Neurological SurgeryUniversity Based

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1602821047
Program director
Jeroen Coppens
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
291
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 291 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed13%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeroen Coppens
Program coordinator
Laura Bianchi
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3817
Program phone
(314) 577-8846
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1008 S. Spring Ave St Louis, MO 63110 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?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 33.3% of residents at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 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 291 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is located at 1008 S. Spring Ave St Louis, MO 63110. 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 Jeroen Coppens. The program coordinator, Laura Bianchi, is the usual contact for application questions.

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