SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in O'Fallon, Illinois, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program
- ACGME code
- 1201621427
- Program director
- Marjorie Guthrie
- Location
- O'Fallon, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 625
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 24.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 26%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in O'Fallon, Illinois, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 625 applications and invited about 24.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% 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 hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 24.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates21%
- US DO graduates52%
- US IMGs14%
- Non-US IMGs12%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White57%
- Asian24%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Marjorie Guthrie
- Program coordinator
- Dawn Maier
- Coordinator phone
- (618) 233-7880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
3 St. Elizabeth's Boulevard Suite 4000 O'Fallon, IL 62269 Open in Google Maps
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program: frequently asked questions
Does SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) 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 (Southwest Illinois) Program IMG-friendly?
About 26% of residents at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 (Southwest Illinois) Program offer?
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program?
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program received 625 applications and interviewed about 24.6% 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 (Southwest Illinois) 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 (Southwest Illinois) 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 (Southwest Illinois) Program located?
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Southwest Illinois) Program is located at 3 St. Elizabeth's Boulevard Suite 4000 O'Fallon, IL 62269. 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 (Southwest Illinois) Program?
The program director is Marjorie Guthrie. The program coordinator, Dawn Maier, is the usual contact for application questions.