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Saint Louis University School of Medicine Reunions

Oct. 22-25, 2026 

Saint Louis University School of Medicine classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 — 2026 is your reunion year! Join us Oct. 22-25 to reconnect with classmates, meet with current faculty, staff and students, and hear the latest updates from the SLU School of Medicine. 

Register for Med Reunion 2026

Book Your Hotel Room Now

SLU has reserved a block of rooms at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis for Med Reunion weekend, with a nightly rate of $229 (plus taxes and fees). Availability is limited. Book by 5 p.m. on Sept. 22 or before the block sells out to ensure the group rate.

Call 800-766-3782 and reference group code 10152026SLMR or visit The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis Med Reunion registration page to get started.

2026 Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 22                 

Music in Medicine Reception and Concert  

6-8 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center, Pitlyk Auditorium

Join us for the annual Gwendolyn Peiper Endowment for Music in Medicine Concert. This complimentary event will feature piano performances from undergraduates and medical students, as well as appetizers and refreshments at the pre-concert reception.

Friday, Oct. 23

White Coat Society Reception (Private Event)

3:30-5 p.m. at the Jacobs and Webber Residence

White Coat Society members are invited to an exclusive reception featuring great company from fellow School of Medicine supporters.

Welcome Event (Check-in, Remarks, Class Photographs and Reception)  

5-6:30 p.m. at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza

Check in for the weekend and enjoy a light reception with special remarks and class photos.

2026 Med Reunion Class Dinners

7 p.m.

Class dinners will take place at restaurants located in or within walking distance of The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza. Enjoy a meal, a hosted open bar, and an evening of conversation, connection, and reminiscing about your time at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. The cost to attend is $100 per person. Specific dinner assignments will be shared as the weekend approaches.

Saturday, Oct. 24     

Continental Breakfast and Faculty Panel

8:30-9 a.m. at the School of Medicine Education Union

Enjoy a continental breakfast while hearing from our faculty as they discuss current initiatives, medical advancements and the school's future.

Continuing Medical Education

9-11 a.m. at the School of Medicine Education Union 

  • Dr. Randall Edgell, vice chair, professor and division director of the Souers Stroke Institute and the Sydney W. Souers Endowed Chair in Neurology, will present on the latest advances in stroke care.
  • Dr. Paul Kunnath, FACP,  general internist, associate professor of medicine, associate program director of the internal medicine residency program, and affiliate faculty for the Center for Educator Development, Advancement, and Research (CEDAR) at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, will present on AI in medicine.
  • Dr. F. Gerald Wade, assistant professor, section chief of ambulatory medicine, and co-director of the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Comprehensive Metabolic Center, will present on the science behind GLP-1 therapies and the rise in their use in weight loss and metabolic health.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Choose Your Tour

11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

Select one of the following guided tours:

  • Hospital Tour (limited capacity) – SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
  • Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education and Surgical Simulation Center Tour – Young Hall

These exclusive experiences offer a unique opportunity to see firsthand how Saint Louis University School of Medicine is shaping the future of medical education and patient care.

Med Reunion Luncheon and Student Panel  

12:30-2 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center, Lo Family Team Learning Center 360 Classroom

Enjoy lunch featuring remarks from Dr. Christine Jacobs, dean and vice president for medical affairs, as well as a student panel highlighting the current medical student experience and the future of medical education at SLU. Lunch is $30 per person.

School of Medicine Tour

2-4 p.m., departing from the Learning Resource Center

Explore the School of Medicine with a guided tour led by current medical students. Discover the spaces where students learn, train and prepare for their future careers in medicine while gaining insight into the current SLU medical education experience.

Mass

4:30 p.m. at the School of Medicine, Desloge Chapel

Close out Med Reunion weekend with Mass in Desloge Chapel, as we come together in reflection and celebration.

Transportation

Shuttles will be provided to and from The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis on Saturday. 

Volunteer Committee

A special thank you to all the class representatives who have assisted with planning 2026's Med Reunion:

  • 1966: Dr. Harry R. Owens, Jr.
  • 1971: Drs. Peter Hinckle and David William Brigham III
  • 1976: Dr. Joe Couri
  • 1981: Drs. Carroll Ann Brennan, Keith Starke, Marianne Dunstan Brady, Maureen Murphy, Robert J. Paino and William Carlson
  • 1986: Dr. Angela Sharkey
  • 1991: Dr. Gerald Maguire
  • 1996: Drs. Andrea Pezzella, Jen Ondr Panasci and Tom Panasci
  • 2006: Drs. Kristen Mennemeier, Richard Strathmann and Sean Langenfeld
  • 2016: Dr. Paul Kunnath

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