Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by Mercy Hospital (St Louis).
See how you matchAbout Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program
- ACGME code
- 1402831217
- Program director
- Nathan Robertson
- Location
- St Louis, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,769
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 39%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by Mercy Hospital (St Louis). It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,769 applications and invited about 6.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 39% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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 research 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 6.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates15%
- US DO graduates46%
- US IMGs12%
- Non-US IMGs27%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White50%
- Asian31%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nathan Robertson
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Kempf
- Coordinator phone
- (314) 251-5834
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mercy Hospital (St Louis)
Department of Medicine 621 S New Ballas Road, Suite 3019B St Louis, MO 63141 Open in Google Maps
Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program IMG-friendly?
About 39% of residents at Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program offer?
Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program?
Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program received 1,769 applications and interviewed about 6.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy Hospital (St 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 Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program located?
Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program is located at Department of Medicine 621 S New Ballas Road, Suite 3019B St Louis, MO 63141. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy Hospital (St Louis).
Who is the program director of Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program?
The program director is Nathan Robertson. The program coordinator, Michelle Kempf, is the usual contact for application questions.