SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry 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
- 4002821113
- Program director
- Catalina Belean
- Location
- St Louis, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 776
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 33%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 776 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 11%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates18%
- US IMGs15%
- Non-US IMGs18%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White41%
- Asian47%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Catalina Belean
- Program coordinator
- Constance Zeltmann
- Coordinator phone
- (314) 617-2735
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
1438 South Grand Boulevard 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 and H-1B 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?
About 33% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 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 776 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program located?
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is located at 1438 South Grand Boulevard 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 Catalina Belean. The program coordinator, Constance Zeltmann, is the usual contact for application questions.