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Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by Mercy Hospital (St Louis).

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About 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
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.

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