Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Internal 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 Program

ACGME code
1402821218
Program director
Fred Buckhold
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
2,166
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,166 applications and invited about 14.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.9% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Interview rate
14.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Contact and location

Program director
Fred Buckhold
Program coordinator
Charlotte Robinson
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3239
Program phone
(314) 617-3088
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine 1402 S Grand Boulevard St Louis, MO 63104 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.9% of residents at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program offers 26 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 25 were filled in the latest Match.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program received 2,166 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Internal Medicine 1402 S Grand Boulevard St Louis, MO 63104. 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 Program?

The program director is Fred Buckhold. The program coordinator, Charlotte Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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