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Saint Louis University School of Medicine Reunions

Oct. 22-25, 2026 

Saint Louis University School of Medicine classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 — 2026 is your reunion year! Join us Oct. 22-25 to reconnect with classmates, meet with current faculty, staff and students, and hear the latest updates from the SLU School of Medicine. 

Book Your Hotel Room Now

SLU has reserved a block of rooms at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis for Med Reunion weekend, with a nightly rate of $229 (plus taxes and fees). Availability is limited. Book by 5 p.m. on Sept. 22 or before the block sells out to ensure the group rate.

Call 800-766-3782 and reference group code 10152026SLMR or visit The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis Med Reunion registration page to get started.

2026 Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 22                 

Music in Medicine Reception and Concert  

6 to 8 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center, Pitlyk Auditorium

Friday, Oct. 23

White Coat Society Reception (Private Event)

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at  the Jacobs and Webber Residence

Welcome Event (Check-in, Remarks, Class Photographs and Reception)  

5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza

2026 Med Reunion Class Dinners

7 p.m.

Class dinners will take place at restaurants located in or within walking distance of The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza. Specific dinner assignments will be shared as the weekend approaches.

Saturday, Oct. 24     

Continental Breakfast and Faculty Panel

8:30-9 a.m. at the School of Medicine Education Union

Continuing Medical Education

9-11 a.m. at the School of Medicine Education Union 

  • Dr. Randall Edgell, vice chair and professor, division director of the Souers Stroke Institute and the Sydney W. Souers Endowed Chair in Neurology, will present on the latest advances in stroke care.
  • Dr. F. Gerald Wade, assistant professor, section chief of ambulatory medicine, and co-director of the SSM Saint Louis University Hospital Comprehensive Metabolic Center, will present on the science behind GLP-1 therapies and the rise of GLP-1 medications in weight loss and metabolic health.

Tours

11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

  • Option 1: Hospital Tour (space is limited) at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 
  • Option 2:  Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education and the Surgical Simulation Center at Young Hall 

Med Reunion Luncheon and Student Panel  

12:30-2 p.m. at the School of Medicine Learning Resource Center, Lo Family Team Learning Center 360 Classroom

School of Medicine Tour

2-4 p.m., departing from the Learning Resource Center

Mass

4:30 p.m.

School of Medicine, Desloge Chapel

Transportation

Shuttles will be provided to and from The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis on Saturday. 

Volunteer Committee

A special thank you to all the class representatives who have assisted with planning 2026's Med Reunion:

  • 1966: Dr. Harry R. Owens, Jr.
  • 1971: Drs. Peter Hinckle and David William Brigham III
  • 1976: Dr. Joe Couri
  • 1981: Drs. Carroll Ann Brennan, Keith Starke, Marianne Dunstan Brady, Maureen Murphy, Robert J. Paino and William Carlson
  • 1986: Dr. Angela Sharkey
  • 1991: Dr. Gerald Maguire
  • 1996: Drs. Andrea Pezzella, Jen Ondr Panasci and Tom Panasci
  • 2006: Drs. Kristen Mennemeier, Richard Strathmann and Sean Langenfeld
  • 2016: Dr. Paul Kunnath

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