Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program
About This Program
Mercy provides strong clinical experience in a busy academic community hospital. Our patient population is diverse, drawing from nearby urban and suburban communities and also rural communities across the state as a tertiary referral center. Fellows have exposure to all hospital units including our Burn unit. We provide home palliative care exposure in addition to home hospice. Our Palliative Care team is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Lindsay Schwalm, DO, MD
Mercy Hosp St Louis
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Nickerson
Mercy Hosp St Louis
Locations
Mercy Hosp St Louis
Hospice & Palliative Med Pgm
615 S New Ballas Rd
St louis, MO 63141
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.