Medical Campus, Washington University

Washington University Medical Campus is the full formal name of the collection of institutions affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. This entity was formerly known as Washington University Medical Center.

Washington University Medical Campus consists of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Washington University Medical Campus is also the name of the Washington University campus that houses its medical school. See the Campus entry for information on the university’s other campuses.

Use School of Medicine when the topic involves the school only. (Example: A reception for graduates will take place at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.) Use Washington University Medical Campus when the topic involves institutions affiliated with the Medical Campus. (Example: Once completed, the highway construction will improve access to Washington University Medical Campus.) Use the Medical Campus on second reference.

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