The Department of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine is a leading academic center renowned for its excellence in surgical care, innovative research, and comprehensive education. It offers advanced patient treatment through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach across specialized divisions such as Cardiothoracic, General, Pediatric, Plastic, and Urologic Surgery. The department is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of surgical knowledge through significant research efforts, consistently ranking highly in NIH funding. It provides exceptional training for future surgeons via robust residency and fellowship programs, leveraging world-class facilities including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and Siteman Cancer Center, supported by state-of-the-art research labs and simulation centers. This integrated focus on clinical skill, scientific discovery, and training establishes its position as a premier institution in the field.
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Washington University in St. Louis (WashU, WUSTL or Washington University) is a private research university with its main campus in St. Louis County, and Clayton, Missouri. Founded in 1853, the university is named after George Washington, and consistently ranks among the top universities in the United States.
