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

Family Medicine residency program in O'Fallon, Illinois, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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About 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
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.