SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The SLU Division of Rheumatology consistently ranks in the top 25 rheumatology fellowship training programs and hosts one of the largest rheumatology clinics in the Midwest for adults, adolescents, and children - seeing more than 7,500 patients per year. We uniquely offer a combined adult and pediatric rheumatology fellowship for medicine-pediatrics residents. The division holds outstanding educational and research potential, holding NIH grants for studies in systemic lupus and T-cells.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Muhammad Zaheer, MD
Saint Louis University School of Medicin
Primary Program Contact
Jordan Washington
Saint Louis University School of Medicin
Locations
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.
Characteristics
Experience The Program