SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#168
Specialty Rank
$64,027
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
#168
Surgery Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402821171
- NRMP Code:
- 1365440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 31
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 26.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
https://www.slu.edu/medicine/medical-education/graduate-medical-education/index.php - https://www.ssmhealth.com/resources-for-health-professionals/education/medical-residencies/graduate-medical-education-saint-louis-university
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,027
PGY-1
$65,804
PGY-2
$67,897
PGY-3
$70,924
PGY-4
$73,653
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 288K
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
14.16
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402821171
- NRMP Code:
- 1365440P0
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Stephen Williams
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/17/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/13/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1365440P0, 1365440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Laura Taylor Bianchi
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:6PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 15.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 20th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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