WISE FAQs

Who can come to the lab?

The primary learners at the Washington University Institute for Surgical Education (WISE) are as follows:

General Surgery residents
Practicing surgeons
Medical students
Residents from other disciplines
Physicians from other disciplines
Allied health professionals
Nurses

Our outreach includes the city of St. Louis, the region and the Midwest.

Short answer – ANYONE

Longer answer – Anyone needing to brush up on skills, certification, etc.

How long is a workshop?

Many of our workshops are designed to last one day. However, we have great ability to customize based on need, goals and purpose. Please contact us for more information.

What physician specialties are focused on in the WISE Lab?

General surgery
Robotic surgery
Minimally invasive procedures
Trauma surgery
Gynecological surgery
Head and neck surgery
Spinal surgery
Neurosurgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Orthopedic
Vascular surgery
Emergency skills
Plastic surgery
Colorectal
Urology

What is the Lab accreditation?

WISE is accredited through ACS-AEI.

How do I reach your office?

You can call us anytime at (314) 747-2546 or email us at wiselab@wustl.edu. If you do not reach us, we will call you back within 1-2 days.