Dr. Leslie Davis '09
We’re proud to feature Dr. Leslie (Wilson) Davis, Class of 2009, in this edition of our alumni newsletter. Leslie’s journey from the halls of St. Pius X to the exam rooms of Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and classrooms at Saint Louis University is a testament to passion, dedication, and lifelong learning.
After graduating from StPX in 2009, Leslie earned her B.S. in Biology from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She then pursued her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her medical training continued with a pediatrics residency at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, where she served as chief resident from 2020–2021. Leslie went on to work as a pediatric hospitalist before joining the faculty at Saint Louis University in 2022.
Today, Dr. Davis serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at St. Louis University School of Medicine, where she balances clinical care, teaching, and mentorship. Her days are filled with outpatient pediatric visits, newborn care at Saint Mary’s Hospital, and guiding future physicians in both classroom and clinical settings.
When she’s not in a lab coat, Leslie is busy at home with her husband and their three young children: Harrison (5), Lena (3), and Grant (5 months). The Davis family loves to travel and camp, currently working their way through a bucket list of visiting all the U.S. national parks.
Reflecting on her time at St. Pius X, Leslie credits the school’s close-knit environment and wide range of extracurriculars for helping her grow in confidence and curiosity. “Being a smaller school, I was able to get involved in so many different activities, sports, clubs, band, student council, which helped me discover new interests and recognize both my strengths and areas for growth,” she shares.
One of her fondest StPX memories is the excitement of homecoming week: “I always enjoyed the events Student Council organized leading up to the football game, it was a great way to build school spirit and camaraderie.” The family legacy of SPX runs deep as well—Leslie’s mother, Jamie Wilson (Gant, Class of ’81), also walked the same halls, and the two even shared several of the same teachers across generations.
To current students, Dr. Davis offers this advice: “Take advantage of this time in your life to try new things, join a club or sport, learn to play an instrument, explore new hobbies. You never know what will spark a passion or lead to a lifelong pursuit.”
Thank you, Dr. Davis, for representing the values of St. Pius X with compassion, excellence, and service. We’re honored to call you one of our own!
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