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Providing outstanding training opportunities

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Supportive culture

Our dedicated faculty and staff provide unparalleled mentorship, support and guidance to our graduates, who have incredibly high job placement rates.  

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In-depth experience

With such a diverse patient population and broad range of clinical expertise, our graduates are well prepared to work in any field they choose.

Groundbreaking research

From basic science to clinical studies, our trainees have access to and are encouraged to purse a broad range of research interests to provide a strong foundation.

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Join us for our upcoming resident open house!

The Open House schedule includes:

Breakout Sessions | 4:00-5:00 p.m.

  • Anatomic pathology
  • Clinical pathology
  • Day in the Life of Residents

Question & Answer Session | 5:00-6:00 p.m.

  • Faculty
  • PSTP
  • Residents

Register today and come learn more about our residency programs and life in St. Louis, Missouri!

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Leading the way in diagnostic lab services

The Department of Pathology & Immunology provides consultation for clinical caregivers and supervising laboratories to ensure more accurate diagnoses that allow for the most effective treatment delivery.

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State-of-the-art facilities

Our core facilities are full-service centers that provide the most advanced technology to support basic and translational research, as well as diagnostic activities at the School of Medicine and beyond. We strive to provide physicians with the best and most accurate information, while keeping turnaround times low.

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Mentors who are leaders in their field

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Carey-Ann Burnham, PhD

Professor of Pathology & Immunology, Molecular Microbiology, Pediatrics and Medicine

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Jeffrey Gordon, MD

Dr. Robert J. Glaser Distinguished University Professor,
Professor, Pathology & Immunology

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Erika Crouch, MD, PhD

Professor, Pathology & Immunology

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Gautam Dantas, PhD

Professor, Pathology & Immunology

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Latest news

Gordon receives Balzan Prize (Links to an external site)

September 14, 2021
Gordon receives Balzan Prize
Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, the Dr. Robert J. Glaser Distinguished University Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is a recipient of this year’s Balzan Prize for his role in founding the field of human gut microbiome research and revolutionizing the understanding of gut microbes and their roles in human health and disease.

Gronowski Recognized by AACC

August 20, 2021
Gronowski Recognized by AACC
Recently, the History of Clinical Chemistry Division of the AACC recognized Ann Gronowski, PhD for her efforts to promote the heritage of clinical chemistry by presenting her with the Caraway-Meites Award. This award recognizes individuals whose efforts have documented and described the origins, development, and impact of clinical chemistry on the practice of medicine. In the February […]
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