SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.