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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program

Family Medicine residency program in St. 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 (Saint Louis) Program

ACGME code
1202831704
Program director
Elizabeth Keegan Garrett
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
343
Latest cycle
Interview rate
44.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 343 applications and invited about 44.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
44.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates61%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men50%
  • White67%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Keegan Garrett
Program coordinator
Jasmine Willis
Coordinator phone
(314) 951-7240
Program phone
(314) 435-6719
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

SSM St. Mary's Health Center 6420 Clayton Rd Room 2234 St. Louis, MO 63117 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 12% of residents at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program received 343 applications and interviewed about 44.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) 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 (Saint Louis) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis) Program is located at SSM St. Mary's Health Center 6420 Clayton Rd Room 2234 St. Louis, MO 63117. 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 (Saint Louis) Program?

The program director is Elizabeth Keegan Garrett. The program coordinator, Jasmine Willis, is the usual contact for application questions.