Medical Distinctions
Medical distinctions at Saint Louis University School of Medicine provide optional pathways for you to pursue your passions alongside your core M.D. curriculum. You’ll access electives, mentorship and opportunities designed to deepen your expertise in a specific area of medicine.
Grounded in the Jesuit value of cura personalis, this distinction prepares you to serve vulnerable populations in both urban and rural areas.
Features
- Partnerships with community organizations
- Longitudinal service opportunities
- Firsthand understanding of factors affecting health and well-being of the St. Louis region
- Holistic care frameworks honoring the whole person — mind, body and spirit
Connect with service opportunities for local and international populations, preparing you to lead and practice around the globe.
Features
- Longitudinal service work
- Interactive lectures and small-group discussions
- Internationally-focused projects
- Membership in the Global Health Learning Community
Advance your dedication to and understanding of ethics in clinical practice.
Features
- Exploration of ethical considerations in medical training
- Integration of ethics into future clinical practice
Cultivate your interest in developing future educators and improving SLU SOM medical curriculum.
Features
- Peer tutoring
- Community education outreach initiatives
- Interactive journal clubs, podcasts and curriculum content creation
- Focused research projects
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to address health disparities experienced by Hispanic and Latino communities.
Features
- Specialized medical terminology elective
- Direct language skill enhancement tailored for Spanish-speaking clinical environment
- Hands-on involvement with local organizations promoting healthcare awareness in St. Louis
Explore, challenge and innovate to grow your understanding of medicine for the greater good.
Features
- Rewarding, broadly applicable, clinical and basic science research projects
- Collaboration with expert principal investigators, laboratory personnel and physicians
Promote holistic health and wellness opportunities that empower you to treat your future patients with compassion and wisdom.
Features
- Coordination of wellness events and outreach
- Active support for student-led wellness organizations
- Mental health awareness campaigns and health-related resources
Details coming soon.