The Washington University Medical Center was incorporated in 1962. The name changed from Washington University Medical Center to Washington University Medical Campus in 2017.[1] The campus is located on over 230 acres (93 ha)[2] directly to the east of Forest Park.
WUMC serves as the anchor of the Central West End community, a commercial and residential neighborhood with numerous shops, restaurants, and night spots.[3] The Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (WUMCRC) focuses on developing public-private partnerships that promote infrastructure and housing development in the WUMC area, including the Central West End and Forest Park Southeast neighborhoods.[4][5] Brian Phillips has served as executive director of WUMCRC since 1996.[6][7]
Many institutions of the Washington University Medical Campus are frequently ranked among the most prestigious and renowned healthcare providers in the United States.[8] Institutions located on the Washington University Medical Campus include: