discoveries and innovations to science and medicine since the School’s founding in 1891. Located on the Washington University Medical Center campus, it is one of seven schools of Washington University.
Patient care
The School of Medicine’s clinical practice, Washington University Physicians, includes more than 1,000 clinical faculty members who serve as the medical staff of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Its clinicians also treat patients at dozens of office locations in the St. Louis region and at these BJC facilities: Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Progress West Hospital. The Best Doctor List highlights the nation’s top medical experts, as chosen by their peers. Of the 1267 physicians in the St. Louis region for 2016, one out of every three Best Doctors in St. Louis is a Washington University Physician.
Research
The School of Medicine is a robust research enterprise and received more than $548 million in research gifts and grants during the 2016 fiscal year. Its faculty, staff and students are committed to advancing the application of research discoveries to clinical care through multidisciplinary collaborations such as BioMed 21. Its clinical faculty additionally oversee a wide array of clinical trials, which offer people the opportunity to participate in studies evaluating the effectiveness of investigational treatments and disease prevention strategies.
Education
Students have the opportunity to learn from master clinicians and researchers while pursuing their studies in a wide array of academic departments and programs. The MD program, as well as the programs in occupational therapy, audiology and communication sciences, and physical therapy, are among the highest ranked and most highly-regarded in the nation. Faculty members are actively engaged in the local, regional and global community. Their efforts to improve human health range from studying and remedying disparities in health care, to educating local populations on disease risk, to affecting change in public health policy. Multidisciplinary efforts, such as those coordinated through the Institute for Public Health, are leading efforts to positively impact human health.
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences
The Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) offers graduate education programs leading to the following degrees through the Washington University School of Medicine.
- Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
- Master of Science in Deaf Education (MSDE)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Speech and Hearing Sciences
A Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences is also offered cooperatively with the Washington University College of Arts & Sciences.
Mission Statements
Washington University Mission
School of Medicine Mission and Vision
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) Mission
The mission of the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) is to serve as a center of excellence in audiology, deaf education, and speech and hearing sciences. This will be accomplished by:
- delivering exemplary educational programs;
- fostering a community of support; and
- maintaining high expectations for professionalism, leadership, and service.