Washington University School of Medicine utilizes ERAS® (Electronic Residency Application Service ) for our application process. Please contact your medical school of graduation for ERAS® information and packet application. 

Paper applications will not be accepted.

Apply Online through ERAS®

Along with ERAS® materials, applications must include the following documents:

  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation
  • Transcripts
  • Four letters of recommendation, preferably from American Board of Surgery-certified surgeons who are familiar with your work
  • USMLE Step I scores (Step II required before residency program starts)
  • Personal statement

A preliminary review of each applicant will be made upon receipt of a complete application and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Dean’s letter is not required for initial review.

International Medical Graduates
If you are an international medical graduate, please contact your local Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) office for more information on ERAS®. Foreign medical graduates are required to have ECFMG certification before applying to our program. We do not review applications of candidates who have been out of medical school more than 5 years.


Interviews

After the Selection Committee has reviewed your completed file, and if you are offered an interview, you will be contacted by email to select a date for your interview.

Accommodations

The hotel located closest to Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is The Parkway Hotel, which is linked by enclosed walkway to the School of Medicine. It is located close to the Central West End Metrolink stop.

For more information about The Parkway and other nearby hotels, please see Lodging list (bottom of this page).

Note: When making your reservation, be sure to ask for the special WashU rate!

Directions, transportation & parking

Directions

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is located within the Washington University Medical Center in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. The two major intersections are U.S. Highway 40 (Interstate 64) and Kingshighway. Take the Kingshighway North exit; turn right on Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza.

The Department of Neurosurgery office is located on the 8th floor of the Mid Campus Center, 4590 Children’s Place. See #29 on the Washington University Medical Center map.

Public transportation

Metrolink is a rail service that runs from the airport area to our downtown area. Our stop is Central West End station. The neurosurgery offices are located in the Mid Campus Center, which is the large glass building immediately adjacent to the north of the metro line. Our office is suite 8200 on the 8th floor.

Parking

If you are driving, you may use: Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Garage on the Washington University Medical Center map. We are unable to offer parking validation.

Lodging

Note: Ask for special Washington University rate.

The Parkway Hotel
4550 Forest Park Boulevard
Phone: 314-256-7777
Washington University rate: approx. $115 + tax

Hampton Inn & Suite
5650 Oakland Avenue
Phone: 800-Hampton or 314-655-3993
Washington University rate: 20% off the Best Available Rate + tax

Cheshire Inn & Lodge
6306 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-647-7300
Washington University rate: approx. $140 + tax

Drury Inn & Suites near Forest Park
2111 Sulphur Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: 314-646-0770
Ask for Washington University rate: approx. $107 + tax
Ask for Rate Code: 307236

Pear Tree Inn (Union Station)
2201 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-241-3200 or 1-800-DRURYINN
Ask for Washington University rate: approx. $85 + tax
Ask for Rate Code: 307236
MetroLink Stop – 1/4 Mile
Shuttle to Medical Campus available

Drury Inn Union Station
201 South 20th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-231-3900
Washington University rate: approx. $99 + tax
Ask for Rate Code: 307236
MetroLink Stop – 1 Block
Shuttle to Medical Campus available


If you have any questions, please contact the Neurosurgery Education Coordinator:

Kayla Zoschg

Kayla Zoschg

Manager of Education Services