Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM), located in
St. Louis, Missouri, is the
medical school of
Washington University in St. Louis on the eastern border of
Forest Park in
St. Louis. Founded in 1891, the School of Medicine has 1,260 students, 604 of which are pursuing a
medical degree with or without a combined
Doctor of Philosophy or other advanced degree. It also offers doctorate degrees in biomedical research through the Division of Biology and Biological Sciences. The School has developed large
physical therapy (273 students) and
occupational therapy (233 students) programs, as well as the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (75 students) which includes a Doctor of
Audiology (Au.D.) degree and a Master of Science in
Deaf Education (M.S.D.E.) degree. There are 1,772 faculty, 1,022
residents, and 765
fellows.