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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2802821059
Program director
Sean Massa
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
218
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 218 applications and invited about 21.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
21.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White70%
  • Asian10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Sean Massa
Program coordinator
Tina Vandever
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3958
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1008 S. Spring Ave Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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?

Yes. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 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?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 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 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 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 218 applications and interviewed about 21.1% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 2%.

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 Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 Sean Massa. The program coordinator, Tina Vandever, is the usual contact for application questions.

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