SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We are a patient and resident focused program that prioritizes excellent care to a vulnerable population, resident autonomy, and nimble leadership to address resident needs. A significant portion of our faculty are graduating residents who choose to stay due to our great environment. We also have a unique schedule that allows for 507 days off per 28 days on our intensive rotations (nights, ICU, floors).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Fred R Buckhold, MD
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Davenport
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Locations
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
SLUCare Academic Pavilion
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
1402 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
915 N Grand Ave
St Louis, MO 63125
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.