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SLU Welcomes 175 New Medical Students at White Coat Ceremony

Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine marked a pivotal milestone for 175 incoming medical students at its annual White Coat Ceremony. Faculty, family, and friends convened at St. Francis Xavier College Church to honor the students' achievements and their forthcoming pledge to the medical profession.

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SLU in the News

Adam Farmer, M.D., (gastroenterology) was interviewed on KTVI-TV Ch. 2 about colorectal cancer.
Farzana Hoque, M.D., (internal medicine) was quoted in the Daily Mail about snow mold. The article also ran on MSN.
Sofia Chaudhry, M.D., (dermatology) was quoted about the Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) program in news stories shared by the American Skin Association, including on Third News.
Jamil Neme, M.D., (family and community medicine) was highlighted by SSM Health for his work with elite athletes.
Richard Grucza, Ph.D., (family and community medicine) was quoted in Town and Style for his research into the impact of the decriminalization of psychedelics.
Farzana Hoque, M.D., (internal medicine) was interviewed by KSDK-TV Ch. 5 about mold.

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Flowers sit on the alter of St. Francis Xavier College Church

‘A Model Human Being’: SLU Pediatrician Cared for Children with Cancer

Dennis "Denny" M. O’Connor, M.D. (A&S ’63, Med ’67), professor emeritus of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Fred Rottnek, M.D., presents lecture to SLU law students at Scott Hall.

Family and Community Medicine Professor Recognized by National Catholic Health Association

Fred Rottnek, M.D., has been named the 2026 winner of the Sister Carol Keehan Award by the Catholic Health Association (CHA). The award is given annually to someone who advances the healing mission of Jesus by valiantly advocating for a more equitable and compassionate health system.

Research Shows Surge in Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Driving ‘Deaths of Despair’

Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine say deaths from alcohol-related liver disease have surged in recent years, and the increase is hitting people without a college degree the hardest.

Dr. Fred Rottnek gives a lecture in a classroom, speaking animatedly with raised hands. He wears a checkered shirt and glasses, standing behind a podium.

Family and Community Medicine Professor Recognized by National Catholic Health Association

Fred Rottnek, M.D., has been named the 2026 winner of the Sister Carol Keehan Award by the Catholic Health Association (CHA). The award is given annually to someone who advances the healing mission of Jesus by valiantly advocating for a more equitable and compassionate health system.

The "School of Medicine" plaque on the exterior of Schwitalla Hall

Research Shows Psychedelic Decriminalization Hasn't Increased ER Visits

A new study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed national hospital admission data from 2016 to 2023 to assess whether decriminalizing psychedelics — such as psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) — has led to more people needing emergency or inpatient care.

Study Links Depression, Insomnia to Higher Risk of Dementia

A study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University found that people over 50 who suffer from both depression and insomnia are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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