Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program

Internal Medicine residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis.

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About SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program

ACGME code
1402811220
Program director
Mohammad Moaddabi-Araghi
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
3,717
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,717 applications and invited about 2% 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 93% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs76%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White10%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Mohammad Moaddabi-Araghi
Program coordinator
Christine Neal
Coordinator phone
(314) 768-8778
Sponsoring institution
SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis

Department of Medicine 6420 Clayton Road St Louis, MO 63117 Open in Google Maps

SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program: frequently asked questions

Does SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program sponsor visas?

Yes. SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis 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 St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at SSM St Mary's 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program offer?

SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program?

SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program received 3,717 applications and interviewed about 2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for SSM St Mary's 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 SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis 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 St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program located?

SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program is located at Department of Medicine 6420 Clayton Road St Louis, MO 63117. Its sponsoring institution is SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis.

Who is the program director of SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis Program?

The program director is Mohammad Moaddabi-Araghi. The program coordinator, Christine Neal, is the usual contact for application questions.

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