Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Well established general medicine program with emphasis on critical thinking and patient-centered care in a nurturing and collegial learning environment supervised by dedicated, driven and diverse faculty and administrative staff. The Internal Medicine Department team's goal is to coach future physician leaders in surpassing themselves and regard the profession as a lifelong commitment to learning and service to patients and their community.
Total Program Size
10
10
10
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1999140C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
110
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
540
Minimum score
540
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
50
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
56
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1402811220
Beeper or Home Call
1
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Alexandre
Last Name
Lacasse
Degrees
MD, MSc
Address
SSM Health St Mary's Hosp-St Louis
Dept of Internal Med
6420 Clayton Rd
St Louis, MO 63117
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.311181 38.633071)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Christine
Last Name
Neal
Address
SSM St Mary's Hosp-St Louis
Dept of Internal Med
6420 Clayton Rd
St Louis, MO 63117
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.311181 38.633071)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
7.70
% IMG
92.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
39.50
% Male
60.50
Total Physician
54
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $52,500 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $53,500 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $55,537 | 21 | 999 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.ssmhealth.com/resources-for-health-professionals/education/medical-residencies/st-marys-hospital-internal-medicine-residency