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The Department of Surgery Annual Report is available now. Read the report to learn how the department has remained ahead of the curve in patient care, research and education during an unprecedented year.

2020 Annual Report

Trainees benefit from strong mentorship in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

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4 RESIDENCIES, 11 FELLOWSHIPS
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4TH IN U.S. SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
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LARGE, DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATION
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STRONG RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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A national leader in surgical innovation, research and training

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Patient Care

Our experience and expertise set the standard for outstanding multidisciplinary care.

  • 13 practice sites
  • Ranked among the nation’s best (Barnes-Jewish Hospital & St. Louis Children’s Hospital)
  • 122 surgeons
  • 128,440 outpatient visits
  • 98,959 total procedures

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Comprehensive strengths in basic, clinical and translational science advance care in every surgical subspecialty.

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130

ACTIVE GRANTS

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$22 M

TOTAL FUNDING

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750

CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES
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Washington University Physicians serve as the medical staff of 12 hospital locations, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Located on the Washington University Medical Campus, both are nationally ranked, world-class teaching hospitals with a strong network of in- and outpatient health care services.

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