SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

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
4402821171
Program director
Michael Williams
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,023
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
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 Surgery residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,023 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White61%
  • Asian21%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Williams
Program coordinator
Laura Bianchi
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3817
Program phone
(314) 977-4708
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1008 S. Spring Avenue Suite 1529 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 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 21% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 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 1,023 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Avenue Suite 1529 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 Michael Williams. The program coordinator, Laura Bianchi, is the usual contact for application questions.

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