SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
In addition to all the pediatric surgical subspecialties we have a robust pediatric cardiac surgery service and a busy Adult Congenital Heart Disease center. We perform approximately 9500 anesthetics per year. Variety and abundance of case load allows the fellows to complete the ACGME required number of cases within first half of the fellowship year. Our program is designed to support fellows in gradually assuming responsibilities and greater autonomy as the academic year progresses.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Naila Ashraf Ahmad, MD, MD
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Robin Wessels
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Locations
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Ste 260
1402 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
1402 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
1465 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104-1095
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 29, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 19, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.