"Medicine is a moral discipline that aims to do good by serving our patients and the community. This informs almost everything we do in medical education as we develop doctors with the skill and professional identity to go out and serve patients and the society." - Johan C. Bester, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., M.Phil
Saint Louis University School of Medicine has a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in 1836, the school has the distinction of awarding the first medical degree west of the Mississippi River. The mission of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement through professional development, collaboration and social justice.
