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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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
3622800144
Program director
Michael Bernstein
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
343
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.8%
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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 343 applications and invited about 17.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 10.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 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 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: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed33%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed15%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
17.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White42%
  • Asian58%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Bernstein
Program coordinator
Laura Bianchi
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3817
Program phone
(314) 977-3371
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1402 S Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104 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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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 2 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 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 343 applications and interviewed about 17.8% of applicants. The typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 10.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 14%.

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

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is located at 1402 S Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104. 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 Michael Bernstein. The program coordinator, Laura Bianchi, is the usual contact for application questions.

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