DermatologyUniversity Based

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Dermatology residency program in Saint Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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About SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
0802821116
Program director
Gillian Heinecke
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
349
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Saint Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 349 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White80%
  • Asian13%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Gillian Heinecke
Program coordinator
Joey Weissmann
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3348
Program phone
(314) 617-2439
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1225 South Grand Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63104 Open in Google Maps

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program offer?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Dermatology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program received 349 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program located?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is located at 1225 South Grand Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63104. Its sponsoring institution is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Gillian Heinecke. The program coordinator, Joey Weissmann, is the usual contact for application questions.

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