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SLU Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony

Saint Louis University School of Medicine welcomed the Class of 2030 during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, July 26, in St. Francis Xavier College Church. The beloved tradition marks the official start of the 182 incoming students' medical journey.

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Stories About Research, Rankings, Service and Community

A physician watches as a resident holds a stethoscope to a patient in a hospital bed.
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Recognition
SLU Graduate and Professional Programs Recognized in 2026 U.S. News Rankings

SLU’s School of Medicine was again designated a Tier 1 Best Medical School for Primary Care, a distinction shared by only 15 other American medical schools.

Jeffrey Teckman, M.D., uses an electronic, multichannel pipette in his lab.
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Research
Centralizing Understanding of Liver Disease

The Saint Louis University Liver Center stands as a beacon for liver care, education and research. But decades ago, it was simply a dream shared by two renowned hepatologists.

Two students look at a laptop screen together while sitting at a table in a university library.
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Experience
From Program to Purpose: Summer Outreach at SLU School of Medicine

For some St. Louis-area teens, a career in medicine starts with a cadaver on summer vacation.

Raymond J. Kreienkamp, M.D., Ph.D.
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Alumni Spotlight
Finding Opportunity in Curiosity: Raymond J. Kreienkamp

Long before he was a physician-scientist, Raymond J. Kreienkamp, M.D., Ph.D, (Med ’19), was a student brimming with questions. Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the M.D./Ph.D. program became an outlet for curiosity — empowering him to explore ideas, think critically, and build a network of support.

A group of older adults sit on a stage in an auditorium and address a crowd.
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Mission
Seniors Take the Stage: SLU Healthy Aging Conference Highlights Community Impact

When Virginia Watson, 70, lost her husband and transportation two years ago, she refused to stay isolated.

SLU SOM's incoming medical students pose together in white coats at the altar inside a historic Catholic church.
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Academics
SLU Hosts Annual White Coat Ceremony for New Medical Students

Surrounded by faculty, family and friends, 182 incoming Saint Louis University School of Medicine students took an important step in their journey to becoming physicians during the annual White Coat Ceremony. The milestone event was held Sunday, July 26, at St. Francis Xavier College Church, where students donned their first white coats and reflected on the responsibilities, privileges and calling of the medical profession.

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