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Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis)

St. Louis, MO

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited
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Program details

Institution
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Application deadline
Rolling
Min GPA
3.2
Shadowing hours required
16
Program length
27 months
Accreditation
Accredited
Interview format
On-campus interview by invitation only; candidates cover their own travel costs.

Prerequisites

  • •Biology with lab (two semesters)
  • •General Chemistry with lab (two semesters)
  • •Organic Chemistry with lab (two semesters)
  • •Physics with lab (two semesters)
  • •Anatomy & Physiology I & II (6-8 credits combined)
  • •Calculus (one semester)

Notes

Tuition listed per semester on official dept page (Summer ~$21,972; Fall ~$22,207; Spring ~$22,207), not a clean annual/total figure, so tuition fields left null. GRE competitive scores: 152 Verbal / 155 Quantitative; MCAT competitive total 501 (stated as competitive, not absolute minimums). Class size not published. Prereqs must be C or higher and completed within 7 years of matriculation; also requires baccalaureate degree and 3 letters of recommendation. New program (inaugural cohort May 2025); class of 2028…

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Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) — frequently asked

What GPA does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) require?

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) lists a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.

Which entrance exam does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) accept?

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) uses the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) require?

At least 16 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) require?

Biology with lab (two semesters), General Chemistry with lab (two semesters), Organic Chemistry with lab (two semesters), Physics with lab (two semesters), Anatomy & Physiology I & II (6-8 credits combined), Calculus (one semester). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) program?

About 27 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

Does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) use CASAA?

Yes — Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) application deadline?

The deadline on file is rolling. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.

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