Successful Robot-Assisted Liver Transplant Marks a Milestone in St. Louis Hospital

Washington University School of Medicine is a leading institution in academic medicine, focusing on biomedical research, patient care, and educational programs. With 2,800 faculty members, it ranks third in terms of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding among U.S. medical schools. In the past six years, its research funding has grown by 52%, and the school invests over $1 billion annually in research innovation and training. The faculty practice is consistently ranked in the top five in the country, with over 1,800 faculty physicians practicing at multiple locations, including Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals.

Washington University School of Medicine has a strong commitment to MD/PhD training and has recently dedicated $100 million to scholarships and curriculum renewal for its medical students. The institution offers top-notch training programs in every medical subspecialty, as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and communication sciences. This information highlights the institution’s prestigious history and its dedication to research, training, and healthcare excellence.


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