Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
SSM Health/SLUSOM takes great pride in training the next generation of child neurologists. We offer the combination of a location in a large metropolitan city with the personal touch of a medium size program, with our entire division housed in the same wing of our pediatric free-standing hospital. Graduates from our program have matched into competitive fellowships and have gone on to have highly successful careers in private, academic, and hospital-based practices.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1365185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
35
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
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)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1852821033
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Deepa
Middle Name
P
Last Name
Arun
Degrees
MD
Address
Cardinal Glennon Children's Med Ctr
Glennon Hall 2nd Fl
1465 S Grand Ave
St Louis, MO 63104
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.268413 38.553816)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Frances
Last Name
Copeland
Address
Cardinal Glennon Children's Med Ctr
Div of Child Neurology
1465 S Grand Ave
St Louis, MO 63104
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.268413 38.553816)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
61.10
% IMG
33.30
% DO
5.50
% Female
61.10
% Male
38.80
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
23.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $62,497 | 21 | 30 |
| Year 4 | $64,922 | 21 | 30 |
| Year 5 | $67,413 | 21 | 30 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
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/graduate-medical-education-saint-louis-university/gme-benefits