Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic 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
2602821046
Program director
Korey Partenheimer
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
352
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 352 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women8%
  • Men92%
  • White84%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%

Contact and location

Program director
Korey Partenheimer
Program coordinator
Janell Britton
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3375
Program phone
(317) 385-5990
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1008 S. Spring Ave, First Floor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 4% 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 Orthopaedic 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 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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, First Floor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Korey Partenheimer. The program coordinator, Janell Britton, is the usual contact for application questions.