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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program Vascular Surgery - Integrated Residency

Vascular 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
4512800113
Program director
Catherine Wittgen
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
137
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, about the same as the typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 137 applications and invited about 33.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 27.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Interview rate
33.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Catherine Wittgen
Program coordinator
Ashley Ayash, MEd
Coordinator phone
(314) 617-3802
Program phone
(314) 977-3531
Sponsoring institution
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine

1008 S. Spring Avenue St Louis, MO 63110 Open in Google Maps

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SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents.

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 1 first-year Vascular Surgery - Integrated position, and 1 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 137 applications and interviewed about 33.6% of applicants. The typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 27.2%.

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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 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 Catherine Wittgen. The program coordinator, Ashley Ayash, MEd, is the usual contact for application questions.