SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Donald Gregory Ward, MD
SSM Health St Mary's Hosp-St Louis
Primary Program Contact
Lori L G Hartig, BA
St Mary's Hospital
Locations
SSM Health St Mary's Hosp-St Louis
Ste 2312
6420 Clayton Rd
St Louis, MO 63117
1402 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
3635 Vista Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
232 S Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017-3480
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 13, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 12, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 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.