The Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis serves as a prominent academic and clinical hub integrated within the extensive Washington University Medical Center. It delivers exceptional emergency care, including Level I trauma services, leveraging the medical center's broad range of specialized resources. The department is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians with expertise across various subspecialties, who are deeply involved in both patient care and the university's academic mission. These physicians provide care to over 150,000 patients annually across key clinical sites such as Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both designated Level 1 Trauma Centers, as well as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Dedicated to excellence, the department aims to make a lasting positive impact on the communities it serves through outstanding clinical service, innovative education, and impactful research in a high-acuity environment.
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Washington University in St. Louis (WashU, WUSTL or Washington University) is a private research university with its main campus in St. Louis County, and Clayton, Missouri. Founded in 1853, the university is named after George Washington, and consistently ranks among the top universities in the United States.
