PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Psychiatry 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
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
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.