Department of Family and Community Medicine

The Saint Louis University School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine is a national leader in family medicine and integrated behavioral health. It drives community health improvements through strong partnerships, innovative research and high-quality education and care.

A Message From the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Family and Community Medicine. We invite you to learn more about our comprehensive work in patient care, education, research and community engagement, as well as our practices across the St. Louis region. 

The department prepares future physicians to deliver care that is rooted in the needs of the community. We offer medical students a highly-ranked clerkship and a specialized program focused on community health in urban areas. Our St. Louis- and Illinois-based residency programs train the next generation of family physicians, and our graduate education integrates community-focused primary care and behavioral health. 

We are committed to serving our city and region. Our Division of Research — which ranks in the top 20 nationally for family medicine research — focuses on the intersection of behavioral health, addiction and social determinants of health. We offer primary health care services to vulnerable groups and participate in workforce pipeline programs. Our Center for Substance Use Disorder and Pain Management also provides clinical services, research and an addiction medicine fellowship.

We hope that you will visit us.  

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