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Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO)

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Program Overview

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO)

Secondary Deadline
December 15, 2026
Secondary Fee
$100
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
Mission

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.

Our educational approach embraces integrated activities in basic and clinical research; the provision of patient-centered, compassionate, culturally competent health care; and engagement with the community through public service. Grounded in an understanding of the scientific method and an appreciation for personal commitment and service to others, these diverse educational experiences prepare individuals for careers and leadership roles in medicine and the medical sciences.

Vision
In April 2018, the governing body for the School of Medicine approved its strategic plan after a year of collaboration and dialogue between many faculty members and the hard work of four dedicated planning groups. The plan is a five-year road map that guides the School of Medicine to advance quality and growth in research, education, clinical care and administrative operations. It aligns with our values, vision and mission of living in service to others.

Values
  • A concern for the sanctity of human life.
  • A commitment to dignity and respect in the provision of medical care to all patients.
  • A devotion to social justice, particularly as regards inequities in availability of and access to health care.
  • Humility in awareness of medicine’s inherent limitations in the cure of illness.
  • An appreciation for all of the factors that affect a person’s state of health or illness.
  • A mature and well-balanced professional behavior that derives from comfortable relationships with members of the human family and one’s Creator.

Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
  1. Have you or will you have taken gap time equal to a semester or more? Please describe your gap activities (past and/or future) (1000 characters)

  2. Do you wish to include any comments to the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine Admissions Committee (e.g. why you chose to apply to SLU, other extenuating circumstances, etc.)? (1000 characters)

  3. Tell us about a time when you were the “other” (1000 characters)

MD/PhD ONLY:

Relate your current thinking about the type and scope of clinical career that you seek. Remember that most applicants cannot identify at this point the specific medical disciplines they might choose for residency programs. However, you may have preliminary ideas about your relative interest in direct patient care vs. consultative service, translational vs. basic research, academic medical center vs. corporate, etc. (max 3,000 characters)

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
  1. Have you or will you have taken gap time equal to a semester or more? Please describe your gap activities (past and/or future) (1000 characters)

  2. Do you wish to include any comments to the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine Admissions Committee (e.g. why you chose to apply to SLU, other extenuating circumstances, etc.)? (1000 characters)

  3. Tell us about a time when you were the “other” (1000 characters)

MD/PhD ONLY:

Relate your current thinking about the type and scope of clinical career that you seek. Remember that most applicants cannot identify at this point the specific medical disciplines they might choose for residency programs. However, you may have preliminary ideas about your relative interest in direct patient care vs. consultative service, translational vs. basic research, academic medical center vs. corporate, etc. (max 3,000 characters)

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Has any family member been a student (current or past) at Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine? Please do not include affiliation with the SLU undergraduate campus in this space. If you are unsure please go ahead and include the information. Y/N

2. Please select any of following criteria that applies to you:

Attended a SLU Program (such as AIMS, Summer Scholars, Summer Undergraduate Research Program, MAPP, etc)

Family member is/was a resident, fellow, faculty or staff member (current or past) at SLU School of Medicine or SLUCare (Please do not include family affiliation with the SLU undergraduate campus in this space)

3. Will you be a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year? Y/N

If no, Please describe your current activities.(max 1,000 characters)

4. Please check one that applies to you during your time as an undergraduate student:

Paid employment for an average of 10-19 hrs/week for 4 years

Paid employment for an average of 20+ hrs/week for 4 years

Played varsity sports for 3+ years

Not Applicable

Other

5. Do you have a premedical advisor? Y/N

6. Do you wish to include any comments to the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine Admissions Committee (e.g. why you chose to apply to SLU, other extenuating circumstances, etc.)? Y/N

If yes, please explain (1000 characters)

7. Tell us about a time when you were the “other”. (1000 characters)

8. Were you ever the recipient of any action (e.g. dismissal, disqualification, suspension, etc.) by any college for unacceptable academic performance or conduct violations? Y/N

9. I have read and understand the academic and technical standards and can comply with those requirements. Y/N

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Will you be a full-time student for the 2023-2024 academic year? If you answer yes:

Please describe your current activities… (max 1,000 characters)

Do you have a premedical advisor? If you answer yes:

How often do you meet?

2. Do you wish to include any comments to the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine Admissions Committee (e.g. why you chose to apply to SLU, other extenuating circumstances, etc.)? Please explain (1000 characters)

3.Tell us about a time when you were the other: (1000 characters)

4. Were you ever the recipient of any action (e.g. dismissal, disqualification, suspension, etc.) by any college for unacceptable academic performance or conduct violations? If you answer yes:

Please explain fully… (max 1,000 characters)

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