Class of 2024 — Jeffrey Wherritt, DO
As I look toward fellowship and the next steps in my career, I am grateful for all that WashU has provided me. Whether that future lies in academia or private practice, I am confident WashU has given me all the skills I need to succeed, and a network of friends and colleagues to support me […]
Class of 2024 — Herman Luther, MD, MBA
I first visited WashU in the spring of 2011 while touring college campuses during my senior year of high school. My counselors at the time told me to choose a school that would allow me to pursue my goal of becoming a physician while also celebrating diversity, innovation, inclusivity, and leadership. WashU not only “checked […]
Class of 2024 — Douglas Nguyen, MD
My main goal for residency was to graduate as a competent anesthesiologist, prepared for any complexity that might arise. This included choosing a program like WashU. Like many top-tier programs, it offered early exposure to sub-specialty care, with complex pathologies in every case. But what made WashU stand out was its one-of-a-kind culture. Everyone is just […]
Class of 2023 — Lauren Lagrimas, MD
I’m a Texas native without any inside scoop on WashU, I only knew it by its outstanding reputation. I was a bit intimidated, with no family or friends in the Midwest, and no idea if I could live up to the caliber of this program. However, I quickly discovered how silly my fears were as […]
Class of 2023 — Kathleen Bickel, MD, PhD
When looking for an anesthesiology residency program that combined excellent clinical training with support for developing a career in the basic sciences, WashU was a frontrunner. My brother and sister-in-law also lived in St. Louis at the time, which was an added plus. I was ecstatic to match here, and firmly believe that no other […]