Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
SLU/SSM Pediatrics offers residents an individualized curriculum which allows the resident to tailor the learning experience. They work with their advisor to choose experiences in the third year to better prepare the resident for the next step in their career. The Residency Program is dedicated to the education of physician scientists to advocate for the health and safety of all children through excellent clinical care and investigation, in our region and around the world.
Total Program Size
20
20
20
Program best described as
University-based
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
1365320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
220
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
Minimum score
194
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
7
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)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
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
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
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
Other
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
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
51
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3202821127
Beeper or Home Call
3
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Kayla
Last Name
Heller
Degrees
MD
Address
Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hosp
Rm 2715
1465 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.239521 38.620549)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Patricia
Last Name
Lotz
Address
Cardinal Glennon Children's Med Ctr
North Bldg Rm 2717
1465 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.239492 38.621356)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
64.00
% IMG
9.80
% DO
26.10
% Female
63.70
% Male
36.20
Total Physician
143
Total Non Physician
8
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
55.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,385 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 2 | $60,048 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 3 | $62,497 | 20 | 30 |
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Total Positions
60
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal 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
3
June Start Date
0
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.slu.edu/human-resources/benefits/work-life-balance/fmla.php